State Police trooper Cpl. Ronald Kazakavage of Troop N of the Pennsylvania State Police located in Hazleton paid a visit to the Shenandoah Valley Elementary School

State Police trooper Cpl. Ronald Kazakavage of Troop N of the Pennsylvania State Police located in Hazleton paid a visit to the Shenandoah Valley Elementary School third grade class where he introduced the students to his partner, a black German shepherd named “Kino.” Cpl Kazakavage informed the students about Kino’s role as a K-9 state…

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MMI students qualify for Pennsylvania School Press Association state journalism competition

MMI students qualify for Pennsylvania School Press Association state journalism competition   (Freeland, PA – January 15, 2016) – Seniors Charles Bower and Lindsey Walko and junior Joshua Narrow captured first place at the Pennsylvania School Press Association regional journalism competition and will represent MMI Preparatory School at the state competition in March. At the…

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Marywood University’s Music, Theatre, and Dance Department to Present Wyoming Seminary Civic Orchestra

Marywood University’s Music, Theatre, and Dance Department to Present Wyoming Seminary Civic Orchestra   SCRANTON, PA (January 13, 2016)-Marywood University’s music, theatre, and dance department will present the Wyoming Seminary Civic Orchestra on Monday, January 18, 2015, at 8 p.m., in the Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts. This event is free and open to the…

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MARYWOOD UNIVERSITY ART GALLERIES

MARYWOOD UNIVERSITY ART GALLERIES   March 2016   MAHADY GALLERY | SURACI GALLERY | MASLOW STUDY GALLERY FOR CONTEMPORARY ART Marywood University, Shields Center for Visual Arts, 2300 Adams Ave., 18509-1598 • 570.348.6278, Fax 570.340.6023 Email: gallery@marywood.edu • URL: www.marywood.edu/galleries •   MAHADY GALLERY:  NARRATIVES SEEN:  Kevin Kinkead, Gayle Wells Mandle, Gretchen Dow Simpson, and Mark…

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Marywood University Student Receives a Scholarship from the Society of the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick of Lackawanna County

Marywood University Student Receives a Scholarship from the Society of the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick of Lackawanna County SCRANTON, PA (December 16, 2015)—Marywood University student Jessica McMinn, Clarks Summit, Pa., nutrition major, was recently awarded the Dr. John H. Corcoran Scholarship from the Society of the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick (FSSP) of Lackawanna…

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And the winner is…

Austin Gilpin! Congratulations, Austin on winning the Browning X Bolt Rifle! Thank you to everyone who submitted their hunting trophies. We got such a great response! Check out our album on Facebook and keep an eye out for  them on our Instagram @shopthepaper! Until next year!

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The members of the Old Forge High School LEO Club collected travel sized toothpaste to be delivered to the Voluntary Action Center

The members of the Old Forge High School LEO Club collected travel sized toothpaste to be delivered to the Voluntary Action Center. They will be put into care packages for those in need. Bottom row- Patrick McCool, Julian Giglio, Adam Zaykowski, Scarlett Spager, Jennifer Regan, Maria Balanovich Top Row- Lorenzo Febbo, Amanda Katchmar, Ashley Bound,…

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West Scranton High School “Angel on the Tree”

West Scranton High School “Angel on the Tree” The Student Council of West Scranton High School organized its annual “Angel on the Tree” collection to benefit fellow students of the Scranton School District. Students and faculty at West Scranton purchased various toys, clothes, and gift items for children “adopted” through the program.  Approximately 50 young children…

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Students participated in Instant Decision Day, a cooperative effort between Riverside and Keystone College

These students participated in Instant Decision Day, a cooperative effort between Riverside and Keystone College. Students meet with an representative from Keystone and get an admissions decision the same day! Front row: Kaitlin Gnall, Kayla Mickavicz, Melanie McDonald, Matthew Ellis, Dakota Arens, Jake Trischetta Back row: Hannah Miller, Ron Masewitz, Emily Banks, Jessica Kane, Mia…

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Mountain View School District Family Breakfast

Mountain View School District Family Breakfast   Kingsley, PA – On Thursday, December 3, 2015, faculty, staff, and students of the Mountain View School District celebrated the Family & Consumer Sciences Day—the national celebration that educates families about the importance of preparing healthy meals and “dining in” together. In an effort to encourage students and…

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SADD Members Attend Holiday Safe Drive Campaign

SADD Members Attend Holiday Safe Drive Campaign Eleven members of the West Scranton High School SADD club recently attended the 27th annual Holiday Safe Drive Campaign, sponsored by the Lackawanna County Drug and Alcohol Treatment Service.  The event was held at the Viewmont Mall to honor local police officers, SADD chapters, and individuals promoting safe…

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MARYWOOD UNIVERSITY’S AVIATION CLUB TOYS FOR TOTS FUNDRAISER

Marywood University’s Aviation Club Runs Its Fourth Annual Toys for Tots Fundraiser SCRANTON, PA (December 16, 2015)—Marywood University’s Aviation Club held its annual fundraiser, Toys for Tots, which raises funds through various on-campus events. Following the fundraisers on campus, members of the Aviation Club purchased and delivered toys to children in the pediatrics department at Moses…

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