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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, Lakeland to meet again in district final

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, i ...

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 ...

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Luzerne County precluded from kids for cash lawsuit, judge says

U.S. District Court Judge A. Richard Caputo has denied a motion to add Luzerne County as a defendant to the kids for cash lawsuit. The ruling will preclude the plaintiffs from bein ...

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Asian carp may have breached electronic barrier

Asian carp may have breached an electronic barrier designed to prevent the giant invaders from upsetting the ecosystem in the Great Lakes and jeopardizing a $7 billion sport fis ...

Nation & World

Sears Tower plot leader gets 13-year prison term

The ringleader of a group described by prosecutors as plotting terror attacks on Chicago's Sears Tower and FBI offices in hopes of sparking an anti-government insurrection was s ...

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Mich. police nab wrong-way driver twice in 3 days

Authorities in western Michigan arrested a person twice in three days for driving the wrong way down the highway Kalamazoo County deputies said they were alerted about 1:30 a.m. ...


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