A run in the fields helps a food pantry

A run in the fields helps a food pantry

by | Jul 21, 2018

The Rev. Carolyn Hetrick wore a T-shirt saying “God’s work Our hands,” but she told runners at the staring line that their feet were doing the work on Friday night. Runners and walkers covered a 4-kilometer course through a cemetery and farm fields...
S.O.S. — Save our Susquehanna

S.O.S. — Save our Susquehanna

by | Jul 18, 2018

Anyone who fishes, boats, walks or sight sees along the Susquehanna River can improve the water quality by donating to a campaign. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission started the Save Our Susquehanna effort three years ago. With a $10 gift, donors receive a...
Scuba demo July 21 at Locust Lake

Scuba demo July 21 at Locust Lake

by | Jul 16, 2018

The emergency rescue scuba diving team of Ryan Twp. will demonstrate techniques and equipment such as underwater video and wireless communication on Saturday at 5 p.m. at the south boat launch parking lot of Locust Lake State Park. Spectators can talk to divers while...
Urban wildlife not what it seems

Urban wildlife not what it seems

by | Jul 11, 2018

I thought, “That’s not a cat,” as an animal with a strange gait crossed an intersection ahead of me. Its rounded back reminded me of an armadillo until I reminded myself that there are no armadillos in West Hazleton. “Maybe it’s an...
Fish with a waterways conservation officer

Fish with a waterways conservation officer

by | Jul 10, 2018

SWEET VALLEY, PA – Fish with an expert. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission welcomes the public to Fish with a Waterways Conservation Officer on July 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.at Moon Lake Park, Luzerne County. Young and old, families and singles will have a...