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1 week ago | 
standardspeaker.com | Kristen Gaydos
The McAdoo-Kelayres Elementary Community Service Club recently raised $400 from inspirational bracelets sales. The funds were donated to Cindy Dziak, who is employed as a security guard in the school building and lost her house in a fire. Originally Published: June 17, 2025 at 2:49 PM EDT
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1 month ago | 
thelist.com | Kristen Gaydos
While Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance frequently send divorce rumors into overdrive, the second lady's arrival in Rome had some praising her for standing by her man.
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1 month ago | 
flipboard.com | Kristen Gaydos
1 hour agoPrimož Roglič Crashes, Punctures, Bleeds Time in Giro d’Italia Gravel Nightmare: Roglič losses time in pink jersey quest after crashing in a chaotic gravel stage, slipping to 10th overall in drama on the white roads of Tuscany.
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1 month ago | 
thelist.com | Kristen Gaydos
Actor Ruth Buzzi, known for her hilarious antics on "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In," has died at age 88 on Thursday, May 1, 2025, her family announced (via the Los Angeles Times). The comedian made a name for herself on the sketch-comedy and variety show in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Hosted by Dan Rowan and Dick Martin, "Laugh-In" quickly became a hit, featuring young talents like Buzzi, Lily Tomlin (of "Grace and Frankie" fame), Jo Anne Worley, and Goldie Hawn (of "Overboard" fame).
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Mar 14, 2025 | 
standardspeaker.com | Kristen Gaydos
Izabel Jones, daughter of Amy Bartley and Jay Jones, Weatherly, has been named Senior of the Month for February at Weatherly Area High School. Izabel serves as treasurer of the Interact Club, and the Weatherly Area High School chapter of the National Honor Society. She is also a member of Science Olympiad and Teens Against Tobacco Use, and is involved with Kufro’s Closet.
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Mar 6, 2025 | 
standardspeaker.com | Kristen Gaydos
Students at Holy Family Academy in Hazleton participated in a Rapping About Prevention assembly on Feb. 19. The Rapping About Prevention program focused on healthy eating and exercise for students in grades preschool to fourth grade. Fifth through eighth grades participated in team building activities and were taught character building skills and anti-bullying lessons. From left, students Andy Lemus, Nashla Reyes, McKenzie Velazquez and Brady Barkanic pose with members of Rapping About Prevention.
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Mar 5, 2025 | 
citizensvoice.com | Kristen Gaydos
The Youth Ministry of Exaltation of the Holy Cross Parish will sponsor a gift card bingo on Saturday, March 15 at the Warrior Run Fire Hall, 316 Academy St., Warrior Run. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. and games begin at noon. Admission is $25 (in advance) and includes 15 regular games, each awarding a $100 combination of gift cards. There will also be five specials, door prizes, basket raffle, bake sale, food and a 50/50. The final special awards $500 cash and $500 in gift cards.
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Jan 25, 2025 | 
thelist.com | Kristen Gaydos
Gavin Newsom has already shown that Donald Trump's stale insults don't work on him, but the California governor also demonstrated an impressive ability to render the president's signature power grab ineffective. The two politicians met for the first time since Trump took office in Los Angeles on January 24, 2025, to discuss the California wildfires, and people on social media had plenty to say about the interaction.
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Jan 19, 2025 | 
citizensvoice.com | Kristen Gaydos
I’m Big Now Learning Center students recently had the chance to learn about dek hockey, which is similar to ice hockey, but played without skates on a sport court and with a ball. On Jan. 17, Kyle Hammer came in to the Shavertown center and did hockey demonstrations with the prekindergarten through primary students. Students learned some hockey basics such as passing and stick handling.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
citizensvoice.com | Kristen Gaydos
SUBMIT HOT SHOTS: If you wish to submit a photo for publication, email a photo to [email protected]. Include your name, hometown, and pertinent information about the photo. Photos should be high resolution for best print quality. The Citizens’ Voice thanks local photographers for sharing their work. Photographer Sandy Zeek of Wilkes-Barre Twp wrote, “As I pulled up I saw this hawk relaxing on a fence.” (SUBMITTED)
