The fall Forensic Team of Good Shepherd Academy in Kingston recently competed in the Holy Redeemer Regional Forensic Competition at Holy Redeemer High School in Wilkes-Barre, PA. The theme was dramatic interpretation of prose. Students pictured are: Row 1: Heidi Williams, junior varsity; Cally Williams, junior varsity and Michael Vodzak, junior varsity second place winner. Row 2: Angela Ambrose,…

Marywood University to Hold Free, Confidential Memory Screenings SCRANTON, PA (October 24, 2016)-As part of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s (AFA) National Memory Screening Program, Marywood University in Scranton, Pa., will offer free, confidential memory screenings on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. Screenings will be held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the Psychological Services…

Marywood University to Hold Graduate Open House   SCRANTON, PA (October 21, 2016)—Marywood University will hold a graduate open house on Saturday, November 5, 2016, from 10 a.m. until Noon, for future graduate and doctoral students. The program will begin with registration at 9:30 a.m. in the Fireplace Lounge at Nazareth Student Center on the…

Valley View High School SADD club will host Red Ribbon week starting Monday October 24 through October 28th.  Each day students will participate in Theme days to show their school spirit.  Monday is Cougar Pride Day, Tuesday- Disney Day, Wednesday-Red day, Thursday-Decades day, and Friday Freedom day.  Students will pay a $2.00 donation to participate and…

The Valley View Girls’ Tennis selected captains for the 2016 season Senior Cali Craig, Holly Young and Jenna Snell.  All three girls are members of the National Honor Society, Cali is a member of Student Council, SADD, Leo Club, Biology Club and Friends of Rachel Club.  Cali also participates Basketball and Track and Field.   Holly…

September’s “Student of the Month” recipients for the Mountain View High School Left to Right:  Lamar Seignious, Miles Rush, Collin Saam, Robert Presley (Principal)

Marywood University’s Athletic Training and Exercise Science Department to Offer High School Open Day   SCRANTON, PA (October 18, 2016)-Marywood University’s department of athletic training and exercise science will offer a high school open day on Thursday, November 10, 2016, from 9 a.m. – 1:45 p.m., at the Center for Athletics and Wellness at the University.…

Marywood University to Host Open House and Free Screening of the Award-Winning Documentary “Kids for Cash”   SCRANTON, PA (October 14, 2016)-Marywood University’s communication arts department, in collaboration with the electronic storytelling and documentary production class, will host a free screening of the award-winning documentary, Kids for Cash, on Thursday, November 17, 2016, at 7 p.m.,…

Marywood University to Participate in Scranton Reads “One Book, One City” Initiative SCRANTON, PA (October 14, 2016)-Marywood University will participate in the Scranton Reads, “One Book, One City,” initiative by hosting community participation of Margaret Atwood’s book, The Handmaid’s Tale. The discussions are free and open to the public.   On Thursday, October 20, 2016, from…

West Scranton Donates to St. Jude’s for National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month  The month of September was National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.   During this time, the West Scranton High School P.R.I.D.E. Team spearheaded a collection drive to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  Members of the West Scranton student body and community donated items used…

Marywood University’s Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams to Host “Tip-Off Dinner” SCRANTON, PA (October 13, 2016)—Marywood University’s Men’s and Women’s basketball teams will host a “Tip-Off Dinner,” on Saturday, November 5, 2016, at the Regal Room, 216 Lackawanna Avenue, Olyphant, Pa., from 5-9 p.m. The cost of the dinner is $40 for adults and $20 for…

Marywood University to Present Diversity Workshop   SCRANTON, PA (October 12, 2016)-Marywood University’s Center for Social Justice and the School of Social Work will present a collaborative diversity workshop, “The Other Experience,” on Wednesday, October 19, 2016, from 5:30-7 p.m., in the Upper Main Dining Room at the Nazareth Student Center on the University’s campus.…

Marywood University to Host Lackawanna County College Fair SCRANTON, PA (October 11, 2016)-Marywood University will host the Lackawanna County College Fair on Wednesday, October 19, 2016, from 7-8:30 p.m., in the Center for Athletics and Wellness on the University’s campus. This event is free and open to the public.   Representatives from more than 85…

Valley View High School “Scholar of the Year”   The “Scholar of the Year” program is sponsored by the Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit 19 and WVSR (99.5FM) of the University of Scranton.  Students chosen by their schools represent academic excellence.  This year’s 2016-2017 senior” Scholar of the Year” for Valley View High School is Vinny…