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Friday, February 10, 2012

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New resident wins Wyoming County Reads Act Contest

Marcia Wright and her husband Norm moved to Tunkhannock in August, 2011, just a month before the disastrous flooding. In spite of this natural disaster, Marcia, who is employed by Foth Production Solutions and supports engineering efforts at Procter and Gamble, has become involved in the community by entering a drawing in the Book Jacket Redesign Contest for One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Ken Kesey for Wyoming County Reads 2012.

C.S. considers combined police force

CLARKS SUMMIT - Clarks Summit Council members held a special meeting on Jan. 31 to discuss the possibility of combining with other local municipalities.

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Little Sisters of the Poor to host ‘Rock-A-Thon’

The Little Sisters of the Poor announced its annual “Rock-A-Thon” will be held Sunday, March 4 from noon to 4 p.m. in the auditorium of Holy Family Residence, 2500 Adams Ave., Scranton.

‘Warm Your Heart With Art’

“Warm Your Heart With Art” is the theme for this month’s Clarks Summit Second Friday Art Walk on February 10, kicking off Valentine’s Day weekend.

Bass gives fire and public safety presentation

CLARKS SUMMIT - Bob Bass of the Clarks Summit Fire Department made a presentation to borough council regarding a potential fire and public safety program in the borough.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

New York Trumpet Ensemble to Perform Gene Yevich Memorial Concert

The New York Trumpet Ensemble, directed by acclaimed trumpeter Mark Gould, will perform at the fourth annual Gene Yevich Memorial Concert on Saturday, Feb. 18, at 7:30 p.m. in The University of Scranton’s Houlihan-McLean Center. The ensemble includes Gould, Joseph Boga (grandson of Yevich), Caleb Hudson and Mat Jodrell on trumpet, as well as Adam Birnbaum on piano and Phil Keuhn on bass.

Monday, February 6, 2012

Wayne Bank donates to AEIO

Wayne Bank has donated $10,000 to the Abington Heights Educational Improvement Organization (AEIO). The funds will be used to supplement and enhance the educational environment and programs within the Abington Heights School District. AEIO brings together ideas, people and resources to support innovative educational programs outside the regular school curriculum.

Friday, February 3, 2012

State Supreme Court issues redistricting opinion; election season in chaos

Acknowledging the uncertainty and confusion their ruling created, the chief justice of the state Supreme Court explained his reasoning Friday for rejecting the state’s legislative redistricting plan last week. But the court declined to lay out a specific way forward for the 2012 elections.

Hearing on homeless veterans slated for Monday

HARRISBURG – The state Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker, R-Lehman Township, will hold a public hearing on Monday, to examine homelessness among veterans.