Diamonds The American Legion District 12 hosted a lively St. Patrick’s Day celebration for veterans and their families at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center. The event featured Irish food, green desserts, music, games, and plenty of smiles.
Coal A man from Kingston was accused of burglarizing a Wilkes-Barre apartment while a woman was sleeping. The police used surveillance video to catch him relatively quickly, which was impressive.
Diamonds Former TL staff writer Ryan Evans spoke at the Young Professionals Conference hosted by the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber. He shared his story of overcoming a difficult childhood and finding success through service in the U.S. Navy and pursuit of a college degree.
Coal A house fire in Wilkes-Barre was caused by a space heater plugged into an overloaded extension cord. The fire department emphasized the importance of not using extension cords for high-load devices like space heaters, and provided safety tips for using space heaters.
