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Saturday, November 7, 2009

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.

Friday, November 6, 2009

Retro Television Network shows to air on WNEP2

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.

Scranton woman gets jail time for aiding drug ring

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

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.

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.

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Friends of the Poor kick off 33rd annual Thanksgiving program

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

Scranton School District administering HINI vaccines on Nov. 14

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.

Area entrepreneurs compete for funding in ‘Venture Idol’

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

Clarks Summit Borough plans tire collection

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

Commissioners to conduct public hearing on county space study

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

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.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Skumanick out as Wyoming County DA

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

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

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.

Part of Turnpike to be closed

A $2.6 million bridge replacement project will close 24 miles of the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike this weekend.

2009 Lackawanna County general municipal election results

Unofficial results from the November 3 general election have been made public by the Lackawanna County Bureau of Elections.

Timmy’s Town Center open Nov. 13

The children’s museum, Timmy’s Town Center (TTC) will open its doors on Friday, Nov. 13, at The Mall at Steamtown with an open house from 5 to 9 p.m., coinciding with Santa’s arrival at the mall. Admission is free that evening. TTC is in memory of Timmy Kelly, the son of Timothy Kelly, Esq. and Lexie McFarland Kelly.

Bleachers receive facelift

Matt Fiegleman, 17, is a Life Scout with Clarks Green Troop 251 who is refurbishing the bleachers at Abington Heights Middle School. His parents are Laurie and Billy Fiegleman and his Scoutmaster is Mike Minello. Matt is currently serving as a Patrol Leader in his troop, which consists of 35 boys. His Eagle Project had to be approved first by the school board, then by Scout House in Moosic before work could begin. The first phase of his project was Sunday, Nov. 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There were nine boys in attendance and three adults. The second phase of the project will be Sunday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will involve painting the railing white, sanding the wooden seats and replacing the wood on the seats that are in bad shape.

Hearing postponed for alleged prowler

A preliminary hearing for an alleged prowler has been postponed in Lackawanna County Court, according to a Lackawanna County Deputy District.

Ransom Twp. asks residents to contest bill

RANSOM TWP. – Ransom Township board of supervisors urges residents to contact their state representative and ask him to oppose a house bill that would impose a fee on municipalities for the patrol services provided by state police.

S. Abington approves addition to BBC

SOUTH ABINGTON TWP. - South Abington Township Supervisors unanimously approved a $4.5 million addition to Baptist Bible College and Seminary’s student center at its Oct. 26 meeting. The only hitch with the approval is based on college officials getting back to the supervisors with a detailed landscaping plan.

Teen Write-In Nov.6

Abington Community Library celebrates November, National Novel Writing Month with a Teen Write-In. The event, for grades 9 through 12, will be held Fridays, Nov. 6, 13 and 20 at the Library, 1200 West Grove Street, Clarks Summit from 4 to 5:15 p.m. Work on your novel at the library. Share writing tips and get motivated to get your story down on paper. Bring a pad and pencil or your jump-drive to work on the computer.

The beauty of sidewalks Notes from the Countryside With Mary Felley

This column is supposed to be about the countryside, so why am I writing about sidewalks this month? After all, sidewalks are a quintessential marker of the urban environment. But they can do something very powerful for the countryside: they can help keep it intact.

SAPA asks for Phase II budget

As the Scranton-Abingtons Planning Association transitions from the Phase I planning phase, board members are asking each of SAPA’s 11 municipalities to be prepared to budget for the Phase II implementation phase.

Pink support

Residents of Golden Living Center Summit joined Aseracare Hospice to celebrate “Pinked Day” on Oct. 19. Residents created pink ribbons to show support for Breast Cancer Awareness. The event proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society.

Cocktails and Cuisine

Leadership Lackawanna, a program of the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, hosted “Cocktails and Cuisine, a Cultural Experience,” an evening of paired cocktails and food dishes from around the world, on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the Electric City Trolley Museum in Scranton.

Fidelity reports loss

Fidelity D & D Bancorp, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: FDBC), parent company of The Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank, announced net loss for the quarter ended September 30, of $3,211,000 compared to net income of $741,000 for the same quarter of 2008.

Fitness with a purpose

A six-week devotional study is now taking place at Country Alliance Church. Continuing for six weeks through Nov. 24, “Light and Healthy Holidays” is set to help community members have a relaxing and healthy holiday season. For more info or to register, contact Joyce Degilio at 570.388.2577 or joyfuljjd@yahoo.com.

Council weighs settlement options

CLARKS SUMMIT- As Clarks Summit Borough Council evaluated options in the ongoing proceedings involving the closure of Grandview Street, it heard from an expert at the monthly work session last Tuesday evening, Oct. 27.

Cyber Smarts at AHMS

Abington Heights Middle School students in seventh and eighth grades attended an assembly program titled “Cyber-Smarts,” featuring Katie Koestner, a national expert on student safety and teen relationship culture. She has appeared on the cover of TIME Magazine, The Oprah Winfrey Show, NBC Nightly News, Larry King Live and Good Morning America.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Results show Moyle wins; Barrasse, Nealon retained

Based on unofficial election results, with 117 of 163 county precincts reporting, Margaret Bisignani Moyle defeated Republican challenger Frank Castellano in their race for a vacant seat in the Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas, earning 56.18 percent of the vote.

Students “Walk for Diabetes”

Third grade students of Abington Heights in Waverly Elementary School and Clarks Summit Elementary School raised $1,695 in the school’s “Walk for Diabetes,” on Friday, Oct. 16.

Monday, November 2, 2009

Lackawanna County judge candidates challenge each other’s experience

On Tuesday, voters in Lackawanna County will choose a new judge for a newly created position in the family court division of the Court of Common Pleas.

Comets advance

After suffering their only regular-season loss 1-0 to Wallenpaupack last week, the Abington Heights boys soccer team had something to prove.

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Abington Heights Craft Show set for Nov. 7

The Abington Heights Education Association will host a Harvest Craft Show on Saturday, Nov. 7

Scouts to hold Spaghetti Dinner Nov. 7 in Tunkhannock

The Boy Scout Troop 518, Tunkhannock, will hold a Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, November 7. The dinner will be served from 6 to 8 p.m. in Father Nallin Hall at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 99 East Tioga Street, Tunkhannock.

Friday, October 30, 2009

• Parade of costumes begins in the Abingtons

Thursday, October 29, 2009

• Everhart hosting Day of the Dead Nov. 1

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

• Abington Heights soccer game postponed to Friday, Oct. 30

• A Toast to Weddings with Sharon Carfora

• COMMUNITY CALENDAR

• Gardens in all their glory

• Eyes locked on county judge race

• Play to begin Oct. 31

• Candidates prepare for Mayfield races

• Tributary pollution addressed

• A to-die-for job

• Easy as pie

• Vote for a scarecrow, win

• Alleged prowler arrested in S. Abington

• Library offers Grief Workshop

• Sem honors Waverly student

• ‘Denim Day’ fights cancer

• CS resident graduates

• Verizon receives approval in Abington Twp.

• Comet memories

• Artisan Marketplace returns Nov. 21, 22

• Singers wanted

• Prayer breakfast speaker named

• Neighbor: Wastewater ‘soup of uncertainty’

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

• Kildare’s owner opening Mexican restaurant in downtown Scranton, second restaurant at Shoppes at Montage

• Carbondale physician sentenced on federal health care fraud charges

• AH Middle School Students Learn Cyber Smarts

Monday, October 26, 2009

• Quandel Group awarded University of Scranton construction project

• African Children’s Choir coming to Scranton Nov. 6

• Halloween sweets start early at Abington Community Library