Brigid Edmunds
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Dunmore, PA, United States
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Brigid Says: Honoring victims of Capital Gazette shooting by carrying on their mission
By now, I’m sure you have heard about the shooting at the Capital Gazette.A gunman who had a long-running grudge against the newspaper, carried out what police called a “targeted attack,” killing five employees.The act of senseless violence hit close to home at newspapers across… → Read More
Mohegan Sun Arena GM Brian Sipe named Young Professional of the Year
WILKES-BARRE — The general manager of Mohegan Sun Arena was named Young Professional of the Year on Thursday by the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce. Since he started at the arena four years ago, Brian Sipe, 34, has overseen $4.5 million of construction work, including the long-awaited paving of the parking lot; installation of acoustical … → Read More
Friends, fans gather in Plains Twp. to honor life of late musician Janet Rains
PLAINS TWP. — Friends and fans of Janet Rains, known as Jane Train, packed into Old Tyme Charley’s Restaurant & Pub on Sunday evening to share memories and celebrate the life of the late musician. Rains, along with Jason McCloe, of Wilkes-Barre, and Rob Dressler (Plains Township) were involved in a violent July 14 crash … → Read More
Hazardous weather outlook issued for Wyoming Valley
The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for the Wyoming Valley. According to NWS, an isolated severe thunderstorm is possible Sunday afternoon and evening. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to move into central New York and northeast Pennsylvania Sunday. There is a possibility that an isolated thunderstorm or two could have damaging … → Read More
Sunshine, rain expected in the Wyoming Valley this weekend
Sunshine is expected in the Wyoming Valley today, with a chance for some showers in the forecast for Sunday. The National Weather Service indicated it was 59 degrees as of 9:54 a.m. at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, and fair skies were reported. Today is expected to be mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Tonight … → Read More
Thunderstorms in the forecast for the Wyoming Valley this week
The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for the Wyoming Valley this week. According to the NWS, showers and thunderstorms are expected Tuesday through Sunday, and a few of these storms may become strong with small hail, gusty winds and brief heavy rain. The most favorable time for storms will be during … → Read More
Area residents line streets as Shannon Purcell is brought home
FORTY FORTY — People lined Wyoming Avenue with candles and American flags, and homes and → Read More
Volunteers’ love of art, community help make Fine Arts Fiesta run smoothly
WILKES-BARRE — Starting Thursday, thousands of area residents will descend on Public Square to listen → Read More
Red Leaf opens new location in Wilkes-Barre Township
WILKES-BARRE TWP. — Without much fanfare but with plenty of foot traffic, Red Leaf Salad → Read More
Area actress, singer to perform at Lincoln Center in New York City
Some people wait a lifetime for the chance to perform at the Lincoln Center in → Read More
Jury selection process begins in Con-ui trial
SCRANTON — The first three potential jurors were added to the the jury poll Monday → Read More
Sunshine, rain expected in the Wyoming Valley this week
Sunshine and a chance of rain in the forecast for the Wyoming Valley.The National Weather → Read More
Record Store Day celebrated Saturday at some local shops
WILKES-BARRE TWP. — Record stores across the region, as well as across the globe, opened → Read More
Sunshine, clouds and a chance of rain in the forecast for the Wyoming Valley
A mixture of sunshine and cloudy skies are in the forecast for the Wyoming Valley → Read More
Tattoo lovers gather in Scranton for convention
SCRANTON — Tattoo artists and enthusiasts alike gathered at the Hilton Scranton and Conference Center → Read More
Scranton gearing up for eighth annual Electric City Tattoo Convention
SCRANTON — If you asked Woody Wodock eight years ago if he thought he’d still → Read More
Warm temperatures expected to fall slightly in the Wyoming Valley this week
Warm temperatures are in the forecast this Easter in the Wyoming Valley.The National Weather Service → Read More
Summer-like temperatures in the Wyoming Valley this weekend
Summer-like temperatures are in the forecast for the Wyoming Valley this weekend.The National Weather Service → Read More
PNC Field grounds crew overcomes challenges to prepare for home opener
MOOSIC — Preparing the playing surface at PNC Field for its first game of the → Read More
Warm weather, rain expected this week in the Wyoming Valley
Warm weather and some April showers are in the forecast for the Wyoming Valley this → Read More