Community
Wyoming Area Catholic conducts May crowning
During the month of May, the school community of Wyoming Area Catholic commemorated the Blessed Mother with a May Crowning and prayer service at St. Cecilia’s (St. Barbara’s) in Exeter. …
Youth groups volunteer at local mission
The Cross Creek Community Church youth groups recently volunteered at the Wyoming Valley Rescue Mission in Wilkes-Barre. The evening included worship music led by the youth praise band and a …
Friend Day to feature guest preacher
Pastor Donald Hancock and the Mountain Top Baptist Church, 865 Church Road, invite the community to join them for Friend Day on Sunday. Evangelist Todd Sivnksty, a native of Starr, S.C., will be …
Project completed at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Dallas
The First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association, Senior Branch 172, sponsored a Matching Funds Project to refurbish the Sacred Heart of Jesus statue at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Dallas on land which …
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Alexander B. Yozviak
Alexander Brendan Yozviak, son of Dr. Joseph and Holly Yozviak, Breinigsville, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, May 26. Alexander is a grandson of Joseph and Carol Ann Yozviak, Nanticoke, and …
Callen McCarroll
Callen McCarroll, son of Kristen and Beau McCarroll, celebrated his eighth birthday May 25. Callen is a grandson of Lorraine and Howard Lindbuchler, Fleetwood, and Rebecca Czock, Plains Township. …
Jaydon P. Jakes
Jaydon P. Jakes, daughter of Michelle Negron, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her eighth birthday today, May 26. Jaydon is a granddaughter of Ana Negron-Santiago, Bayonne, N.J., and the late Joyce …
Emersyn M. Brown
Emersyn Mae Brown, daughter of Allen and Nicole Brown, Nanticoke, is celebrating her third birthday today, May 26. Emersyn is a granddaughter of Albert and Lynn Brown, Nanticoke, and Frank and …
Isaiah Mock
Isaiah Mock, son of Melinda and Tom Crossley, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, May 26. Isaiah is a grandson of Susan Hughes, Wilkes-Barre, and Sandy Moffett, Thornhurst. He …
Emily Duris
Emily Duris, daughter of John and Michele Duris, Tunkhannock, is celebrating her 10th birthday today, May 25. Emily is a granddaughter of Phil and Pat Ancin, Edwardsville, and John and Mary Duris, …
Market on the Pond set for June 16 at Meadows
The Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center’s auxiliary will hold its annual fundraiser, Market on the Pond, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 16 on the center grounds, 4 East Center Hill Road, …
Suzuki School For Strings holds spring concert
The Suzuki School For Strings presented its spring concert on April 22 at the First Presbyterian Church, Wilkes-Barre. Performers at the concert are Mitchell Rock, Benjamin Brubaker, Bernadette …
Cali G. Oravic
Cali Grace Oravic, daughter of Josh and Nicole Oravic, Mountain Top, is celebrating her first birthday today, May 25. Cali is a granddaughter of Mark Ciavarella, Cindy Ciavarella and Rick and Maureen …
Joseph M. Benish
Joseph Michael Benish, son of Doug Benish and Maryanna Benish, both of Endicott, N.Y., is celebrating his 13th birthday today, May 25. Joseph is a grandson of Mike and Lenore Benish, Harding, and Joe …
Names and Faces
Heather Torres, 17, Warrior Run, has been chosen as a state finalist in the National American Miss Pennsylvania Pageant to be held Aug. 12 at the Hilton Harrisburg Hotel and Towers. The National …
LCCC students help provide dental exams for children
Students in the Luzerne County Community College Dental Assisting Program recently participated in Children’s Dental Health Day, sponsored by the Luzerne County Dental Society, at the Wyoming …
Montessori students help out at St. Vincent de Paul
Students from Wyoming Valley Montessori School in Kingston recently made sandwiches for the St. Vincent de Paul Kitchen in Wilkes-Barre as part of their community outreach program. The students also …
Walk to benefit Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
PurpleStride, a 5K run, one mile walk to benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, will be held June 16 at Kirby Park, Wilkes-Barre. For more information, go to …
Odyssey of the Mind team heads to finals
The Crestwood Middle School Odyssey of the Mind team recently competed at the Pennsylvania State Competition at Pocono East Mountain High School. The team was awarded first place in Division II, …
King’s students join Chi Alpha Epsilon honor society
Eight King’s College students were recently inducted into the Alpha Lambda Chapter of Chi Alpha Epsilon, a national honor society. The students were admitted to the college through the …
MMI team wins Envirothon competition
A team of students at MMI Preparatory School in Freeland recently won the Luzerne County Envirothon competition held at the PPL Susquehanna Riverlands in Berwick with 200 students from throughout …
Klus earns PSEA-Retired scholarship
The Northeastern Region of PSEA-Retired recently announced the winner of this year’s scholarship. Sheryl Klus, a junior student at Lebanon Valley College, was chosen out of 30 applicants. Klus, …
