Abington Journal - News

Interceptions keep Dunmore in control

Joe Soprano — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:51:46 GMT

Dunmore and Northwest take leads in the first quarter of district championship games.

Lady Royals reach tournament final

Joe Soprano — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:39:54 GMT

Jennifer King scored 15 of her 19 points in the first half Friday afternoon to lead the University of Scranton into the championship game of the Scott Wood Tournament with a 57-47 victory over Alvernia College.

Holiday Lights event Nov. 21 in Scranton

Kristie Grier — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:36:36 GMT

Community Medical Center is planning to invite the public to celebrate the Holiday Season by having the first Holiday Lights fundraising event scheduled November 21 at 7 p.m. at the hospital main entrance.

Warren Watkins honored with Lifetime of Service Award

Kristie Grier — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:48:34 GMT

In recognition of his tireless and selfless record of community service, Warren Watkins was honored as the recipient of the third annual R. Matthew Burne Lifetime of Service Award presented by The Abington Journal. Watkins was honored with the presentation of the award at a reception at the Inn at Nichols Village on Thursday evening, with approximately 90 guests in attendence at the event. To accompany his award, Watkins received a $1,000 award for donation to the charity of his choice. Watkins chose to split the award between Meals on Wheels of Lackawanna County and Telespond Senior Services, with a check being presented to each charity by Watkins.

Dunmore, Lakeland to meet again in district final

Joe Soprano — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:14:59 GMT

The District 2 Class AA football championship is being played Friday night at John Henzes/Veterans Memorial Stadium in Peckville so it only makes sense that Dunmore, Lakeland or, in this case, both will be involved.

Marywood pulls out women's basketball opener

Joe Soprano — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:48:12 GMT

Mariah Schaeffer converted both free throws with four seconds remaining Wednesday night to lead Marywood University to a 70-68 victory over host Elizabethtown College in its women's basketball opener.

Ashworth leads Royals to opening victory

Joe Soprano — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:59:42 GMT

Zach Ashworth hit 3-pointers early and free throws late Tuesday night.

What a dump?

Kristie Grier — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:21:32 GMT

A new bar and restaurant is coming to Scranton and the owners hope the patrons will be calling it “a dump,” as it's name will be “The City Dump.”

Misericordia awards sonography certificates

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Misericordia University recently recognized the fifth graduating class from the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certificate Program during the annual certificate presentation ceremony at the East Mountain Inn in Wilkes-Barre.

McTeachers take over

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

McDonald’s in Clarks Summit held McTeacher Night, a fundraiser for the Abington Heights eighth grade field trip, on Nov. 11.

Major wins for Trail band

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

FACTORYVILLE - The Lackawanna Trail marching band and their drum major made history at the recent Atlantic Coast Championships.

SAPA addresses green building

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Members of the Scranton-Abingtons Planning Association on Nov. 16 continued to review public comments received regarding their 20-year comprehensive plan.

Blue Ribbon Foundation awards birth care grants

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Four organizations providing prenatal and healthy infant programs for at-risk mothers have received a boost from The Blue Ribbon Foundation of Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Since 2008, The Blue Ribbon Foundation has awarded more than $150,000 in grants to provide health services and education programs for expectant and new mothers who otherwise might not receive them. Recent Blue Ribbon Foundation grants have helped the following community partners improve pre- and post-natal health: Moses Taylor Hospital, in partnership with Maternal and Family Health Services and the Scranton Primary Health Care Center, received a $74,400 Foundation grant to provide depression and anxiety screenings to un- and underinsured prenatal women across eight counties. Community Medical Center Healthcare System, also partnering with Maternal and Family Health Services, received $61,500 for the Circle of Care Prenatal Case Management Program. Foundation funding will be used to provide intensive physical and behavioral prenatal services to an estimated 300 high-risk patients this year.

Police Blotter

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Clarks Summit Police want to inform residents that between Nov. 1 and April 1, parking on the street is prohibited between the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. A $15 fine could occur if a violator is cited.

Local thanks

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Members of Organizing for America gathered at U.S. Representative Chris Carney’s Clarks Summit office on Thursday, Nov. 12 to thank him for supporting the health insurance reform.

Community Box Scores

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Community Box Scores for Nov. 10 to Nov. 16

CTC launches at Birchwood Club

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The United States Tennis Association 2009-10 Competition Training Center for northeast Pennsylvania kicked off its twenty second year Sunday, Nov. 7 at Birchwood Tennis & Fitness Club in Clarks Summit.

AH sells athletic equipment

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Abington Heights Athletic Department will be selling used sports equipment and uniforms on Dec. 12 at the Abington Heights High School, 222 Noble Road, Clarks Summit, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Lady Comets volleyball team goes down swinging

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The Abington Heights High School girls volleyball team fell 3-0 to Hatboro-Horsham in the first round of the PIAA – Class AAA girls volleyball state playoffs held Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Nanticoke Area High School.

Comets advance to District 2 Class AAA finals Nov. 21

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

It only took the Abington Heights High School football team a little over a minute during the District 2 Class AAA semifinals, to show Berwick Area that things were going to be a lot different from last year.