MMI teacher earns honorable mention in “My Favorite Teacher” contest (Freeland, PA – April 7, 2015) – An English teacher at MMI Preparatory School, who was nominated by one of her students, has received an honorable mention in a local contest sponsored by Barnes & Noble, Inc. English teacher Donna Titus was selected from…
The United States first introduced income tax in 1861 to help fund the Civil War. This was deemed as unconstitutional and was repealed in 1872. Then in 1913, the “Sixteenth Amendment” was added, which cleared the way for the income tax to be reinstated. April 15th was designated in 1955 as the date for the…
Marywood University to Host Second Annual Community Leadership Celebration SCRANTON, PA (April 2, 2015)—Marywood University will host its Second Annual Community Leadership Celebration honoring the Lynett-Haggerty family, which owns and operates Times-Shamrock Communications. The event will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2015, in the Center for Athletics and Wellness on the university’s campus.…
Marywood University Students Place First in Business Ethics Bowl Competition SCRANTON, PA (April 1, 2015)—Marywood University undergraduate students recently placed first at The Fleming Institute for Business Ethics Bowl Competition at DeSales University. Marywood’s 2015 undergraduate Grand Champion team is led by advisors Sarah Kenehan, Ph.D., assistant professor of philosophy; and Murray Pyle, Ph.D., assistant…
West Scranton’s School-Wide Positive Behavior Support Program Honors the March Students of the Month Junior Morgan Murphy and senior Jessy Cocozello were chosen as the Students of the Month at West Scranton High School for March 2015. One girl and one boy are selected each month from names submitted by teachers and staff as part of West…
Marywood University to Hold Free Anxiety Screenings SCRANTON, PA (March 30, 2015)—Marywood University’s Psychological Services Center will offer free, confidential anxiety screenings on Thursday, April 9, 2015, from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., in the McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies on the University’s campus. The free screenings are open to the public…
Valley View Senior, Nikki Stine is hosting a 5K run/walk at the Valley View High School on Saturday May 9, 2015 at 10:00am for “Cougars Combat Cancer. Registration is $20.00. Anyone registering by April 10 will be guaranteed a t-shirt. Information and registration forms can be found on NEPArunner.com. Proceeds will benefit Michele’s Ladies in Pink. Nikki…
Shenandoah Valley 2015 Spring Queen Candidates Shown in the photo are the candidates for the Shenandoah Valley 2015 Spring Queen and their escorts. L-R: Meghan Artley & Eric Rooney, Sara Hixson & Jeremy Urbanavage, Marcella Creasy & Ian McCole, Alaina Demalis & Kyle Guers, Marissa Szczyglak & Nick Twardzik, Speaker Janelle Taylor & Blake…
Riverside High School Seniors in Ms. Denise Golshan’s Advanced Physics class competed in a mousetrap car competition. The car designed by the winning team, John Plisko, Adam Leasure and Mike Spinelli, traveled over 60 feet powered solely by a mousetrap. Pictured left to right Mallory Puchalski, Julia Osmolia, Mike Spinelli, John Plisko, Adam Leasure, Emily…
Marywood University to Hold Human Trafficking Awareness Events Featuring Film Screening, Panel Discussion, and Poster Day Activities SCRANTON, PA (March 30, 2015)—A film screening and panel discussion to bring awareness of Human Trafficking will be presented at Marywood University on Thursday, April 16, 2015, at 4:30 p.m. in the Comerford Theatre, Center for Natural…