Abington Journal - News

COLLEGE ROUNDUP: Murray sets Marywood record for 3-pointers

Joe Soprano — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:20:41 GMT

Ashley Murray set a school record with eight 3-pointers and scored a career-high 28 points Wednesday night to lead Marywood University to a 78-52 Colonial States Athletic Conference women's basketball victory over Cedar Crest College.

New resident wins Wyoming County Reads Act Contest

Kristie Grier — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:38:09 GMT

Marcia Wright and her husband Norm moved to Tunkhannock in August, 2011, just a month before the disastrous flooding. In spite of this natural disaster, Marcia, who is employed by Foth Production Solutions and supports engineering efforts at Procter and Gamble, has become involved in the community by entering a drawing in the Book Jacket Redesign Contest for One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Ken Kesey for Wyoming County Reads 2012.

Lady Royals raise money to support breast cancer awareness

Kristie Grier — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:03:24 GMT

The University of Scranton women’s basketball team put their best feet forward to support breast cancer awareness through a raffle and collecting donations during their game against Susquehanna on Saturday, Feb. 4.

Arts and Entertainment Calendar

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:20:06 GMT

Original paintings by Anita Ambrose, on display at Summit Frameworks, 111 N. Abington Rd., Clarks Green. Info: 587.0162.

Community Calendar

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:20:06 GMT

CLASS REUNIONS

Faculty upsets AHMS

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:10:15 GMT

The Abington Heights Middle School’s students versus faculty game, held at Clarks Summit Elementary School on Jan. 31, came down to the wire with the faculty defeating the student team.

Area students were named to dean’s

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:10:13 GMT

Area students were named to dean’s lists for the fall semester at colleges and universities across the country.

Bass gives fire and public safety presentation

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:10:12 GMT

CLARKS SUMMIT - Bob Bass of the Clarks Summit Fire Department made a presentation to borough council regarding a potential fire and public safety program in the borough.

Discussions continue on new policy

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:10:12 GMT

In an effort to create a new revenue stream for the Abington Heights School District, Superintendent Michael Mahon, Ph.D., suggested the idea of accepting tuition students in January and elaborated on what that would entail during the school board’s monthly work session on Feb. 1.

LIBRARY NEWS

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:10:12 GMT

The Abington Community Library will begin registration for the “Think Spring!” session of Story Hours on Monday, Feb. 13. Children ages 3 through 5 years old are invited to take part in the Tuesday programs that will be held from Feb. 18 through March 27, at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and children ages 2 and 3 years old will meet on Thursdays, March 1 through March 29 at 10:30 a.m.

Everhart displays students’ work

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:10:11 GMT

The work of Lackawanna Trail High School’s Mahalia Mailey and Abington Heights High School’s Celeste Belknap is currently on display at the Everhart Museum as part of the “Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder” exhibit.

‘Karaoke Night’

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:10:11 GMT

The Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit, will host a “Karaoke Night” on Friday, Feb. 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for children in grades four through six.

MORE THAN MOVIES Dietrich Theater Erica Rogler

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:10:09 GMT

Last week when I stopped downstairs to see the Dietrich’s “After School Theatre Arts” students busy preparing for their upcoming production, I couldn’t help but be filled with enthusiasm and hope for their futures.

Codie’s Creations

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:10:08 GMT

At first glance, Keystone College sophomore Codie Jones appears to dress like a college student.

Visual Arts/Performing Arts

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:10:08 GMT

Original paintings by Anita Ambrose, on display at Summit Frameworks, 111 N. Abington Rd., Clarks Green. Info: 587.0162.

Valentine’s fun at the COMM

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:00:36 GMT

There were iced cookies to decorate with brightly-colored heart-shaped sprinkles, cord for stringing beads, door hangers to customize, cards to be made and a variety of games to play at the Waverly Community House’s (Comm) Seventh Annual Valentine’s Day Workshop on Feb. 4.

High school students get a glimpse of college life

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:00:36 GMT

About 20 high school students from local schools and beyond attended “Winter Daze,” a combination of a college visit and spiritual retreat at Baptist Bible College from January 26-29.

‘Warm Your Heart With Art’

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:00:33 GMT

“Warm Your Heart With Art” is the theme for this month’s Clarks Summit Second Friday Art Walk on February 10, kicking off Valentine’s Day weekend.

Boy Scouts lend Cub Scouts a hand Scouting Scene With Tyler VanGorder

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:00:31 GMT

The month of January for Troop 160 was not spent cowering inside from the cold. Instead, Troop 160 thrived upon this opportunity and had its “Polar Bear Campout.” at Camp Acahela on Jan. 21.

Little Sisters of the Poor to host ‘Rock-A-Thon’

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:00:29 GMT

The Little Sisters of the Poor announced its annual “Rock-A-Thon” will be held Sunday, March 4 from noon to 4 p.m. in the auditorium of Holy Family Residence, 2500 Adams Ave., Scranton.