
Out & About – 15th Annual Super Bowl Wing Fest
Out & About at the 15th Annual Super Bowl Wing Fest at Throop Hose Company, 401 Dunmore St.
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Vincent and Amanda Cesari of Throop
Vincent and Amanda Cesari of Throop at the 15th Annual Super Bowl Wing Fest at Throop Hose Company, 401 Dunmore St.. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
Colten and Mike Butash of Throop
Colten and Mike Butash of Throop at the 15th Annual Super Bowl Wing Fest at Throop Hose Company, 401 Dunmore St.. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
Joe and Mariane Miles of Throop
Joe and Mariane Miles of Throop at the 15th Annual Super Bowl Wing Fest at Throop Hose Company, 401 Dunmore St.. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
Jake Charette and Melanie McAndrew, both of Jessup
Jake Charette and Melanie McAndrew, both of Jessup at the 15th Annual Super Bowl Wing Fest at Throop Hose Company, 401 Dunmore St.. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
Shaun, left, and Stanley Zigmont of Blakely
Shaun, left, and Stanley Zigmont of Blakely at the 15th Annual Super Bowl Wing Fest at Throop Hose Company, 401 Dunmore St.. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
Denise and Brian Mills of Clarks Summit
Denise and Brian Mills of Clarks Summit at the 15th Annual Super Bowl Wing Fest at Throop Hose Company, 401 Dunmore St.. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
Brian Fulton has been the librarian at The Times-Tribune for the past 14 years. On his blog, Historically Hip, he writes about the great concerts, plays/musicals and celebrity happenings that have taken place throughout NEPA. He is also the co-host of the local history podcast, Historically Hip. He competed and was crowned grand champion on an episode of NPR quiz show “Ask Me Another.” Contact: bfulton@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9140; or @TTPagesPast


Out & About – Scranton Ice Festival
Out & About at the Scranton Ice Festival.
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Justin Reed of Moosic and Hayley Jones of Taylor
Justin Reed of Moosic and Hayley Jones of Taylor at the Scranton Ice Festival in Downtown Scranton. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
From left: Ann Marie Salitsky of Carbondale with Phoebe and Joe Salitsky of Dickson City
From left: Ann Marie Salitsky of Carbondale with Phoebe and Joe Salitsky of Dickson City at the Scranton Ice Festival in Downtown Scranton. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
Darlene Fisher and Kalub Randall,
Darlene Fisher and Kalub Randall, at the Scranton Ice Festival in Downtown Scranton. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
Rachel Walter, left, and Nicholette Peoples, both of Scranton
Rachel Walter, left, and Nicholette Peoples, both of Scranton at the Scranton Ice Festival in Downtown Scranton. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
Jane Allen of Tunkhannock, left, and Sheila O’Brien of Dunmore
Jane Allen of Tunkhannock, left, and Sheila O’Brien of Dunmore at the Scranton Ice Festival in Downtown Scranton. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
Lorrie Cunningham, left, and Shelly Callan, both of Binghamton, N.Y.
Lorrie Cunningham, left, and Shelly Callan, both of Binghamton, N.Y. at the Scranton Ice Festival in Downtown Scranton. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
Brian Fulton has been the librarian at The Times-Tribune for the past 14 years. On his blog, Historically Hip, he writes about the great concerts, plays/musicals and celebrity happenings that have taken place throughout NEPA. He is also the co-host of the local history podcast, Historically Hip. He competed and was crowned grand champion on an episode of NPR quiz show “Ask Me Another.” Contact: bfulton@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9140; or @TTPagesPast


Out & About – February’s First Friday Art Walk
Out & About at the February’s First Friday Art Walk in Downtown Scranton.
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From left: Alaysia Custus, Paradise Soulfood and Sweets owner Asia Miller, James Miller
From left: Alaysia Custus, Paradise Soulfood and Sweets owner Asia Miller, James Miller at February’s First Friday Art Walk in Downtown Scranton. Sean McKeag/Staff Photographer
From left: Analog Culture owner Jeremiah Carmody and Cory Jefferson, both of Scranton; featured artist Ariane “Disco” Fuentes of New York City;
From left: Analog Culture owner Jeremiah Carmody and Cory Jefferson, both of Scranton; featured artist Ariane “Disco” Fuentes of New York City; at February’s First Friday Art Walk in Downtown Scranton. Sean McKeag/Staff Photographer
From left: Arvort Tinkiltin and Josh Owens, both of Scranton; Brin Feustel of Honesdale and Bob Philbin of Scranton
From left: Arvort Tinkiltin and Josh Owens, both of Scranton; Brin Feustel of Honesdale and Bob Philbin of Scranton at February’s First Friday Art Walk in Downtown Scranton. Sean McKeag/Staff Photographer
Jenna Tully, left, and Haley Lobas, both of Scranton
Jenna Tully, left, and Haley Lobas, both of Scranton at February’s First Friday Art Walk in Downtown Scranton. Sean McKeag/Staff Photographer
Tammy’s Stained Glass Treasures owner Tammy Pilger of Scranton, left, and featured artist Tara Piciulo of Bear Creek
Tammy’s Stained Glass Treasures owner Tammy Pilger of Scranton, left, and featured artist Tara Piciulo of Bear Creek at February’s First Friday Art Walk in Downtown Scranton. Sean McKeag/Staff Photographer
Brian Fulton has been the librarian at The Times-Tribune for the past 14 years. On his blog, Historically Hip, he writes about the great concerts, plays/musicals and celebrity happenings that have taken place throughout NEPA. He is also the co-host of the local history podcast, Historically Hip. He competed and was crowned grand champion on an episode of NPR quiz show “Ask Me Another.” Contact: bfulton@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9140; or @TTPagesPast


Remembering photographer Alex Seeley
Northeast Pennsylvania lost some of its vision Thursday.
The death of Alex Seeley, 32, a local award-winning photographer and former Times-Tribune colleague, leaves a void in the community and regional art world.
Seeley, who lived in Scranton and died after a long fight with cancer, was a photography intern with The Times-Tribune in 2012, shooting portraits, news events and live concerts, all of which he excelled at. He also was the subject of a profile in 2015 after his second battle with cancer. Seeley was first diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, a type of tumor that forms in bone or soft tissue, at age 12 and then again at 27.
Incredibly talented and a staple of the local art and music scenes, it’s difficult to find someone who wasn’t touched by Seeley’s creativity and kind spirit. He showed his fine art photography in galleries in Scranton and beyond but was best known for his impeccable eye when it came to shooting pictures of live musical performances. He also covered concerts for various online and print publications.
“I think there’s not one single thing that makes a good concert photo,” Seeley said in his 2015 interview. “It’s a hunt for me. A lot of it is about emotion or defining a character. Skill and experience is 50%, the rest is luck. Being in the right place at the right time.”
Seeley graduated from Western Wayne High School in 2007, earned a bachelor’s degree in visual arts with a concentration in photography from Keystone College and worked as a photographer for Saks Fifth Avenue at its Pottsville studio, according to his obituary. It also noted that “art was Alex’s passion from a young age.”
“He was a well-respected event photographer in the Scranton area, and his favorite thing to photograph was concerts,” the obituary said. “He loved listening to records, horror films and Halloween. He lived his life to the fullest and always had something clever to say.”
He is survived by his parents, Richard Jr. and Susan Carney Seeley; sister, Melissa Seeley; paternal grandfather, Richard Seeley Sr.; extended family members and friends, according to his obituary. The family will hold a private funeral service, and Seeley will be laid to rest in East Canaan Cemetery.
James Wilson Funeral Home, Lake Ariel, is handling arrangements. The public can share memories of Seeley and condolences on its website, jameswilsonfuneralhome.com. Memorials can be made in Seeley’s name to Make A Wish Foundation Gift Processing, 1702 E. Highland Ave., Suite 400, Phoenix, AZ 85016.
To honor Seeley and his work, we put together a gallery of some of the amazing photos he took during his time with us, as well as a few of the artist himself. He will be sorely missed.
2012 Warped Tour
ALEX SEELEY / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Kellin Quinn of Sleeping with Sirens performs at the Vans Warped Tour in Scranton in 2012.
KISS
ALEX SEELEY / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
From left: Gene Simmons, Tommy Thayer and Paul Stanley of Kiss perform at the Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain, Scranton, in 2012.
Local Flavor
ALEX SEELEY / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Karen Ritter displays her Summer Cobbler, which won her a gift card in 2012 through the Local Flavor: Recipes We Love contest.
Mayhem Festival
ALEX SEELEY / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
A fan crowd surfs during As I Lay Dying’s set at the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival at Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain, Scranton, in 2012.
Dave Matthews Band
ALEX SEELEY / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Dave Matthews performs with his band in Scranton in 2012.
2012 Warped Tour
ALEX SEELEY / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Concertgoers have a blast sliding down the rain soaked lawn in Scranton in 2012.
Mayhem Festival
ALEX SEELEY / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Tom Araya of Slayer performs at the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival at Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain, Scranton, in 2012.
Times Travelers
ALEX SEELEY / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Margaret and Bob Hynosky of Scranton are the latest winners of the Times Travelers contest after entering a photograph of themselves visiting Arlington, Texas, with a copy of The Sunday
Times.
Chicago
ALEX SEELEY / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Walt Parazaider plays the flute during a concert in Scranton in 2012.
Scranton Shakespeare Festival
ALEX SEELEY / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Cast members of the Scranton Shakespeare Festival’s production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” are photographed in 2012.
Scranton Shakespeare Festival
ALEX SEELEY / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Cast members of the Scranton Shakespeare Festival’s production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” are photographed in 2012.
Army photographer
ALEX SEELEY / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Mark Jury takes a moment at his Waverly home in 2012 to show a picture of an American GI he took during his time as an Army photographer in Vietnam. That image ended up in his 1971 book, “The Vietnam Photo Book,” and years later was used by the service organization Vietnam Veterans of America.
Uproar Festival
ALEX SEELEY / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Sully Erna of the band Godsmack performs at the Uproar Festival at Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain, Scranton, in 2012.
Mayhem Festival
ALEX SEELEY / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Shawn “Clown” Crahan of Slipknot at the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival at Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain, Scranton, in 2012.
Mayhem Festival
ALEX SEELEY / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Corey Taylor of Slipknot at the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival at Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain, Scranton, in 2012.
Mayhem Festival
ALEX SEELEY / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Kerry King of Slayer at the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival at Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain, Scranton, in 2012.
Mayhem Festival
ALEX SEELEY / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Scott Ian of Anthrax at the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival at Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain, Scranton, in 2012.
Mayhem Festival
ALEX SEELEY / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Tim Lambesis of As I Lay Dying at the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival at Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain, Scranton, in 2012.
Mayhem Festival
ALEX SEELEY / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
From left: Samyy Olson, Mario Melchiorre, and Rylee Smith of Hawley attend the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival at Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain in 2012.
2012 Warped Tour
ALEX SEELEY / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
A colorful array of fans pack Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain for the Vans Warped Tour in 2012.
Mayhem Festival
ALEX SEELEY / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Music fans gather to hear the band As I Lay Dying perform at the Mayhem Festival at Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain, Scranton, in 2012.
Chicago
ALEX SEELEY / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
From left: James Pankow, Walt Parazaider and Lee Loughnane perform in Scranton in 2012.
Local Flavor
ALEX SEELEY / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Jefferson Twp. resident Leslie Gilgallon shows off her winning Local Flavor: Recipes We Love contest dish, Beefy Mac & Cheese. The dish was a favorite among her four children, from left, Danny, 6; Josh, 2; Moriah, 1; and Matthew, 5.
Local Flavor
ALEX SEELEY / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Sweet and tart come together beautifully in North Scranton resident Margo Grace’s Rosy Red Rhubarb Cake, the winning entry in this week’s Local Flavor: Recipes We Love contest. Alex Seeley/Staff Photographer
2012 featured performers
ALEX SEELEY / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Miss Viking, Kelsey Janesko, Riverside Junior-Senior High School
2012 featured performers
ALEX SEELEY / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Miss Spartan, Heather Horvath, Mid Valley Secondary Center
2012 featured performers
ALEX SEELEY / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Miss Knight, Lindsey Jordan, Scranton High School
2012 featured performers
ALEX SEELEY / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Miss Comet, Nicole Stefko, Abington Heights High School
2012 featured performers
ALEX SEELEY / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Miss Buck, Nicole Pizzola, Dunmore High School
2012 featured performers
ALEX SEELEY / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Miss Trojan, Erika Silvi, North Pocono High School
2012 featured performers
ALEX SEELEY / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Miss Invader, Kara Fahey, West Scranton High School
2012 featured performers
ALEX SEELEY / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Miss Devilette, Alyssa Hobbs, Old Forge High School
2012 featured performers
ALEX SEELEY / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Miss Chief, Kaitlyn Zaleski, Lakeland Junior-Senior High School
Featured performers photo shoot
FAITH GOLAY / STAFF PHOTO
Times-Tribune intern Alex Seeley, second from right, gathers with Times staffers Caitlin Heaney West, Bob Sanchuk and Patrice Wilding as well as Miss Devilette, Alyssa Hobbs, at a photo shoot outside Scranton High School in August 2012.
‘Nightmare on Vine Street’
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From left: Artists Alex Seeley shows his photograph of a horror story through images; Erica Simon shows her pumpkins made from blown glass; and Nick Shotwell shows his howling man leather mask with clay features. Their work was on display at the now-defunct New Visions Studio & Gallery, Scranton.
Gia Mazur is an award-winning staff writer and beauty obsessive who joined The Times-Tribune’s Lifestyles department in 2015. She’s a product enthusiast who can’t live without an eyelash curler. A proud Virgo, Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Pillow Talk is her go-to. Contact: gmazur@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9127; @gmazurTT


Out & About – Ski for B Snowcial
Out & About at Big Brothers Big Sisters of NEPA Ski for B Snowcial at Montage Mountain Resorts, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton.
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Michelle Wolfe, left, and Genesis Soto, both of Hazelton
Michelle Wolfe, left, and Genesis Soto, both of Hazelton. at Big Brothers Big Sisters of NEPA Ski for B Snowcial at Montage Mountain Resorts, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton.
Stacy Kearney, of Moosic, with her nices, Caroline Kearney and Charlotte Kearney, right of Landsdale.
Stacy Kearney, of Moosic, with her nices, Caroline Kearney and Charlotte Kearney, right of Landsdale. at Big Brothers Big Sisters of NEPA Ski for B Snowcial at Montage Mountain Resorts, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton.
Evelyn Fetzer, left, and Abigail Karns, both of Wilkes-Barre
Evelyn Fetzer, left, and Abigail Karns, both of Wilkes-Barre. at Big Brothers Big Sisters of NEPA Ski for B Snowcial at Montage Mountain Resorts, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton.
Emilia Rosas, of Scranton, left and Zeynep Senyigit, of Mountain Top
Emilia Rosas, of Scranton, left and Zeynep Senyigit, of Mountain Top. at Big Brothers Big Sisters of NEPA Ski for B Snowcial at Montage Mountain Resorts, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton.
Susan Amendola,left, and Mia Amendola, both of Kingston.
Susan Amendola,left, and Mia Amendola, both of Kingston. at Big Brothers Big Sisters of NEPA Ski for B Snowcial at Montage Mountain Resorts, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton.
From left, Amanda Sivco, of Shickshinny, Michelle Hamilton, of Clarks Summit, and Kristen Zigmont, of Wyoming
From left, Amanda Sivco, of Shickshinny, Michelle Hamilton, of Clarks Summit, and Kristen Zigmont, of Wyoming. at Big Brothers Big Sisters of NEPA Ski for B Snowcial at Montage Mountain Resorts, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton.
Brian Fulton has been the librarian at The Times-Tribune for the past 14 years. On his blog, Historically Hip, he writes about the great concerts, plays/musicals and celebrity happenings that have taken place throughout NEPA. He is also the co-host of the local history podcast, Historically Hip. He competed and was crowned grand champion on an episode of NPR quiz show “Ask Me Another.” Contact: bfulton@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9140; or @TTPagesPast


Out & About – Pasta To-Go at Scranton JCC
Out & About at a pasta to-go dinner at Scranton Jewish Community Center, 601 Jefferson Ave.
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Mindy VanFleet, left, and Sue Severe, both of Scranton
Mindy VanFleet, left, and Sue Severe, both of Scranton at a pasta to-go dinner at Scranton Jewish Community Center, 601 Jefferson Ave.. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
Eli and Lila Tschampel of Clarks Summit
Eli and Lila Tschampel of Clarks Summit at a pasta to-go dinner at Scranton Jewish Community Center, 601 Jefferson Ave.. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
Dan Puckett of Scranton
Dan Puckett of Scranton at a pasta to-go dinner at Scranton Jewish Community Center, 601 Jefferson Ave.. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
Alexis Herman of Spring Brook Twp., left, and Mia Novak of Dunmore
Alexis Herman of Spring Brook Twp., left, and Mia Novak of Dunmore at a pasta to-go dinner at Scranton Jewish Community Center, 601 Jefferson Ave.. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
Brian Fulton has been the librarian at The Times-Tribune for the past 14 years. On his blog, Historically Hip, he writes about the great concerts, plays/musicals and celebrity happenings that have taken place throughout NEPA. He is also the co-host of the local history podcast, Historically Hip. He competed and was crowned grand champion on an episode of NPR quiz show “Ask Me Another.” Contact: bfulton@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9140; or @TTPagesPast


Out & About – Hillside Park
Out & About on the ice at Lake Eston Wilson at Hillside Park, Winola Road, South Abington Twp.
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From left: Peter Smith, Steve Strauch and Arianne Scheller, all of Clarks Summit
From left: Peter Smith, Steve Strauch and Arianne Scheller, all of Clarks Summit on the ice at Lake Eston Wilson at Hillside Park, Winola Road, South Abington Twp. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
Rob and Isabelle Negvesky of Eynon
Rob and Isabelle Negvesky of Eynon on the ice at Lake Eston Wilson at Hillside Park, Winola Road, South Abington Twp. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
Marcus and Kassidy Adames of Scranton
Marcus and Kassidy Adames of Scranton on the ice at Lake Eston Wilson at Hillside Park, Winola Road, South Abington Twp. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
Amy, left, and Lori Ella Clegg of Clarks Summit
Amy, left, and Lori Ella Clegg of Clarks Summit on the ice at Lake Eston Wilson at Hillside Park, Winola Road, South Abington Twp. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
From left: Ophelia, Russell, Alison and Imogen Caspe of Clarks Summit
From left: Ophelia, Russell, Alison and Imogen Caspe of Clarks Summit on the ice at Lake Eston Wilson at Hillside Park, Winola Road, South Abington Twp. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
Brian Fulton has been the librarian at The Times-Tribune for the past 14 years. On his blog, Historically Hip, he writes about the great concerts, plays/musicals and celebrity happenings that have taken place throughout NEPA. He is also the co-host of the local history podcast, Historically Hip. He competed and was crowned grand champion on an episode of NPR quiz show “Ask Me Another.” Contact: bfulton@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9140; or @TTPagesPast


Out & About – Riverside vs. North Pocono
Out & About at the Riverside vs. North Pocono High School Basketball Game at Lackawanna College.
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Jennifer and Rich Goldenziel of Moscow
Jennifer and Rich Goldenziel of Moscow at Riverside vs. North Pocono High School Basketball Game at Lackawanna College, 501 Vine St. Scranton. Jake Danna Stevens/Staff Photographer
Joe Carra of Dunmore and Margee Balzani of Scranton
Joe Carra of Dunmore and Margee Balzani of Scranton at Riverside vs. North Pocono High School Basketball Game at Lackawanna College, 501 Vine St. Scranton. Jake Danna Stevens/Staff Photographer
Cynthia, left, and Lilah Perea of Mount Cobb
Cynthia, left, and Lilah Perea of Mount Cobb at Riverside vs. North Pocono High School Basketball Game at Lackawanna College, 501 Vine St. Scranton. Jake Danna Stevens/Staff Photographer
From left: Mike, Gia and Lisa Antoniacci of Moosic
From left: Mike, Gia and Lisa Antoniacci of Moosic at Riverside vs. North Pocono High School Basketball Game at Lackawanna College, 501 Vine St. Scranton. Jake Danna Stevens/Staff Photographer
From left: Ed, Kelly and Matt Brown of Spring Brook Twp.
From left: Ed, Kelly and Matt Brown of Spring Brook Twp. at Riverside vs. North Pocono High School Basketball Game at Lackawanna College, 501 Vine St. Scranton. Jake Danna Stevens/Staff Photographer
From left: Gabby, Carena and Leeann Colo of Spring Brook Twp.
From left: Gabby, Carena and Leeann Colo of Spring Brook Twp. at Riverside vs. North Pocono High School Basketball Game at Lackawanna College, 501 Vine St. Scranton. Jake Danna Stevens/Staff Photographer
Tiffany and Mark Seidita of Moscow
Tiffany and Mark Seidita of Moscow at Riverside vs. North Pocono High School Basketball Game at Lackawanna College, 501 Vine St. Scranton. Jake Danna Stevens/Staff Photographer
Brian Fulton has been the librarian at The Times-Tribune for the past 14 years. On his blog, Historically Hip, he writes about the great concerts, plays/musicals and celebrity happenings that have taken place throughout NEPA. He is also the co-host of the local history podcast, Historically Hip. He competed and was crowned grand champion on an episode of NPR quiz show “Ask Me Another.” Contact: bfulton@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9140; or @TTPagesPast


Out & About – Night Hike at Eales Preserve
Out & About at Steamtown Mtn’s Night Hike at the Nature Conservancy’s Dick and Nancy Eales Preserve, Jessup.
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William Wilson and Sara Thaxton, both of Scranton
William Wilson and Sara Thaxton, both of Scranton, with Laverne at Steamtown Mtn’s Night Hike at the Nature Conservancy’s Dick and Nancy Eales Preserve, Jessup. Jake Danna Stevens/Staff Photographers
Debbie Temarantz of Kingston
Debbie Temarantz of Kingston at Steamtown Mtn’s Night Hike at the Nature Conservancy’s Dick and Nancy Eales Preserve, Jessup. Jake Danna Stevens/Staff Photographers
Nicole Krape of Moscow, left, and Nicole Szewczyk of Dickson City
Nicole Krape of Moscow, left, and Nicole Szewczyk of Dickson City at Steamtown Mtn’s Night Hike at the Nature Conservancy’s Dick and Nancy Eales Preserve, Jessup. Jake Danna Stevens/Staff Photographers
From left: Linda Morris of Elmhurst Twp., Tammy Pittsman of Jefferson Twp. and Melissa Burke of Carbondale
From left: Linda Morris of Elmhurst Twp., Tammy Pittsman of Jefferson Twp. and Melissa Burke of Carbondale at Steamtown Mtn’s Night Hike at the Nature Conservancy’s Dick and Nancy Eales Preserve, Jessup. Jake Danna Stevens/Staff Photographers
Casey Marcks of Scranton and Tyker Marechak of Dickson City with Dixie
Casey Marcks of Scranton and Tyker Marechak of Dickson City with Dixie at Steamtown Mtn’s Night Hike at the Nature Conservancy’s Dick and Nancy Eales Preserve, Jessup. Jake Danna Stevens/Staff Photographer
Jeanne Santarsiero of Dunmore
Jeanne Santarsiero of Dunmore at Steamtown Mtn’s Night Hike at the Nature Conservancy’s Dick and Nancy Eales Preserve, Jessup. Jake Danna Stevens/Staff Photographer
Brian Fulton has been the librarian at The Times-Tribune for the past 14 years. On his blog, Historically Hip, he writes about the great concerts, plays/musicals and celebrity happenings that have taken place throughout NEPA. He is also the co-host of the local history podcast, Historically Hip. He competed and was crowned grand champion on an episode of NPR quiz show “Ask Me Another.” Contact: bfulton@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9140; or @TTPagesPast


Gallery: Ice skating at Hillside Park
The weekend’s frigid temperatures might have kept a lot of people indoors, but the weather was perfect for those at Hillside Park in South Abington Twp.
After a hiatus last winter, the park welcomed back ice skaters on Eston Wilson Lake starting Jan. 9. Last year, the lake didn’t open for the popular activity. Mild temperatures prevented the ice from reaching the desired thickness for safe skating.
But that generally hasn’t been the case this winter — although skating was suspended part of last week because the weather was uncooperative.
Sunday’s high was 29 degrees, and the mercury was expected to dip into the teens overnight, according to AccuWeather. The forecast calls for 1 to 3 inches of snow on Tuesday.
Everyone at Hillside Park is required to wear a face mask at all times because of the COVID-19 pandemic, whether they’re skating or not.
Volunteers will continue keeping tabs on the ice thickness this season, clearing snow when necessary and resurfacing it.
For skating updates, check the Hillside Park Facebook page, www.facebook.com/aajrbHillSidePark.
Check out our photo gallery below, featuring images by staff photographer Jason Farmer.
Hillside Park
JASON FARMER / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Lori Ella Cleg, 8, of Clarks Summit, practices ice skating at Hillside Park on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021.
Hillside Park
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Morgan Kresge, 12, of Clarks Summit, pulls Sammy Rosenstein, 11, of Clarks Summit, in a Jet Sled while ice skating at Hillside Park.
Hillside Park
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Claire Bailey, 6, of Clarks Summit, pushes Lilyana Morano, 4, of Olyphant, in a chair across the ice at Hillside Park.