Laflin Library Association holds dinner meeting
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...
Berger Family Dealerships receives award
The Luzerne-Wyoming Counties Employment Coalition recently presented Berger Family Dealerships, Hazleton, with an award for outstanding support of employees with developmental disabilities. At the ceremony, from left: Judy Welch, Luzerne-Wyoming Counties Employment...
Durako crowned Miss Polish Women's Alliance of America
Marissa Durako was crowned Miss Polish Women's Alliance of America at the May Festival which was held on May 14 in the King's College chapel. Durako was crowned by her grandmother, Florence Prociak, who is a life-long member of the Polish Women's...
Forty Fort Borough plants anniversary tree
The Borough of Forty Fort recently planted a commemorative Quanson cherry tree in front of the borough building on Wyoming Avenue to honor and celebrate its 125th anniversary. The tree symbolizes the slow and steady growth of the borough's first 125 years and will...
Genealogy conference held at LCCC
The Northeast Pennsylvania Genealogical Society and the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania presented a full day of lectures by local history experts and the nation's top genealogists on April 20 in the Educational Conference Center at Luzerne County Community...
GNA high school students visit K.M. Smith Elementary
Students from Connie Larson's English class at Greater Nanticoke Area High School recently visited kindergarten and first-grade students at K.M. Smith Elementary School. The students put on a program to celebrate National Save the Rhino Day. The program included...
Names and Faces
Eric Sklanka, son of Don and Grace Sklanka, Pittston Township, was selected to join 250 leaders representing many high schools throughout central and northeast Pennsylvania at the Central Pennsylvania Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Seminar held May...
Small Wonders/Back Mountain announces graduates
Small Wonders/Back Mountain Day Care School will celebrate pre-kindergarten graduation at 6 p.m. on June 6 at the Back Mountain Harvest Assembly. Graduates, from left, first row, are Kaylee Humenansky, Violet Gopntkowski, Ayla Balent, Alexa Thompson, Peyton Van...
Coughlin Class of 1961 planning 70th birthday picnic reunion
Coughlin High School Class of 1961 reunion committee recently met to plan its 70th birthday picnic reunion to be held in September at the Checkerboard Inn, 385 Carverton Road, Trucksville. The next planning meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. on June 6 at Norm's Pizza...
Luzerne hosting annual all-town yard sale
The Luzerne Merchants Association is planning its annual all-town yard sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 1 on Main Street. Luzerne residents are invited to set up along Main Street or on their own property. Rain date is June 8. To reserve a space on Main Street, or to...
Stress management training held at URS
Stress management tips for consumers highlighted a recent training held at United Rehabilitation Services (URS), Tunkhannock. The training, sponsored by Luzerne-Wyoming Counties Mental Health and Developmental Services, in conjunction with the Luzerne-Wyoming Counties...
Bear Den earns NOVA award
The Bear Den from Pack 241 in Dallas has earned the first NOVA Awards in the Northeast Pennsylvania Council. They successfully completed and were awarded the Science Everywhere NOVA badge at the pack meeting on April 28. Participants, from left, first row, are R.
Forty Fort United Methodist holding strawberry festival
The Amicitia Class of the Forty Fort United Methodist Church, Wyoming and Yeager avenues, Forty Fort, is holding its annual strawberry festival from 4:30-7 p.m. on June 11. Tickets may be purchased at the door or by calling the church office at 287-3840. There will be...
Hanover Lions sponsor poster contest
The Hanover Township Lions Club recently sponsored the 25th Lions International Peace Poster Contest at the Memorial Elementary School.The theme was 'Imagine Peace.' The top three winners were Deanna Wadzin, first; Ashleigh Carbohn, second; and Cristhy...
JLW Mt. Laurel Lions donate to Ruth's Place
Members of the JLW Mt. Laurel Lions Club recently donated warm jackets to Ruth's Place, a shelter for women in need. At the presentation, from left: Keri Ann Iskra and Charlotte McAdarra, JLW Lions; Kristen Topolski, director, Ruth's Place; and Charlene...
Pittston students visit Oakwood Terrace residents
Students from the National Honor Society at Pittston Area High School recently visited Oakwood Terrace memory care community in Moosic. The students played a game of bingo and distributed various prizes to the residents. Participants, from left: Maria Lussi; Kayla Vogue;...
Volunteers honored at Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Volunteer Appreciation Week at the Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Dallas, was recently celebrated to honor the more than 100 community-spirited people who help at the center. They were acknowledged at a luncheon held at Apple Tree Terrace at Newberry Estate...
State Police request help identifying alleged purse thief
The PA State Police in Dunmore are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the individual shown.
Madison E. Brdaric
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...
Canteen bingo held at Veterans Affairs Medical Center
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...
Flags placed at local cemeteries
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...
