Barbara Pitcavage

“This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” — Elmer Davis Since the Fourth of July is on this coming Friday, I will declare it Fourth of July Week, full of cookouts, parades, baseball games. family reunions and of course, fireworks. Have a safe memorable holiday! Light up Luzerne Speaking of holidays … let’s light up Luzerne. Main Street needs you! “We lost out on our holiday light display in 2024.

“Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad.” —Anne Geddes Happy Father’s Day! Here’s hoping the weather is nice for all those cookouts, golfing sessions, and Dad’s Day out surprises. My Dad passed away 21 years ago and I still miss him so much. He was my biggest cheerleader and confidant. When I doubted myself, he gave me that push that i needed. A very fair disciplinarian, and I respected him for it.

“Celebrate life—one pierogi at a time!”  Author unknown Jackie Moran, President of the Edwardsville Hometown Committee, announces the details of the 11th Annual Edwardsville Pierogi Festival, which will be held Friday, June 13, and Saturday, June 14.