We could communicate with a series of dashes and dots, but we think we’ll stick with our current means of helping you sell: our weekly printed edition, our website and our radio show, Paper Shop Live! Samuel F. Morse was born on this day in 1791, and aside from his talent as an artist and…
Members of the Lady Lions Softball team are: left to right, Assistant Coach John Richter, Mackenzie Duffy, Gabby Truesdale, Trista Carpenter, Shelby Croasdale, Emma Vasky, Courtney Ditchey, Brianna Smarkusky, Cameron Crock, Nicole Rosa, Shannon Jones, Janine Strauch, Kerrigan Buck and Head Coach John Brander. Seniors Courtney Ditchey Brianna Smarkusky Cameron Crock
All hail the mighty tree! And let’s give a tip of the hat to Julius Sterling Morton, too. After all, today is Arbor Day and Julius is the fellow who started the whole thing. You’ve heard of the Tree of Knowledge? Well, here’s some interesting knowledge about trees: Nearly 1/3 of the United States is…
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS CELEBRATE ‘ROYAL PI DAY’ Schools from the Holy Redeemer System of the Diocese of Scranton celebrated “Royal Pi Day” at Holy Redeemer High School during a day of activities that focused on the world’s most famous math symbol,p (Pi), the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its radius. As a number, Pi is…
Members of Mrs. Wyandt’s 7th grade Geography class at Old Forge High School participated in a clean up of school grounds to celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd. Back Row: Amanda Katchmar, Maricruz Saucedo, Randy Jarnicki, Nick DeAndrea, Steven Coolbaugh Front Row: Angelina Palma, Ashley Kempa, Ashlynn Mazzochi, Gabby Margheriti, Kole Barbetti, Chris Matsko, Nacir Harris,…
If you’ve now got the riff from that old ’80s tune in your head … well, you’re welcome! We could think of no better way to usher in both the last Friday of April and the deadline for the May 1st issue. Just as we do every Friday, we’ll spend the morning putting the final…
Take it to the max. Because the max is only $70. And when it’s real estate that you’re selling, $70 is a very square deal. As you may already know, the commission due when an item sells is based on the printed asking price. The maximum commission we charge is $70 – anything with an…
On April 25, 1903, New York became the first state to issue automobile license plates. Don’t let that little bit of trivia mislead you, though: while the first plates were issued 110 years ago today, they weren’t the first required ones. Starting in 1901, Massachusetts required that all vehicles carry identification plates; the difference, however,…
Members of the Lackawanna Trail Lions Boys Volleyball Team are: front, from left, Aidan Holmes, Neil Harvey, Nick Miller and Phil Mattes; middle, Collin Walsh, Dylan Simon, Ryan Dill, Brian Mitteer, John Kwiatkowski, Brad Lochen, Josh Brown, Phil Sawicki and Keith Traver; back, Manager Maddie Lengel, Joseph Howard, Matthew Huertas, Wyatt Cooper, Devin Walsh, Richard…
Members of the Junior High Track Team are: front, from left, Charlie Strickland, Griffin Holmes, Allison Melnikoff, Lili Martin; second row, Matthew Bergey, Troy Pensak, Ashleigh Clarke, Cassandra Brown, Jaclyn Fusik, Davi Doblado, and Courtney Petrilak; back, Matthew Kinback, Robert Buck, Anthony Berrios and Gregory Ellsworth. Anna Torrence absent from photo.
Valley View High Schools Varsity Golfer, Tyler Motisko, will continue his academic and athletic career for the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. Tyler is the son of Lynn and Don Goffredo. Tyler plans to major in pharmacy. Pictured left to right standing; Mr. Peter Chapla, Valley View High School Principal; Mr. Jamie Addley, Valley View Golf Coach;…
Mountain View High School’s “Students of the Month” for the month of March Robert Presley (principal), Alex MacDonald, Jolie Winemiller, and Racheal Bruzgulis
Valley View High Schools Varsity Golfer, Max Cornell will continue his academic and athletic career at the University of the Science in Philadelphia. Max is the son of Mark and Debbie Cornell. Max will pursue a BSMD and is accepted into the 8 year program affiliated with The Commonwealth Medical College. Pictured left to right standing; Mr. Peter…
Senior students from Dunmore High School recently completed their Senior Projects. The Senior Project’s objective is to assist students in preparing for their future academic and/or professional endeavors through practical experiences, research, and presentation. Seventeen seniors at Dunmore High School achieved perfect scores on the Senior Project. Pictured are: 1st row, from left to right:…
Member of the JV Softball team are: front, from left, Daria Lewandowski, Kasey Buck, Taryn Matti, Aimee Melnikoff; second row: Andrea Ballard, Carli Kalinoski, Alyssa Sohns and Sonja Stacknick; third row: Haley Brim, Nicole Navarrete , Breanna Halter, Victoria Middleton; back, Head Coach Gary Wilmet and Assistant Coach Kelley Buck.