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What’s Up, NEPA? — Week of June 12, 2025

GREATER WILKES-BARRE Vacation Bible School at New Covenant Christian Fellowship Church, 780 South Main St., Wilkes-Barre, from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 17 through Friday, June 20. For ages 5 through 16, with a variety of lessons, crafts, songs and games. Bible School will hold a final celebration noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, […]

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Vacation Bible School at New Covenant Christian Fellowship Church, 780 South Main St., Wilkes-Barre, from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 17 through Friday, June 20. For ages 5 through 16, with a variety of lessons, crafts, songs and games. Bible School will hold a final celebration noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 21 at the church. To enroll a child, please call (570) 822-9605.

Lasagna Dinner at Saints Peter & Paul Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, take-out only, pick-ups 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 18 in the school hall, corner of North River and West Chestnut streets in Wilkes-Barre, near the General Hospital Parkade. Dinners are $15 and include meat lasagna, garden salad, bread and dessert. Please pre-order by calling the school hall kitchen at (570) 829-3051.

Marymount High School alumni will hold their annual picnic beginning at noon on Saturday June 21 at Mikielski’s pavilion. For more information please respond on the Marymount Facebook page.

29th annual Luzerne County SPCA Ride, sponsored by the Wyoming Valley Motorcycle Club (WVMC), will take place June 22, starting and ending at the Polish American Veterans, 2 S. Oak St., Wilkes-Barre. 100% of the proceeds are donated to the Luzerne Co. SPCA. We’ll have an after party with food, drinks, raffles, and the band “Shaken.” Registration will be 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The club encourages any small businesses or local craft vendors to bring out a tent with their items for sale.

Lithuanian Women’s Club of Wyoming Valley will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, at the Cafe, Highway 315, Plains Township. New members are always welcome. For more information call Betty at 570-868-3852.

GAR High School Class of 1952 will hold a luncheon meeting at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, at the Wyoming Valley Country Club.

Wyoming Valley Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America public stitch-in 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 28, at the Barnes & Noble Bookstore in The Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. The public is invited to come and bring something to stitch, or just stop by see what we’re doing.

Central Catholic High School class of 1973 will hold a 70th (71st for Bernie) birthday celebration 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 19, at Patte’s Sports Bar deck, 65 West Hollenback Ave., Wilkes-Barre. Tailgate-type food will be provided; cash bar. Please e-mail us at [email protected] with the number attending by July 1. Visit us on Facebook @ Central Catholic High School Class of 73.

Hanover Area Class of 1975 Reunion will be held on Aug. 2 at West Side Park, Nanticoke. $50 per person. Classmates who have not sent their check are asked to do so to Beth Verazin 215 East Union St., Nanticoke 18634.

GAR Memorial High School class of 1973 will hold a 70th Birthday Bash at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at Slocum Street Bar & Grill, Slocum Street, Swoyersville. For details and reservations, classmates may visit the Facebook page GAR Class of 1973 70th Year Birthday Party, email [email protected], or call (570) 301-3712.

BACK MOUNTAIN

Dallas Eastern Star will sell Welsh cookies during the Market on the Pond at the Meadows Nursing Home, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 14. Watch for our sign. In case of rain, visit Dallas Eastern Hall on Foster Street (behind CVS drug store.)

Bingo Night at Northmoreland Volunteer Fire Co., 1618 Demunds Road, Centermoreland, will be held June 16 and June 30. Doors and kitchen open at 5:30 p.m. Call Jim for information: 570-520-9741, No reservation is needed for Monday Night Bingo.

Junk in the Trunk Flea Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 11, in parking lot of Dallas Eastern Star Building Association Hall, Foster Street, Dallas, behind CVS drug store. Vendor cost is $10 for a space behind your vehicle. Provide your own table and chairs. Lunch and Welsh cookies will be available for sale that day. Application will be on Facebook page. More info, Dianne Corby 570-675-4893 or [email protected].

Roast beef dinner at Northmoreland Volunteer Fire Co., 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, at 1618 Demunds Road, Centermoreland. Eat in or take out, $14. Dinner includes roast beef, real mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable and dessert.

Gate of Heaven Church, 40 Machell Ave., Dallas, will host a Summer Music Camp “Treasure Hunt” from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Monday July 28 through Friday, Aug. 1. For ages 8-15, with a variety of singing, games, crafts, lessons and a daily snack. Participants will sing at 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday, Aug. 3. To register, call (570) 675-2121 or register online at the church website www.goholv.org by clicking on the scrolling image on the home page and supplying the required information. There is no fee to attend, but donations of snacks or drinks for the campers are appreciated.

GREATER NANTICOKE

27th annual Flea Market & Collectibles Show, sponsored by Luzerne County Community College Alumni Association, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 14, with antiques, collectible, crafts, jewelry, direct sales, food vendors and more. Hi-Lites Car Cruise will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., LCCC Educational Conference Center Parking Lot, Nanticoke. More info or to register, call 570-740-0734 or see luzerne.edu/alumni/fleamarket

All-Class Reunion of Hanover Township Memorial High School, 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 at R & D Memories, Fellows Avenue, Hanover Township. Family-style dinner at 4 p.m., followed by music by Tom Slick and the Converted Thunderbolt Greaseslappers. Reservations can be completed by sending a check for $45 per person made out to Audrey Wysowski to 1087 West Mountain Road, Plymouth PA 18651. For more info, call or text 570-262-8056. Early responses are strongly encouraged.

KINGSTON/WEST SIDE

Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 644 of Swoyersville will meet 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, at the post home. All members are encouraged to attend. 2025 membership dues are still being accepted. Election of Officers for the 2025-2026 year will take place. Commander Thomas Walsh will preside.

Kingston Historical Society will hold their annual dinner 6 p.m. Thursday, June 26, at Theo’s Metro on Schuyler Avenue. The dutch- treat dinner will be a select menu. Reservations are requested by Thursday, June 12 by calling 570-885-1856, leave message with number attending. At the dinner the Society will award their second annual scholarship to a graduating senior.

Edwardsville Hometown Committee 11th Annual Edwardsville Pierogi Festival will be June 13 and 14 with more than 80 vendors expected, carnival rides, a pierogie cookoff and parade. Visit edwpierogi.com for more details.

Dr. Edwards Memorial Congregational Church will sell Welsh cookies during the Edwardsville Pierogie Festival on June 13-14.

Wyoming Valley West Class of 1973 will have a 70th birthday bash, 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept 6, at Keeley’s Alehouse & Grille, Division St., Kingston, with food, beverages, and DJ. The party will be free for class members and their guest. For details and and to update our class directory classmates may visit our Facebook page Wyoming Valley West class of 1973, or email [email protected] or phone 570-266-8912. Reservations are required by Aug. 6.

MOUNTAIN TOP

Christ United Methodist Church, 175 South Main Road, Mountain Top, will hold Vacation Bible School “Road Trip, On the Road with God,” 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, June 16 through Friday, June 20, with Bible stories, recreation, crafts and music, at the soccer field. Children from pre-K through 6th grade are invited. To register, call 570-474-6060 or visit christontheMountain Top.org or register in person at the event. There is no cost to attend. A can of juice and donations are appreciated.

Mountain Top American Legion Auxiliary Mountain Unit 781 is raffling off tickets for (3) $1,500 prizes. Tickets are $50 each, with only 200 tickets being sold. The raffle will help establish a play area for children by the Upper Grove at the Legion. Raffle drawing will be 3 p.m. Sunday, July 27. Please contact an Auxiliary member for tickets, or you can call or text Antoinette Smith at (570) 332-8962 or Katie Chado at (570) 332-2822.

TUNKHANNOCK AREA

Evans Falls United Methodist Church Bake Sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 14 at 2000 SR29S, Monroe Township, Pa. There will be a Flea Market, Crafts by Project Donating Joy and handmade jewelry by MRhea Designs.

LACKAWANNA COUNTY

The Babas of St. John’s Cathedral in Mayfield will sell gently used books and puzzles on Aug. 9. Donations of books and puzzles (no missing pieces) will be accepted 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 25 through Aug. 3 in the foyer at St. John’s Center, Hill Street, Mayfield. Any questions, call Sandy at 570-876-3576.

Captains of St. John’s 300 Club of St. John’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Mayfield, are accepting “renewal” and “new” memberships for the next session which will begin in August. If you are not a member and wish to join the next Club session, send your name, address and payment of $25 to St. John’s Rectory, 706 Hill Street, Mayfield, PA 18433 or to Alexandra Sorochka, 422 Callahan Drive, Jermyn, PA 18433. Membership cards will be sent upon receipt of payment. Checks should be made to: ST. JOHN’S 300 CLUB Any questions, please contact Alexandra at 570-335-2128.

STATE PARKS

Tremendous Trees, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 12. Meet in the Amphitheater in Ricketts Glen State Park. Learn to identify trees that grow in the park.

Earth Day Everyday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 14. Park at Beach Lot #2 and go to Pavilion #1 by the beach in Ricketts Glen State Park. Experts will education you on what can be done to protect natural resources, with hands on activities for all ages. More info, contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or [email protected].

Intro to Kayaking. Participants will learn kayak terminology and basic paddle skills before heading out on the water. Ages 12 and older. Wear shorts and shoes that can get wet. Friday, June 20, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Park and meet at Western Boat Launch in Ricketts Glen State Park. Registration recquired at events.dcnr.pa.gov by emailing [email protected] or calling 570-477-7780.

Hike It Baby. Join the park naturalist in hiking the Beach Trail at Ricketts Glen State Park, 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 21. This hike is for pregnant couples and families with babies. Older siblings are welcome to come along! Up to 2 miles of easy hiking, depending on everybody’s comfort level, and the trail is stroller-friendly. Park at Beach Lot #1 or #2 and meet in front of the Beach House along Lake Jean Beach. Registration required at events.dcnr.pa.gov or by emailing [email protected] or calling 570-477-7780.

Explore Archery. If you’ve ever thought about shooting a bow and never had the chance, then this program is for you. Stop by, get some basic instruction, and then actually try your skill at hitting a target. This program is not for experienced archers, but you must be age 8 or older. 1:30 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 25 at Ricketts Glen State Park. Park and meet at the Visitors Center. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or [email protected] for more information.

Summer Wildflower Walk. Hiking the Laurel View Trail to see the mountain laurel and other wildflowers in bloom at Ricketts Glen State Park, 9:30 to 11:30 Thursday, June 26. Park and meet at the Shale Pit Parking Lot along Route 487. Bring your cameras and bug spray. This is a 2-mile moderate hike. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or [email protected] for more information.



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Dr. Eugene F. Orbaker Obituary

Dr. Eugene F. Orbaker, age 95, of Brockport, New York, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025. A devoted educator, coach, veteran, and mentor, he left behind a legacy of service, scholarship, and sport that profoundly shaped generations of students and athletes. Born on April 21, 1930, Dr. Orbaker dedicated much of his life to […]

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Dr. Eugene F. Orbaker, age 95, of Brockport, New York, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025. A devoted educator, coach, veteran, and mentor, he left behind a legacy of service, scholarship, and sport that profoundly shaped generations of students and athletes.

Born on April 21, 1930, Dr. Orbaker dedicated much of his life to education and athletics. He served with distinction as a member of the faculty at SUNY College at Brockport from 1958 until his retirement in 1995. As Associate Professor of Physical Education and Sport, he played a foundational role in the development of both the academic and athletic programs at the college. Upon retirement, he was honored with the title of Associate Professor Emeritus.

Dr. Orbaker was a standout athlete in his own right. As a student at Brockport, he was recognized as an All-New York State soccer player in 1950, 1951, and 1952, and an All-American in 1951 and 1952. He competed in the 1951 Olympic Trials and earned spots on the All-North and All-South teams. His leadership was evident early on, serving as treasurer of the Student Faculty Association and being elected to Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities.

A proud veteran, Dr. Orbaker served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1962, both in active duty and the reserves. During his military service, he played international soccer throughout Latin and South America as part of the Military Team.

Before and during his tenure at Brockport, Dr. Orbaker shared his love of sport and education as a teacher and coach. He taught health and physical education and coached soccer, wrestling, and track and field in the East Meadow Public Schools on Long Island. At Brockport, he coached varsity lacrosse, women’s varsity soccer, varsity tennis, and the freshman men’s soccer team. He also served as director of intramurals and the College Camp, and as co-adviser to the college’s ice hockey club.

Dr. Orbaker was predeceased by his beloved wife, Mary. He is survived by his sister Betty Eaton; sons, Daniel (Darlene) and Thomas (Brandy); grandchildren Colton (Kayla), Caleb (Margaret), Jacob, and Molly; and five great-grandchildren, who carry on his values of commitment, education, and community.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, from 4-6 pm at Fowler Funeral Home Inc., 340 West Ave., Brockport where a funeral service will follow at 6 pm. Interment will be held privately in Lakeview Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute to your favorite charity in Eugene’s memory.

A life so richly lived leaves a lasting imprint. Dr. Orbaker will be remembered for his integrity, mentorship, and the enduring impact he made on the lives of his students, colleagues, friends, and family.

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USC Trojans’ Lincoln Riley Buying Time With NIL?

USC Trojans coach Lincoln Riley joined the program ahead of the 2022 college football season with high expectations. The program has yet to make the College Football Playoff under Riley, and are coming off a disappointing season. In 2024, the Trojans finished with a 7-6 record, going 4-5 in Big Ten conference play. Though the […]

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USC Trojans coach Lincoln Riley joined the program ahead of the 2022 college football season with high expectations. The program has yet to make the College Football Playoff under Riley, and are coming off a disappointing season.

In 2024, the Trojans finished with a 7-6 record, going 4-5 in Big Ten conference play. Though the team did earn and win a bowl game, it was Riley’s worst season with USC. Only winning four conference matchups and going on a three-game losing streak was not a good look for Riley, leading to the belief that he is on the hot seat.





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Can video game ratings affect NIL valuations for college players?

With college sports video games making a return, players may have a valid reason for being concerned about their ratings. Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe plays the new EA Sports College Football 25 video game at the McDonald Hughes Center in Tuscaloosa. Milroe is one of the players featured on the game’s cover. | Gary Cosby […]

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With college sports video games making a return, players may have a valid reason for being concerned about their ratings.

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe plays the new EA Sports College Football 25 video game at the McDonald Hughes Center in Tuscaloosa. Milroe is one of the players featured on the game’s cover. | Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News / USA TODAY NETWORK

EA Sports’ new College Football 26 game has altered the way college players are compensated. Not only will players receive a check for being in the video game, but their schools will also see revenue depending on how often their university is featured in the game.



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Livvy Dunne calls out New York Times for 2022 ‘Sex Sells’ headline, recalls aftemath

Back in 2022, the New York Times put together an article about the new NIL era in college athletics. LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne was a part of the story, with a picture of her being used. The headline ended with the two words “Sex Sells” and it’s something Dunne has been critical of ever since. […]

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Back in 2022, the New York Times put together an article about the new NIL era in college athletics. LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne was a part of the story, with a picture of her being used. The headline ended with the two words “Sex Sells” and it’s something Dunne has been critical of ever since.

She expanded on the topic recently when appearing on the What’s Your Story? podcast. Dunne explained the process of how the New York Times went about a photoshoot. Nothing different than what she would normally wear as a gymnast.

“They came to our gymnastics facility at LSU, took pictures of me,” Dunne said via What’s Your Story? “They said, ‘wear your team-issued attire, put on a leotard,’ and they took a picture of me standing in front of the beam, like any gymnast would, and then they blew it up on the screen and put the headline, ‘Sex Sells.’

“Okay, well, you just came into the facility and took pictures of me in our team-issued attire and blew it up on a screen… So I was like, ‘okay, well, this is crazy.’ And there was obviously a lot of backlash to the New York Times because of that.”

Dunne has been one of the faces of NIL since college athletes were allowed to be paid. Not many athletes out there have built a bigger brand for themselves in that time. The portfolio expands well outside gymnastics too, as Dunne partners with a large number of brands out there.

This is not the first time Dunne has called out this specific article, either. Once describing it as “BS,” Dunne knew something was off from the very beginning while being interviewed.

“The interviewer called me and he was asking me very odd questions,” Dunne said in 2023 on the FULL SEND PODCAST. “It was worded quite weird. He was like, ‘So, how does it feel to be a small petite blonde gymnast doing so well with NIL?’ I was just like, ‘Why does it matter that I’m petite and blonde?’ You can just ask me about NIL without you having to use these weird ways of saying it.”

Dunne has since run out of eligibility, ending her gymnastics career. Her affinity for LSU has not changed though, most recently cheering on the Tigers in Omaha as Jay Johnson led them to another national championship.



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Blake Wheeler, Who Once Ruptured A Testicle, Officially Retires After 16 NHL Seasons

Right-winger had his best years in Winnipeg, including a pair of back-to-back 91-point seasons PublishedJuly 19, 2025 6:39 PM EDT•UpdatedJuly 19, 2025 6:39 PM EDT Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link He didn’t sign with an NHL team last season, so there was speculation that he may be hanging them up, but not former Winnipeg Jets […]

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Right-winger had his best years in Winnipeg, including a pair of back-to-back 91-point seasons

He didn’t sign with an NHL team last season, so there was speculation that he may be hanging them up, but not former Winnipeg Jets captain Blake Wheeler is making it official: he’s retiring.

Wheeler appeared on an episode of the radio show Jets at Noon this week and revealed that he had decided to call it a career after 16 NHL seasons and 1,172 games played.

“More or less, right after last year knew I was all done,” Wheeler said, per Global News. “I just haven’t felt like a rush to make a formal announcement or anything. But yeah, after my injury and kinda the way things ended last year, I just didn’t have anything left in the tank for it. So yeah, I was at peace with it almost immediately after last year, and yeah, I’m just enjoying being a dad and kinda slowing things down a little bit, and being around my family.”

Wheeler, a native of Plymouth, Minn., played for the Green Bay Gamblers of the USHL and then played college hockey for the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

Despite being selected by the Phoenix Coyotes in the 2004 NHL Draft, Wheeler signed with the Boston Bruins as a free agent in 2008. In 2011, he was traded to the Atlanta Thrashers and played the tail end of their season before the team moved to Winnipeg.

Wheeler had his best years in Winnipeg, including a pair of back-to-back 91-point seasons, and was named the team’s captain for the 2016-17 season.

In 2023, he signed with the New York Rangers, but missed a chunk of the season with a leg injury. He appeared in one game for the Blueshirts during the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, which proved to be his final NHL game.

Congrats to Wheeler on a heck of a career. I think he’s going to go down as one of the most underrated Americna-born players. He was on the 2014 Olympic team and was a Hockey Guy’s Hockey Guy. 

I mean, who could forget when he ruptured a testicle and stayed in the game?

Now that’s peak Hockey Guy-ism.





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