James Eric Kasenchak, son of Maureen Kasenchak, Kingston, and the late John Kasenchak, recently earned a Doctor of Medicine degree from Drexel College of Medicine, Philadelphia. Kasenchak is a graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School and the...

For the fifth consecutive year, Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania (BCNEPA) received the American Heart Association's (AHA) top honor for employers, the Start! Fit Friendly Company Platinum Award. BCNEPA was one of only 12 platinum honorees selected in...

Students from Holy Redeemer High School recently competed in the National History Day state competition in Harrisburg. Thomas Caffrey, Rachel Finnegan and Amanda Halchak were named state champions in senior group performance for their presentation of Tropical Storm Agnes...

Crestwood Middle SchoolBonnie R. Gregory, principal, Crestwood Middle School, recently announced the Honor Roll for the third quarter.

Special Agent Annmarie Tyler recently spoke to members of the Future Business Leaders of America Club and business classes at Wyoming Valley West High School. Tyler is in the criminal division of the IRS where she investigates white collar crime. She discussed accounting...

A team from MMI Preparatory School won the Luzerne County Envirothon competition for the fourth consecutive year. The team took first place overall during the 34th annual Luzerne County Envirothon on May 1 at the PPL Susquehanna Riverlands, Berwick. The team also earned...

LUNGevity Foundation's Breathe Deep NEPA's 5K Walk/Fun Run in memory of Allan Makowski will be held on Saturday at Kirby Park. Check-in for the event begins at 9 a.m. at the Martz Pavilion. The program starts at 10 a.m. and the walk/run begins at 10:30 a.m.,...

King's CollegeDr. Nicholas A. Holodick, vice president for academic affairs, King's College, recently announced the students who have qualified for the Spring 2013 Dean's List.

Bob Jones University, Greenville, S.C.Stephanie Boyer, Dallas; Adam Cappucci, Sweet Valley; Michael Goble, Plains Township; Sharon Hancock, Mountain Top; Laura Madeira, Dallas; Rachel Madeira, Dallas; Stephen Potter, Shickshinny.

DeSales University, Center ValleySarah Goodreau, Drums, Bachelor of Science degree in medical studies.Jenna Minetola, Luzerne, Bachelor of Arts degree in communication.

Rebecca Zaneski, Miss Susquehanna Valley's Outstanding Teen, will host a Zumbathon fundraiser on Saturday at the Wilkes-Barre YMCA. The event consists of two Zumba classes, one from 10-11 a.m. and the other from 11 a.m. to noon. Cost is $5. Zaneski will also...

The Coughlin High School World Language Department is presenting its annual world language dance show at 7 p.m. on June 4 in the school auditorium. This year's show is entitled, 'The Crusade of Dance,' and will include the waltz, the swing, the...

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The Bears and Tigers of Pack 155, Trucksville, chartered by the Trucksville United Methodist Church, recently visited the Dallas Area Municipal Authority. Bill Feher gave the tour and the scouts learned about recycling and waste management. Mark Rinehimer showed the...

Golden Living East Mountain recently honored its many volunteers with a luncheon to thank them for the generous amount of time they devote to the facility. Participants, from left, first row, are the Rev. Dan Schwebs, Marge McCarty, Mary Jo Chiampi, Chip Clarke and...

Twelve Wyoming Seminary students recently competed in the Princeton University Spring Moot Court Tournament. The students competed in six teams of two players each. The team of seniors, Leah Goldberg, Wilkes-Barre, and Harold Roberts, New York, N.Y., placed fifth in the...

Penn State Wilkes-Barre students from a communication class on conflict, negotiation and resolution recently visited the Lattimer Massacre site. Course instructor, Bill Bachman, includes the study of the massacre as an avoidable conflict that turned to tragedy. At the...

Wyoming Area cheerleaders are holding a car wash from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at Dileo's Service Station, Wyoming Avenue and Ninth Street, Wyoming. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased in advance from any Wyoming Area cheerleader or at the car wash.

Good Shepherd AcademyGood Shepherd Academy recently announced the Honor Roll for the third quarter.

NANTICOKE: Luzerne County Community College will offer courses during its intermediate summer session. Classes begin on June 17 and end on Aug. 7. Final exams will be held on Aug. 8.

The Tunkhannock Business and Professional Women's brunch to honor Janet MacKay, Executive Director of Victims Resources, as Woman of the Year 2013 will take place at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 1 at the Tunkhannock Moose Lodge.

Morgan Christine (Mojo) Patla is celebrating her 11th birthday today, May 26. She is a daughter of Ed and Krista Patla, of Harveys Lake. Morgan has a sister, Kaitlynne ( Kitt), 12 1/2, and a brother, Nathaniel, 6.

One of the most anticipated events of spring is the Back Mountain Memorial Library's Annual Auction Kick-Off Dinner.

Eight-year-old Jimmy Lyons, son of James Lyons, of Sweet Valley, will display his Star Wars collection at the Back Mountain Memorial Library during the month of June.

NAMED TO LCCC BOARDGerard O'Donnell, of Shavertown, has been named to the board of directors of the Luzerne County Community College Foundation, Inc.

Senior Citizens Centers sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne and Wyoming Counties offer hot noon meals Monday through Friday to people 60 years of age or older. Donations from participants are gratefully accepted and needed in order to expand this...

HEALTHIER SELVES DAY SLATED

The Rev. David Morris recently visited the Plymouth Christian Church to speak on the summer camping opportunities in the Pennsylvania region of the Disciples of Christ denomination. He spoke on the Hartman Center in Milroy, that has many different camps for children,...

KINGSTON: The Women's Fellowship of Church of Christ Uniting is holding its annual spring fling covered-dish dinner on June 4. Punch will be served at 6 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m.

The Wilkes University Chamber Singers, under the direction of Steven Thomas, recently shared their inspiring music during worship at First Presbyterian Church of Wilkes-Barre. At the performance, from left: the Rev. Dr. Robert Zanicky; Ryan Burdick; Kelly Pleva; Ben...

The Lehman-Idetown United Methodist Church recently observed United Methodist Women's Sunday with a service by the women of the church. Participants were Jayne Haefele, Janet Eddy, Jeanne Barrall, Susie Snyder, Kendra Cosgrove, President Sabrina Major and Ruth...

Sixty-one young men and women recently received the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston. The Most Rev. John M. Dougherty presided. Participants, from left, first row: Cherokee Musto; Brianna Psaila; Jake Hogan; Ryan Zelonis; Monsignor...

St. Faustina Parish, Nanticoke, recently received a new, hand-carved statue of St. Faustina. The statue was delivered in time for the celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday. The Rev. Jim Nash, pastor, blessed the statue on this special day.

Local members of the religious community recently participated in a panel discussion as part of the spring 2013 schedule of the Drs. Robert S. and Judith A. Gardner Educational Forum Series at Wilkes University. The presenters spoke on the topic, 'Faith, Education...

The Laflin Library Association recently held its annual dinner meeting to commemorate National Library Week. At the event, from left, first row: Janet Rygiel; Ann Marie Durako; Betty Reinhard; Regina Hrichison; and Dr. Leona Castor, president. Second row: Mary Ann...

June 8DIMOCK: Endless Mountain Model Railroad Club, 6 p.m., at the home of Mike DePaola, Route 29. New members welcome. For more information visit http://emmrrc.wix.com/trains.