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Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Freedom through literacy

SCRANTON – The move to a new country can often be a difficult one. A new language, new customs and different laws present challenges to those who wish to become American citizens away from their families and native homes.

Abington Township discusses new web site

ABINGTON TWP. - A concern about wood burners usage in the township was raised at the 7 p.m. Monday, June 30 meeting of the Abington Township supervisors.

It looks like summer

The Lake Winola parade and carnival was held Thursday, June 26 and ran up to Saturday, June 28. Also at Lake Winola on June 26, a parade was held.

State lauds troopers for heroism

HERSHEY - On Wednesday, June 18, two Tunkhannock-based Troopers were awarded for bravery and steadfastness in an incident that occurred in May 2007.

Oh, say can you see... the fireworks?

Abington Heights Middle School, Clarks Summit, Thursday, July 3 presented by Rotary Club of the Abingtons:

Gas leasing explored once more Notes from the Countryside With Mary Felley

Gas leasing! When I first wrote about this in May last year, lease prices were “up to several hundred dollars an acre.” When I did an update in December, prices “as high as $800” were said to be offered. Now $2,500 an acre is thought to be a reasonable price. Who knows how high it may go? Statewide, speculation about the most promising part of the Marcellus Shale is being directed solidly toward northeastern Pennsylvania.

Reflections on a world traveler

CLARKS SUMMIT - Portugal may seem distant to many, but for some local residents, a statue of Our Lady of Fatima brings the country closer.

Lakeland approves 2008-09 budget

JERMYN – The Lakeland School Board approved a budget for the 2008-2009 school year at a meeting held on Wednesday, June 25 in an 8-0 vote. Board president Jack Brennan was absent.

Time in a bottle

EAST BENTON - William Popovich, an East Benton dairy farmer, said, “When I come across an interesting bottle, I keep it.”

New flavors of summer

CLARKS SUMMIT- In addition to 24 flavors of soft-serve ice cream, and many flavors of hard-serve ice cream, Kiki’s Kreamery offers items unique to some ice cream shops.

American girls at camp

DALTON - Girls ages 4 to 12 will be making arts and crafts, storytelling, working on creative dramatics, baking, dancing, hairstyling and much more this summer, with their favorite dolls and stuffed animals in Dalton.

They were American girls

Girls ages 4 to 12 will be making arts and crafts, storytelling, working on creative dramatics, baking, dancing, hairstyling and much more this summer, with their favorite dolls and stuffed animals in Dalton.

Monday, June 30, 2008

Deal on Pa. budget averts threatened shutdown

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) _ State lawmakers and Gov. Ed Rendell struck a deal on a new state budget early Monday, averting possible furloughs of 25,000 state workers and a partial government shutdown amid a slowing economy that has stifled the flow of state revenue.

Mindy Kaling of NBC’s “The Office” in Scranton on July 19

Mindy Kaling, writer, co-executive producer and the actress known as the chatty Kelly Kapoor on NBC’s “The Office,” will join fans in Scranton on Saturday, July 19 as Dunder Mifflin’s hometown becomes the first city to offer the new The Office DVD Board Game and The Office Trivia Game by Pressman Toy and licensed by NBC Universal Television Consumer Products Group.

Sunday, June 29, 2008

Keystone College's electric choice

Keystone College has taken an important step toward reducing carbon emissions on campus. The college has purchased four electric vehicles from Vantage Vehicles of Yorba Linda, CA. The new vehicles, all of which are vans, will replace three gas-powered vans and one automobile and will be used by campus safety officers and Sodexo campus employees.

New Pavilion Reservation Policy at McDade Park

Effective with this week’s July 4 holiday, Lackawanna County will require reservations for holiday and holiday weekend use of McDade Park’s two pavilions. Openings are still available for both July 4 and July 5. Capacity of each pavilion is 150 people, so more than one group can share the facility at one time up to the 150-person limit.

Saturday, June 28, 2008

Car wash for humanity

CLARKS SUMMIT - During a busy afternoon commute through the heart of Clarks Summit on Friday, June 27, drivers had a chance to aid a mission trip from the Our Lady of the Snows /St. Benedict's Churches.