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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.
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.
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.
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.
Abington Heights Middle School announced
Abington Heights Middle School announced the September Students of the Month. Front row, shown from left, are: Alessia Brunori (5B); Spencer Gilbert (5W); Philip Gattorna (6W); Robert McGarry (6B). Second row from left are Tyler “Gage” Hill (8B); Morgan Muller (8W); Lizzie Thornton (7B); Maria Smith (7W).
U of S announces spring Dean’s List
The University of Scranton has announced its Dean’s List, which recognizes students for academic excellence during the 2009 spring semester. A student must have a grade point average of 3.5 or better with a minimum number of credit hours to make the Dean’s List.
Lakeland OKs CTC proposal
At its monthly meeting Oct. 21, the Lakeland School District board of directors unanimously voted to pass a resolution supporting a $20 million bond that will be used to renovate the Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County.
- U of S awards eight summer fellowships
- Student leads collection
- AH junior wins NCTE award
- ‘Get Connected’ at Johnson
- AHMS lauds Veterans’ Day
- AH Craft Show Nov. 7
- Students “Walk for Diabetes”
- Abington Heights Craft Show set for Nov. 7
- Area schools lead charge against H1N1
- Bower asks board to donate rifle team equipment
- Think! Energy
- Lakeland presents memorial scholarship
- U of S professor recruiting subjects
- Abington Christian Academy hosts pasta dinner Nov. 7
- Mini-Grant deadline Oct. 30
- Cognitive therapy focus of seminar
- LTSD offers Pink Paws for a Cure
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Blue Devils, Bucks perfect; Trojans clinch
Fast starts carry Old Forge and Dunmore to 10-0 finishes.
School News
Abington Heights Middle School announced
Abington Heights Middle School announced the September Students of the Month. Front row, shown from left, are: Alessia Brunori (5B); Spencer Gilbert (5W); Philip Gattorna (6W); Rob ...
Arts & Entertainment
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.
Community
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.
Times Leader News
End 1st: Ohio State 7, Penn State 0
A big punt return for the Buckeyes set up a Terrelle Pryor TD scramble to give Ohio State the early lead.
PENNSYLVANIA NEWS
Fort victims had different reasons for enlisting
The 13 people killed when an Army psychiatrist allegedly opened fire on fellow soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas, included a pregnant woman who was preparing to return home, a man wh ...
Nation & World
Fort victims had different reasons for enlisting
The 13 people killed when an Army psychiatrist allegedly opened fire on fellow soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas, included a pregnant woman who was preparing to return home, a man wh ...
Feature Stories
Fla. police: Graffiti artist left work incomplete
Police in Florida say a graffiti artist who apparently ran out of paint midway through a spray-painted creation left a note to potential critics to explain the unfinished work.< ...
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