Marywood University to Celebrate Women’s History Month SCRANTON, PA (March 8, 2016)-Marywood University continues to commemorate its 100th anniversary by partnering with Benco Dental to celebrate the University and Women’s History Month.  Founded in 1915, Marywood was the first college for women in Northeastern Pennsylvania and the first Catholic college for women in the state.…

Marywood University Students and Faculty Win NEPA American Advertising Federation Awards SCRANTON, PA (March 3, 2016)-Christine Medley, assistant professor of graphic design at Marywood University, graphic designer and an exhibiting fine artist, was recently honored at the Northeast Pennsylvania American Advertising Federation (NEPA AAF) Awards Ceremony, which was held at the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel.…

Susquehanna Eco-Adventures, SEA, is selling Lupo’s Spiedies every Wednesday starting on March 16th at the Football Concession Stand at Susquehanna Community Jr-Sr High School.  SEA consists of a group of 25 students raising money for a science field study in Iceland and Costa Rica in June of 2017.  Come out and support the SEA scientists!

Flynn Jones, a sophomore of Valley View High School is the 2015-2016 recipient of the HOBY nomination. She will attend the leadership seminar at Shippensburg University May 19th -22nd 2016.  Flynn is the daughter of Margene and Carl Jones, Peckville.  Flynn said: “I was very excited about  receiving this award.  It is a great honor, and I…

On Saturday March 5th  Eleven  Old Forge Students Presented Projects at Wilkes University. Amanda Katchmar was 1 out of 4 to be awarded a research fellowship at Commonwealth Medical College this summer. Francesca Samony was 1 out of 5 to be awarded a research fellowship to Lacawac Sanctuary this summer.   Amanda Katchmar and Alexis Tayoun…

West Scranton High School Red Cross Club Hosts Spring Blood Drive   On Tuesday March 1, the West Scranton High School Red Cross Club sponsored their spring blood drive. Throughout the course of the event, the Red Cross was able to collect 46 pints of blood from donors among the students and the staff of West Scranton…

They have done it again. Ms. Marsico’s 8th grade homeroom has proven that, no matter what the challenge may be, they will far exceed the target presented to them. Old Forge’s Leo Club asked all homerooms to collect as many tubs of toothpaste as possible, and the winner would receive a pizza party. Homeroom 314 won…

Marywood University to Host West Point Band in Concert SCRANTON, PA (March 1, 2016)-Marywood University’s Wind Ensemble under the direction of David Romines, D.M.A., music, theatre, and dance department co-chair, associate professor and director of bands at Marywood University, and the West Point Band will perform a concert honoring America’s Veterans on Sunday, April 17,…

Recently, ten Western Wayne High School students enrolled in the Business Law class of Ms. Theresa Lubash participated in a field trip to the Wayne County Courthouse and the Wayne County Correctional Facility. Students were first greeted by Wayne County Coroner, Edward Howell, who took the students on a guided tour of the building.  Then,…

The kindergarten students of Good Shepherd Academy celebrated the 100th day of school by making 100-day crowns and a 100-piece healthy snack mix, counting and writing numbers to 100, completing 100-piece puzzles, and writing stories about what they would look like in 100 years. Row 1:  Gianna Albright, Ava DeMark, Sarah Mera, Grace Ferretti, Cole…

 Riverside Junior Senior High School Drama Club, under the direction of Mrs. Christina McDermott, will present the play Little Shop of Horrors on Friday, March 18th at 7PM, Saturday, March 19th at 7PM and Sunday March 20th at 2PM. There will be a free senior citizen show on Friday, March 18th at 10AM. All shows will be…

Marywood University’s Student Nurses Association to Host a Free Easter Egg Hunt SCRANTON, PA (February 26, 2016)-Marywood University’s Student Nurses Association will host a free Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 20, 2016, with registration at 12:30 and activities beginning at 1 p.m., in the Nazareth Student Center, on the University’s campus. This event is free…

Marywood University to Celebrate Women’s History Month   SCRANTON, PA (February 25, 2016)-Marywood University continues to celebrate its 100th year anniversary with events that celebrate the University and Women’s History Month. When it was founded in 1915, Marywood was the fist college for women in Northeastern Pennsylvania and the first Catholic college for women in…