Marywood University to Hold Free, Confidential Memory Screenings SCRANTON, PA (October 26, 2017)—Marywood University will offer free, confidential memory screenings on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, as part of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s (AFA) National Memory Screening Program. The screenings will be held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., in the Psychological Service Center,…
West Scranton’s Jimmy Greenfield Qualifies for PMEA District Chorus West Scranton High School senior Jimmy Greenfield has qualified through audition to attend the PMEA Choral Festival, which will take place at Wallenpaupack High School in January. He came in 7th place out of all who auditioned on the Tenor 2 voice part. PMEA…
Old Forge High School Devil Pride Winners for the month of October. left to right: Grade 7- Lauren Cole, Grade 8- Nicholas Zamerowski, Grade 9- Doreen Parker- Green, Grade 10- Lindsey Welsh, Grade 12- Angelina Palma, Mr. Chris Gatto- High School Principal. Missing when photo was taken was Michael Mucciolo- Grade 11
West Scranton Students Help the Scranton Fire Department Donate to Hurricane Relief Effort Students and faculty at West Scranton High School collected donations for victims impacted by the recent hurricanes. Scranton Fire Chief, Pat Desarno, transported these items, which will be distributed by the Red Cross to those affected by these disasters. Standing (L to R):…
Marywood University Students Receive Top Honors at College Media Association Pinnacle Awards SCRANTON, PA (October 30, 2017)—Marywood University communication arts students recently received top awards at the College Media Association Pinnacle Awards. John Ferraro, Dickson City, Pa., sports editor for The Wood Word and communication arts master’s program student, and Rachel Looker, Blandon, Pa., editor-in-chief…
MMI to hold Visitation Night on November 15 (Freeland, PA – October 31, 2017) – MMI Preparatory School will hold its fall Visitation Night on Wednesday, Nov. 15, starting at 6 p.m. where families can learn more about an MMI education and the advantages the school offers for their children. Visitation Night gives students…
Valley View High School Sophomore Class Officers Pictured left to right: Joel DeCarli, President; and Kaylee Noto, Treasurer
We know that Halloween just ended, but, it’s November and whether you like it or not, the holiday season is here. Do you realize that in a little as 3 weeks it’s going to be Black Friday?! Maybe you’re like me and still haven’t even thought about the idea of buying presents for everyone on…
West Scranton Students Launch High Altitude Balloon The West Scranton Technology Club and Physics classes successfully launched and retrieved a high altitude balloon on Monday, October 23rd. The balloon was launched at the Montour Preserve in Danville, PA and reached a height of over 118,000 feet (22 miles) before landing in a wooded area…
Marywood University to Present Tuba Christmas SCRANTON, PA (October 30, 2017)—Marywood University’s music, theatre, and dance department will present Tuba Christmas on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at 6:30 p.m., at the Viewmont Mall, 100 Viewmont Mall, Scranton, Pa. The performance is free and open to the public. Tuba Christmas is directed and conducted…