Pittston Progress

Note to readers
Today is the final edition of the Greater Pittston Progress in its current format. Going forward, you’ll...

It’s officially summer picnic time in Greater Pittston
Summer in Greater Pittston means many thrilling things, and first among them is picnics. Church...

A century of celebrating the Fourth of July
The U.S. economy was roaring in 1925. GDP was growing, jobs were plentiful, the stock...

The Optimist: The worst joke ever
Edward R. Murrow and I share our first names and middle initials, although his “R’...

Second annual Harding Day in Exeter Twp.
Harding Recreation Committee held its second annual Harding Day on May 31 at the Exeter...

Smoked in the Valley at Duryea VFW
Rock 107 radio held its annual Smoked in the Valley festival May 30-31 at the...

Dupont VFW Flag Day Party
Dupont Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4909 held a Flag Day party on Saturday, June...

Avoca: Cub Scouts receive religious awards at Queen of the Apostles
Congratulations to the members of Cub Scout Pack 316, Avoca, who were awarded several of...

Dupont: A beach cafe in Rehoboth with a local connection
This past week, I vacationed with my wife’s family in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, where I’ve...

Duryea: Kids invited for food and fun at renovated Healey Playground
Summer’s here, the Healey Playground is open, and the YMCA has a great program planned...

