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Warren Watkins honored with Lifetime of Service Award

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 choic...

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Holiday Lights event Nov. 21 in Scranton

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.

BBC unveils sculptures

Special relief sculptures highlighting the six days of the world’s creation are now on display along the west side of Baptist Bible College and Seminary’s signature pond.

Book club meets monthly

A book discussion group of the Lackawanna Branch PA Association for the Blind met recently to discuss the current selection of “A Remarkable Mother” written by former president Jimmy Carter about his mother, Lillian. The Blind Association has a lending library of more than 1,000 audio books. The discussion group meets monthly and newcomers are welcome. For details, call 570.342.7613. Shown, from left: Mary Dutton, Ann Marie Rinaldi, discussion facilitator Ann Marie Reap, Theresa Miles, Janice Hargick and Gerry Gellak.

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