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It was estimated that an overbloated 45 million Americans hit the open road this past Memorial Day weekend, traveling a minimum of 50 miles. I never quite understood the rationality of going away (especially flying), which is such a process for a measly three or four days. If I am going somewhere big, I want the whole enchilada, meaning the minimum is an entire week! Otherwise, don’t waste my time.

Thanks to a hard-working group of high school juniors, little kids have new books to read, hungry families have more food, and veterans know somebody cares.

Be careful who you wish for — instead of what you wish for — is the blaring warning of this sensational festival darling that is the late-spring surprise hit of the season.

The Rotary Club of Wyoming recently hosted its annual student scholarship award dinner at Leggio’s in Dallas, recognizing three graduating seniors from Wyoming Area who have distinguished themselves through community service. Shown from left are Rotary President Nick Sobeck, scholarship recipient Abigail Francis, top scholarship recipient Stephanie Urena, scholarship recipient Joey Allegucci, and Rotary member/Program Chair John Harrington.

Lake-Lehman High School held its 2026 Prom, “A Night on the Bayou,” on May 15 at The Banks Waterfront.

Northwest Area High School’s Attendance Incentive Program, sponsored by Cross Valley Federal Credit Union, continues to promote the importance of strong attendance, academic success, and community involvement with local businesses. Students with exemplary attendance in March were rewarded with gift cards to Sprinkles Ice Cream in Shickshinny. March raffle winners are shown from left: Kendyl Miner, Kyle Penko and Chase Strunk. Not shown are additional winners Colbie Orlowski, Jillian Bonham and Jack Brunn.

Northwest Area High School’s Attendance Incentive Program, sponsored by Cross Valley Federal Credit Union, continues to promote the importance of strong attendance, academic success, and community involvement with local businesses. Students demonstrating exemplary attendance in April were rewarded with gift cards to 2 Kings Shickshinny. April raffle winners are shown from left: Noah Gunther, Jack Brunn, Thomas Carey, Riley Badman, Kayleigh Davenport and Addison Davis.

With the traditional publishing of magazines and physical print in danger, including the revered “Runway Magazine,” which is an institution in fashion, successful journalist Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway), after being fired, returns to her old stomping grounds opposite her old crew, most notably her infamously tough publisher Miranda, played by the legend Meryl Streep. Speaking of physical media, heck, I am still mad that the CD went out of style!

“Smooth Criminal,” “Thriller,” “Billie Jean,” “You Are Not Alone,” “Man in the Mirror.” Just like the Energizer Bunny, the hit list of Michael Jackson singles goes on and on and on. Streams of Mr. Jackson’s catalog are up in record numbers since the release of this popular biopic, which has already made nearly $100 million dollars domestically in just its first week in theaters.