VA helps vets celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
WILKES-BARRE — The recreation room on the second floor of the VA Medical Center was covered in green Sunday for 11th annual American Legion District 12 St. Patrick’s Day party where veterans and their families celebrated the holiday with some good food, games and music.
Newport Township tops Luzerne County municipalities for construction growth in past year
Out of all Luzerne County municipalities, Newport Township had the most property assessment growth over the past year, analysis of the latest tax base certification shows.
‘Aimee’s Story’ one of courage, with a message to be heard
WILKES-BARRE — Aimee Kearney is sharing her story for one reason and one reason only — to prevent anyone from having to go through what she has gone through in her battle against colorectal cancer.
From 4-leaf clovers to some unexpected history, all you need to know about St. Patrick’s Day
NEW YORK — If it’s March, and it’s green, it must be St. Patrick’s Day.
Local Journalism connects, builds and supports our community
The first ship to use a new sea route delivers aid to Gaza, Israeli miliary says
WADI GAZA, Gaza Strip — A ship delivered 200 tons of humanitarian supplies, food and water to Gaza on Friday, the Israeli military said, inaugurating a sea route from Cyprus for aid to help ease the humanitarian crisis brought by Israel’s 5-month-old offensive in the enclave.
Prosecutor leaves Georgia election case against Trump after relationship with district attorney
ATLANTA — A special prosecutor who had a romantic relationship with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis formally withdrew Friday from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump after a judge ruled he had to leave or Willis couldn’t continue to pursue the charges.
Pa. local governments want long-term state money for cybersecurity as federal grant fills the gap
STATE COLLEGE — Local governments in Pennsylvania could soon have access to up to $25 million in federal funding to help them prepare for digital security threats facing critical infrastructure, according to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal.
Not a Hall of Famer, Griffey Sr. tells Friendly Sons, ‘I just played well’
PLAINS TWP. — Ken Griffey Sr. was the last player chosen in the 1969 Major League Baseball player draft — his future teammate on the Cincinnati Reds, Don Gullett, was drafted number 1 that same year. But the last-drafted Griffey and first-drafted Gullett went on to compile quite a record in Cincinnati. The Reds won back-to-back World Series titles in 1975 and 1976.
AL East Preview: Orioles now have a title to defend, with Yankees, Blue Jays, Rays set to challenge
It’s hard to tell what was most unusual about last season in the AL East.
NL East Preview: Braves and Phillies primed for another clash
NEW YORK — Ronald Acuña Jr. and the Atlanta Braves are ready for another crack at Philadelphia.
NL West Preview: Ohtani-led Dodgers team to beat in division with reigning league champion D-backs
Dave Roberts is quickly learning all about the constant fanfare surrounding Shohei Ohtani and the increased attention he brings each day to the Los Angeles Dodgers from across the world in Japan.
NL Central Preview: Cardinals, Cubs and Reds are at the front of a wide-open division
CHICAGO — The St. Louis Cardinals signed Sonny Gray, Lance Lynn and Kyle Gibson. The Chicago Cubs added Shota Imanaga and Héctor Neris. Even the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates jumped into free agency.
Brodzinski scores go-ahead goal and Rangers top reeling Isles 5-2
NEW YORK — Jonny Brodzinski scored the go-ahead goal in the second period and the New York Rangers defeated the New York Islanders 5-2 on Sunday.
Lillard, Portis pace Bucks past Suns 140-129 without Antetokounmpo
MILWAUKEE — Damian Lillard had 31 points and 16 assists and Bobby Portis had 31 points and 10 rebounds to lead Milwaukee past the Phoenix Suns 140-129 on Sunday, as the Bucks hit 24 3-pointers to win without star Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The only rule for filling out your March Madness bracket this year: Don’t take it for granted
March Madness this year comes at a time of great uncertainty in college sports.
March Madness is here. UConn, Purdue, Houston and North Carolina get top seeding in NCAA Tournament
Even before the brackets came out Sunday, March Madness was a muddled mess.
Recipes
Nation/World Video
-
New England Lobster Roll
$17.75 Select options -
Chicken Scampi over Pasta, Dinner for Four
$35.00 Select options -
Dozen Pierogies
$7.95 Select options -
Chicken Broccoli Alfredo over Cavatappi Pasta Dinner for four
$35.00 Select options -
Pierce Street Homemade Polish Duo, Dinner for Four
$30.00 Select options -
Fish and Chips Dinner for Four
$35.00 Select options