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'Curb' actor Jeff Garlin won't face charges in LA
(AP) Prosecutors won't be filing charges of vandalism against "Curb Your Enthusiasm" actor Jeff Garlin after he was accused of smashing a car window in a dispute over a...
List of famous Second City alumni through 1985
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(AP) Ever since The Second City opened in December...
Prominent Jazz Drummer, “Les Miserables” Highlight Performing Arts Institute Performances at Wyoming Seminary this summer
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Fans of dance, classical and jazz music, and musical theater are invited to visit the Wyoming Seminary Upper School campus in Kingston often this...
Waverly resident elected president, CEO at WVIA
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During the June 13 meeting of the WVIA Board of Directors, a three-year plan was approved, where Tom Curra was elected WVIA's fourth President...
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In Israel, Streisand slams treatment of women
Jun 17
(AP) Entertainment star Barbra Streisand waded into one of Israel's touchiest issues Monday on the first major stop of her tour of the country Jewish religious practices...
Dave Chappelle to headline monthlong comedy tour
Jun 17
(AP) Dave Chappelle is making his most substantial return to stand-up comedy with a one-month tour for Funny Or Die.
Businessman tries his luck at building pot brand
Jun 17
(AP) The plans of a former Microsoft manager to create the "Starbucks of Pot" are worrying other activists who pushed for the legalization of marijuana in Washington...
In Israel, Streisand slams treatment of women
Jun 17
(AP) Entertainment star Barbra Streisand is attacking Jewish religious practices in Israel that treat women differently from men.
'Historic House Tour in the Hill' returns to Scranton
Jun 17
The Lackawanna Historical Society's bi-annual Historic House Tour in the Hill will be held Sunday, June 23 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. A Preview Party will be held on Friday, June 21 at the Rossetti family home.
'Footloose' on stage in Allentown
Jun 17
The Pines Dinner Theater, 448 North 17th Street, Allentown, is hosting performances of “Footloose” June 14 – August 18, 2013.The show Schedule is as follows:
Music Box Players present 'The 25th Annual Putman County Spelling Bee'
Jun 17
The Music Box Players will present the Tony-award winning musical “The 25th Annual Putman County Spelling Bee” June 20 to 23 at the Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes Street, Swoyersville.
Love of God is focus of book by veteran Baptist Bible College educator, coach
Jun 17
The life-giving love of God is the focus of a new book by Baptist Bible College Professor Sherrie Holloway.
Jenner: Kim Kardashian 'thrilled for the new baby'
Jun 17
(AP) Kris Jenner says her daughter Kim Kardashian is thrilled to have a new baby.
La Scala presents Wagner's Ring cycle this week
Jun 17
(AP) Daniel Barenboim is conducting the first week-long presentation of Wagner's Ring cycle at La Scala since 1938.
Prince Philip leaves hospital after surgery
Jun 17
(AP) Britain's Prince Philip was discharged from a London hospital on Monday, 10 days after undergoing exploratory surgery on his abdomen.
NYC debates crackdown on counterfeit luxury goods
Jun 17
(AP) Bargain hunters from around the world flock to Manhattan's Chinatown for bags, jewelry and other accessories bursting onto sidewalks from storefronts along Canal...
'Curb Your Enthusiasm' actor Jeff Garlin arrested
Jun 16
(AP) Los Angeles police say "Curb Your Enthusiasm" actor and comedian Jeff Garlin has been arrested on a felony vandalism charge after a dispute with another motorist over a...
Family tweets indicate Kim Kardashian gives birth
Jun 16
(AP) It looks to be a baby girl for Kim Kardashian and her rapper boyfriend Kanye West. Or does it?
Family tweets indicate Kim Kardashian gives birth
Jun 16
(AP) It looks to be a baby girl for Kim Kardashian and her rapper boyfriend Kanye West. Or does it?
'Curb Your Enthusiasm' actor Jeff Garlin arrested
Jun 16
(AP) Los Angeles police say "Curb Your Enthusiasm" actor and comedian Jeff Garlin has been arrested on a felony vandalism charge after a dispute with another motorist over a...
Pet owners turn to non-traditional
Jun 16
(AP) It's the age old and seemingly answerless question: What in the world is my dog thinking? And one that has spawned a growing market not only of scientific research but...
Shrinking soaps vie for Daytime Emmy Awards
Jun 16
(AP) It's survival of the fittest among shrinking soap operas at the Daytime Emmy Awards.
'Tanning mom' mom sent to Minn. detox facility
Jun 15
(AP) A New Jersey woman widely known as "the tanning mom" was sent to a detox facility after allegedly being intoxicated at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International...
Trust fund set up for Jason Leffler's young son
Jun 15
(AP) A trust fund is being set up for the 5-year-old son of Jason Leffler, the NASCAR driver who died earlier this week in a racing accident.
NJ town OKs boardwalk ban on saggy pants
Jun 15
(AP) Hindsight will soon be punishable by a $25 fine in this Jersey Shore resort.
Paul McCartney carries the weight at Bonnaroo
Jun 15
(AP) Even a former Beatle needs a moment standing on the main stage at Bonnaroo.
Tokyo: 5 freebies from shrine to 'cool' Japan
Jun 14
TOKYO — Finding free things in one of the world's most expensive cities may sound impossible. Surprisingly, Tokyo offers a wide range of museums, parks, historical sites and cultural activities for free — good news for budget travelers who want to see a...
LET'S GO … to the Tannersville Cranberry Bog
Jun 14
From cinnamon ferns to wild rosemary to otter scat filled with crunched-up crayfish shells — yes, we can see what those otters like to eat — naturalist Brian Hardiman pointed out many fascinating aspects of the Tannersville Cranberry Bog on...
Billy Crystal takes us to the beginning of the eyeball
Jun 14
When Billy Crystal was pitched a prequel to the Pixar hit “Monsters, Inc.,” he didn't have to think twice about coming aboard. The first movie not only grossed $290 million, making it one of the biggest hits of Crystal's career, but playing...
YOUR SPACE
Jun 13
Will Jenkins stands at attention at the funeral service of his grandfather, William Jenkins, of Dallas, who was a volunteer fireman all his life. The photo was provided by Susan Slocum.
Meet Gracie
Jun 13
Gracie is one of four Brittany spaniels. Despite spending the last two years of her life in a kennel, she is a sound dog and will make an excellent family pet. She is eager to please and would make an excellent companion for an active owner.
“What is your favorite Father's Day memory?”
Jun 13
“One year I got breakfast in bed; it ws delicious and entertaining.”Richard AllenDallas“My three boys took me to a Phillies game. I think they won.”
Bestsellers for week of June 16, 2013
Jun 14
HARDCOVER FICTION1. Inferno. Dan Brown. Doubleday ($29.95)2. And the Mountains Echoed. Khaled Hosseini. Riverhead ($28.95)
The devil in the details of 'Revenge Wears Prada'
Jun 14
By SAMANTHA CRITCHELLAP Fashion Writer“Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns” (Simon & Schuster), by Lauren Weisberger
Take care — don't get burned by summer
Jun 14
Grill fires, electrical overloads top list of concerns for fire departments
WILKES-BARRE – Summer is a great time to enjoy food from the grill, an evening around the fire pit or a few fireworks should you feel adventurous during the holidays.
Leave it to the pros to handle that reeking water
Jun 14
Q: The water in my house in Avalon, N.J., has developed a rotten-eggs odor. I first noticed it after Sandy hit, when a friend took me to the Shore to check the house.





















