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Thursday, February 9, 2012
Baptisms
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Mary Ann Stout
Morgan M. Hermanofski
Sadie M. Fuller
Brayden F. Bond
Zoey M. Backley
Anthony F. Poyer
Mckenzie L. Obitz
Eric M. Washick Jr.
Dylan M. Schraeder
Keith W. Gates
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Thursday, February 9, 2012
MMI Prep students awarded in mathematics competition
Nine students at MMI Preparatory School, Freeland, earned awards in the American Mathematics Competition 8 (AMC 8) sponsored by the...Dallas High School PTSO announces upcoming events
The Dallas High School PTSO Steering Committee, in conjunction with the Guidance Department, recently announced two upcoming events for the...St. Jude School students enter geography poster contest
Several students from St. Jude School in Mountain Top recently entered the Pennsylvania Alliance for Geographic Education poster contest. Students...Misericordia students organize event in honor of MLK Day
Misericordia University students active in the Scholars in Service to Pennsylvania (SISPA) program organized the event, ‘Leave Your Mark on...Meyers Speech and Debate team compete in Catholic Forensic League of Scranton Tournament
Thirty members of the Meyers Speech and Debate team recently competed at the Catholic Forensic League of Scranton Tournament held...Names and Faces
Ryan White, Royersford, and Ian McAllister, Springbrook Township, Penn State Wilkes-Barre surveying engineering students, received awards in the area of...Back Mountain third-graders receive dictionaries
All third-grade students in Back Mountain area schools were recently given a copy of a dictionary by the Dallas Rotary...Volunteer Opportunities
The following volunteer opportunities are for individuals 18 years and older. To volunteer, use the contact information included in the...Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Family Service Association of Wyoming Valley gala and auction planned for April 21
Family Service Association of Wyoming Valley (FSAWV) will hold its 10th annual gala and auction from 6-11 p.m. April 21...Pittston students collecting items for care packages for military personnel
The Key Club at Pittston Area Senior High School is conducting a collection for its annual ‘Love A Soldier’ drive....Names and Faces
Iris Lovallo, an occupational therapist at Allied Rehab Hospital, was selected by The American Heart Association to be honored at...Tuesday, February 7, 2012
United Methodist Homes, Tunkhannock, holds Christmas Party for residents
United Methodist Homes’ Tunkhannock campus recently held a Christmas party for residents and their families. More than 115 people enjoyed...News for Seniors
EXETER: The Cosmopolitan Seniors will meet at 1 p.m. today in St. Anthony’s Center. Vic Malinowski will preside. Dues will...Pets of the Week
Name: Stray, SPCA No: A14582659, Sex: male, Age: unknown, Breed/type: terrier/pit bull mix, About this dog: neutered; brown/white/brindle; mediumAcupuncture topic of Lunch and Learn program
Hospice of the Sacred Heart’s January Lunch and Learn topic was ‘Acupuncture -- An Old Therapy for New Problems’ presented...Free clinics
BACK MOUNTAIN FREE MEDICAL CLINIC: 6:30 p.m. Fridays, 65 Davis St., Shavertown. Volunteers, services and supplies needed. For more information,...Good Eats!
Spaghetti and Pasta Dinner 4-6:30 p.m. every Thursday at St. Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox Church, 905 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Choice...Monday, February 6, 2012
Wilkes University receives educational donation
First National Community Bank (FNCB) recently announced a $2,000 Education Improvement Tax Credit donation to Wilkes University. The gift will...Blue Cross employees volunteer at CSC
Two employees of Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania recently spent the day at Children’s Service Center (CSC) sprucing up the...Scouts take first place at Winter Fun Day
The Webelos-4 of Pack 281 earned first place at the Cub Scout Winter Fun Day recently held in Kirby Park....C.R.H Realty Club 79 gives $1,000 to children’s hospital
C.R.H. Realty-Club 79, 79 Blackman St., Wilkes-Barre, recently made a donation of $1,000 to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Memphis,...Night at the Races scheduled for March 24
The Dallas Lions Club is planning its annual Night at the Races on March 24 at the American Legion, Dallas....Resident commended for bravery during flood
Connor Mulvey, West Pittston, recently received a Troop Commander’s Letter of Appreciation from Captain James E. Degnan, commanding officer, Pennsylvania...Telecom Pioneers partake in kettle campaign
The Wilkes-Barre Club of the Verizon Telecom Pioneers 7 volunteered to help the Salvation Army with its annual kettle campaign....Big Top Rental makes donation to library
Big Top Rental of West Pittston recently made a $1,000 donation to the West Pittston Library to pay for the...GUARD Insurance Group donates to United Way
Representatives of GUARD Insurance Group, Wilkes-Barre, recently presented their donation to the United Way of Wyoming Valley. Thanks to the...Luzerne Volunteer Fire Department officers sworn in for 2012
The Luzerne Volunteer Fire Department officers for 2012 were recently installed by Magistrate David Barrila. President Gail Scott was also...Credit Union fundraisers benefit fire department
UFCW Federal Credit Union recently made a donation to the Hanover Township Fire Department. Money was raised by employees through...News for Veterans
HANOVER TWP.: The Hanover Township Amvets Post 59 Ladies Auxiliary will conduct its monthly meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday. New members...Good Eats!
Spaghetti and Pasta Dinner 4-6:30 p.m. every Thursday at St. Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox Church, 905 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Choice...Sunday, February 5, 2012
Queen of the Apostles First Communion students lead Epiphany
The First Communion students of Queen of the Apostles Parish, Avoca, led the parish’s Epiphany celebration on Jan. 8. First...Author to visit Wyoming Area Catholic School
Kathy M. Miller, award winning author and photographer, will visit the students at Wyoming Area Catholic School on Friday. The...History Club and Astronomy Club students from West Side Career and Technology Center visit Philadelphia
Students from Miss Kimelewski’s History Club and Mr. Bednarek’s Astronomy Club from West Side Career and Technology Center recently visited...Holy Redeemer students attend March for Life in Washington
Students in Holy Redeemer High School’s Pro-Life Club joined local supporters and participated in the 39th Annual March for Life...Gardening Workshop planned for April 28 at PSU W-B
Penn State Extension Master Gardener Committee members recently announced the 2012 Spring into Gardening Workshop will be held April 28...Cracker Jacks take first place at dance competition
The Cracker Jacks, an all boys competition group from the David Blight School of Dance, recently competed at the Talent...St. John’s Lutheran installs Church Council
St John’s Lutheran Church, 231 State St., Nanticoke, recently held installation of its Congregational Leadership Council for 2012. In photo...Sacred Heart Women’s Society makes donation
The Women’s Society of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church , Dupont, made its annual donation to the Sacred Heart Parish...Grotto Pizza Parade of Trees winners announced
The winners of the 16th Annual Grotto Pizza Parade of Trees held at Grotto Pizza, Harveys Lake, in December were...Wyoming Valley Habitat Bike Ride set for May 6
Wyoming Valley Habitat for Humanity will sponsor the Spencer Martin Memorial Bike Ride for Habitat ’12 on May 6. The...Names and Faces
Rachel Insalaco, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Insalaco, Laflin, recently achieved the prestigious Paderewski Award from the American College...Goyne named Outstanding Student at Crestwood
Thomas Goyne, Mountain Top, was recently selected as the Outstanding Student for the Second Quarter at Crestwood High School. Goyne,...Luzerne County Council of Republican Women installs officers
The Luzerne County Council of Republican Women’s December meeting was held at Grotto Pizza, Edwardsville. A Christmas dinner buffet preceded...Bear Creek/Buck Township Lions deliver holiday flowers to elderly residents
Bear Creek/Buck Township Lions The Club recently distributed holiday poinsettias to local seniors older than 80 in an effort to...St. Jude students learn about space travel
The secrets of space travel and a day in the life of an astronaut were some of the topics presented...Dean’s List
Marywood University recently announced the Dean’s List for the fall 2011 semester. To view the full Dean’s List for all...Wyoming Seminary Mock Trial team places first in competition
The Wyoming Seminary Mock Trial team recently competed in the inaugural Benjamin Franklin Invitational Tournament hosted by the University of...Wyoming Area Catholic students advance in Geographic Bee competition
Ten students in fourth through eighth grades at Wyoming Area Catholic School recently participated in a Geographic Bee as part...Out-of-Town Deans’ Lists
Jessica Detweiler, Lake Harmony.Students excel at local Future Business Leaders of America 2012 Leadership Conference competition 
The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) 2012 Region 16 Leadership Conference was recently held at Luzerne County Community College....Lorraine George celebrates 97th birthday
Lorraine George, Wilkes-Barre, celebrated her 97th birthday at a reception held on Feb. 2 at St. Mary’s Antiochian Church, Main...Rossetti Art Contest seeks student participants
Area students in grades 7-12 residing or studying art in the Dallas, Lehman, Tunkhannock and Northwest Area school districts are...Bernice Welliver celebrates 85th birthday
Bernice Fessler Welliver, West Pittston, celebrated her 85th birthday on Feb. 4, 2012.Three Allied nurses take part in ‘Strike Out Infection’ bowling event
Three Allied Services Integrated Health System nurses who are members of the NEPA chapter of the Association of Professionals in...German students at Coughlin High School celebrate ‘Nikolaustag’
German students in Frau Johnston’s German classes at Coughlin High School celebrated ‘Nikolaustag’ a custom from Germany, Austria, Switzerland and...Slovak Ladies Association supports library campaign
The Magdalen I. Iskra District of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association recently made a donation to the Osterhout Free...Ministeries concert helps flood-relief efforts
The Making A Difference Ministries recently held a concert to benefit the Wyoming Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross...Carnegie Science Center presents program at Greater Nanticoke Area
The Carnegie Science Center recently presented the program, ‘Ion Jones and the Castle of Chemistry’ to gifted students in third...Graduates
Marywood University recently held its January Commencement. To view the full graduation list for all students, go to www.marywood.edu/graduationlist....Out-of-Town Graduates
Michael Kachurak, Mountain Top; Samantha Tomlinson, Duryea.Luzerne County Juvenile Task Force visits Wyoming Area Secondary Center
Members of the Luzerne County Juvenile Task Force recently visited Wyoming Area Secondary Center for a presentation to the professional...Juvenile defense advocacy training held for attorneys
The Wilkes-Barre Law & Library Association, through a grant obtained from the Pennsylvania Bar Insurance Trust, joined with the Juvenile...Pittston Area High School students attend Newton Math Contest
Pittston Area High School students recently attended the Newton Math Contest at Coughlin High School, Wilkes-Barre. The competition consisted of...Solomon Plains Junior High students collect money for Pennies for Patients
Solomon Plains Junior High School students collected money for Pennies for Patients to help support The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society...LCCC Phi Theta Kappa holds induction ceremony
The Luzerne County Community College chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, Beta Iota Rho, recently held an induction ceremony at the...Saturday, February 4, 2012
Luzerne United Methodist Church plans ‘Ethnic Sampling’
Luzerne United Methodist Church will host an “Ethnic Sampling” from 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 11 at the church, 446...Ladies Aid Society hosts Christmas party
The Ladies Aid Society of Welsh Presbyterian Church, Warrior Run, held its annual Christmas party Dec. 1 1 at Daylida’s Restaurant,...St. John the Evangelist Societies plan Night at the Races for Feb. 18
The Holy Name/Altar Rosary Societies of St. John the Evangelist Parish Community, Pittston, will conduct a Night at the Races...Friday, February 3, 2012
Shrine Circus set for April 9-14 at Armory
The 63rd annual Irem Shrine Circus will take place April 9-14 at the Kingston Armory. For advanced, reserved tickets, call...Metro Wire retirees enjoy Christmas party in Plains Twp.
Metro Wire retirees recently held their Christmas party at the Plains Volunteer Ambulance Association, Plains Township. Members in attendance (not...Trion Industries holds party for children
Trion Industries recently hosted a Christmas party for the adolescents in Children’s Service Center’s Community Residential Rehabilitation group homes. The...Patterson Dental raises money for Cancer Institute
Employees of Patterson Dental in Pittston recently made a contribution of $450 to the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute. The funds...Names and Faces
Phoebe Hillan, Glen Lyon, recently received the Annual Citizenship Award presented by the Newport Township Community Organization. She received the...Thursday, February 2, 2012
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