Côtes du Rhône known for wide range of red wines
Like other French wine regions, Côtes du Rhône wines run the gamut, producing some of the most coveted wines in the world as well as very common and inexpensive ones. The region makes whites, reds and rosé. While the rosés and whites are great, the region is most...
Shickshinny’s Five Mountain Brewing gives local touch to wedding
Hey, I got married! It was pretty awesome. Why should you care? Well, there was beer there. It was good beer, and it was brewed in Shickshinny. I grew up in the country amidst trees and farms. When we went into town, we went to Shickshinny. In particular, we went to a...
Enthusiasts raise awareness of amateur radio
BY JOHN E. USALIS “Amateur radio” or “ham radio” began more than a century ago, but even after all that time with technological advancements, hobbyists still play a significant role in keeping communications available during major emergencies. From 2 p.m. Saturday to...
Meet Sean Wolfe
As a college student, Sean Wolfe discovered there was more to beer than using it as a means to get drunk. Instead, he developed an appreciation for its flavors and became a home brewer. He founded and is president of the Scranton Brewer's Guild and is the beer events...
HS SPORTS: 2018-19 OVERALL LIAA SEASON IN REVIEW
When Honesdale lost in the PIAA Class 4A Softball Semifinals last week, it brought an official close to the 2018-19 Scholastic Sports Season. Over the past few days, ON THE BLOG has looked back on each season and recognized the outstanding achievements of teams and...
Familiar names to be at Penguins development camp
Summer began only a couple days ago, but hockey season will be in full swing over the next few days. First, I'll be checking in with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins GM Bill Guerin to get his thoughts on a couple topics, including the draft, player evaluations from last...
Big weekend alters PSU’s 2020 class
Lackawanna College football coach Mark Duda's program has been a source of talent for Penn State in recent years. TIMES SHAMROCK PHOTO It started, as so many recruiting stories for Penn State have in recent weeks, with a decommitment. It ended, as so many recruiting...
Another high school standout rescinds PSU commitment
This has become an important time of year for recruiting in big-time college football, and Penn State head coach James Franklin has some gaps to fill in the 2020 recruiting class. JASON FARMER / TIMES SHAMROCK PHOTO This is an important time of year for recruiting at...
A diary of a Cheeky Chick: Starting over
Dear Diary, Well shit... a year later and it’s over. He left me ... ME!!?? I cannot even begin to contemplate how this could happen. I mean, did I gain a little bit of weight? Yeah, maybe a little. C’mon, 20 pounds is not THAT bad. Did I know that we weren’t right for...
Long-term couple looks for help in keeping intimacy alive
Groundhug day I’ve been with my wife for 23 years. I know sex is important, but sometimes we’re tired or not in the mood. I want to keep our intimacy alive. What are some things we can do to stay connected physically? — Embarrassed to Ask Many couples do eventually...
Grieving cats need support, understanding
Cats are solitary creatures by nature. But that doesn’t mean they do not love and bond with their human, feline, and canine companions. Whether it’s sadness over the loss of a feline or human friend (or a former home), cats can and do grieve. Here’s how to help a...
Head for the hills
While I don’t like to complain about the heat in the summer (I’ll take it over freezing February any day), sometimes it’s nice to escape the swelter of the city and head for the hills. A shady hike beside a cool mountain stream beats a steamy stroll down the city...