West Pittston News

From finished pieces to works in progress, the 57th annual Fine Arts Fiesta is steeped in arts and crafts.

The Valley Scanner reports that Wilkes-Barre Controller and former city council member then chair Kathy Kane calls it quits: In 2013 the county offices that are up is 5 seats on the county council and Controller.

RALPH FRANCELLO / THE CITIZENS' VOICE 2011 Little Miss Cherry Blossom Princess Alana Aufiere, 8, crowns the winner for the 2012 Little Miss Cherry Blossom Contest, Morgan Hosier, 8. RALPH FRANCELLO / THE CITIZENS' VOICE Two year-old Hailee Topolosky, of Pittston, enjoys her pony ride at the 41st annual West Pittston Cherry Blossom Festival.

A A A A A A A A A A A Hurricane Agnes wreaked havoc across much of the country in 1972 and Pennsylvania was not spared.A Terrible floods damaged northeastern Pennsylvania and among those who lost their home was the Smurl family.A The family tried to resume their lives by purchasing a duplex on Chase Street in West Pittston in 1973.A Jack and Janet ... (more)

Suzanne Speck knew something wasn't right when the right side of her body started to shake and she had trouble swallowing, but with an active life and two jobs, her doctor chalked it up to anxiety.