Rummage Sales, Garage Sales, Yard Sales, Estate Sales, and Moving Sales – they all mean the same thing. You have items you no longer need or want, but are too good to just trash. But did you know that they were around as early as the 16th century? The first rummage sales were held at…
The Knights of Columbus Council 11901 from All Saints Parish, Plymouth, recently held a poster contest themed, “Keep Christ in Christmas”. The two winners from Good Shepherd Academy received a certificate along with a gift card to Barnes & Noble. Shown in the photo are GSA winners, Eva Szura and Olivia Vnuk; Mr. Mike McNelis,…
Valley View Wrestling Class AA District 2 Champions On February 21, 2015 four Valley View Cougars crowned four individual champions at the District 2, AA wrestling tournament. Brandon Judge a freshman pined his way to the 113 pound title moving his season record to 33-8. Brett Uhrin a sophomore at 120 pounds took home his…
The Lackawanna Trail All Sports Booster Club held its annual Winter Sports Awards night on February 23. Athletes were recognized for their achievements throughout the season. Athletes honored were: Lackawanna Trail Girls Basketball members were, left to right: Head Coach Bob Fitzsimmons, Grace Wetzel, Most Improved; Daria Lewandowski, Coach’s Award; Kerrigan Buck, Hustle Award and…
Marywood University Campus Ministry to hold Flea Market Scranton, PA (February 23, 2015)—Marywood University’s biannual Flea Market, sponsored by Campus Ministry, will be held on Friday, March 20, 2015, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., in the Latour Room, Nazareth Student Center, on campus. All proceeds benefit Campus Ministry Service Trips. Items for donations (except…
Mr. Christopher Thomas and Mr. Nathan Barrett Principals of the Old Forge School District announce January Devil Pride High School Students. The students were chosen based on their recognition for outstanding demonstrations of Devil Pride. Pride stands for Prepared, Respectful, Independent, Dependable, and Example to others. Left to right: Chris Sickle- Grade 7, Lexus Souryavong- Grade…
Marywood University to Host 13th Annual Business Conference on Ethics, Leadership, and Corporate Social Responsibility SCRANTON, PA (February 20, 2015)—Marywood University’s School of Business and Global Innovation will hold its 13th annual business and ethics forum: Ethics, Leadership, and Corporate Social Responsibility, on Monday, March 23, 2015, from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., in…
Students in grades five through eight at Good Shepherd Academy in Kingston recently participated in the Scripps Spelling Bee. Each homeroom held its own Spelling Bee, and the two finalists from each room participated in the School Spelling Bee. The winner of the school competition was Sean Boland, seventh grade, of Dallas. The runner-up was…
Mid Valley HS Senior, Corey Tomasetti to play football at Kutztown University Seated from left: Erin Tomasetti, mother; Corey Tomasetti; Ron Tomasetti, father Standing from left: Tom Nowakowski, Athletic Director; Dave Rebar, Head Football Coach; Chad Vinansky, HS principal
Mid Valley senior, McKenzie Runco, to play softball at Lackawanna College Seated from left: Mark Runco, father; McKenzie Runco; Marjorie Runco, mother Standing from left: Tom Nowakowski, Athletic Director; Mike Piercy, Head Softball Coach; Chad Vinansky, HS Principal.
Mid Valley Senior, Tyler Shay to play football at Moravian College. Seated from left: Rob Shay, father; Tyler Shay; Carrie Shay, step-mother Standing from left: Tom Nowakowski, Athletic Director; Dave Rebar, Head FB Coach; Chad Vinansky, HS principal.
Kofi Donkor is an artist and master drummer originally from Ghana, West Africa. Kofi and his group “Sankofa” perform traditional African drum rhythms and dance, providing a glimpse of the music and culture of his native Asante people. The Mid Valley Band Parents sponsored Kofi’s two-day visit to Mid Valley. All music students in Grades…
Senior Kira Karboski for an American Visions award in photography! (representing CTC and MV) Senior Tiffany Hill for an Honorable Mention award in painting! and… Freshman Taylor Burdick for both a Silver Key and Honorable Mention award in Photography!
Marywood University to Host Internationally Acclaimed Performance for Women’s History Month SCRANTON, PA (February 16, 2015)—Marywood University will host the internationally renowned chamber music theatre Core Ensemble, performing Ain’t I a Woman! on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 7 p.m., in the Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts, on the University campus. This event is free…
Marywood University to Host Eating Disorder Screening Day SCRANTON, PA (February 13, 2015)—Marywood University’s Psychological Services Center will host an Eating Disorder Screening Day on Thursday, February 26, 2015, 9 a.m. – 7p.m., in the McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies. The screenings are completely confidential, free, and open to all ages. National Eating…