The LuLac Edition #4,364, July 30th, 2020

RETURN TO THE HOMETOWN! ROCKIN’ THE COUNTY PART 2

Last Friday it was my pleasure to be driving behind the band “Mule Team” as they traversed the streets of Pittston. The flatbed truck made its way from Jack Williams Tire to the Oregon section of the town, down the boulevard past the Columbus statue and then down Main Street into the beautifully renovated downtown.
We next went through the Junction section (some people call it’s the capitol of Pittston though I’m sure many would beg to differ on that one) where I pointed out some of my boyhood haunts to Ted Wampole as the Mayor outlined further plans for the city.
It was great to see Pitttsonions like Jane Sabatelle dancing to the music and my old classmate and lifelong friend Paul Komensky on his front porch. They joined the crowd who waved as the band played on. 

Thanks to Bob Price for sharing his photos on Facebook posts and the great Tony Callaio for the photos seen here. The Greater Pittston Area has had its share of great photographers like John Rygiel, Angelo Bufalino, John “Ace” O’Malley, and Kenny Feeney, just to name a few.
In photo one is Michael Lombardo, Pittston mayor; Mary Kroptavich, Pittston City Main Street manager; me, Ted Wampole, Visit Luzerne County; and Michelle Mikitish, Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce. 

The second photo is everyone listed except Ms. Mikitish.
Wilkes-Barre is my home and will be until it all ends but Pittston is where I was raised with values, kindness and just a plan old affinity for life.