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Scranton man indicted for attempting to entice child for sex - 09/06/2009
Dennis C. Pfannenschmidt, United States Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, announced that a federal grand jury on Thursday, Sept. 3, returned a superseding indictment charging a 41-year- old Scranton man with allege ...

OLD FORGE High ‘Decades’ celebration August 1 - 07/05/2009
The second annual Old Forge High School Decades Alumni celebration will be held August 1 at the All Seasons Banquet Room in Moosic. The event is sponsored by the OFHS Classes of 1977 and 1978, and will benefit the Kiel Eigen Fund. ...

Abington Rotary sets fireworks display - 06/10/2009
The Rotary Club of the Abingtons will hold its annual fireworks display on Friday, July 3, at the Abington Heights Middle School on Newton-Ransom Blvd. in Clarks Summit. A rain date is set for Sunday, July 5.

Community Events - 06/07/2009
DALTON – The Scranton Rescue Mission will hold its third annual Dick Gray Golf Tournament on Tuesday, June 23, at Stonehedge Golf Club. Lunch being served at the Inne of t ...

Community Events - 05/31/2009
DALTON – The Scranton Rescue Mission will hold its third annual Dick Gray Golf Tournament on Tuesday, June 23, at Stonehedge Golf Club. Lunch being served at the Inne of t ...

Community events - 05/24/2009
DICKSON CITY – The Dickson City Primitive Methodist Church, Lincoln and Jackson streets, will hold it’s vacation Bible school June 15-19, from 6 to 8 p.m., with a closing picnic on Friday. This year’s theme is “ ...

Community Events - 05/16/2009
CLARKS SUMMIT – The annual Pet Walk, sponsored by the Humane Society of Lackawanna County volunteers, will be held Sunday, June 7, at McDade Park in Scranton. Registration will be held at noon followed by the wa ...

Waverly Community House to hold tournament - 05/15/2009
The Waverly Community House will hold its 13th annual Comm Classic Golf Tournament on Thursday, May 21, at Paupack Hills Golf and Country Club.

Community calendar - 05/13/2009
MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS

Local briefs - 05/12/2009
CARBONDALE – The Greater Carbondale Arts Alliance will present “Spring: A Gathering of the Arts” featuring works by artists in Northeastern Pennsylvania on Friday, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Carbondale City Hall, 1 N. Main St., Carbonda ...

Scranton briefs - 05/06/2009
CARBONDALE – Carbondale will hold its sixth annual “Prayer: America’s Hope” in honor of National Prayer Day on Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Pioneer City Train Station, behind Trinity Church on River Street.

Community calendar - 05/06/2009
DAILY EVENTS

Scranton area briefs - 04/22/2009
CLARKS SUMMIT – Lackawanna County District Attorney Andy Jarbola and attorney Jack Brier will host a reception honoring Wyoming County District Attorney George Skumanick from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Ramada Inn, Route 6, Clark ...

Community calendar - 04/22/2009
Community events around Lackawanna County beginning April 22, 2009.

Community calendar - 04/15/2009
The following events are scheduled to occur throughout Lackawanna County in the coming weeks.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR - 04/01/2009
HOLIDAY EVENTS

OLD FORGE Little League meets today to plan season - 03/29/2009
The Old Forge Lions Little League will hold its monthly meeting on March 29 at 4 p.m. at Old Forge High School. The general meeting for all coaches and volunteers will include preparation for the upcoming season. John Belko will p ...

COMMUNITY CALENDAR - 03/26/2009
HOLIDAY EVENTS

OLD FORGE: ‘Smiles for Kiel’ benefit next Saturday in Moosic - 03/22/2009
“Smiles for Kiel Eigen” – a benefit comedy show will be held March 28 at 7 p.m. at the All Seasons Banquet Center in Moosic.

OLD FORGE: Night at the Races event time change for tonight - 03/15/2009
The Old Forge Blue Devils Softball Team’s annual Night at the Races tonight has been changed to a 5:30 p.m. start at Arcaro & Genell’s Banquet Room in Old Forge.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR - 03/11/2009
DAILY EVENTS

COMMUNITY CALENDAR - 03/04/2009
DAILY EVENTS

OLD FORGE - 03/01/2009
The Old Forge Softball team will host its annual Night at the Races on Sunday, March 15 at Arco & Genell’s Restaurant Banquet Rom.

OLD FORGE - 02/22/2009
St. Michael’s Russian Orthodox Church is holding a pierogi sale on February 24 from 2-5 p.m. The cost is $5 per dozen. Orders can be place by calling 562-1434, 562-3965, 586-2632, 457-9280 or 457-2875.

OLD FORGE - 02/15/2009
The St. Lawrence Church Social Club will host an all-you-can-eat pasta dinner today from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the church hall. Cost is $7 for adults, and $4 for children 12 and under.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR - 02/12/2009
DAILY EVENTS

OLD FORGE - 02/08/2009
The Trowbridge Family of Old Forge lost their home to fire on January 9. In an effort to help the Trowbridges start to rebuild their lives, a fire relief fund has been set up at the Old Forge Bank.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR - 02/04/2009
DAILY EVENTS

OLD FORGE - 01/25/2009
St. Michael’s Church is sponsoring a pierogi sale on January 27 from 2-5 p.m. in the church hall.

OLD FORGE - 01/18/2009
State Rep. Jim Wansacz stated this week that area homeowners and business owners can now purchase mine subsidence insurance at reduced rates.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR - 01/14/2009
January 14: MetroAction Business Development Training Programs for NEPA Businesses, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, Scranton Cost: Free. Pre-regi ...

Old Forge - 01/11/2009
The Old Forge School Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, January 21 at 7 p.m. in the Large Group Instruction Room.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR - 12/31/2008
DAILY EVENTS

OLD FORGE - 12/28/2008
State representative Jim Wansacz has announced that Pennsylvania has expanded the 2008 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) with an additional $87 million to help families in need.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR - 12/24/2008
DAILY EVENTS

OLD FORGE - 12/21/2008
The Old Forge Sons of Italy will hold its annual Christmas Party today at Arcaro and Genell’s at 6 p.m. For reservations, contact Joe Tutino at 457-2808.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR - 12/17/2008
HOLIDAY EVENTS

OLD FORGE - 12/14/2008
The 4th, 5th and 6th grade students of the Old Forge Elementary will present their annual Christmas Music Show on Tuesday, December 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the OFHS Auditorium Mr. Marty Ort is the Musical Director for the show. There w ...

COMMUNITY CALENDAR - 12/10/2008
HOLIDAY EVENTS

Old Forge - 12/08/2008
The combined choirs of St. Mary’s and St. Lawrence’s churches in Old Forge will present its annual Holiday Choir Concert today at 3 p.m. in the St. Mary’s Auditorium. Light freshments will be served following the concert.

OLD FORGE - 11/30/2008
St. Michael’s Russian Orthodox Church on Winter Street will hold a pierogi sale on Tuesday, Dec. 2 from 2-5 p.m. Orders must be placed in advance by Nov. 28.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR - 11/27/2008

OLD FORGE - 11/23/2008
St. Michael’s Russian Orthodox Church on Winter Street will hold a pierogi sale on Tuesday, Dec. 2 from 2-5 p.m. Orders must be placed in advance by Nov. 28. The cost is $5 per dozen, and can be ordered by calling Marie at 562-184 ...

OLD FORGE - 11/16/2008
St. Michael’s Russian Orthodox Church on Winter Street will hold a pierogi sale on Tuesday, Dec. 2 from 2-5 p.m. Orders must be placed in advance by Nov. 28. The cost is $5 per dozen, and can be ordered by calling Marie at 562-184 ...

AVOCA - 11/10/2008
Hi friends! As some of you may know, I recently got married and with that came many new changes in my life including moving. After setting up the internet at our apartment, I was disappointed to discover that my internet service p ...

OLD FORGE - 11/09/2008
In Tuesday’s historic election that saw Barack Obama become the nation’s first black President-elect, the voters of Old Forge supported the winner almost, 2-to-1, in unofficial vote totals supplied by Lackawanna County’s election ...

OLD FORGE - 10/26/2008
On Wednesday, October 29, there will be an early dismissal in the Old Forge School District due to an Act 80 staff development meeting. The Elementary will begin first bus dismissal at 11:20 a.m. and walkers at 11:25 a.m. High sch ...

OLD FORGE - 10/19/2008
The Old Forge School District will dedicate its three-year old science wing this Thursday in honor of former science teachers Armando Sallavanti, Edward Claus and Carl Cherundolo. Claus and Cherundolo are being honored posthumousl ...