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Penn State Wilkes-Barre library to host first board game convention
DALLAS, Pa. — If you are feeling “board” this summer, check out Penn State Wilkes-Barre's Nesbitt Library from 9 a.m. to about 4 p.m. on Aug. 1 and 2. Librarians will hold the first of what they say they hope will become an annual board game convention. It is open to all Penn State Wilkes-Barre staff, faculty and students and any library employees across the commonwealth, as well as members of the local community at no cost. Volunteers interested in teaching games are also welcome.
Penn State Wilkes-Barre’s Friedman Art Gallery to display new exhibit
DALLAS, Pa. — Penn State Wilkes-Barre's Friedman Art Gallery is hosting a new solo exhibition by artist Seth Ellison entitled “Lost in Paradise.” The exhibit, which will feature a variety of Ellison’s paintings, runs from Sunday, Aug. 18, through Tuesday, Oct. 29, and is free and open to the public weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Friedman Art Gallery is located inside the campus’ Nesbitt Academic Commons.
College News: Shenandoah woman recognized at Univ. of Scranton
SCRANTON – A Shenandoah woman was among nearly 70 members of the University of Scranton’s... The post College News: Shenandoah woman recognized at Univ. of Scranton first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.
School Briefs 8/1/24
The following local students graduated from the university during the spring 2024 semester:. • Elizabeth Brace, Dunmore, CU-Bloomsburg. • Mia Grant, Dunmore, CU-Bloomsburg. • Breanna Koslowski, Scott Twp., CU-Bloomsburg cum laude. • Shane Murphy, Dunmore, CU-Bloomsburg cum laude. • Matthew Phillips, Scott Twp., CU-Bloomsburg. • Carlo Possanza, Archbald, CU-Bloomsburg. •...
Exeter fire department launches online platform to share critical info with first responders
EXETER TWP., Pa. - In an emergency, seconds matter. The Exeter Township Fire Department has launched what it says could save precious time in life-saving moments. The program, known as "Community Connect," allows residents to enter details about their homes, including who lives there and how to contact them during an emergency. Officials say you can also enter important information about your pets, including photos and veterinary contact information.
Local leader elected to industry board
Robert F. Durkin elected to board of directors for Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. Robert F. Durkin, president of The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, has been elected to serve on the board of directors for ACCE, the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, an Alexandria, Va.-based association of over 9,000 professionals who work for and with more than 1,300 chambers of commerce.
'Road crew winter' is here
DUNMORE, Pa. — Winter is the busiest time of the year for road crews here in Pennsylvania, and PennDOT hires specifically for the season. "Our joke here is winter is coming, winter is coming, but winter is here," said Carl Kmiec, PennDOT Human Resource Officer, District 4. Okay, maybe...
Tobyhanna Army Depot Recognizes Interns on National Intern Day
Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD), in recognition of National Intern Day, an observance created to celebrate future leaders, highlighted depot employees who joined Team Tobyhanna through internship programs on July 25. TYAD’s Pathways Program offers federal employment opportunities for students nearing graduation or who have recently graduated. Current students can participate...
Scranton teenager sentenced to a minimum of 38 years for first-degree murder
SCRANTON — A city teenager will spend at least 38 years in prison after being convicted of the fatal stabbing of another teenager in a gang-related street fight on June 22, 2022. Amir Williams, 18, of 528 Wheeler Ave., told Judge James Gibbons he was sorry he killed Tyler...