Abington Journal - News

AH Robotics team to host fundraiser

Kristie Grier — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:16:57 GMT

PenDOT: Heavy traffic on Interstate 81 Northbound at exit 194

Kristie Grier — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:16:08 GMT

According to PenDOT, on Interstate 81 Northbound, beginning at Exit 194 Clarks Summit, there will be a heavy volume of traffic near long term work zone at Exit 194-197, due to holiday travel. Backlog of two miles will likely increase as afternoon progresses on July 3. Seek alternate route.

Founders' Day fun in Tunkhannock

Kristie Grier — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:38:06 GMT

On Saturday, June 27, Tunkhannock Founders’ Day was held in Downtown Tunkhannock.

Celebrations: An American tradition

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:25:42 GMT

ABINGTONS - This Fourth of July happens to fall on a Saturday, which can make planning holiday activities much easier than a mid -week celebration. Many local businesses and organizations are offering opportunities to help those in the Abingtons take full advantage of the entire weekend: activities you may not have had time to do otherwise, as well as some you’ve never thought to do before.

NY police: Robbers from Pa. were running on empty

Christopher Hughes — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:52:33 GMT

KIRKWOOD, N.Y. (AP) — State police say two Pennsylvania men robbed an upstate New York gas station and might have gotten away if they'd remembered to do one thing — fuel up.

Remembering friends

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The Women’s Golf Association memorial tournament was held this past Thursday, June 25 at the Country Club of Scranton.

Abington Wildcats win Qualifier Tournament

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The Abington Wildcats, 16 and under Travel Softball team won the Northeast Stars ASA National Qualifier Tournament held at Tripp Park in Scranton on June 20 and 21 . The Wildcats defeated the Northeast Stars 3-1 in the championship game. Shown above, front row, from left, are: Cailey Ware, Alivia Plevyak, Kalee McKenna, Megan Murray, Bryanna Gifford, and Cheyanne Willis. Back row: Coach John Kelly, Coach Mike Thomas, Cyndy Leonard, Jenna Custer, Joetta Hashem, Ashley Inman, Katie Stevens, Katelyn Molinaro, Alexa Plevyak, Coach Vic Thomas Coach Dan Inman.

Wylie sisters earn all-landmark conference honors

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Deirdre Wylie, a junior on The University of Scranton women’s tennis team, and her younger sister, sophomore Danielle Wylie, were named all-Landmark Conference in a ballot conducted among the conference’s head coaches.

Pallotta to attend The U of S

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Mike Strong, head women’s basketball coach at The University of Scranton, has announced that Tayler Pallotta, a 5-10 forward from nearby Dunmore High School, will join the Lady Royals for the upcoming 2009-2010 season.

Abington All Star Soccer Camp begins

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Coach Roger Jacobs, director of player development at Riverfront Sports, will be hosting an Abington All Star Soccer Camp at the Abington Joint Rec Park Monday to Friday, July 6 to 10. This soccer camp is open to boys and girls, grades kindergarten to six, from 5 to 8 p.m. each day. Cost is $75. Each camper will receive a T-shirt.

County hosts youth clinic

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Lackawanna County Commissioners Michael J. Washo, Corey D. O’Brien and A.J. Munchak, in cooperation with the Lackawanna County Department of Parks and Recreation, will hold a summer youth golf clinic for boys and girls ages eight through 16 at the Scott Greens Golf Club, 455 Green Grove Road, Scott Township.

BBC’s Davis inducted into NCCAA Hall of Fame

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) is proud to announce that Dr. Chris Davis of Baptist Bible College (BBC) has been selected for induction into the NCCAA Hall of Fame for 2009. The induction ceremony took place on Friday, May 29, during the NCCAA Convention Hall of Fame Banquet at the Hilton St. Louis Airport in St. Louis, Missouri.

Wansacz presents Comets baseball team with citation

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

State Rep. Jim Wansacz recognized local athletes Monday, June 29 with citations from the House of Representatives.

Keystone offers basketball camp

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Keystone College will offer a basketball camp this summer for boys, ages 7 and older. The camp is designed to keep a child’s athletic skills sharp during the off-season.

Keystone presents honors at banquet

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The Keystone College athletic department honored its 2009 graduating student-athletes and award winners at its annual year-end banquet.

Play ball

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Abington hosted the 10U Abington All Star Tournament on June 27 and 28 at the Abington Area Recreation Field.

Resident earns All-Landmark conference selection

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Three University of Scranton men’s tennis players were named all-Landmark Conference in a ballot conducted among the conference head coaches, Joel Cookson, associate commissioner, announced.

Danzig announces additions

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Carl Danzig, head men’s basketball coach at The University of Scranton, has announced that Travis Farrell (Middletown, NJ/Christian Brothers Academy) and local products Timothy Lavelle (Clarks Green/Scranton Preparatory) and Pat Mineo (Scranton/Scranton Preparatory) will join the Royals for the upcoming 2009-2010 season.

The joy of U5 soccer

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

In a recent trip down memory lane I watched home video of my brother, Jacob, now 20, playing soccer as a five-year-old.

Fernwood hosts golf tournament for Swiftwater State Trooper Josh Miller

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The officers of the Fernwood Public Safety Department knew deceased Pennsylvania State Trooper Josh Miller well, and on Thursday, July 23, they and the Bushkill Group Inc., are hoping to help Miller’s widow and three children.