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Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Climate
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Saturday's St. Patrick's Day Parade canceled
Mar. 14—GRAND FORKS — The Grand Forks St. Patrick's Day Parade, which had been set for 3 p.m. Saturday, March 15, on Third Street, has been canceled, according to Roger Schmitz, event organizer with the Grand Forks Masons and Kem Shriners. The event was canceled because of the "pretty nasty weather," including snow and high winds, that is expected to descend on this area Saturday, he said. However, several downtown bars are still hosting the "Leprechaun Loop," after 3 p.m., Schmitz said.
Yahoo
02-03-2025
- General
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Retired Judge Tom Munley named AOH Man of the Year
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man known for his decades as a lawyer, judge, and veterans advocate can now add something else to his resume. On Saturday, Retired Judge Tom Munley was honored as this year's Ancient Order of Hibernians Paul 'Hook' O'Malley Fivision Four Man of the Year. Munley received a plaque and sash at the awards dinner held at La Buona Vita Banquet Hall in Dunmore. The Scranton native is a Vietnam veteran and former teacher who is well-known for helping others. Runners hit the pavement for Leprechaun Loop in Luzerne County 'I was very surprised. I didn't think I'd get it, but I got it, and I'm enjoying every second of it,' Munley said. 'His whole life has been about service, and what he does for vets to this day is really remarkable. So, he's my hero, he's America's hero, and we're all very proud of him today,' said Lackawanna County Judge Mark Powell. Munley will appear with the ancient order of Hibernians in next weekend's Scranton Saint Patrick's parade. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-02-2025
- Entertainment
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The pipes will be calling soon. Here's how to catch St. Patrick's parades in NEPA
St. Patrick's parades are on the way. We asked organizers for tips on where to watch and what to look for. Pittston When: Saturday, March 1, 11:30 a.m. Top spots: The 'hub of the excitement' is the Tomato Festival area and the announcer is stationed in the Lower Tomato Festival lot, said co-chairperson Sarah Donahue. 'It's pretty busy. If you are bringing your little kids and want to avoid that, the beginning or the end would be better,' she said. * STAFF The Penn York Highlanders Bagpipe Band from Athens march down Lackawanna Ave. in Scranton during the St. Patrick's Day Parade in 2019. Jason Farmer / Staff Photographer * Devland Heffron of Plymouth runs the Leprechaun Loop in a kilt before the Pittston St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 2, 2024. * STAFF Parade goers watch as a giant inflatable dinosaur moves along S. Main Street at the 44th annual Wilkes-Barre St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 10, 2024. BILL TARUTIS / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER * A giant shamrock balloon makes its way onto Public Square during the 44th annual Wilkes-Barre St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 10, 2024. BILL TARUTIS / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER * The St. Patrick's Day Parade marches through Pottsville on March 16, 2024. Johnathan B. Paroby/Contributing Photographer * Lori Michael stands at her St. Patrick's Day Parade table during the annual history fair at the Fairlane Village Mall, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. (MATTHEW PERSCHALL/MULTIMEDIA EDITOR) Show Caption STAFF 1 of 6 The Penn York Highlanders Bagpipe Band from Athens march down Lackawanna Ave. in Scranton during the St. Patrick's Day Parade in 2019. Jason Farmer / Staff Photographer Expand What to watch for: This year, the Rev. Joseph Elston, pastor of St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Parish, will portray St. Patrick. Route: Starts at the Turkey Hill in the south end of town, travels north on Main Street, loops onto Kennedy Boulevard at the Coal Miner statue, then ends around Pizza Hut. By the numbers: Around 2,000 marchers. Mass: St. John the Evangelist, 35 William St., Pittston, at 8:30 a.m. Run/walk: The Leprechaun Loop, a 5K run or 1-mile walk, at 10:30 a.m. Check-in is at 9 at the Greater Pittston YMCA. It benefits Allied Services' pediatric programs. Link: Scranton When: Saturday, March 8, 11:45 a.m. Top spots: The crowd tends to bunch up near the start of the route, near St. Peter's Cathedral, said parade President Tom Gilbride. He recommends the less crowded areas near the Lackawanna County Courthouse and the Radisson at Lackawanna Station Hotel. He stressed that the parade doesn't stop at the reviewing stand but continues toward Vine Street. Route: From Mulberry Street and Wyoming Avenue, heading toward Linden Street, and then left onto Lackawanna Avenue. Lackawanna Avenue turns into Jefferson Avenue and then the route turns left onto Biden Street. After a final right turn onto North Washington Avenue, the parade passes the reviewing booth near the corner of North Washington Avenue and Linden Street. The parade ends at North Washington Avenue and Vine Street. What to watch for: The grand marshal is John Madden, sales manager of TravelWorld, based in Scranton. The honorary grand marshals are the Cooper family, owners of Cooper's Seafood House, Scranton. There is a new military band toward the front of the parade. By the numbers: Around 12,000 marchers anticipated. How to join: By Friday, Feb. 28. Link: Mass: St. Peter's Cathedral, 315 Wyoming Ave., Scranton, at 10 a.m. Run: The Brian Kelly Memorial 2-mile foot race is at 11 a.m., beginning on North Washington Avenue. Link: Wilkes-Barre When: Sunday, March 9, 2 p.m. Top spots: To see the giant balloons, head to South Main Street, where a pedestrian bridge connects two Wilkes University buildings, said Mike Slusser, the city's special events coordinator. 'It's kind of cool to watch them have to manipulate their way under the bridge,' he said. For a good spot on Public Square, arrive an hour ahead of time, he said. Route: Begins on South Main Street at South Street, travels along South Main Street, around Public Square, toward East Market Street and ends at North Main and Union streets. What to watch for: The NEPA Bird Gang, the Philadelphia Eagles fan club, is expected to fly high following the Super Bowl win and will have a football balloon, Slusser said. By the numbers: Usually between 1,000 and 1,500 marchers. How to join: By March 3. Registration form at Pottsville When: Saturday, March 15, noon. Top spots: Garfield Square is a good vantage point, said Lori Michael, president of Schuylkill Events. Route: Market and 12th streets, proceeding down Market Street and then to Second Street, Mahantongo Street, Centre Street and Laurel Boulevard, ending at the Humane/Phoenix Fire Company on Third Street. What to watch for: Mummers from Philadelphia will march this year. The costumed performers are famed for marching in the Philadelphia New Year's Day parade. By the numbers: Several hundred marchers are expected, Michael said. How to join: Email: stpatsparade@ There is no deadline, but register a week in advance to get a good spot in the lineup, Michael said. Unlike some parades in the region, there is no fee to register. Mass: St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, 319 Mahantongo St., at 8 a.m.
