In Hughestown around 5:30 p.m. on the evening of Oct. 10, 1924, townsfolk quickly recruited a band to lead an impromptu parade. Nearly every man, woman and child fit enough to walk marched from “Hamtown” through Pittston blowing noise makers and waving banners. To a cacophony of church bells… Read more100 years ago was the season of the 'Boy Wonder': Hughestown’s Bucky Harris led Senators to 1924 World Series victory
Pittston Memorial Library held its annual Jean Yates Dinner on April 12 at Fox Hill Country Club. During the dinner, Mary Kroptavich received … Read morePittston Memorial Library annual awards dinner
Excelsior Hose Company No. 2, Duryea, is holding a T-shirt and sweatshirt fundraiser throughout April to raise money for adaptive equipment to… Read moreExcelsior to the rescue for special-needs kids: Fire department raising funds for adaptive playground equipment
Holy Rosary School celebrated Read Across America and the birthday of beloved author Dr. Seuss with a variety of activities including Dr. Seus… Read moreHoly Rosary celebrates Read Across America
Holy Rosary School celebrated Read Across America and the birthday of beloved author Dr. Seuss with a variety of activities including Dr. Seus… Read moreHoly Rosary celebrates Read Across America
The Pittston Memorial Library is delighted to host the upcoming Jean Yates Award Dinner. There, they will celebrate the 2024 honorees: Mary Kr… Read moreAnnual library awards recognize dedication to community
Dupont Lions Club hosted its annual Easter egg hunt March 30 at the Little League field. Read moreDupont Easter egg hunt
Jenkins Twp.’s Tony Cerimele, owner of New Columbus Pizza & Catering in Nesquehoning, won the top prize at the world’s largest pizza show … Read moreJenkins Twp. man named Pizza Maker of the Year
Duryea Betterment Committee hosted a spring market March 17 at Germania Hose Company. Read moreDuryea Betterment Committee Spring Market
Determined to change the misconception that the local workforce must leave Greater Pittston to earn a good living, the Greater Pittston Chambe… Read morePaying tribute to a local business titan: Sandy Insalaco Sr. named Chamber's inaugural Titan of Industry
Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Patrick held its 110th anniversary dinner March 17 at the Woodlands Inn, Plains Twp. Read moreGreater Pittston Friendly Sons annual dinner
Irishmen, those from the old sod and first generation Americans, dominated early baseball nationwide and in Greater Pittston. Men like Hughie … Read moreNinety years ago beloved Irish boxer Frankie Cawley hung up his gloves
Pittston's 11th annual St. Patrick's Parade kicked off Saturday, March 2, with dance troops, bagpipers, cheerleaders, scout troops, local busi… Read moreCelebrating St. Patrick
