Put Your Money where your HOME is!

Put Your MONEY where your HOME is! It’s no secret that COVID-19 related closures and restrictions have impacted many small businesses in numerous challenging ways. The global pandemic has thrown one too many hurdles in the path of nearly every small business owner, constantly testing their ability to profitably adjust their business model and keep…

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WINTER FUN!

Although a lot of us have grown up in NEPA — many have watched winter approach with a pit in their stomach. Cold weather brings to mind short, frigid days and long, dark nights, with the sun setting long before the work day even ends. As the coronavirus pandemic stretches into nearly a full year…

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The year that everything changed!

The year that everything changed!   How will you remember 2020? A year of stress and strain? Or as a year of resilience? Perhaps the key question isn’t how we remember 2020, but how are we approaching 2021? “When will this pandemic end?” is a question we’ve heard with increasing frequency this year. As 2020…

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Thanksgiving Ideas Other Than a Big Family Dinner

Thanksgiving Ideas Other Than a Big Family Dinner Have fun with a family-friendly Thanksgiving activity. Your family can start celebrating and preparing for Thanksgiving this weekend, with story times, cooking classes, art projects, and more—and continue the festivities through the big day! Look for various venues that may be hosting virtual Thanksgiving activities for the whole family.…

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Do you have the urge to purge?

You have the urge to purge, but you may hesitate to sell your unwanted goods because some items have sentimental value and it’s hard to let go of them. Or you think you might need some items, even though you’ve stowed them away in a commercial storage unit. However, now is as good a time as any…

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Valley View High School senior, was selected to participate in NAfME All-National Honor Mixed Ensemble

Ryan Coleman, a Valley View High School senior, was selected to participate in NAfME All-National Honor Mixed Ensemble after recently qualifying/participating in PMEA District 9, Region IV, and All-State Choirs in 2020.  The NAfME All-National Honor Ensembles (ANHE) represent the top performing high school musicians in the United States. So much more than a musical showcase, the…

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West Scranton High School Girls Tennis

Congratulations to Coach Devinne Scott and the West Scranton High School girls’ tennis team! The team participated in the District II Team Tennis semifinals at Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, October 15. The girls advanced to the District final for the first time in school history. Members of the team who participated are: Gabby Chantiloupe; Mia Butka;Madison…

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FALL IS ALMOST HERE!

When fall is on its way, so many of us dread the thought of the coming colder weather. The first cold breeze sends a shudder down the spine of summer lovers, and they immediately start stocking up on blankets and movies for hibernation until spring, only to come out for the family visit to the pumpkin patch.…

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