1+ hour, 33+ min ago  (90+ words) Hazleton Standard Speaker Members of the Plein Air Adventures group of the Hazleton Art League will have their works featured in the Chasing the Light art exhibition at the Schulman Gallery, Luzerne County Community College. The exhibition runs through July…...

8+ hour, 26+ min ago  (104+ words) Hazleton Standard Speaker The popular area band North of 40 will kick off the Independence Day Weekend in grand style when they perform at 6: 30 p. m. Friday, July 3, at the Freeland Public Park Pavilion, 490 Front St. , Freeland. North of 40 will be playing classic…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (699+ words) Blyth died Wednesday of "natural causes" at her home in Rancho Santa Fe, California, according to her daughter, Eileen Mc Nulty. Blyth's family was at her side. She was acting and singing from an early age and her first big…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago  (190+ words) Hazleton Art League will celebrate America's semiquincentennial with Red, White and YOU! , a group exhibition featuring artists from throughout the Greater Hazleton area. Each work explores a unique aspect of the American experience, reflecting themes of history, community, heritage, innovation,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (102+ words) Center Stage Dance and Tumble Studio will hold its 25th Annual Dance Recital at 1 p. m. on Saturday, June 20, at Hazleton Area High School. The recital will showcase a variety of dance styles, including jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, acro, modern, novelty, pantomime, and tumbling…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (81+ words) Hazleton Standard Speaker The Legends were the featured performers at the Freeland Summer Concert Series on June 12. Concerts are held Fridays through Sept. 4. All concerts are free and held at the historic Freeland Public Park Pavilion on Front Street. Show…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (134+ words) Hazleton Standard Speaker Western Pocono Trout Unlimited hosted the 4th annual White Haven Trout Festival on June 13 at St. Patrick's Parish Center. The event featured conservation groups, fly shops, river guides, TU chapters, artists, crafters and more. Hazleton man still missing…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (564+ words) NESQUEHONING " A ways down the tracks from the Columbus Avenue railroad crossing, a bright light emerged from a wooded area shortly before 7 p. m. Sunday. "Big Boy is coming," announced 8-year-old Nathan Lukow of Allentown. Hundreds of railroad fans, who had waited…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (411+ words) DUPONT " A throng of eager onlookers welcomed Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 " the world's largest operating steam engine " as it rolled through Dupont on Sunday afternoon. Observers of all ages cheered, waved and even plugged their ears as the train…...

2+ week, 4+ hour ago  (197+ words) Hazleton Standard Speaker Hazleton Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra will perform at 6: 30 p. m. Friday, June 19, at the Freeland Public Park Pavilion on Friday, June 19 at 6: 30 PM. Given the historic 250th Anniversary of the United States and the 150th Anniversary of Freeland, one can expect an…...