This digest lists community events and announcements across Wilkes-Barre and nearby townships, including St. David's Society activities, a Wilkes University writers series, meetings, fundraisers and seasonal gatherings through April 2026.
Ron Magill will retire from his daily role at Zoo Miami on May 10 after 46 years and will remain involved as a goodwill ambassador and conservation liaison for the Zoo Miami Foundation.
The National Park Service is soliciting public input for a special resource study of parts of the Los Angeles coastline to assess whether those areas could qualify as a national park or other NPS unit; public comments are being accepted through April 6 and a report is expected in 2027.
Major Lazer made the largest single donation so far to the 'Help Jamaica Bobsleigh Achieve Olympic Dreams' GoFundMe, organised by the North Country Sports Council, as Jamaica's bobsleigh team competes at the Winter Games in Milan.
The article describes how faith-based ministry services—including coaching, counseling, worship, training, and outreach—support spiritual growth and community, and it mentions organizations such as Royalty Solutions and Christian Ministry Services as examples.
Happy Joe's will spotlight a different nonprofit each month in 2026, focusing on organizations that serve children, families and vulnerable community members.
Officials said a shooting at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket killed two people, injured three others, and the suspected shooter was found dead; police said the incident may be linked to a family dispute.
Sgt. 1st Class Nathan Bruch returned from a 10-month deployment and surprised his five children at their school and day care in Carroll County, Iowa, after being among 145 soldiers who came home to Des Moines.
Morris Jeff Community School recognized its 2025 International Baccalaureate diploma and certificate recipients; two students earned the full IB diploma and thirty additional graduates earned one or more IB certificates.
Lynden named five artists to the third Ruth Arts Mary L. Nohl Alumni Award cohort, each receiving $25,000 in unrestricted funds and invited to help co-create an artist mutual aid network.
