Swoyersville News

The 58th annual celebration of the arts continues today on Public Square in downtown Wilkes-Barre. Festivities include art exhibits, live music and performances and children's activities.

Support our men and women in the military! The Armed Forces Parade in downtown Scranton steps off at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 18.

Don't forget to vote on Tuesday, Primary Election Day. I researched the candidates for my voting district and their views at the very user friendly Voters Guide at www.citizensvoice.com. The Rotary Club of Plymouth will be conducting its 13th annual golf tournament June 9 at Rolling Pines Golf Course, Berwick.

A Kingston man is charged with snatching a cellphone from the hands of a man in Swoyersville, the latest incidence of "Apple picking" to hit the area.

Chris Benussi, 20, of Rutter Avenue, Kingston, was charged with robbery, theft, harassment, disorderly conduct and purchase of alcohol by a minor.

Current Mayor Vincent Dennis thinks Swoyersville is so nice, he couldn't pick a single item when asked to name the town's most important issues.

Swoyersville Borough Council wants a summit meeting with the fire chiefs of the borough's three volunteer companies in order to dampen a controversy and move toward a consolidated fire service.

The inaugural Second Friday Art Walk was held in Pittston this weekend. Among those participating were Beth and Eric Razawich of Swoyersville.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fender of West Wyoming, formerly of Wilkes-Barre, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary May 11, 2013.

Happy Mother's Day! This is a day I anxiously wait for each year, in addition to Easter, Christmas and my birthday.

Members of the Borough Council and police department reminded residents during Wednesday's council meeting to lock their vehicle doors and to be aware of suspicious activity in neighborhoods throughout the community.

Mrs. Prohaska is the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine Starolis of Swoyersville.

They were married in St. John the Baptist Church, Exeter, by the late Rev. A. A. Ziemba, assisted by the late Rev.

A remote controlled car on Friday at Colonial Park in Wyoming isn't the only thing buzzing around Luzerne County lately.

Mark Moran / THE CITIZENS' VOICE Swoyersville Police Chief Thomas DiMaria will retire May 31 and will work in the private sector.

A man was arraigned in Luzerne County today for selling gold and silver for thousands of dollars when it was actually fake.

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