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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 h...


November 18
Say hello to the big, yellow plow

DUNMORE- As Sherman Snyder gets ready for a test run of his PennDOT snowplow truck, winter seems like a far-off concept. On this crisp Friday morning in November, with the sun shining and traffic moving easily, who would be thinking of a blizzard-like snowstorm?


November 17
Local thanks

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


November 16
New restaurants set to open in Abington area

While the Abingtons may already be noted as a place for culinary adventures, local residents and visitors will soon have two new options for their dining enjoyment.


November 16
Medicare changes to be topic of presentation at Clarks Summit Senior Living

Rhondi Nachlis, Muskey Financial Services will provide educational information about the changes in Medicare coverage. The program is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. at Clarks Summit Senior Living, 950 Morgan Hwy, Clarks Summit.


November 12
Spreading laughter

With six years of improv training between to the two of them, local comedians Pat Martin and Patrick Holmes are looking to take the knowledge they’ve gained and share it.


November 11
AHMS Veterans' Day program

Students of Abington Heights Middle School attended a Veterans' Day program Wednesday, Nov. 11 in the school auditorium. Veteran family members of some eighth grade students were welcomed by the faculty and staff for the special occasion.


November 11
‘A Pioneer of the town’ Times Leader Photo Galleries

CLARKS SUMMIT - The next time you find yourself with an idle moment in your busy schedule, close your eyes and think of all the community service and volunteer-based organizations that operate in the Abingtons and the surrounding communities.


November 10
Trail's Stark named 'High Drum Major' at ACC

Members of the Lackawanna Trail Marching Band performed their last show of the season on Friday, Nov.6 at the football game, but senior David Stark still has more work to do.


November 10
Dalton Fire Co. sets craft fair for Nov. 28

The Dalton Fire Co. Lady Auxiliary is hosting a craft fair on Saturday, Nov. 28. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Dalton Fire Co. Hall.


November 7
Civic League hosts comedy night Nov. 12

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.


November 6
Vintage Theater keeps growing

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.


November 5
Lady Comets advance to states

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.


November 4
Nichols Village opens door to changes

SOUTH ABINGTON TWP.– Nichols Village Hotel and Spa, 1101 Northern Blvd., S. Abington Twp., is making strides to be more of a destination than a hotel and its staff wants to show the community the progress.

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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.

Local thanks

Times Leader Photo Galleries 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.

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WAVERLY - Vendors from many areas of the Pennsylvania and New York northeast region are featured every year at the Artisans’ Marketplace at the Waverly Comm. This year, it’s Deb and David Stabley’s turn to show what art they have to offer to the local community.

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Sports

Dunmore wins district after coach taken to hospital

The Dunmore Bucks celebrated with some good news about coach Jack Henzes while receiving medals for their third straight District 2 Class AA football championship Friday night.

School News

Major wins for Trail band

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

Arts & Entertainment

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 th ...

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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 th ...

Times Leader News

Cops: W-B Twp. man steals guns to buy heroin

BEAR CREEK TWP. – State police at Wyoming arrested a man on charges he burglarized the same apartment twice, stealing two handguns that he sold for heroin, according to charges fil ...

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Nation & World

Prosecutor: Alleged Maui spy is difficult but sane

A Maui man accused of spying for China is difficult to work with and makes wild exaggerations but is legally able to stand trial, a federal prosecutor asserted Friday.

Feature Stories

Officials: Man tied 15 lizards to chest at airport

Federal officials say they arrested a man who strapped 15 live lizards to his chest to get through customs at Los Angeles International Airport.


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