Irishmen, those from the old sod and first generation Americans, dominated early baseball nationwide and in Greater Pittston. Men like Hughie Jennings and Ed Walsh, Hall of Famers from Pittston and Plains Twp., the O’Neill brothers from Minooka and Jimmy Mullen, the only Avocan to reach the … Read moreNinety years ago beloved Irish boxer Frankie Cawley hung up his gloves
Pittston's 11th annual St. Patrick's Parade kicked off Saturday, March 2, with dance troops, bagpipers, cheerleaders, scout troops, local busi… Read moreCelebrating St. Patrick
The Pittston Memorial Library hosted the annual Little Miss / Little Mister Leprechaun Contest on Feb. 24. Winners were featured in the Pittst… Read moreLittle Miss/Little Mister Leprechaun Contest
Errol O’Brien, president of the Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, announced the late John Thalenfeld, the organization’s 2024 Man… Read moreFriendly Sons will honor Man and Woman of the Year
Errol O’Brien, president of the Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, announced the late John Thalenfeld, the organization’s 2024 Man… Read moreFriendly Sons will honor Man and Woman of the Year
See more photos from the Pittston St. Patrick's Parade in next week's Greater Pittston Progress. Read morePittston St. Patrick's Parade Photos
Falls Active Adult Center, sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne/Wyoming Counties, has a men’s coffee group that meets from 10 a.m… Read moreFalls Senior Center announces activities (copy)
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Germania Hose Company held its annual all-you-can-eat breakfast Feb. 18. Read moreGermania Hose Company Breakfast
The Harding Recreation Committee recently hosted its second annual Winterfest event at the Exeter Twp. Municipal Building. Read moreExeter Twp. Winterfest
Nearly 30 years after his death and 55 years after he drove his last home run over the Yankee Stadium right field fence, Mickey Mantle is stil… Read moreLocal Mantle card on the block
The recently renovated Pittston City Hall conference room was dedicated Feb. 8 in honor of Pittston native Thomas J. “T.J.” Hromisin, retired … Read moreCity honors veterann T.J. Hromisin with conference room dedication
St. Monica Parish held a Night at the Races Feb. 9 in the church hall. Read moreNight at the Races at St. Monica Parish
With the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl for the fourth time in five years, we’re running out of Kansas City fans to feature. Read moreChiefs and 49ers fans ready for the big game