PD Area Notes

Queen of the Apostles announces parish mission - 02/05/2012
Queen of the Apostles Parish will sponsor the parish mission, “Living Life Abundantly”, February 12-15 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 715 Hawthorne St.

Pittston Twp. Ambulance Association elects officers - 02/05/2012
The Pittston Township Ambulance Association conducted a crew meeting and elected officers for 2012.

Night at the Races to benefit Holy Rosary School - 02/05/2012
Holy Rosary School will have a “Night at the Races” Friday, Feb. 17, at Prince of Peace/St. Mary’s Church Hall, 216 Grace St., Old Forge.

Salvation Army prepares for 100th anniversary in WP - 01/29/2012
The West Pittston Chapter of the Salvation Army has begun preparation for the upcoming 100th anniversary of its presence in the borough. Major Sheryl Hershey has met with several advisory board members to make early plans for this ...

Garbage stickers rebate period expires Tuesday - 01/29/2012
The rebate period for sanitation stickers will expire on January 31. Stickers are on sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and all residences must purchase one.

Mass Thursday, blessing of throats Friday at St. Mary’s - 01/29/2012
It certainly is going to be a busy week at St. Mary’s Polish National Catholic Church.

Deadline for paying borough refuse fee is Jan. 31 - 01/29/2012
The deadline is fast approaching: January 31 is the last for paying the 2012 refuse fee.

‘Rent-A-Scouts’ are ready to help with chores - 01/29/2012
Do you have some work that needs to be done around the house?

Library closes temp location, plans grand reopening - 01/22/2012
The West Pittston Library has now closed the doors at its temporary location at the Insalaco Shopping Center on Wyoming Avenue. In a few weeks, the library will re-open at its original location on Exeter Avenue. Look for the grand ...

Hose company sets pizza sale on Super Bowl Sunday - 01/22/2012
Hose Company #1 will hold a pizza sale on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 5 from 1 to 6 p.m. Pizza will be available with pepperoni and with or without onions.

Council retains solicitor, replaces borough engineer - 01/22/2012
At its regular monthly, meeting, Dupont Borough Council voted to retain Attorney Erik Dingle as borough solicitor but replaced Pasonick with Colwell-Naegele Associates of Clarks Summit as the borough engineer.

Two Presbyterian churches list joint services - 01/22/2012
The Langcliffe Presbyterian and Moosic Presbyterian Churches will have joint Sunday services January 29 to February 26 at 10:30 a.m. at the Moosic Presbyterian Church, Main Street. The congregation’s new part-time interim minister ...

Annual Boy Scout spaghetti dinner Monday - 01/15/2012
Boy Scout Troop 352’s annual President’s Day “All-You-Can-Eat” Spaghetti supper will be held tomorrow, Monday, Jan. 16, from 4:30 p.m. To 7:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 408 Wyoming Avenue. Cost is $7.00 per person ...

Borough news notes - 01/15/2012
Hughestown Police Chief Steve Golya reported to council 54 incidents, 13 traffic citations, 7 criminal, 3 K-9, 4 EMS and 3 accidents for the month.

Avoca Basketball League sign-ups today - 01/15/2012
It’s time to hit the hardwood in Avoca!

Sons of the American Legion clam sale today - 01/15/2012
The Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 585, will have a clam sale today beginning at 11 a.m. at the post home, 329 Main St. The clams are $6 per dozen and $6.50 per dozen for takeouts.

Polish-American Club to elect a vice president today - 01/15/2012
The Polish American Citizens Club of Elm Street in Dupont will hold an election for the office for Vice President today, Sunday, Jan. 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the club.

First West Wyoming Jr. Council member sworn in - 01/08/2012
West Wyoming Borough Council held its reorganization meeting last week.

Council sets work session, meeting for Thursday - 01/08/2012
While national politics are certainly heating up, we have plenty of business cooking right here in town. To learn more about our local government, why not attend a council meeting?

Kaminski, Nesgoda sworn in as council members - 01/08/2012
The reorganization meeting of Dupont Borough Council was held on Monday, Jan. 2, with Mayor Daniel Lello officiating.

Council members Akulonis, Hanczyc, Yager sworn in - 01/08/2012
Al Akulonis, Jr., Lois Hanczyc and Audrey Roberts Yager were sworn-in at the Duryea council re-organized on Tuesday, Jan. 3.

Councilmen Quick, Strubeck, and Falvo are sworn in - 01/08/2012
Mayor Paul Hindmarsh swore in councilmen Wayne Quick, Eddie Strubeck and Phil Falvo Tuesday night.

Council to reorganize at meeting on Monday - 01/01/2012
The reorganization meeting of Dupont Council will take place on Monday, Jan. 2, at 7:00 p.m. with Judge Fred Pierantoni administering the oath of office. All residents are invited to attend.

Three WP Scouts attain ‘Eagle Scout’ honor - 01/01/2012
The WA Senior Parents will meet Jan 11 at 7:00 p.m. at the Secondary Center in room 164.

Garbage stickers available starting Jan. 17 - 01/01/2012
Happy New Year my friends! As we start the New Year, I want to share an Irish New Year blessing with all of you: “May the new year bring the warmth of home and hearth to you … the cheer and goodwill of friends to you … the hope of ...

Crossin’s ‘Sorority Sisters’ make a difference - 01/01/2012
With the New Year upon us, many people will make resolutions to make positive changes in their lives. While pledging to lose weight and exercise are always popular and good choices, why not considering mixing in the gift of volunt ...

Borough continues to bounce back after flood - 12/25/2011
Merry Christmas to one and all, especially my fellow West Pittstonians.

Grant to make Charney Park trailhead for WS Trail - 12/25/2011
West Wyoming Borough has been awarded a Bureau of Recreation and Conservation Community Conservation Partnership Program Grant for $40,000.

2012 budget includes raises but no tax increase - 12/25/2011
Dupont Borough Council approved the 2012 budget at the December meeting with no tax increase for the New Year for borough residents.

Christmas services throughout borough today - 12/25/2011
Merry Christmas my friends! I wish all of you a wonderful day filled with love and peace as you celebrate this special day with your family and friends. God bless you all!

Duryea youth distributes toys to flood victims - 12/25/2011
Thanks to the hard work and talent of 16-year-old Jordan Marsh, of Duryea, some $5,000 worth of toys were distributed last Saturday at the Duryea VFW to children who lost most of their possessions in the September flood.

FEMA flood recovery meeting Monday at WA - 12/18/2011
FEMA officials will conduct a post flood disaster recovery meeting for West Pittston residents and property owners affected by the Tropical Storm Lee flood at the Wyoming Area High School Cafeteria, 20 Memorial Street, Exeter, tom ...

House lighting contest this evening in West Wyoming - 12/18/2011
The West Wyoming Recreation Board will once again hold the annual house lighting contest this evening, Dec. 18, beginning at 6:30.

‘Sorority Sister’ still collecting cards for veterans - 12/18/2011
The ladies of Crossin Towers are still working diligently on their “Freedom Isn’t Free” Christmas card drive for the veterans at the VA Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre and the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Marylan ...

Santa to tour borough by fire truck this evening - 12/18/2011
The Dupont Fire Department will be teaming up with Santa today.

Avoca churches list Christmas schedules - 12/18/2011
I can’t believe Christmas is only one week away. Whether you’re all set or still have more shopping, baking, and wrapping to do, please be sure to celebrate the true reason for the season. And, as always, the pastors in Avoca have ...

Pearl Harbor remembered at Duryea ceremony - 12/11/2011
Duryea VFW and American Legion Posts combined efforts to put on a ceremony Wednesday, Dec. 7, to honor those who lost their lives in the attack on Pearl Harbor, 70 years ago to the date. The event was followed by a spaghetti lunch ...

Christmas caroling in borough next Sunday - 12/04/2011
The West Pittston Parks and Recreation committee will sponsor the annual Christmas Caroling next Sunday, Dec. 11 with a rain date Monday, Dec. 12. Everyone is asked to meet at the United Methodist Church located on Wyoming Avenue, ...

Lions plan for St. Joseph’s visit - 12/04/2011
Hughestown Lions Club will meet Monday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Hughestown Hose Company to plan the annual visit to St. Joseph’s Center. To join call Steve Golya at 655-4552.

Peal Harbor Day ceremony Wednesday in Dupont - 12/04/2011
VFW Post 4909, along with AMVETS Post 189 and American Legion Post 657, will commemorate Pearl Harbor Day with a program scheduled from Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 11 a.m. at the Dupont Borough Memorial Lawn.

Fire department Christmas tree sale underway - 12/04/2011
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Avoca. There are so many homes decorated so beautifully as well as the decorations the Lions Club provides on Main Street.

Holy Rosary ‘Toyland Bingo’ Friday at Germania - 12/04/2011
Holy Rosary School will have their annual Toyland Bingo Friday, Dec. 9 at Germania Hose Company, 430 Foote Ave.

Christmas caroling scheduled Dec. 11 in borough - 11/27/2011
The West Pittston Parks and Recreation Board will be Christmas caroling in the borough on Sunday, Dec. 11, with a rain date Monday, Dec. 12.

Shade Tree Commission plants 189th tree in borough - 11/27/2011
The West Wyoming Shade Tree Commission conducted another successful tree planting in the borough last week. Members of the Shade Tree Commission along with volunteers planted trees in several locations throughout the borough.

Christmas party at Crossin Towers next Sunday - 11/27/2011
The members of the Friendly Social Club at Crossin Towers will have their annual Christmas party Sunday, Dec. 4, at 4 p.m. in the community room of Frank P.Crossin Towers, 500 Brown St.

Potato pancakes and clam chowder on sale Friday - 11/27/2011
The annual potato pancake and clam chowder dinner will be held on Friday, Dec.2 from 3 to7p.m. at Holy Mother of Sorrows Parish Hall. Takeouts are available from 1 p.m. Donation of $7 includes pancakes, soup, dessert and beverage.

Polish Advent Mass Monday at Queen of Apostles - 11/27/2011
Now that Thanksgiving has passed, Advent is upon us. And with that comes Queen of the Apostles Parish’s Polish Advent Mass on Monday, Nov. 28. The public is invited join the parishioners at noon for this special Mass at St. Mary’s ...

WA Key Club donates $10,000 to West Pittston Library - 11/20/2011
The Wyoming Area Key Club recently held “FloodFest 2011” to raise money for the West Pittston Library. A check for $10,000 was presented to the library from the Wyoming Area Key Club.

2012 budget is read - 11/20/2011
The copy of the 2012 budget was read and approved. A copy is available at the borough building.

West Wyoming seeks candidates for Junior Council post - 11/20/2011
West Wyoming Borough Council is looking to institute a Junior Council Person (JCP) program.

Photo op with Santa today for kids and pets - 11/20/2011
Santa Claus is coming to town today, and it’s not just for kids!

Proposed budget has salary increases but no tax hike - 11/20/2011
The second reading of the proposed 2012 Dupont Borough budget was presented at the regular monthly Borough Council meeting. The budget includes no millage increase for 2012. Borough employees will receive a 4% salary increase.

Avoca Fire Dept. can provide free smoke alarms - 11/20/2011
While we all remembered to turn our clocks back two weeks ago, did we all remember to change the batteries in our smoke detectors? If you said yes, good for you! But if you didn’t do it yet, be sure to make that change today. And ...

Recycling grant for Old Forge - 11/13/2011
State Rep. Sid Michaels Kavulich announced recently that Old Forge Borough has been awarded a state Recycling Performance Program grant by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

Grant enables construction of trail to 10 St. school - 11/13/2011
West Wyoming was awarded a PennDOT and a Department of Conservation and Natural Resources grant to design and construct a 1.42 mile trail that will provide safe access for pedestrians to the Tenth Street Elementary School.

Warriors-Patriots square off today in ‘Pizza Bowl’ - 11/13/2011
While Pittston Area may have won the big game last week, Wyoming Area will be defending last year’s title in the Moose Pizza Bowl today at 2:00 p.m. The public is invited to stop by the Moose to cheer on your team in this annual c ...

Queen of the Apostles autumn dinner-dance listed - 11/13/2011
Queen of the Apostles Parish will have an autumn dinner-dance Saturday, Nov. 19, from 6-11 p.m. in St. Mary’s School hall, 742 Spring St. The event will include a full dinner buffet catered by Colarusso’s La Palazzo followed by en ...

Community Thanksgiving Prayer Service next Sunday - 11/13/2011
The Third Annual Community Thanksgiving Prayer Service will be conducted at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 20, at Holy Mother of Sorrows Church. Homilist for the service will be Father Joseph Verespy.

Flood debris collection ends in borough - 11/13/2011
This will be the final week the Duryea Borough Street Department will collect flood debris from properties impacted by the September floods.

VFW Auxiliary sets bingo for patients at VA hospital - 11/06/2011
The Ladies Auxiliary to V.F.W. Post 8335 will meet Monday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. in the post home, 915 Main St. President June Fitzgerald will preside over the meeting.

Residents asked to report any suspicious activity - 11/06/2011
Dupont Borough officials remind residents that there are no permits for any solicitation in town. If any person approaches your property trying to sell a service or good, be very cautious and call 911.

Duryea Wildcats B and C teams in Super Bowl today - 11/06/2011
The Duryea Wildcats C and B teams won the playoffs. Both teams will play in the Super Bowl today at noon at Wyoming Valley West High School.

WP Rams year-end celebration planned for Nov. 19 - 11/06/2011
The West Pittston Rams Families and Friends year-end celebration will be held on Nov. 19 at the Wyoming Area Secondary Center Cafeteria, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Hose company to meet on Monday - 11/06/2011
West Wyoming Hose Co #2 will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 7 at Station 285 on Stites Street.

Holiday craft and gift sale next Sunday in Hughestown - 10/30/2011
Hughestown Borough Park and Recreation Committee will meet on Thursday, Nov. 3, at 7 p.m. in the borough building.

Jenkins tax reminder - 10/30/2011
The Jenkins Twp. tax collector reminds residents the face period for payment of the 2011 school taxes will expire on Monday, Nov. 21. Office hours will only be on Tuesdays from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Laflin Road, Inkerman, as stated in ...

Queen of the Apostles opening Mass next Sunday - 10/30/2011
There is new life coming into the Catholic community in Avoca, and all are invited to celebrate it.

Dupont churches to observe Cemetery Sunday today - 10/30/2011
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church and Holy Mother of Sorrows PNCC will observe Cemetery Sunday today.

Flood relief program continues for Duryea residents - 10/30/2011
Although the devastating flooding that heavily impacted Duryea occurred nearly two months ago, many people in town are just beginning to reassemble their homes and lives, and they still need our help.

Halloween party and parade today at the Moose Club - 10/30/2011
West Pittston Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board will hold their annual Halloween party and parade today at 2:00 p.m. at the Moose Lodge in West Pittston.

West Wyoming resident presents study on autistic children - 10/30/2011
West Wyoming resident Sheryl Ann Klus recently attended the 2011 International Conference on Children and Youth with Behavioral Disorders in New Orleans. As a sophomore at Lebanon Valley College, Sheryl Ann along with Cady Harman ...

Jenkins Twp. tax collector reminder - 10/23/2011
The Jenkins Twp. tax collector announced the face period for payment of the 2011 school taxes will expire on Monday, Nov. 21. Office hours will only be on Tuesdays from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Laflin Road, Inkerman, as stated in the tax ...

Grant to help Revello’s add outdoor dining area - 10/23/2011
The Greater Northeast Chamber of Commerce (GNECC) recently issued a matching grant of almost $600 to the operators of Revello’s Pizza, Old Forge, to help the restaurant create an outdoor dining area.

Craft and Gift Sale scheduled Nov. 6 - 10/23/2011
Hughestown Borough Park and Recreation Committee will meet Thursday, Nov. 3, at 7 p.m. in the borough building.

WA music festival today to benefit flooded library - 10/23/2011
Wyoming Area Key Club, in conjunction with other school and local civic organizations, is planning a music festival today at the Anthony “Jake” Sobeski Stadium from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to benefit the West Pittston Library.

Safe trick-or-treating Halloween party next Sunday - 10/23/2011
St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Parish will have its inaugural safe trick-or-treating and Halloween party Sunday, Oct. 30 from 3-7 p.m. at St. Mary’s School, 742 Spring St. Children up to 14 are invited to trick-or-treat throughou ...

Smurf Halloween Pumpkin Patch Party planned - 10/23/2011
Dupont Borough will sponsor a Smurf Halloween Pumpkin Patch Party at the Park Pavilion on Monday evening, Oct. 31, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Children up to 12 are welcome to pick a pumpkin from the Smurf Pumpkin Patch, enjoy hot dogs ...

Halloween parade and party scheduled next Saturday - 10/23/2011
The Duryea Recreation Board will have its annual Halloween party Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Healey Memorial Playground, corner of Foote Avenue and Wright streets, rain or shine.

New Councilman Dave Stefasnoski was swor - 10/16/2011
New Councilman Dave Stefasnoski was sworn in to serve the term of the late Paul Murphy. Council.

St. Mary’s closes today as new parish emerges - 10/16/2011
At 2 p.m. today, the community is invited to the closing Mass of St. Mary’s Parish, 715 Hawthorne St. The newly formed parish of Queen of the Apostles, a combination of the parishes from St. Mary’s and SS. Peter and Paul’s Churche ...