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Note to readers

Today is the final edition of the Greater Pittston Progress in its current format. Going forward, you’ll...
Visitors to a past Pittston Twp. Fireman’s Picnic enjoy one of the many games. This year, the Pittston Twp. Fire Department kicked off the summer picnic season with its annual picnic, held May 28 to June 1. (FILE PHOTO)

It’s officially summer picnic time in Greater Pittston

Summer in Greater Pittston means many thrilling things, and first among them is picnics. Church...
Members of the 109th Field Artillery carry a floral tribute to be placed at the Wyoming Monument during a past commemorative service of the Battle and Massacre of Wyoming. (FILE PHOTO)

A century of celebrating the Fourth of July

The U.S. economy was roaring in 1925. GDP was growing, jobs were plentiful, the stock...
Ed Ackerman

The Optimist: The worst joke ever

Edward R. Murrow and I share our first names and middle initials, although his “R’...
Joyce and Arthur Becker, of Harding, pose for a photo during the second annual Harding Day. (KRISTEN MULLEN / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER)

Second annual Harding Day in Exeter Twp.

Harding Recreation Committee held its second annual Harding Day on May 31 at the Exeter...
Jennifer Knell, of Plymouth, makes a pork barbecue at the Bulldog BBQ tent during the Smoked in the Valley festival at the Duryea VFW Post. (KRISTEN MULLEN / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER)

Smoked in the Valley at Duryea VFW

Rock 107 radio held its annual Smoked in the Valley festival May 30-31 at the...
Jim and Kay Calvey, of Scranton, wave flags during the Dupont VFW Post 4909 Flag Day party Saturday, June 14. (KRISTEN MULLEN / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER)

Dupont VFW Flag Day Party

Dupont Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4909 held a Flag Day party on Saturday, June...
Jackie Borthwick-Galvin (Staff Photo)

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...
Fred Lokuta (Staff Photo)

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...
Jackie Borthwick-Galvin (Staff Photo)

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...
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