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Jenkins Township will dedicate its new fire truck at 1 p.m. today, May 19 at 1 p.m. at the Jenkins Township Fire Department.Light refreshments will be served.EVENT FORANIMAL REFUGE

Madison Elizabeth Brdaric, daughter of Shaun and Therese Brdaric, Jackson Township, is celebrating her 10th birthday today, May 20. Madison is a granddaughter of Philip and Sharon Mathers, Donna Brdaric and Stephen and Sharon Brdaric. She is a great-granddaughter of...

The Disabled Americans Veterans Chapter 102 recently sponsored a canteen bingo for patients at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. At the event, from left, first row, Robert Bartlow, adjutant. Second row: Charles Lamoreaux, secretary; Raymond Smith, senior...

Personnel of the Retiree Activities Office (RAO), Department of the United States Air Force and members of the Northeast Retired Air Force Wing recently placed approximately 500 flags at three local cemeteries in Pringle, Courtdale and Edwardsville. The flags, furnished...

HUNLOCK CREEK: The Oakdale Cemetery Association will hold its annual Memorial Day service at 10:30 a.m. on May 27 in the cemetery on Oakdale Drive. This service has been a tradition since the end of the Civil War and honors all military veterans by...

DUPONT: The Knights of Columbus are hosting a Flag Day ceremony with the cooperation of Dupont VFW Honor Guard, Pittston City Fire Company, Knights of Columbus Color Corps and choir at 6 p.m. on June 14 . The march will start at the Knights home and...

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Maternal and Family Health Services, Inc. (MFHS) recently donated computers and computer equipment to the Big Brothers Big Sisters program of Luzerne County. Bernie Montigney, information system analyst at MFHS, put together nine complete systems that included a...

Cross Valley Federal Credit Union recently donated $1,000 to help sponsor the Habitat for Humanity's annual Spencer Martin Memorial Bike Ride that was held on May 5. At the check presentation, from left, are Colleen Phillips, vice president, marketing, Cross Valley...

PPL recently donated $5,000 to United Rehabilitation Services (URS), an organization that helps people with disabilities achieve vocational goals, objectives and employment. URS presented PPL with a plaque in honor of its support. At the award presentation, from left,...

Representative Eddie Day Pashinski and Senator John Yudichak recently helped Ashley Borough obtain grants to help in the purchase of a new police vehicle and municipal building. The borough, which is now in a sound financial position, also recently purchased a new 2013...

The Irem Women's Shrine Auxiliary held its 85th annual membership luncheon on May 11. The women were entertained by pianist James Ruch. After lunch, he held a sing-a-long from the American Song Book with music from the 30's, 40's and 50's. The...

Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania employees recently celebrated National Walk at Lunch Day on April 24 with a walk through downtown Wilkes-Barre. Nearly 100 employees participated in the event. The program is designed to encourage all employers to support employee...

The Tunkhannock Lions Club recently swore in Lorah Reese as a new member at its club meeting at the Fireplace Restaurant. Reese was sponsored by Harold 'Butch' Sands, past district governor and club vice president, and received her membership pin from Laura...

DALLAS: Volunteers, 13 years of age and older, are needed to help at this year's Back Mountain Library Auction. There are a wide variety of jobs and hours available.

Alvernia University, ReadingLeah Elizabeth Della Croce, Freeland, a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication with a minor in women gender studies.Coastal Carolina University, Conway, S.C.

The Colleen Shea Children's Foundation recently donated $15,000 to the 'Dinners for Kids' program which was founded by David and Edna Tevet, owners of Ollie's Restaurant, Edwardsville, and provides kid-approved nutritious dinners to needy children...

Penn State Wilkes-Barre information sciences and technology students placed first in the 11th Annual Great Valley Technology Alliance, Entrepreneurship Institute for their project, Accountability For Students In Transit, an RFID and GPS-based project tracking students...

Dallas Middle School recently held its quarterly awards assembly. Students were recognized for their academic and athletic achievements. Student-point leaders in the Accelerated Reader Program received certificates for achievement. Students and staff also received...

Berklee College of Music, Boston, Mass.Michael Stec, Kingston.Central Penn College, Summerdale

Dallas High School Class of 1969 will meet at 6:30 p.m. on May 30 at Metro, Twin Stacks complex, Dallas, to discuss plans for the 45th anniversary reunion to be held on Aug. 23, 2014, at Appletree Terrace, Newberry Estates, Dallas. All classmates interested in planning...

The 124th 'Cynonfardd' Eisteddfod was held at the Dr. Edwards Memorial Congregational Church, Edwardsville, on April 27. Bette Lee Devers, chairman of the committee, served as conductor of the competitions. Alice Welker, Lakeville, served as adjudicator of...

The Kingston Center recently held its annual volunteer appreciation luncheon. All the center volunteers were recognized and received a gift. At the event, from left, first row, are Rosalie Kolesar, Adella Yevich, Marion Olshefski, Doris Thompson, John O'Rourke,...

Hanover Area Junior/Senior High SchoolDaniel Malloy, principal, Hanover Area Junior/Senior High School recently announced the Honor Roll for the third quarter.

Tunkhannock Area High SchoolTunkhannock Area High School recently announced the Honor Roll for the third marking period.

Rose Sebastianelli, Ph.D., Clarks Summit, was named the University of Scranton's CASE Professor of the Year in recognition of her outstanding performance as a member of the faculty. Sebastianelli is a professor of operations and information...

Trinity Presbyterian Church, 105 Irem Road, Dallas, is holding a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 31 and from 9 a.m. to noon on June 1 in the fellowship hall. Bag day will be on June 1. A brown grocery bag can be filled for $2. There will be a large assortment...

DALLAS: Orange United Methodist Church, 2293 W. 8th St., is holding “Operation Overboard: Dare to Go Deep with God” Vacation Bible School from 5:45-8 p.m. June 16-20 for all children ages 3-12.

June 5NANTICOKE: The Padre Pio Prayer Group, 6 p.m., Mass at St. Faustina Parish, main site, South Hanover Street. All are invited.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Swoyersville, held its May Crowning celebration on Mother's Day. Each child presented a flower to the Blessed Mother. Members of the First Holy Communion class, from left, first row, are Colleen Ryan and Jilian DelBalso. Second row:...

Nine children received First Holy Communion at Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish, Pittston, at the 11 a.m. Mass on May 5. The children completed a two-year preparation program prior to receiving the sacrament. Sister Mary Ann Cody is the coordinator of religious education...

First Presbyterian Church, 97 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, will be hosting 'Everywhere Fun Fair Vacation Bible School' from 6-8:30 p.m. on June 25-27. All children in pre-school through fifth-grade are invited. Children younger than three years old must be...

DALLAS: Volunteers, 13 years of age and older, are needed to help at this year's Back Mountain Library Auction. There are a wide variety of jobs and hours available.

The Back Mountain Men's Ecumenical Group recently received a certificate of appreciation from the board of directors of the Back Mountain Food Pantry in recognition of its continuous support. The group has donated more than $4,800 to the pantry during the last...

Several members of the LEGO Club of the Wyoming Free Library recently traveled by bus to New York City. The group enjoyed visiting the LEGO and Nintendo stores and an afternoon of activities such as shopping, sightseeing and dining. Another trip may take place in the...