Abington Journal - News

Civic League hosts comedy night Nov. 12

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:03:17 GMT

CLARKS SUMMIT- As autumn gets crowded out by an unseasonably insistent cold snap, we can find ourselves longing for a diversion, something—anything—to get us out of the house. Enter the Abington Heights Civic League, a volunteer organization dedicated to supporting the community.

Blue Devils, Bucks perfect; Trojans clinch

Joe Soprano — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:35:19 GMT

Fast starts carry Old Forge and Dunmore to 10-0 finishes.

Cognetti eliminated from state tennis

Joe Soprano — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:24:46 GMT

Southern Lehigh's Michelle Perez eliminated Scranton Prep's Anne Cognetti from the state Class AA girls' tennis tournament Friday morning with a 7-6 (8-6), 6-0 victory.

Retro Television Network shows to air on WNEP2

Kristie Grier — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:52:02 GMT

The A Team, Marcus Welby, MD, and Magnum P.I – just a few of the shows that will premier on the Retro Television Network (RTV) on WNEP2 starting Monday, November 9.

Vintage Theater keeps growing

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:57:31 GMT

SCRANTON—In less than a year, the Vintage Theater, in downtown Scranton, has experienced steady growth. This Friday, Nov. 6, its evolution continues with the opening of its cafe.

Scranton woman gets jail time for aiding drug ring

Kristie Grier — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:10:25 GMT

Dennis C. Pfannenschmidt, United States Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, announced that a 30-year-old Scranton woman, who aided a New Jersey to-Pennsylvania heroin trafficking operation, was sentenced Friday to 45 months in federal prison by U.S. District Court Judge Edwin M. Kosik.

Johnny's Car Wash, Scranton, offering vets free car washes

Kristie Grier — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:50:04 GMT

In observance of Veterans Day on Wednesday, area veterans can have their cars washed for free at Johnny’s Car Wash, 3102 N. Main Ave., Scranton.

Valley View girls, Abington Heights boys win titles

Joe Soprano — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:53:11 GMT

The Valley View girls went to a shootout and the Abington Heights boys pulled away early in the second half Thursday night while winning District 2 soccer championships.

Area entrepreneurs compete for funding in ‘Venture Idol’

Kristie Grier — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:41:43 GMT

Three fledgling company entrepreneurs faced off in Ben Franklin Venture Idol on Thursday at the Hilton in Scranton.

Friends of the Poor kick off 33rd annual Thanksgiving program

Kristie Grier — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:29:23 GMT

The 33rd annual Thanksgiving Community Program kicked off Thursday morning at the ScrantonCulturalCenter.

Scranton School District administering HINI vaccines on Nov. 14

Kristie Grier — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:18:12 GMT

The ScrantonSchool District will provide H1N1 vaccination to students on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. until the supply is exhausted. The vaccines will be administered in the high school cafeteria.

Blue Devils, Bucks seek perfect regular seasons

Joe Soprano — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:45:20 GMT

Old Forge and Dunmore are each one win from completing a perfect football regular season.

Clarks Summit Borough plans tire collection

Kristie Grier — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:50:44 GMT

As part of a countywide initiative, Clarks Summit Borough will host a tire collection on Saturday, Nov.7, from 8 a.m. to noon.

How Does Your Garden Grow: Voting

Mark Sowers — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:28:24 GMT

Commissioners to conduct public hearing on county space study

Kristie Grier — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:00:44 GMT

SCRANTON- Lackawanna County majority Commissioners Michael J. Washo and Corey D. O’Brien will hold a Lackawanna County Commissioners’ Hearing on the County Space Study at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 6, in the Lackawanna County Administration Building, 200 Adams Ave., sixth floor, Scranton.

Lady Comets advance to states

Kristie Grier — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:47:51 GMT

After three years of falling just short of a District 2 Class AAA volleyball title the Abington Heights girls rallied on Wednesday, Nov.4 to beat the Warriors 3-1 at North Pocono High School.

Holy Cross wins soccer title

Joe Soprano — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:36:29 GMT

Holy Cross shut out Montrose, 3-0, Wednesday night in the District 2 Class A boys' soccer championship game at Western Wayne High School.

Scranton men, Marywood women advance to soccer finals

Joe Soprano — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:59:37 GMT

The University of Scranton men's soccer team and Marywood University women's soccer team won playoff games Wednesday to advance to conference championship games.

Skumanick out as Wyoming County DA

Christopher Hughes — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:28:41 GMT

Wyoming County’s incumbent district attorney was defeated last night in a surprise victory for his successor, according to unofficial election results.

Abington Heights knocks Dallas out of playoffs

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:41:29 GMT

SCRANTON – Dallas succeeded in part of its defensive game plan, forcing Abington Heights wide as often as possible.