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Thursday, August 27, 2009
Pre-med students honored for accomplishments
Misericordia University recognized the academic accomplishments in physics and biology of graduating students Sallyann Cusma, Dallas; Lindsay Smith, Plains Township;...Names and Faces
Susan Fenstermacher, daughter of Bruce and Rose Fenstermacher, Kingston, recently earned her Ph.D. in developmental psychology from Boston University. She...Nursing graduate students give research presentations
Misericordia University graduate nursing students presented their research papers at the graduate nursing synthesis seminar in the Banks Student Life...LCCC phlebotomy students complete training
Students in the phlebotomy technician training program at Luzerne County Community College recently completed their training. The comprehensive 140-hour program...In Brief
AVOCA: The children and youth programs of the Choral Society of Northeast Pennsylvania are holding auditions for new members. The...Seminary students work with Hawaiins on deforestation project
Students in Wyoming Seminary Lower School’s sixth grade researched local and global deforestation issues as part of the National Association...Wilkes students present plant biology research posters
Five Wilkes University students presented their scientific research at the American Society of Plant Biologists meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii, this...Larksville Class of ’59 reunites
Larksville High School Class of 1959, in conjunction with the Class of 1960, held a reunion on Aug. 8 at...Marymount High School class of ’59 to reunite
Marymount High School, Class of 1959 members and spouses, met recently at the home of Regina and Joseph Rudawski, Hazleton,...Reunions
Class of 1984 will hold its 25th reunion from 6-1 1 p.m. on Oct. 10 in the Grand Ballroom of Bentley’s...Wednesday, August 26, 2009
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LAFLIN: The Laflin Library will have a story hour at 11 a.m. today for children ages 3 and older. For...Good Eats!
Community Lunch Program for White Haven Residents will conclude Friday at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 418 Berwick St., White Haven....Foundation gives grant to Hazleton volunteer center
The Luzerne County Bar Association Charitable Foundation has given a $1,000 grant to the Volunteer Center of Greater Hazleton, Inc....McLaughlin joins chapter of IAAP
The Wyoming Valley Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals recently welcomed Donna McLaughlin, Dunmore, as a new member....Jenkins Twp. Lions sponsoring ham dinner Sept. 20
The Jenkins Township Lions Club will host its Annual Ham Dinner from noon-5 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Jenkins Township...Ride to Remember set for Sept. 12
A Ride to Remember Motorcycle Charity event in memory of Michael Garron and to raise money for local cancer patients...Meeting
WILKES-BARRE: Confraternity of Christian Women of St. Mary’s Church of the Maternity at 6:30 p.m. in the parish center....Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Pittston Senior Center to form hiking club
Nikki LaVenda, pictured, will lead the new Hiking Club for Active Seniors that is being formed by the Pittston Senior...Christmas in July held at Mercy Center Nursing Unit
A visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus was among the highlights of the Christmas in July Party held July 27...senior news
DUPONT: The Greater Pittston Area Chapter 1723 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association will meet at 1...Red Hat chapter to sponsor fundraiser for Ruth’s Place
Tea & Me & Thee, a chapter of the Red Hat Society, will conduct its fifth annual fundraiser for an...Association of school retirees to host seminar
The Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees will sponsor a health options breakfast seminar for all school retirees at 9 a.m....Monday, August 24, 2009
Dallas Kiwanis Club hosts Times Leader speaker
The Dallas Kiwanis Club recently hosted Ronald Bartizek, business editor for The Times Leader, at a recent meeting. Bartizek discussed...Hanover Township Lions Club installs new officers
The Hanover Township Lions Club made changes to its slate of officers at its recent Charter Night held at the...Women’s Club gives to Volunteers in Medicine
The General Federation of Women’s Club of Luzerne County has presented $3,300 to Volunteers in Medicine, a non-profit organization that...’09 Tucker award nominations sought
WILKES-BARRE: Maternal and Family Health Services is accepting nominations for the Rose Allan Tucker Award, which will be presented at...Heinz Institute honors volunteers at luncheon
The John Heinz Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine recently honored its volunteers and auxiliary at a luncheon. From left, seated: Kathleen...in brief
IDETOWN: The Jonathan R. Davis Volunteer Fire Department will celebrate its 50th anniversary with an open house from 3-8 p.m....Luzerne County Head Start volunteers honored at recognition luncheon
Luzerne County Head Start recently honored volunteers who serve children at its centers throughout Luzerne and Wyoming counties at an...Scout’s Eagle service work a growth project
John Paul Bath, a member of Boy Scout Troop 155 of Trucksville United Methodist Church, is completing his requirements for...Costello recognized as Outstanding Key Club Member by Pittston Kiwanis
Kayla Costello, a recent graduation of Pittston High School, was named Outstanding Key Club Member by the Pittston Kiwanis Club....Wyoming Area grads honored for choosing military service
The 1st Lt. Jeffrey DePrimo American Legion Post 542, West Pittston, honored recent graduates of Wyoming Area High School who...Poker tournament hands $8,000 to Jarad Grohowski fund
The Jarad Grohowski Foundation raised more than $8,000 during its recent 4th annual Texas Hold’em Tournament. Dan Volpetti won the...Bear-Buck Lions Club presents scholarships to Cappos and Klemchak
The Bear-Buck Township Lions Club has presented scholarships to two Coughlin High School students. Michael Cappos received $1,000 and Bernard...NEPA Coast Guard veterans open to more members
The newly-formed NEPA Coast Guard Veterans Association began with five members in May and now boasts 26 in its ranks....News for veterans
DUPONT: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4909 will convene at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 14 at the post home.Summer youth volunteers thanked for service at veterans medical center
The 2009 Summer Youth Volunteer Program at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Plains Township, began with an orientation...Sunday, August 23, 2009
Country Concert for Cystic Fibrosis 08.23.09
Photos from the Country Concert for Cystic Fibrosis held on August 23, 2009.meetings
WYOMING: Wyoming Volunteer Hose Company 2 has rescheduled the Sept. 6 meeting to take place at 1:30 p.m. on Sept....Misericordia commmunications students tour New York studios
Students from the Misericordia University Communications Department toured ABC and CBS networks, the Paley Center for Media, and met with...Kingston organization gathers for summer picnic
The members of the Kingston Citizens Advisory Commission recently attended their annual summer picnic at the Harveys Lake boathouse of...Five generations gather
Five generations of the Poepperling family recently gathered for a reunion. From left: Paul Poepperling, father; Paul Poepperling, grandfather; Paul...names and faces
Bill Bachman, communications arts and sciences instructor at Penn State University, Lehman Township, has been selected to serve as a...Havenses celebrate four generations
Four generations of the Havens family gathered during a birthday celebration for Kathryn Havens of Honey Pot, Nanticoke. Havens turned...Kids Care Club members complete service projects
The Kids Care Club of Jewish Family Service of Greater Wilkes-Barre, under the supervision of Kids Care Club coordinator, Lucille...Good Shepherd students collect food for St. Vincent kitchen
Members of the fifth and sixth grades at Good Shepherd Academy, Kingston, conducted a food drive to aid the St....Boyer and Janiczek awarded Medico/Case scholarships
Medico Industries Inc., Construction Equipment Division, named Stephanie Boyer and Jeffrey Janiczek as the dual recipients of the 2009 Medico/Case...String band to perform concert at Irem Country Club Pavilion
The Irem String Band will perform its 54th annual concert tonight at the Irem Country Club Pavilion, Dallas. Vespers begin...Seminary pre-school students enjoy visits with sparrow hawk
Kes, a kestrel or sparrow hawk that lives at the Endless Mountains Nature Center in Tunkhannock, visited Wyoming Seminary’s Little...Saturday, August 22, 2009
Prince of Peace church plans rummage sale
A rummage sale is planned Sept. 1 1-12 at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, 420 Main St., Dallas. Hours are from...St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church to host Annual Ethnic Food Festival
The Parish Council of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church will host the 1 1th Annual Ethnic Food Festival from 1 1...In Brief
AVOCA: SS. Peter & Paul Church, a Polish Roman Catholic parish, will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a day of...Roaring Brook students earn Awana Club book plaques
Ashley Brubaker, Bradley Naugle, Samantha Schoen and Sean Schoen have earned their Awana Club 3rd Book plaques at Roaring Brook...Madeiras honored as 2009 Parents of the Year
The Rev. Dennis and Lucille Madeira were recently honored as the 2009 North East Pennsylvania Parents of the Year by...names and faces
Steve Herzig will discuss “The Friends of Israel” ministry at the 9 and 10:45 a.m. services Sunday at Cross Creek...Friday, August 21, 2009
Dallas Harvest Festival committee to host Dallas Days weekend
The 2009 Dallas Harvest Festival Steering Committee will host Dallas Days Weekend beginning Sept. 18. The event will culminate with...Misericordia music festival a farewell gift to Irish teachers
Singer and songwriter Mike Lewis, shown, was among the entertainers that performed at the recent Windsor Park Irish Teachers Festival...In brief
SHICKSHINNY: A yard, craft and flea market will take place from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday at McKendree United Methodist Church, 86...Citizens Bank, Dallas, exhibits family’s artwork
The Dallas branch of Citizens Bank recently exhibited a three-person show of artwork by Dallas residents Diane Levandoski and her...Dental hygiene honor society welcomes honorary member for service
Dr. Holly Leandri-May was recently elected an honorary member for exceptional community service by the Beta Beta Chi Chapter of...meetings
WILKES-BARRE: Big Band Society of Northeastern Pa. at Genetti Hotel and Convention Center, East Market Street. Doors open at 5:45...Allied Services staff receives osteoporosis training
Staff from the Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy departments at Allied Services Rehabilitation Hospital recently received training on osteoporosis at...Thursday, August 20, 2009
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