Clarks Summit

Canceled meeting: Insulin Pump Support Group on Thursday at Abington Community Library canceled; next meeting, May 16, 6 p.m., free; 570-222-4665.

Shred Fest: Shred and recycle personal papers, Clarks Summit Elementary School, April 27, 9 a.m.-noon; all non-paper items must be removed; donations accepted.

Keyser Valley

Easter party: Easter party, Sunday, Keyser Valley Community Center, Keyser Avenue and Jackson Street, 1-3 p.m., children pre-school through fifth grade welcome; meet the Easter bunny; music by DJ Jason Miller. RSVP: 570-346-1828.

Lake Ariel

Volunteer Day: Volunteer work day at Lacawac Sanctuary, May 4, 9 a.m.-noon., info@lacawac.org or 570-689-9494; registration: www.lacawac.org/volunteer.html

Wayne County

Pancake breakfast: Pine Mill Community Hall, first monthly pancake breakfast, April 28, 7:30-11:30 a.m., 919 Pine Mill Road, Equinunk, $9/adults; $4/half-portions for children under 10; free/children under four; 570-224-8500.

Church supper: Equinunk United Methodist Church, Lordville Road, covered dish supper, May 4, 6 p.m., church basement; bring a dish to share; doors, 5:30 p.m.; 570-224-6361.

Wilkes-Barre

Shred fest: Shred and recycle personal papers, free, 9-11:30 a.m., April 27, 64 N. Franklin St. Community Bank, NA; for a list of acceptable materials call the branch, 570-821-8555.

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A Carbondale couple filed a lawsuit against the city asserting Carbondale officials reneged on an agreement to sell them 1.3 acres of land for $1.

Jamie V. and Anne R. Walsh, 58 Wayne St., agreed to sell five parcels to the city on March 30, 2007, for $565,000, with an addendum to the sale on July 3, 2007, according to the lawsuit filed in March by attorney Joel Wolff. The parcels were at 33, 35 and 37 S. Main St.; 20 S. Church St.; and 55 Seventh Ave., according to the lawsuit.

In the addendum, the city agreed to sell 1.3 acres of land on Enterprise Drive in the Business Park at Carbondale Yards to Jamie and Anne Walsh for $1. Should the city’s Industrial Development Authority fail to convey the land to the sellers, the city has to sell them “a parcel of real property no smaller than 1.3 acres” for $1, according to the addendum.

However, the city gave the property to a third party after agreeing to the sale, and there are no comparable properties in Carbondale that the city can sell to the plaintiffs, according to the lawsuit.

Additionally, the property on Enterprise Drive “no longer has the value it did” at the time of the sale because it has been “significantly and irreversibly altered,” according to the lawsuit, which asserts the land was “timbered, easements have been granted, trails constructed and gas lines laid.”

Carbondale Mayor Justin Taylor, who signed both the agreement of sale and addendum, said there is no comment from the city on the lawsuit. Taylor also signed a June 26, 2012, agreement with Jamie and Anne Walsh that said the city had not transferred any property to the couple and “acknowledges and reaffirms its obligations” to sell the property to them, according to the agreement.

The city’s development authority eventually sold the properties it bought from the couple, in addition to seven other parcels the city purchased from other property owners, to Siniawa 22 LP for $75,000 for the development of Pioneer Plaza, according to a May 27, 2010, property transaction.

The couple is seeking more than $50,000 on two counts against the city. They assert that the city was “unjustly enriched” because it benefited from the Walshes’ property but has not delivered on its Enterprise Drive agreement, according to the lawsuit.

The city also breached “and continues to breach” the contract, while Jamie and Anne Walsh “sustained and continue to sustain economic losses” as a direct result of the breached contract, the suit says.

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If you haven’t been feeding the meter in Carbondale, your free parking days are numbered.

The city of Carbondale’s only meter enforcement officer — off for several weeks in part to care for her husband, who is recovering from a medical issue — is expected to return to work Monday, City Clerk Michele Bannon said.

Shannon Andzulis-Rock’s roughly monthlong absence left the city of 8,600 without any parking enforcement, meaning drivers technically could have parked at metered spots for free. The hourly rate is $1.

The city did not advertise this lapse, but word gets around in a small town. Mayor Justin Taylor is sure some people took advantage.

“I’m going to hope that it was 50/50,” Taylor said.

Parking meters make up almost $100,000 in annual revenue for Carbondale. In 2018, officials budgeted $60,000 in revenue and $35,000 in parking tickets.

Ticket revenue can slip when Andzulis-Rock is off work. Revenue from January 2018 through September dipped to $11,000. At the time, Taylor said it may have been a combination of staffing issues and people who are slow to pay their fines. He said the city continues to look into adding a second meter enforcement officer to the payroll.

Taylor said one person has been interviewed for a part-time meter enforcement position.

“We’re still in the process of hiring others to fill in the blanks,” Bannon said.

Meanwhile, several of the city’s nearly 180 meters filled to bursting during Andzulis-Rock’s absence, Taylor said, though certain meters are generally always full.

Elected officials, the police chief, Bannon and other officials pitched in to empty meters. After a few days, the meters they emptied gave up about $5,000 in change, Taylor said.

It suggests there were at least a few people out there are capable of policing themselves at a time the city relied on them to, as Bannon put it, “do the right thing.”

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Q: For two years, my husband (a retired mechanic) had been driving my old 2003 Blazer two days a week. It has 135,000-ish miles on it. It has a coolant leak, so he only drove it around town — no more than a 20-mile round trip. He says he smells antifreeze when he drives it, but he doesn’t see any puddles or leaks, and he doesn’t think it’s the heater core.

Cut to a month ago. My son (almost 40, so not a dumb kid) was visiting from out of state and drove the car about 5 miles to a friend’s house. Hubby warned him to keep an eye on the gauges and explained the situation.

Needless to say, a loud banging started in the engine while my son was driving. He immediately pulled over and called home. Hubby told him to cautiously drive home so he could look at it. Hubby then announced that it’s my kid’s fault that the engine threw a rod. Then a week ago, Hubby tries to start the truck and … no banging, no puddles, oil level is good. Your best guess as to a diagnosis? Thank you.

— ANGIE

A: My diagnosis is that Hubby’s mechanical skills need refreshing.

If the truck started up and ran quietly last week, it never threw a rod. More likely, it severely overheated. If Hubby didn’t keep the coolant topped up, or if the leak got suddenly worse while your son was driving (perhaps at 85 mph), there may have been so little coolant in there that the engine overheated violently. And the steam that’s created when the coolant boils is what makes that hammering sound. It’s like the knocking sound that steam radiators make when there’s air in your home heating system.

The question now is: How much damage was done to the engine when it overheated? To find out, the first thing to do is to top up the cooling system. It’s probably empty or near empty. Once the cooling system is full, run the engine until it gets up to operating temperature. Then do an oil pressure test. Hubby probably still has an oil pressure gauge somewhere.

Often, when an engine overheats severely, it damages the engine bearings. And an engine with damaged bearings won’t be able to hold oil pressure. That’s the kiss of death.

So if the engine flunks its oil pressure test, throw a jug of coolant onto the passenger seat, and hope the Blazer can make it to the nearest junkyard. If the oil pressure is OK, then you dodged a bullet, and you can probably salvage this heap, Angie.

And the next step would be to figure out where the coolant is leaking and fix it. It could be the water pump, a hose or even the heater core, despite Hubby’s earlier dismissal. But whatever it is, he should fix it now.

Tunkhannock — A new community recovery and resource center plans to open in Tunkhannock.

With funding from the Northeast Behavioral Health Care Consortium, Trehab has purchased a two-floor space at 104 Warren St., which is set to open in the spring, according to Trehab Executive Director Dennis Phelps.

Trehab will move a Tunkhannock outpatient drug and alcohol treatment office into the second floor and use the first floor as a community recovery and resource center.

“The purpose is to provide support for individuals in recovery,” Phelps said. “Oftentimes, that includes people involved with drug and alcohol treatment services in the county, but it’s also a safe landing for people to come together and receive support for themselves and their families.”

Trehab’s service area includes Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Wayne and Wyoming counties.

Phelps said he hopes the Tunkhannock center can mirror the Trehab center in Montrose, which has volunteers in recovery environments coordinate support groups and activities such as game nights and yoga.

He also hopes to replicate reentry efforts in Susquehanna County for individuals leaving incarceration to provide support groups and employment training so they can build successful lives on the outside.

“The purpose of (Trehab) is to work with community leaders to address unmet needs in the community,” Phelps said.

The county commissioners are behind Trehab’s efforts in Tunkhannock, and opposition has come “primarily from people who don’t understand what we’re trying to do,” he said.

Wyoming County Commissioner Tom Henry said the recovery center has the full support of the county commissioners.

“It’s such a great thing they’re doing,” he said.

Phelps said the center will not include a synthetic heroin dispensary program.

Henry said incorporating medication-assisted treatment was originally part of the plans, but it was thrown out because of negative public feedback.

Michael Donahue, who helps lead the Hope Coalition, said there’s a need in the community for Trehab. The Hope Coalition is an organization aimed at combating the opioid crisis in Wyoming County. The group plans to support the center once it opens.

“It will help support those individuals who are committed to recovery by giving them a place where they can hold meetings, maybe get some additional outpatient counseling and support for their decision to stay drug free,” Donahue said.

Trehab’s space on Warren Street has undergone some construction and there’s still a little more work to be done, Phelps said. A soft opening may be planned toward the end of April, with a grand opening to follow.

“We hope to be responsive to the needs of the recovery community and we hope it grows from there,” he said.

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MEPACON, a convention devoted to tabletop gaming, is happening at the Hilton Scranton & Conference Center through Sunday.

The once-beloved four-door sedan is under assault in the U.S. market (hello, Ford) as buyers prove their love for the bewildering range of crossovers and sport utility vehicles. I sometimes wonder if the family-friendly minivan might someday find itself in the marketing department’s crosshairs.

Given the range of smart choices in this segment, though, I’d be surprised if something so draconian will come to pass. Setting aside the recently mothballed Nissan Quest, families with high-capacity cargo and passenger needs can still shop Honda’s longtime king-of-the-minivan mountain Odyssey, along with worthy competitors that include the Toyota Sienna, Kia Sedona, Dodge Caravan, and this week’s ride, the Chrysler Pacifica.

And not just any Pacifica, mind you. Our tester features a plug-in hybrid drive system, making it the only minivan to offer such a fuel-saving propulsion system. Available in three trim levels — Touring Plus, Touring L and Limited — with prices starting a few bucks shy of 40 grand, all gas-electric Pacificas are powered by a 3.6-liter gas V-6 mated to a pair of electric motors and a home outlet-rechargeable 16kWh battery. Restoring the battery to full charge requires only two hours and change using a 240-volt outlet and slightly better than 12 hours at the standard 120-volt rate.

Even in base trim, the Pacifica Hybrid is well-equipped. Standard gear includes power-sliding rear doors, 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, keyless entry and ignition, three-zone automatic climate control, tilt-and-telescope steering wheel, power-adjustable driver’s seat and more.

For an additional $2,200, the Touring L adds leather upholstery, power-dimming rearview mirror, remote starting, a powered rear liftgate, second- and third-row window shades, and a suite of cold-weather features like heated seats and steering wheel.

Topping off the lineup is the Limited, which Chrysler provided for our consideration. Base pricing starts at $45,395, and includes automatic high-beam controls, power-folding sideview mirrors, lots of chrome bling inside and out, hands-free operation of the powered sliding rear doors, upgraded leather upholstery, driver’s seat memory, ventilated front seating, premium audio, satellite navigation and lots of other goodies.

Our all-the-way tester’s bottom line rose to $50,735 with the addition of a $1,795 panoramic powered sunroof with shade, a 20-speaker Harmon Kardon sound system with 760-watt (!) amplifier, a $795 S Appearance Package (painted 18-inch alloy wheels, special stitched leather upholstery and lots of interior and exterior cosmetic touches), $995 Advanced SafetyTec Group (360-degree exterior camera array, Blu-Ray DVD player, rain-sensing wipers, adaptive cruise control and more) and the $1,395 delivery tab.

In keeping with its premium asking price, our Pacifica Hybrid cut a luxury-level profile. Swathed in a deep Velvet Red Pearlcoat paint job well-harmonized with the blackout alloy wheels, it’s arguably the best-looking minivan on the market. The interior is likewise visually striking. Dressed out in soft leather surfaces, high-quality materials and a contrasting black-on-dark-gray palette with brushed aluminum accents, it’s a lovely place to watch the world go by.

Instrumentation and controls are clearly displayed and easy to operate. Kudos go in particular to Chrysler’s high-resolution touch-screen infotainment interface.

The gas-electric hybrid system’s combined 260-horsepower output delivers acceleration that’s more than adequate for the daily demands of errand running and commuting. The EPA estimates that uncharged, the Pacifica Hybrid will deliver 30 mpg in combined driving, which was roughly 3 mpg higher than what we observed. After charging the vehicle’s batteries overnight, we managed to extract an as-advertised 33 miles of electric-only driving in and around Scranton and the Abingtons.

Handling is precise and predictable, although the Pacifica’s 2.5-ton mass feels apparent going through turns. Its 17-foot length also requires an extra point-turn or two when negotiating tight parking spaces.

The front seats and second-row captain’s chairs provide all-day comfort for adults, while the split folding third row is better consigned to the kids. There’s 32.3 cubic feet of storage space behind the third-row seats (which, due to the battery’s placement, do not have the company’s stow-and-go feature), which expands to 140.5 cubic feet with the second and third rows folded.

2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Limited

Vehicle type: Four-door, seven-passenger, gas-electric plug-in hybrid minivan.

Base/as-tested prices: $45,395/$50,375.

Engine and transmission: 3.6-liter V-6 gas engine mated to two electric motors and a plug-in rechargeable battery pack (260 horsepower total); continuously variable transmission.

EPA estimates: 82 mpg combined gas engine with fully charged battery pack; 30 mpg combined gas-only; manufacturer-claimed 32-mile range electric-only with full battery charge.

The good: Electric-only range of 32 miles allows local commuters potentially to go weeks without visiting the gas pump; good acceleration even under electric power; quick two-hour recharge time using 240-volt outlet; excellent fuel economy for a large family hauler; roomy, tastefully designed and well-made cabin that exudes luxury; lots of tech toys and features at the occupants’ fingertips; easy-to-use infotainment interface; handsome exterior design; attractively priced in lower trim level; plenty of cargo space.

The bad: Tire roar and wind noise at highway speeds; battery pack uses up space otherwise available for stow-and-go third-row seat storage; 2.5-ton curb weight readily apparent when accelerating through turns.

Bottom line: The Pacifica lags in some respects when compared to Honda’s king-of-the-hill Odyssey but makes up the difference with the minivan segment’s only hybrid drive system.

SCRANTON — Two firms submitted proposals Friday to provide engineering services for the city’s upcoming stormwater management project.

The firms that met Friday’s deadline to submit sealed qualifications/proposals and their prices included:

Arcadis U.S. Inc.of Philadelphia: $98,000 total, consisting of $41,000 for work on renewing the city’s permit on stormwater with the state, and $57,000 for creation of a stormwater authority.

Herbert, Rowland & Grubicof Harrisburg: $160,000, consisting of $80,000 for a feasibility study and $80,000 for a pollution reduction plan.

Mark Spatz, a project manager in HRG’s Clarks Summit office, who attended the unsealing of the proposals Friday at City Hall, asked whether the city would interview anyone from his firm to further discuss its proposal.

City Controller Roseann Novembrino said the next step is a compliance review by the city Law Department. Others in the administration of Mayor Bill Courtright, including Business Administrator David Bulzoni and the city engineer and planner, also would review the proposals toward selecting one of the firms, Bulzoni said in a phone interview later Friday.

“We really have to take a close look at it,” Bulzoni said. “They’re two good firms.”

The city previously used Arcadis to conduct and prepare a stormwater management analysis that was completed last month. The Arcadis report pegged an eventual Scranton stormwater management fee — required for compliance with federal environmental mandates — at about $32 per home a year. Owners of commercial and other properties, including churches, which have more roof and pavement area and more runoff, would be charged higher stormwater fees than homeowners.

HRG has been involved in the Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority’s recently implemented stormwater management fee.

In Scranton’s case, the city may look to create an authority, either alone or regionally, to manage stormwater maintenance and collect fees, rather than handle those tasks through the city DPW.

A stormwater management authority for Scranton likely won’t be up and running this year, Bulzoni said.

The stormwater issue stems from an early 1980s multistate compact for reducing pollution flowing into the Chesapeake Bay from its watershed. That watershed includes the Susquehanna River and its tributaries, one of which is the Lackawanna River. The federal Environmental Protection Agency and state Department of Environmental Protection eventually will ensure compliance through enforcement and potentially costly fines, officials have said.

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MARRIAGE LICENSES

• Joseph John Arcuri Jr. and Werner James Christensen, both of Scranton.

• Stephen Joseph Samson and Michele Ann Tarricone, both of Old Forge.

• Jason Mark Barrett, Moscow, and Ashley Ann Kulick, Scranton.

• Charles Petrovich and Ashley Marie Beers, both of Jessup.

• Meghan Elizabeth Loftus and Thomas Anthony Whalen, both of Dunmore.

• Michael J. Volch, Avoca, and Jessica Denise Kane, Dunmore.

• Emily Anne Harte, South Abington Twp., and Craig Franchetti, Dickson City.

• Erika M. DeGraw and Barry S. Venable, both of Scranton.

• Kristy Marie Fitch and Allen Rick Rivera, both of Scranton.

• Robert Joseph Bochicchio and Alysa Marie Orlowski, both of Roaring Brook Twp.

• Bridget Marie Duchnik and Jerrid Lee Conway, both of Dalton.

• Mario Louis Possanza, Clarks Summit, and Violetta Enrica Lemoncelli, Hughestown.

• Shaun Hall and Amanda Alexa Hunisch, both of Moosic.

• Timothy A. Burrier and Jessica Lee Gill, both of Scranton.

• Kara Ann Tokash and Jerrit Allen Erfman, both of Avoca.

• Marian Claudia Wojnarowski, Mayfield, and Brett Joseph Gilmartin, Carbondale.

• Michael Vacchiano Jr. and Nancy J. Keller, both of Scranton.

• Axell Cortes, Dunmore, and Nancy Galeno, Scranton.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

• Joann Smith, executor of the estate of Veronica Bious, also known as Veronica C. Bious, Dauphin County, to Alia and James M. DiGregorio; a property at 140 Swallow St., Olyphant, for $58,000.

• Karen and Jeffrey Baer, co-executors of the estate of Judith A. Baer, also known as Judith J. Baer, Judith Jenkins Baer, Scranton, to Felix Blas, Scranton; a property at 1131 Lloyd St., Scranton, for $72,000.

• Randall Winters, executor of the estate of Anna Maggio, to Nicole Lynn Howe and Christopher Anthony Lugo Sr., Scranton; a property at 1819 Luzerne St., Scranton, for $92,750.

• Perih Group LLC, Covington Twp., to Michael A. and Marina N. Roy, Tobyhanna; a property at 111 Walnut Lane, Covington Twp., for $550,000.

• Matthew Carpenter, Jermyn, to Brian J. Rokita, Blakely; a property at 210 Rushbrook St., Jermyn, for $77,500.

• Alan R. Skoritowski, trustee of the Mary Ann Skoritowski irrevocable personal trust agreement, Scranton, to Brian and Nicole Ottens, Scranton; a property at 1826 Farr St., Scranton, for $121,900.

• Suzan M. and Robert Gannett, Thornton, New Hampshire; Linda M. and Frederick Eisenbrandt, Owings Mills, Maryland; Ellen and John P. Mesko, Dunmore; Jane M. and Christian Van Horn, Dalton, to Harry C. Morgan Jr., Scranton; a property at 23 Oakford Glen, Glenburn Twp., for $192,000.

• Lackawanna County Tax Claim Bureau to Rachelle Soussan, Englewood, N.J.; a property at 612 Farber Court, Scranton, for $68,670.

• Martin and Stephanie Hogan, Taylor, to Christopher P. Georgerson and Maria Ciccone, Old Forge; a property at 18 Barbara Lane, Taylor, for $195,000.

• Cindy Hominick, as power of attorney for Walter Ford Rounds, Shickshinny, to James P. Trunzo, Scranton; a property in Carbondale Twp. for $95,000.

• Thomas F. Miller Sr., Scranton, to Margaret Rose Dwyer, Ormond Beach, Fla.; two parcels in Scranton for $95,000.

• John and Aileen H. Berry, South Abington Twp., to Rainbow Land Company LLC, Clarks Summit; a property at 415 417 Northern Blvd., South Abington Twp., for $220,000.

DIVORCE SOUGHT

• Sean Robert Sprague, Epping, North Dakota, v. Cherokee Beaver Sprague, Archbald; married Aug. 18, 2007, in Strafford; pro se.

LAWSUITS

• Brian and Leslie Santarsiero, 801 Throop St., Dunmore, v. John J. Bonacci, 102 Ohara Road, Spring Brook Twp., and Eastern Roofing Systems Inc., 1 Keystone Place, Jessup, seeking an amount in excess of $50,000, plus costs of suit, which sum is in excess of the amount requiring compulsory arbitration under the applicable statutes of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and local rules of the court, on three counts, for injuries suffered in an automobile accident May 3 at approximately 2:49 p.m. on Drinker Street, Dunmore; Molly D. Clark, attorney.

• Tabitha and Matthew Lopresto, 201 N. Highland Drive, Pittston, v. Live Nation Worldwide Inc., doing business as the Pavilion at Montage Mountain, c/o Corporate Creations Network, 1001 State St., 1400, Erie; Lackawanna County Performing Arts Center Authority, 200 Adams Ave., Scranton; and G&H Enterprises LLC and CGCB Associates LLC, doing business as Rentals-To-Go, 6108 County Road 32, Norwich, New York, seeking an amount in excess of that requiring compulsory arbitration under the applicable statutes of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the local rules of court, on four counts, for injuries suffered by the plaintiff on the defendants’ premises Aug. 26, 2017; Michael A. Lombardo III, attorney.

ESTATES FILED

• Marjorie A. Battaglia, 310 St. Francis Cabrini Ave., Scranton, letters testamentary to Fred Battaglia, 1134 Farr St., Scranton.

• David Wrobel, also known as David Paul Wrobel, David P. Wrobel, 15 Seamans St., Clarks Summit, letters of administration to Casey Wrobel, same address.

• Grace S. Oravec, 124 Clarkson Ave., Jessup, letters testamentary to Christine Toth, 155 Seventh St., Blakely; and Daniel Cherney, 531 Goers Hill, Archbald.

• Carol A. Sandone, 1039 Fisk St., Scranton, letters testamentary to Erik W. Guenst, 530 W. Mount Vernon St., Lansdale.

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The Times-Tribune and its staff won 25 additional statewide journalism awards for work last year.

The new awards in the 2019 Pennsylvania Associated Press Managing Editors and Pennsylvania Women’s Press Association contests bring the newspaper’s total to 37 so far this year. PAPME winners will learn if they won first or second place on May 17 at the awards banquet in Harrisburg.

Earlier this month, The Times-Tribune won 12 awards, including the John V.R. Bull Freedom of Information Award, in the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association Keystone Press contest.

Also, the Associated Press Sports Editors recently released the rankings in its national contest. Donnie Collins took seventh place in Feature Story for his profile on Clarks Summit native and Olympian Adam Rippon, and staff writer Conor Foley earned eighth place in Game Story for his piece about the RailRiders’ Nestor Cortes Jr.’s near no-hitter. APSE announced the finalists in February. Previously, the Times-Tribune earned the Triple Crown in its circulation category for Top 10s in Daily, Sunday and Special Section.

Larry Holeva, executive editor of The Times-Tribune, said every corner of the newsroom — news, features, commentary, sports and photography — has achieved some level of acclaim in the state contests.

“This is an exceptional showing for the talented reporters, editors and photographers who make up the Times-Tribune newsroom,” Holeva said. “The newspaper continues to perform well in the statewide journalism contests.”

Holeva said he’s exceptionally proud of the newspaper’s public service honor, for a series on the opioid epidemic.

“We don’t know for certain until the state press conference to know if we’ve won the top public service award, but it’s always gratifying to see your public service work honored,” he said. “Our staff worked extremely hard on Seven Days of Solutions, a snapshot of how Northeast Pennsylvania is fighting back against the opioid epidemic.”

The newspaper’s newest awards are:

PAPME

■ Staff writers Terrie Morgan-Besecker, David Singleton, Joseph Kohut and Clayton Over, best public service for “Opioid Crisis: Seven Days of Solutions.”

■ Columnist Christopher J. Kelly, best columns.

■ Assistant Metro Editor/Business Editor Joe Healey and Times-Tribune staff, best special section, “Outlook 2018: Change in Store.”

■ Staff writer Donnie Collins, best sports feature story for “Just Desert”; and best sports/outdoor column.

■ Staff photographer Jason Farmer, best long video for “Night to Shine.”

■ Times-Tribune staff, best spot news coverage for “Sexual Abuse in Our Churches.”

■ Times-Tribune staff, best general news reporting for “Sexual Abuse in Our Churches.”

■ Times-Tribune staff for best digital presentation, thetimes-tribune.com.

PWPA

■ Staff writer Patrice Wilding, first place in lifestyles for “Renewed Faith, Barber draws energy from work while fighting cancer”; first place in interview/profile for “Bohemian brilliance”; first place in travel/arts/entertainment for “Armed & Hilarious”; first place in outdoor/environment for “Sterling Twp. mom-to-be gives sanctuary to animals in need”; and honorable mention in business and consumer for “Engraved on their hearts: Father and son embrace lessons, tradition at Midvalley jeweler.”

■ Staff writer Caitlin Heaney West, second place in headlines; third place in lifestyles for “Blended Bounty”; third place in travel/arts/entertainment for “Can’t do it alone”; third place in religion for “Service second to nun”; honorable mention in business and consumer for “As seen on TV.”

■ Staff writer Gia Mazur, second place in travel/arts/entertainment for “Hunt lands in Scranton” and honorable mention in lifestyles for “Flower power.”

■ Copy editor Rebecca Kivak, first place in page design.

■ Assistant News Editor Cecilia Baress, first place in headlines and second place in page design.

■ Staff writer Sarah Hofius Hall, first place in education for “No Easy Answer” and third place in multi-media for “Making the Grade.”

LAKE TWP.

A tractor rollover in Wayne County claimed the life of a township man Friday.

Richard Chamberlain, 87, 105 Keystone Road, died when a tractor overturned on him in a wooded area near 115 Keystone Road, according to the Wayne County coroner’s office. Coroner Edward Howell declared him dead at the scene about 12:50 p.m.

Authorities ruled the death an accident and determined the cause of death to be asphyxiation, according to the coroner’s office.

— CLAYTON OVER

SCRANTON

Two city residents face charges after police seized close to $12,000 in drugs and cash Thursday.

The city police Street Crimes Unit arrested David Bomboy, 59, 523 S. Webster Ave., Apt. 2, about 4 p.m. in the 500 block of South Webster Avenue after pulling him over on traffic violations.

Believing he was selling crystal methamphetamine from the apartment, officers searched Bomboy and found Naloxone and more than $9,000 in his wallet and a fanny pack concealed under his shirt, police said. Police also found prescription drugs in a purse of passenger Jennifer Harvey, 38. Officers searched the couple’s apartment and seized crystal meth, marijuana, fentanyl and prescription drugs worth $2,740 in street value.

Bomboy is held in Lackawanna County Prison in lieu of $125,000 bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 25. Harvey will be charged via summons.

— CLAYTON OVER

CARBONDALE

More of a building at the long-abandoned Torch Lumber Yard off Clark Avenue collapsed Saturday morning.

No one was injured, firefighter Steve Wright said.

The building has been vacant for decades and a cause of frequent alarms.

Kids often trespass and climb about the crumbling structure.

Portions of the roughly 200-foot-long building previously collapsed and firefighters have rushed to the lumber yard to douse several fires over the years, Wright said.

Investigators ruled foul play was at work in starting a number of those fires.

Crews cordoned off the spot Sunday after the most recent collapse.

— JON O’CONNELL

ABINGTON HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL

GRADE 12

Luke T. Abdalla, Correalle Altier, Justin R. Altieri, Caroline G. Ames, Alyssa Angelicola, Emma K. Arbuckle, Rachel Asante, Samuel Babushko, Madison Badalamente, Shannon E. Baransky, Joseph Barcia, Bryan Barlow, Jeffrey Barlow, Sarah N. Bath, Danielle Beamish, Brandon Beck, Breyana Beemer, Akshat R. Bharadwaj, Alexa Boersma, Olivia M. Boeth, Elizabeth Bonczek, Anna E. Bonsick, Tyler R. Bormann, Noah Braid, Luke H. Brauer, Suzanna Brock, Aleya Brown, Morgan Bruno, Matthew Calvey, William S. Cardone, William P. Carlin III, Marina Castellano, Edmund Champlin, Ashley Chrysler, Vincent Crandle, Amia N. Cuellar, Robert Curran, Aiden P. Curry, Brynn Dana, Arla G. Davis, Clayton Davis, Shawn DeFazio, Kearson A. Dorr, Eric Duggan, Jaden S. Dzedzy, Angelo Fazio, Alison Fiorillo, Ryan Flynn, John Frantz, Richard Fried, George Frietto, Marco Gabriel, Oliviah M. Gearhart, Jacob Gerardi, Jacob Gerega, Benjamin M. Gibson, Jakob K. Giglia, Abigail M. Greskovic, Daniel P. Habeeb, Stephen Haggerty, Megan A. Healey, Danielle F. Heine, Hannah M. Hughes, Mohammed M. Iftekhaar, Keena Jackson, Kathleen D. Jordan, Bridget C. Jubon, Linley Keisling, Connor Kelleher, Daniel T. Kelleher, Olivia R. Kerrigan, Zachary J. Kierzkowski, Rachel N. Klien-Hart, Trey A. Koehler, Mikayla Kohanski, Nina E. Kozar, Connor R. Kryeski, Michaelene Kulig, Amber L. Kusma, Anthony M. Lionetti, Joseph W. Lisk, Nicolas A. Lombardi, Kira M. Loomis, Masen J. Lounsbery, Emily L. Lozinger, Lauren Ludwikowski, Carlee N. MacPherson, Nicholas Madera, Meghan E. Marion, Camille Marquardt, Calista Marzolino, Shane C. McGinley, James McGrial, Jane Mecca, Jessica Mendo, Aiden P. Messett, Andrew Miller, Eryn J. Miller, Caleb Molitoris, Destiny Moon, Aidan Mullen, James Myers, Jacob Naholnik, Connor Napierala, Andrew J. Nealon, Jack Nealon, Christopher Newell, Gerron L. Niemann, Brandon K. Norris, Samuel R. Northup, Nicholas Notari, Molly O’Malley, Tyler J. Opeil, Modupe V. Osuntokun, Matthew Pacyna, Emily Parry, Leia M. Parry, Heet Patel, Mahir Patel, Kylie E. Patrick, Jordan Patterson, Alexandra M. Perfilio, Cameron Pettinato, Jacob R. Petty, Emily Phillips, Liam P. Pitchford, Aidan Price, Elizabeth J. Pronitis, Joshua Przekop, Sara J. Regni, Ashley Reiner, Hunter T. Riiff, Sawyer J. Rippon, Jacob W. Rosentein, Kailey Rothenberger, Sydney N. Rothka, Zachary D. Rundell, Kaylee S. Salony, Austin M. Savaro, Noah Shields, Ryan Siebecker, Kyra Sladicki, Carter W. Smith, Jessica Stafursky, Isabella Stanton, Olivia Stuenzi, Greg Sweeney, Madelyn R. Sykes, Tamane Takehara, Joshua M. Thal, Connor Thorpe, George P. Tinsley, Madison Tricarico, Collin Tully, Nathan D. Van Fleet, Taryn C. Wells, Jacob Wescott and Katerina J. Williams.

GRADE 11

Erin Albright, Zachary Allen, Makenzie M. Allred, Nathaniel Armstrong, Nihal S. Arslan, Lauren Berry, Jillian Bird, Julia Brown, William Brown, Brady Brust, Tristan P. Burns, Samuel Casimir, Roman Chastain, Dillon P. Clearwater, Nicholas Colombo, Emily Conway, Charlie Cornell, George J. Cottell, Julianna M. Crandle, Michael Crowley, Daniel E. Cummins, James Dana, Spencer R. Dana, Dominick DeSeta, Clare Della Valle, Anna Domiano, Frances Donahoe, Lucy Earl, Kyler Epstein, Amelia E. Fan, Harrison Fedor, Daniel Flickinger, Alexa Ford, Madison Fox, Ryan J. Gabura, Samantha Gaidula, Emma Gibson, Alison Gilmore, Grace Gilmore, Kayleigh Glennon, Luke A. Glidewell, Marnie Granville, Alyssa Green, Yehoshua Griver, Peyton A. Gualtieri, Mara Hamm, James Hankee, Kirsten Hardy, Emily Harris, Rory M. Harris, Alexes Harvey, Sadie H. Henzes, Adele Hollander, Robert M. Horvath, Sidney E. Horvath, Rachel Hunter, Varun Iyengar, Corinne M. Jacoby, Matthew Kelleher, Caroline Kelly, Thomas J. Kerrigan, Keane Kiat, Seungeon Kim, Andrew B. Kirtley, Rachel E. Klein, Brandon Klotz, Shaelyn L. Kobrynich, Lauren Koczwara, Kenneth Kovaleski, Catherine Anne Kupinski, Isabel Lam, Kylie Loughney, Brian P. Lynott, Michael Malone, Anna Marchetta, Olivia Marchetta, Anne McHale, Santino R. Medico, Shervin Mokhtari, Paige Moletsky, Matthew L. Molnar, Grace M. Munley, Tova R. Myers, Angela Natale, Louis Natale, Faatihah Nayeem, Allison Nealon, Ryan P. O’Malley, Elif Z. Onat, Eisela Pasko, Disha Patel, Himani Patel, Jenna Patel, Audrey E. Phillips, Julia Poulson-Houser, Charles Puksta, Michael Pusateri, Jakob R. Quanbeck, Christian Ragnacci, Andrew Rama, Zachary A. Roditski, Nina S. Sampogne, Natalie Schoen, Abigail E. Schrader, Gordon A. Segall, Jack Slusser, Carson J. Smith, Lucy E. Specht, Rebekah Spott, Ian G. Stanton, Morghan Stiles, Benjamin Storey, Sean Sullivan, Clare M. Sykes, Alexandra Thornton, Makenna Thorpe, Corey Tokash, Gianna E. Toth, Sam Traweek, Stephan L. Tserovski, Maria H. Tully, William Tung, Nicola Veniamin, Andrea Walcott, Zachary M. Walter, Hanwen Wang, Joshua Weiland, Jacob Weinberg, Zachary Wheeland and Ty H. Wilmot.

GRADE 10

Corey Abel, Joseph Adams, Maria Adonizio, Olivia Albright, Jacob S. Anderson, John Arcangelo, Olivia Arcuri, Kylie M. Augis, Zachery L. Bator, Isabelle Bernard, Emma S. Blakiewicz, Seth T. Blakiewicz, Zachary Boersma, Russell Booth, Jhilik Bose, Gray-Paul Bossi, Claire E. Boyle, Julia Braatz, Abigail Brock, James W. Brown III, Reilly Brown, Samantha Brown, Emily Burke, Haley C. Callahan, Sofia G. Capozzi, Isabella Cappellano-Sarver, Maggie K. Carper, Sailor Castellano, Rachael V. Chastain, Nicholas Clark, Casey Cleary, Seth Colan, Jules S. Colombo, Evan J. Cummings, Mariel G. Curra, Sahil Dalsania, Bryn Daniels, Haddy G. Davis, John A. Deibert, Connor Dempsey, Rachel Dempsey, Zoe Detter, Joseph Dougherty, Hailey P. Driesbaugh, Kevin Duong, Noah Durkin, Noelle K. Fantanarosa, Amelia J. Farry, Emily Fick, Ally Fink, Luke Gardiner, Scott Gilbert, Ethan Gavin, Jordin Giovagnoli, Ronald Graff, Delaney Greenish, Talya Grimaldi, Brandon F. Grogan, Ashley Hamilton, Sydney A. Hauk, Lauren Heine, Isabella M. Hewitt, Isabel R. Holland, Adin Hopkins, Shaine Hughes, Nia Ivanov, Angel S. Jefferson, Harry D. Johnson III, Liam Jordan, Derek Justave, Delaney J. Kaeb, Hayley Kane, Iwo Kasperkowicz, Makayla Keoonela, Jadd Khalil, Claudia N. Kozar, Bennett L. Kubic, Clarke Kupinski, Cara LaBelle, Julia LaCoe, Morgan Langan, Ava M. Leach, Ethan Levine, Kohl H. Lindaman, Erin Lipkus, Kristin Lipkus, Maxmillian C. Loiacono, Lauren A. Lombardo, Nicholas Lowe, Madeline J. Lucas, Avery Maciak, Abigail Marion, Mary C. Marion, Gianna Marturano, Emily McCabe, Willow McDonald, Mattie McGuinness, Luciano Medico, Alexis Minich, Rahique Mirza, Jewel Mitchell, Jolene E. Morais, Victoria J. Morris, Allison G. Murray, Kyle Nealon, John Nzasi, Mark Nzasi, Matthew Nzasi, Mary V. O’Brien, Richard J. Padula, David Paramo, Arnav J. Patel, Dilan Patel, Jordan A. Patrick, Tyler Petty, Grace M. Phillips, Noelle Prisco, Gavin T. Pryle, Kayla Przekop, Liam Raino, Joseph J. Rama, Kyra Reese, Conal W. Richards, Camille Rillstone, Michael Rodyushkin, Colin T. Rooney, Frank Rosenski, Joshua Schneider, Kylie Schultz, Eric Schuster, Kaitlyn C. Seechock, Sabriya Seid, Elle Seyer, Sarah Siddiqui, Elyse Simakaski, Roy S. Slavin, Brooke Sorensen, Abigayle Steenback, Jacob Stevens, William Stevens, Jason C. Thiel, Trevor Thomas, Ryan I. Tinkelman, Sydney N. Vachino, Adam Vale, Emma R. Wagner, Lily Wagner, Charles D. Warholak, Erin Wasko, Samuel Weis, Bailey L. White, Hanna R. White, Chris Wickenheiser, Sean Wilkerson, Justin B. Williams and Isabella T. Wisenburn.

GRADE 9

Howard J. Acla, Christopher A. Albright, Isabella Allen, Margaret Armstrong, Rida Ashraf, Brooke M. Beemer, Anabella A. Begley, Julia Bereznak, Cameryn Berry, Jamison C. Bessoir, Quentin A. Birch, Tyler Bowen, Hudson Brown, Isaac Caminero, Cole Caprari, Norah M. Carey, Alina Chopko, Chris Clauss, Connor M. Clearwater, Colleen V. Cole, Samantha M. Conover, Chloe Conway, Tawni L. Coronel, Colin Cremard, Gracy Crisostomo, Aidan Crum, Mason R. Cuff, Griffin P. Curtin, Paul T. Cutrufello, Karen M. Daly, Allison M. Dammer, Xander Davis, Nicholas P. Deremer, Kyla M. Dixon, Danylo Dmytryshyn, Steven Dong, Julie C. Dzikowski, Claire Evans, Alicia Farrell, Avery Fiorillo, James Flickinger, Bryce Florey, Sophia E. Foster, Elizabeth Franchetti, Molly F. Gaffney, Cinthia K. Garcia, Christopher T. Gardner, Giovanni Giacometti, Phoebe A. Glidewell, Jordyn Glover, Andrew W. Greene, Sarah Z. Griver, Kevin Guditus, Charlotte Haggerty, Alexandra D. Hansen, Emily M. Hansen, James Healey, Megan Heard, Adrian Heffley, Stephanie Hicks, Hunter Hildebrand, Lydia Hodge, Emma E. Hughes, Heidi Hughes, Collin Jenkins, Elina Joshi, Bo J. Judson, Madison A. Kayal, Annie J. Kazmierski, Elizabeth Keisling, Paige Keisling, Carson Kelleher, Trevor P. Keller, Alexander M. Keris, Farina Khan, Luke A. Klamp, Gianna Kubic, Zachary A. Kusma, Christopher R. LaCoe, Gavin LaCoe, Lauren Lefchak, Kayleigh Leonard, Christian Lezinski, Bryn E. Lindsay, Kayla M. Locker, Baylor Lounsbery, Leah Ludwikowski, Hutchison Lynott, Justin Mabie, Kendall Madera, Shameena Maharaj, Nicholas F. Maletta, Megan E. Malone, Julia I. Manning, Michael S. Marion, Isabella C. Martin, Braeden Mathers, Yoshihiko Matsui, Marian Mensah, Helena Mokhtari, Falina Mucovic, Evan D. Musgrave, Gavin Myers, Katherine O’Brien, Noah R. O’Malley, Quinn O’Malley, Buse Z. Onat, Avery Orbin, Joshua Parfrey, Jay Patel, Marni L. Pentasuglio, Isabella Peters, Nicholas Peters, Mark J. Pettinato, Margrette G. Phillips, Dominic Potis, Griffin Price, Jordan E. Radle, Thomas J. Radle, Kalyssa M. Reilly, Gavin Ross, Gianna Sabatini, Ryan J. Salony, Eleanor Saunders, Salvatore B. Schiavone II, Benjamin Schneider, David F. Schuster, Anna Scoblick, Margaret M. Seechock, Dominic Selvenis, Thomas J. Sheeran, Eric J. Simakaski, Avery J. Smith, Elliana X. Smith, Aiden J. Snyder, Nathan Sompel, Allen T. Stankiewicz, Michael Stanton, Morgyn P. Steenback, Nathan Steenback, Jakob W. Stevens, Avynne L. Storey, James Strain, Jonathan Strain, Kristopher M. Suggs, Maya Sullum, Elana Supanek, Andrew K. Sutton, Adam Tinkelman, Robert Tricarico, Meghan Van Wert, Camden Vaughn, Troy Venesky, Cole C. Vida, Paige A. Watt, Christian Wheeland, Jared P. White, Kaylin E. Wilbur, Audrey Wynn and Eleanor Yale.

NORTHEAST

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

GRADE 8

Asad Ahmed, Allison Allegrucci, Christopher Balendy, Tymir Barr, Charles Bartlebaugh, Aubrey Bayley, Bryn Bede, Adan Benitez, Riley Bittenbender, Laurie Bogaski, Jani Boykin, Jalene Burrus, Sarah Cadwalder, Alana Carachilo, Rilely Carey, Nicholas Carrera, Nadia Colon, Joshua Colon, Kole Conforti, Kevin Cordero, Daniel Corpeno, Seith Coughlin, Jesus Cruz-Rivera, Paige Davis, Anthony Esposito, Michael Esposito, Natalia Estevez, Gabriella Fueshko, Day-Shon Fulcher, Nicholas Garcia, Emma George, Sanliya George, Sidney Grippi, Esther Guevara, Clare Hann, Michael Hegedus, Dominick Hernandez, Thomas Hill, Evan Hofsommer, Kaylana Howey, Bethene Howie, Keegan Hughes, Cooper Huyser, Nathan Jarrow, Kyerra Johnson, Aelisha Kaldan, Roshika Kami, Harrison Kubilus, Jennifer Kuniegel, Jacob Layton, Kaleena Lukasewicz, Jayden Maher, Keylin Maldonado, James Martin, Jade Marzolino, Heather Matz, Shayne McAuliffe, Aziah McKinnon, Spencer Millard, Elijah Moncivais, Quinn Moran, Paris Morante, Elizabeth Moses, Molly Mullen, Nivana Naipaul, Trish Nguyen, Isabella Noreika, Lanee Olson Marichak, Dhaval Patel, Het Patel, Hinal Patel, Jeetkumar Patel, Manthan Patel, Shrey Patel, Siya Patel, Tirth Patel, Julia Pauley, Cindy Perez, Noah Petrewski, Stephen Pikulski, Aaditya Ravel, Daniel Rinaldi, Gisselle Rojas, Kaydence Ross Amorine, Samantha Sanzone, M. Fardeen Shariff, Matthew Shilling, Addison Smith, Shawn Smith, Kamesha Snell, Ryan Spies, Madeline Stallo, Michael Steltz, Donato Stepney, Thomas Tell III, Omyxel Vazquez, Deion Veloz, Jennifer Villanueva, Rachel Walsh, Benjamin Warring, Nathaniel Wasko, Alexandrina Webster, Tracy William, Benjamin Williams and Kaydence Wyman.

GRADE 7

Arturo Aguilar, Michelle Aguilar, Kamryn Alers, John Almonte, Nikolas Alt, Ashlynn Alvarez, Reilly Ancherani, Matthew Barrett, Jada Lee Bass, Axaria Belcher, Isabel Bisono, Finley Bittenbender, Kennedy Bittenbender, Sha Kreen Blakely, LeAnna Bratcher, Dominick Brazil, Oscar Cabrera, Railisha Candelario, Ezequiel Cano, Nathan Carey, IJanay Carter, Katy Castillo, Iyannah Chollette, Caroline Cobley, Alonna Cochrane, Ved Dave, Patrick DeAramburu, Conor Dempsey, Sushil Dhungel, Isaac Diaz, Nieony Dixon, Emily Dougherty, Anthony Evanitsky, Emma Field, Marianne Galvez, Olivia Gingerlowski, Tara Gladney, Brian Goh, Brian Gola, Aidan Graff, Connor Griggs, Ana Gutierrez, Sayge Hail, Khloe Hallet, Aceline Hernandez, Matthew Hernandez, Daniel Jacklinski, Julie Jimmerson, Makayla Jones, Temaya Jones, Dejah Joyce, Derek Keiper, Brian Kellogg, Christopher Kohut, Maximus Korczakowski, Kenny Kraycer, Gage Laske, Carolina Lassalle Gonzalez, Olivia Lidle, Paul MacDonald, Aidan Mahon, Steven Maldonado, William Maloney, Brianna Marte, Donovan Martin, Brian McCormack Jr., Brittany Mendoza, Jessica Mendoza, Marcos Mendoza, Domenic Meyers, Nisarg Modi, M Shoaib Nadir, Anthony Montes, Olivia Morgan, Paul Joseph Murphy, Casey Newcomb, Craig Pabst, Alyssa Pacheco, Cameron Palermo, Nasiyah Parker, Divya Patel, Diya Patel, Khushi Patel, Krisha Patel, Raina Patel, Sheemi Patel, Tejshree Patel, Lauren Patterson, Jaime Perez Jr., Garek Petraitis, Maia Philbin, Irelynn Pipkin, Athena Polemitis, Sharleen Polman, Canyah Randle, Hiya Ray, Jenna Raymer, Grace Rodriguez, Brianna Rolo, Carlos Romero Rodriguez, Sam Rosetti, Brandon Saita, Simone Samaniego, Karla Sandoval, Lizmaelys Santiago, Cahaya Sarjono, Zoe Sechler, Atthariq Shobari, James Snyder, Antonio Sotelo Jr., George Svetovich, Lena Sylvain, Shakira Tayburn, Djourdy Tulenan, Dulcemaria Valdez, Patrick VanWert, Ethan Warring, Lydia Wasko, Cadence Webster, Zander Werkheiser, Elsa Wesley, Julia White, Kamel Williams, Ryan Yevitz, Ryan Zeng and Qi Lin Zhou.

GRADE 6

Jahir Adames Soto, Ava Alt, Dhruv Amin, Matthew Antoniotti, Ayala Jorge, Henry Bartlebaugh, Thomas Bartlebaugh, Miranda Bayley, Anna Ben, Karis Bennett, Michael Bernotsky III, Bayilu Lucien Bolola, Liz Breglia, William Bumpess Jr., Caidence Burgette Shovlin, Treb Cacao, Jaylan Cadora, Taniya Cage, Kaegan Calpin, Beatriz Cambizaca, Jayden Capone, Mia Carachilo, Zackory Caro Esposito, Rocco Cipriano, Ella Cohen, Donovan Cordaro, Christoher Cordero, Sam Cortazar, Armand Cruise, Elianna Cruz, Maxwell D’Angelo, Madison Demeck, Christian DeOliveria, David Dinning, Mackenzie Dinterman, Zian Doland, Katherine Dougherty, Matthew Elliot, Anthony Figueroa Rivera, Lucius Fitch, Carmelo Flores, Janyia Fulmore, Jihaad Fulmore, Molly Gaffney, Anisia Garcia, Ejyipt Garcia Diaz, Rohan Ghale, Aerina Glan, Brandin Gockley Jr., Damian Gomez, Luis Gonzalez, Desiree Grosvenor, Isabel Guerra, Leslie Guevara, Shreeya Gurung, Bianca Guzzon, Basya Harkavy, Akaya Harrison, Riley Harrison, Jared Hart, Catherine Hill, Matthew Hill, Matthew Horvath, Amand Igoe, Jayxuelle Irizarry, Alisha Jackson, Saadou Jalloh, David Jennings, Hailey Jimenez, Joseph Johns, Christina Johnson, Jahsir Johnson, Jochevelle Joy, Evan Juice, Mansur Kambarov, Yagandra Kami, Thor Kelly Jr., Nevaeh King, Makenna Knight, Liam Lear, Izabella Leidel, Isabel Lemus, Pedro Lugo Guzman, Mariah Macavage, Amaya Maglioli, Noah Markowitz, Kayla Martinez, Leslie Martinez, Nathan Matasavage, Sundury Matta Cruz, Lily Matthews, Deshawn McCollum, Precious McCorvey, Claire McGrath, McInerney Ariella, Lincoln McIver, Quanaya McKnight, Michael Medina, Armani Mendoza, Declan Moran, Pujan Nepal, Aiden Nolan, Emma Pace, Hayden Palermo, Om Patel, Trisha Patel, Samuel Perez, Wyatt Pertuit, Nicholas Petrewski, Javontae Pinto, Phoenix Porth, Timani Poteat, Leah Price, Ryan Prothero, Ana Ramos, Collin Reynolds, Brodie Riley, Rachelle Rios, Ruby Rodriguez, Kevin Romero, Nicholas Saavedra, Edie Salazar, Brianet Salva, Angela Sanchez, Mikayla Sansky, Jeremiah Sartin, Jane Schwartz, Jason Selemba, Prasan Shankar, Maggie Skeras, Ethan Smith, Eyinah Smith, Logan Smith, I’esha Snell, Natalie Spencer, Grecy Tamang, Nevaeh Tompkins, Tyrone Tyler Jr., Wandaliz Ivette Valentin, Ayshel Vasconez, Bryan Villagomez, Esmeralda Villanueva, Logan Wahlers, Jeremiah Wall, Stephen Webster III, Ja Lonte Weeks, Patrick Whelan, Savion Wilson, Christian Yanez and Ice Zeng.

WALLENPAUPACK

AREA HIGH SCHOOL

GRADE 12

High honors: Michael Bardzel, John Bartczak, Natalie Bartkow, Desirae Bennett, Kinzey Brice, Isabella Calabrese, Cailin Campbell, Jessica Cardone, Alejandro Ciuba, Wesley Conklin, Phoebe Cykosky, Ramdial Dalphus, Alana Danelski, Taylor Davies, Anthony Delvillar, Jamie Falgie, Cole Fenstermacher, Bradley Frick, Shelby Fylstra, Tristan Galdys, Racquel Giro, Madison Guzzo, Adam Haupt, Christopher Higgins, Thomas Hiller, Angela Hussung, Sean Jacobs, Maritza Jahn, Christina Leksin, Brianna Lynch, Michael Macdonough, Cecilie Madsen, Kiarra McCloud, Annarose McLaughlin, Jake Mitchell, Jack Monte, Jack Mowatt, Kyle Nolan, Hannah O’Connor, Devin Ortiz, Matthew Parry, Rachel Phillips, Susan Rode, Justin Romeo, Laura Rosnyoi, Nikkos Saviolis, Madison Schmalzle, Ashley Schoepfer, Carleen Shook, John Squatrito, Rachael Tirjan, Patrick Travis, Mackenzie Turner, Philip Van Wettering, Taylor Van Wettering, Paige Vennie, Jessica Waszak, Fatima Whaley, Alexa Wildenberg, Alexander Williams, Melanie Williams, Tyler Wirth, Tierney Woitas and Luqi Zhao.

Honors: Michael Arasimowicz, Rylee Arenson, Nicholas Benetos, Rianna Binns, Brydee Burke, Hannah Compton, Mackenzie Cuomo, Angela DeSanti, Kelli Dixon, William Doron, Maximus Figueroa, Michael Fordham, Paul Forte, Stephanie Frable, Addison Gardner, Darrian Gordon, Megan Guerrieri, Nicholas Hamer. Mary Harmuth, Jeremy Harr, Ryan Hartman, Timothy Holzapfel, Joseph Ingulli, Kyle Inserra, Liam Jacobs, Kenneth Johansson, Kaitlyn John Klein, Matthew Katz, Charles Kellogg, Johnathan Kepnach, Kateleigh Kleinhans, Anthony Krol, Christopher Kuveke, Anastasia League, Mary Kate Lesnett, Jake Liddy, Elijah Lugo, Harrison Mancuso. Kaitlyn McClintock, Thomas McCormick, Peter McDermott, John McKean, Hunter Mead, Carissa Menderis, Peter Menechino, Lyndsy Mergner, Diana Miedema, Joshua Moore, Madison Nakielny, Serena Napolitano, Tyler Neglia, Graceanne Olver, Tyler Orebek, Alexis Patire, Kendra Pender, Alex Pillar, Erminia Pituch, Kayla Prestianni, Paige Price, Meadow Quinn, Anthony Ragusa, Taylor Raimer, Shawn Rivera, Zackary Ryan, Jack Schroder, Chance Smith, Hannah Smith, Alexei Sprague, Rietta Steffen, Takuini Sudo, Samantha Şura, Shawn Sura, Ryan Sweeney, Anthony Torres, Toniann Vitellaro, Derrick Vosburg, Andrew Waz-Fullum, Ty Wesenyak, Lauren Williams and Kasper Zaba-Poplawski.

GRADE 11

High honors: Nada Abdallah. Walid Abdailah, Jenna Arasimowicz, Haleigh Balla, Val Barsamyan, Matthew Benedito, Zyler Blau, Seth Brown, Kara Campbell, Claudia Cheslock, Samantha Cohen, Sydney Colwell, Rebecca Cykosky, Alex Davies, Elizabeth Desmet, Kacie Fagan, Samantha Feely, Kylie Ferro, Gavin Hearn, Anthony loppolo, David Kelly, Madison Kier, Timothy Krawcyk, Thomas Lane, Samantha Mapps, Makayla McCord, Alyssa Miller, Julia Moran, Amanda Muehlbauer, Emily Peet, Kaiden Quigley, Joshua Rivera, Christian Ross, Rachel Sersea, Zoe Spaide, Emily Tait, Wesley Tavalsky, Ashley Torres, Gabrielle Troch, Jenna VanDuyne, Sean Vennie and Mia Watson.

Honors: M. Abdallah, Ali Said Abdallah, Kimberly Allato, Libbie-Ann Amitrano, Chiara Annunziato, Christina Barnett, Austin Barto, Joseph Basilicata, Brianna Calvo, Amber Capurso, Jacob Carde, George Carl, Xavier Cordero, Taylor Coutts, Krystal Crawn, Caeli Creamer, Logan Crouthamel, Joshua Cruz, Megan Cuff, Anthony Dalessio, David Dietsch, Joseph Doscher, Christopher Fehr, Krysta Fletcher, Thomas Fossetta, Calista Frary, Shana Gabell, Elaina Gattuso, Nicholas Gattuso, Amy Gavey, Barbara Gonzalez, Tyler Graham, Dylan Gray, Matthew Griffin, Kendrick Hait, Lily Hannon, Shae Harrell, Madison Henwood, Evan Hiller, Matthew Horak, Albana Imeraj, Jeremy Jacobus, Jazlynn Jones, Savannah Kier, Tristan Kilpatrick, Mackenzie Lawlor, Annabella Lewis, James Lyle, David Manassy, Kaitlyn McCormick, Justin McElroy, Gerard McGrath, Morgan McKean, Katrina Mihalislis, Jermani Miller, Nicholas Myers, Skyler Navratil, Dalyn Newsom, Kayla Opalecky, Liliana Pallassino, Sean Pardoe, Polina Pastushenko, Hannah Peterson, Chloe Rivest, Olivia Rockle, Kyle Rogers, Darrion Roos, Alenander Rosikiewicz, John Rossitto, Brittany Ryerson, Emely Salinas, Izaiah Santiago, Ryoi Sato, Alyssa Shepps, Bennett Sisto, Dylan Snider, Gabriel Springer-Edwards, Chrystle Strasburger, Brian Sworen, Jacob Tirjan, Makayla Toy, Aprilrose Traustason, Miranda Tussel, Thomas Wagner, Gibson Warner, Victoria Weber, Shane Weis, Britney White, Beau Winchester, Brian Wyckoff, Jaxx Zerbo and Sara Zurita.

GRADE 10

High honors: Allyson Arenson, Kaitlyn August, Kaitlyn Beisel, Angela Benetos, Celia Bond, Lauren Brand, Allison Brown, Michael Burpo, Haley Caccavale, James Carrubba, Rebecca Castimore, Ella Clabaugh, Lauren Compton, Daphne Divenuto, Cara Doherty, Melissa Eckert, Richard Fabri, Nadya Fahsbender, Benjamin Falgie, Joseph Ferrara, Lydia Freethy, Lily Gordon, Emily Hartzell, Leah Hearn, Kyle Johansson, Samual Kier, Gabriella Kovalchick, Kirsten Kreiter, Nathan Kryzan, Emily Langan, Peter Macdonough, Catherine Mancino, Kelsey Matsen, Laura McAneney, Thomas Principe, Jessica Sasscer, Kayla Schmalzle, Murphy Schratt, Nichalas Seretis, Rachel Siegfried, Catherine Şlate, Abigail Soskil, Timothy Stopyra, Jody VanDunk, Hanna Whaley, Michael Wildenberg, Lily Winagle and Mikayla Zink.

Honors: Lukas Adames, Cheyenne Apgar, Timothy Baker, Aliah Balch, Kaylee Ball, Kyli Bergensten, Michala Boehm, Grace Brinsfield, Matthew Brown, Dieter Burckes, Lydia Burk, Johnathan Campise, Nicholas Cannella, David Chapman, Jolie Cohan, Austin Coppedge, John Creamer, Olie Cruz, Amanda Danelski, John Clay Davis, Kara Davy, Michael Decristan, Tyler Delaney, Alexander DiLeo, Cole Egli, Kaitlynn Elders, Jasmine Elgayar, Emily Ellson, Vincent Emilio, Stephanie Felmly, Jack Filip, Corey Fowler, Rishalyn Francois, Maureen French, Caleb Fylstra, Brianna Garcia, Alexander Gardsy, Martin Gavlak, Autumn Goonan, Connor Gramling, Zoey Hall, Katelyn Haytko, Michaela Hearn, Amber Hertz Zane Herzog, Carmine Jannetti, Allen Keller, Alexandra Kellogg, Kyle Kellstrom, Chloe Kelly, Emmanuella kier, Evan Kimler, Marie Kozakiewicz, Elizabeth Lewis, Mason Lintner, Trinity Lopez, Hunter Maciunski, Frank Magistro III, Abigael McCue, Ronald Mirro, Ryan Monaghan, Josh Oakley, Emily Palumbo, Nicholas Parrella, Rachel Pavlovsky,Makenna Peet, Cassandra Peltonen, Bridget Prisco, Haley Puma-Stehlik, Trevor Regenski, Isabella Romano, Gianna Rotella, Leonard Ruggieri, Sophia Ryan, Kaya Ryner, Gabriella Schwartz, Camille Sealey-Otero Dougherty, Joseph Simon, Michael Simon, Olivia Sloboda-Burbridge, Liam Smith, Patrick Smith, Seamus Smith, Madison Sottung, John-Alexander Strezenec, Brenden Sutton, Ashley Sveen, James Tosto, Nicholas Travis, Hunter Vargo, Louis Walsh, Keith Winter, Zachary Witte, Brittney Wyman, Konrad Zaba-Poplawski, HangHang Zhao and Thaddeus Zumpone.

GRADE 9

High honors: Shadrak Agyei, Zoe Badner, Joshua Bajadek, Vanessa Bionda, Marissa Borer, Abigail Calabrese, Alyssa Capurso, Mackenzie Carr, Andrew Ceriello, Chungshim Cromwell, Marie Crugnale, Faith DeCarlo, Megan Desmet, Olivia Edwards, Alicia Gentes, Nolan Glauner, Emma Graham, Laura Gray, Mason Gumble, Alyssa Howe, Angela Hubner, Anastasia loppolo, Alexis Jantzi, Julia Jones, Rory Jones, Sara Katz, Mia Kaub, Myranda Keane, Devon Kiesendahl, Luke Kiesendahl, Ashley Lachman, Banteamlak Lounsbury, Lucas Macdonough, Angelina Mattiello, Michelle DeDevitt, Natalie Meredick, Hailey Navratil, Duncan Nelsen, Autumn Patire, Alexia Peet, Wyatt Peifer, Veroncia Peters, Caitlyn Posdon, Alessandra Reilly, Danielle Reilly, Charles Rhodes, Samantha Sassi, Scarlett Schratt, Erik Schreiber, Alani Sersea, Jack Smith, Matthew Tavalsky, Genna Terry, Aaron Toryak, Dane Watson and Ella Wesenyak.

Honors: Treye Adams, Elizabeth Anolfo, Madyson Babyak, Marisa Beminger, Damien Binns, John Brennan, Korin Carl, Anthony Celona, Xin Chen, Sabrina Cosentino, Raven Cottone, Kurtis Coutts, Kendyl Crellin, Alec Crouthamel, Michael Crugnale, Seth Daniels, Aria Davis, Sarah Deckinger, Halle DeEsch, Zane Della Rocco, Sierra Demuysere, Dorian Dilmore, Christopher Eller, Ellen Fago, Elizabeth Forder, Kami Frindt, Sara Fultz, Devin Galante, Justin Gannuscio, Logan Gorski, Jacob Hartzell, Julia Heffernan, Kristin Henriquez, Christian Hill, Rebecca Husson, Matthew Ingulli, Ashley Jones, Tyler Kapschull, Hannah Karp, Danielle Kellogg, Camille Kelly, Wesley Kimler, Jeremy King, Kylie Kresge, Kaylee Kunitsky, Stephen Lawlor, Mabret Levant, Laynee Lundberg, Matthew MacDonald, Gabrielle Magee, Matteo Marchetti, Anthony Marie, Christopher Maurice, Anthony Mauro, Sierra McConnell, Johnathan McDermott, Santino McGoldrick, Peyton McGrath, McKenna McShane, Aaron Miller, Skylar Milovcevich, Amber Mirro, Angelina Molisso, Janilo Mutia, Grant Olsen, Maxwell Olsson, Zachery Orebek, Anthony Paolicelli, Ashley Parrella, Gabriella Passenti, Mackenzie Pellegrino, Alexis Pizzo, Jenna Prestianni, Christopher Quigley, Jonathan Rojas, Christopher Rosikiewicz, Jaeson Ross, Taylor Rowell, Aimee Salinas, Sarah Sassi, Henry Schmalzle, Xathan Schock, Abigail Schroder, Hannah Sherman, Dana Sibilia, Ashlee Simmons, Justin Stella, Fayth Steuhl, Alexis Stewart, Jazmine Strasburger, Ashton Struck, Caleb Sutton, Robert Wagner, Brooke Walton, Nicholas Warrington and Brooklynn Woodwell.

SUMMIT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

GRADE 10

Justin Bodin, Burke Colombo and James Schmidt Jr.

GRADE 9

Leah Himka and Joshua Masters.

GRADE 8

Isaac Morrison, Ally Plantz and Ethel Schmidt.

GRADE 7

Christopher Buchanan, Kaylee Parker, Dominick Snipes and Logan Treat.

GRADE 6

Kylie Butash, Kendra Izon, Alethia Masters, Paige Rivers, Nathan Schmidt, Camilla Treat and Meredith Williams.

GRADE 5

Noah Dietrich, Johnathan Feldman, Audrey Izon, Kyle Kovar, Ruby Redfield and Logan Schmidt.

GRADE 4

Marquise Bloom, Jaylee Gonzalez, Faith Mielo, Hailey Miller and Avery Rivers.

NATIVITYMIGUEL SCHOOL

FIRST HONORS

Jaqueline Anzures, Yaritza Camacho, Nikauri Fernandez, Isis Gonzalez, Angelina Inirio, Katie Martinez, Ainara Matute Coello, Nischit Pokhrel and Nahisha Pokhrel.

SECOND HONORS

Priyanshu Dahal, Lucia de Carvalho, Hanel Diaz Matute, Nishal Kadariya, Manpreet Lahl, Sarika Mongar, Ayusha Rai, Diya Rai and Jorge Ramirez.

SCRANTON — Five-year-old Axel Bosley rocked back and forth on his bicycle, munching pizza and watching while the grown-ups fit together pieces of his new playground.

Well, it’s not just his playground.

At a time when uncertainty clouds William Prescott Elementary School’s future, a lot of hands reached in to plan, pay for and erect its new play area.

A state-appointed financial recovery officer for the Scranton School District pegged Prescott among others that could be shuttered to save money.

But on Saturday, the uncertain fate was barely a footnote.

Builders with Willow Playworks heaved together with alumni, neighborhood volunteers and others from the University of Scranton to assemble new sliding boards, a twirling contraption called a spinami and climbing equipment.

Bosley, who is in kindergarten, shrugged and said, until now, he spent recess running around what was once a blank asphalt lot with lines on the ground for playing four corners and basketball, but little else.

Big kids usually take control of the schoolyard balls, he said, but he seemed OK with that — there was enough playground for everybody taking shape in front of him.

The William Prescott Elementary School Parent Teacher Association pulled all the strings it could find to get grants for the equipment and construction.

Principal Albert O’Donnell and others at the construction site Saturday pointed to efforts by PTA Treasurer Sydney Snyder in bird-dogging grants.

The PTA won grant money from four main sources, the treasurer said. They include:

• $75,000 from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program.

• $20,000 from Kaboom, a national organization that funds playgrounds, after winning a video contest.

• $10,000 from Lackawanna County Community Re-invest Program.

• $8,000 from Scranton Area Community Foundation.

Construction mostly wrapped up Saturday. Builders are to return Monday to pour cement footers. A rubberized surface in the play area is to be installed later this week, weather permitting, with construction to conclude maybe by the weekend.

The project and rousing community support comes amid uncertainty.

Candis Finan, Ed.D., the chief recovery officer tasked with finding ways to cut costs for the district now plagued by deep financial trouble, included Prescott among six buildings the district could potentially close.

School officials have not made any decision on closures, and changes are not likely to happen until next year at the earliest.

Snyder said the group’s decision to install the playground comes now in part because they had a deadline to spend the grant money.

“We also really believe that the playground is representative of what we value about Prescott school and the value that it adds to our communities,” she said. “There hasn’t been any decision made, and we’re advocating for keeping the school open.”

As far as the principal is concerned, “it’s business as usual,” he said after team-lifting a triple-racer sliding board into position with a dozen other workers and volunteers.

Prescott, where about 350 attend, has a reputation for loyal teachers, many of whom have taught generations of students, neighbors and alumni said. Teachers live in and know their neighborhoods. They understand its social and interpersonal needs.

PTA President Rose Jacklinski said some families with children move to the neighborhood for the school.

“This is definitely a draw to the Hill Section,” she said.

She and her husband both grew up attending private school. When they moved to their home in the Hill Section, they considered sending their two kids to private school, too.

“You don’t know (how many) people said, ‘You’re nuts. You live in East Scranton? You’ve got to look at William Prescott,’ ” she said.

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SCRANTON — Fistfuls of color thumped softly against their targets on the campus green.

Clouds of blue and yellow floated high above the field for the University of Scranton’s annual Holi Festival of Colors, the Indian celebration of spring typically marked in March, but held for Saturday in hopes of good weather.

“It’s difficult to do inside,” Eva Grove said, chuckling.

The color war hadn’t ended yet, but Grove, vice president of the university’s student-run Asia Club, was already scooping up empty plastic bags the crowd had just emptied.

No body part was off-limits. Those jumping into the free-for-all without glasses did so at their own risk.

Hands launched small mounds of brightly colored powder, food-grade starch tinted with food coloring, into faces with impunity.

It got everywhere.

If you didn’t walk out with frosted hair, highlighted teeth and caked ears, you didn’t try hard enough.

The Asia Club worked with the university’s Multicultural Center and Asian Studies Department to organize the color fight, hire Amber Indian Restaurant of Moosic to cater, and bring in performers from the Kala School of Indian Classical Dance for entertainment.

“Holi itself is the Indian Festival of Colors, which is welcoming the spring season in the Indian culture,” said Kody Fitzgerald, president of the Asia Club.

The celebration was free to the public, and families joined with college students in lobbing color at will.

Gary Ng, a graduate student, stood on the edge of the field, looking out of place in a clean, white shirt, and watched the mayhem before him.

He’s helped organize the Holi celebration for the last five years and typically jumps in. This time, he stood it out.

“When you hit the shower … looking down and you’re seeing colors everywhere. You sneeze and you’re sneezing colors,” he said. “That’s the one thing everybody always remembers about Holi. After you sneeze, it’s like, ‘Oh! My God, it’s colored.’ ”

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570-348-9131;

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Carbondale

The Carbondale Shade Tree and Civic Pride Commission is sponsoring a spring cleanup at Memorial Park, Main Street, Carbondale, across from City Hall.

The event, which invites residents to bring rakes, shovels and brooms to help clean the city, is Saturday, April 27, at 10 a.m.

A rain date is scheduled for Saturday, May 4, at 10 a.m.

For information, residents can call 570-282-4218 or follow the commission’s Facebook page for updates.

— DANIEL ROSLER

drosler@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9100, x5365; @droslerTT on Twitter

Clarks Summit

The Rotary Club of the Abingtons and the National Alliance on Mental Illness are teaming up for a fundraiser next month to benefit the advocacy group.

All proceeds from a benefit dinner Wednesday, May 22, from 5 to 9 p.m. at State Street Grill, 114 S. State St., Clarks Summit, will go to NAMI, said Lauren Calvey, a Rotarian and an organizer of the event.

Money from the dinner will help fund local programs and initiatives NAMI provides, said Marie Onukiavage, executive director of NAMI Scranton and Northeast Region. The benefit is timely as May is mental health awareness month, she said.

Programs the group performs locally include the annual Family to Family program, held one night a week over the course of 12 weeks to provide information for families on how to support loved ones with mental illness and available treatment options, Onukiavage said.

Tickets for the event cost $25 and guests must have a ticket to enter. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time from a Rotarian, online at eventbrite.com or at the door at the event. Ticket includes hamburgers, hot dogs, pasta and potato salad, soda and beer. A cash bar will be available. A signature nonalcoholic beverage will be available for anyone who is substance free.

— CLAYTON OVER

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@ClaytonOver on Twitter

For the second year, a shopping spree at Gerrity’s supermarket is up for grabs as part of a raffle held by the Joseph W. Hall Memorial Auxiliary to the Clarks Summit Fire Company.

“We did it last year and it was successful, so we decided to do it again,” auxiliary Vice President Mari Bowen said.

Tickets cost $10 each or $25 for three tickets. The first-prize winner earns three minutes to jam carts full of items at the Gerrity’s market at 100 Old Lackawanna Trail. The raffle drawing is Monday, May 13, at 7 p.m. at the Clarks Summit Firehouse, 321 Bedford St. Though ticket holders are invited to attend, the winner need not be present. The shopping spree is Wednesday, May 22 at 6 a.m.

Second prize in the drawing wins a $100 gift card to the supermarket and third prize wins a $50 gift card there.

Proceeds from the raffle will go toward a new ladder truck for the fire company, Bowen said. For questions or tickets call the firehouse at 570-586-9656, x4 or Bowen at 570-586-9241.

— CLAYTON OVER

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@ClaytonOver on Twitter

The recent Friends of the Abington Library book sale raised about $6,400 for the Abington Community Library.

The sale was held March 30 at the Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, 1310 Morgan Highway. The Friends of the Abington Community Library board voted to pay for the Zoomobile from the Binghamton Zoo, the Skins & Scales Reptile show with Leo Spinner, and Kevin Manning, an astronomer and former NASA consultant who offers the “Astronomy for Everyone” program, as part of the library’s summer programs, Friends of the Abington Community Library President Amy Hamilton said.

— CLAYTON OVER

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@ClaytonOver on Twitter

Scranton

City council on Monday voted 4-0 — with President Pat Rogan, Tim Perry, Kyle Donahue and Wayne Evans all in favor, and Bill Gaughan absent — on each of the following:

• To introduce a resolution for the city to support a “Restore Pennsylvania” $4.5 billion infrastructure improvement plan by state government that could benefit the city on various fronts, including stormwater management, blight removal and transportation projects.

• To introduce a resolution backing Mayor Bill Courtright’s appointment of James Wintermantel of Mountain Lake Road to an unexpired term on the Scranton Parking Authority. Wintermantel replaces Tom Borthwick, who resigned March 16 after being selected to fill a vacancy on the Scranton School Board. Wintermantel’s SPA term, retroactive to March 28, will expire June 1, 2021.

— JIM LOCKWOOD

jlockwood@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9100 x5185; @jlockwoodTT on Twitter

AROUND THE TOWNS appears each Sunday, spotlighting the people and events in your neighborhoods. If you have an idea for an Around the Towns note, contact the writer for your town, or the Yes!Desk at 348-9121 or yesdesk@timesshamrock.com.

Pike County President Judge Gregory Chelak sentenced:

Henry Daniel Smith, 27, Fair Haven, Conn., to a $250 fine for possession of a small amount of marijuana Dec. 19, 2017, in Palmyra Twp.

Osvaldo Espiritusanto, 23, Allentown, to a $300 fine for possession of drug paraphernalia Feb. 21, 2017, in Lehman Twp.

Melissa Dennis, 40, Stroudsburg, to five days to six months in the Pike County Jail, a $300 fine and 12-month driver’s license suspension for DUI on Oct. 8 in Greene Twp.

Marisa Tessa Ogden, 44, Bushkill, to five years of the IP Pike Care Program, including 90 days of house arrest, a $1,500 fine and 18-month driver’s license suspension for DUI on Sept. 15 in Delaware Twp.

Christopher David Roundtree, 33, Pittston, to 11 to 23 months in the Pike County Jail, followed by six years of probation and a $1,000 fine for statutory sexual assault and unlawful contact or communication with a minor in 2013 in Lehman Twp.

Peter Derose, 60, Newburgh, N.Y., to 12 months of probation and a $300 fine for possession of drug paraphernalia May 30, 2017, in Dingman Twp.

Anthony Joseph Loconte, 22, Greeley, to six months of probation and a $300 fine for possession of drug paraphernalia Aug. 13 in Lackawaxen Twp.

Douglas Edward Bennett, 55, Hawley, to six to 12 months in the Pike County Jail and a $300 fine for terroristic threats Dec. 6 in Palmyra Twp.

Carl Robert Nikodem, 32, Hawley, to 18 months of probation and a $1,000 fine for resisting arrest, possession of drug paraphernalia and criminal mischief Sept. 12 in Porter Twp.

James L. Vanorski, 47, Milford, to a $100 fine for theft of services between Nov. 11 and Dec. 9, 2017, in Dingman Twp.

Daniel Joseph Bilach, 35, Dingmans Ferry, to a $300 fine for harassment Dec. 10 in Dingman Twp.

Phillip Jonathan Monaco, 21, Port Jervis, N.Y., to 55 days to 12 months in the Pike County Jail and a $200 fine for retail theft Nov. 29 in Westfall Twp.

Jasmine Shea Vonsee, 29, Dingmans Ferry, to five days to three months in the Pike County Jail, a $300 fine and six-month driver’s license suspension for possession of a controlled substance March 8, 2017, in Delaware Twp.

Wayne County President Judge Janine Edwards and Senior Judge Raymond L. Hamill sentenced:

Cody Cunningham, 20, Tafton, to 12 months of probation, a $500 fine, drug and alcohol evaluation and 25 hours of community service for firearms not to be carried without a license Dec. 9 in Paupack Twp.

Barbara Tunis, 58, Honesdale, to 12 months of probation, a $75 fine, 90 days of alcohol monitoring through SCRAM program and drug and alcohol treatment for accidents involving damage to attended vehicle/property and three summary offenses July 8 in Honesdale.

Daniel Kemery, 35, Honesdale, to six to 12 months in the Wayne County Correctional Facility and a drug and alcohol evaluation for possession of a controlled substance between May 6 and 17 in Honesdale.

William Bathazar Rave, 23, Honesdale, to one to 12 months in the Wayne County Correctional Facility, a $300 fine, a drug and alcohol evaluation, a mental health evaluation and 25 hours of community service for possession of a controlled substance Dec. 4 in Honesdale.

Joseph Big, 51, Shohola, to eight to 23½ months in the Wayne County Correctional Facility, a $600 fine and a drug and alcohol evaluation for resisting arrest and public drunkenness Sept. 29 in Hawley.

Rodney Lee Zepp, 57, Canadensis, to 10 days to 23½ months in the Wayne County Correctional Facility, a $1,600 fine, drug and alcohol addiction treatment and the Alcohol Highway Safety Program for terroristic threats, possession of a small amount of marijuana, DUI and disorderly conduct April 28 and 29 in Dreher Twp.

Jesse James Yachymiak, 34, Dickson City, to three to 24 months in the Wayne County Correctional Facility, $7,269.24 in restitution, drug and alcohol treatment and mental health treatment for recklessly endangering another person May 23 in Clinton Twp.

John Stanton III, 32, Hawley, to 72 hours to six months in the Wayne County Correctional Facility, a $1,000 fine, drug and alcohol addiction treatment, the Alcohol Highway Safety Program, the MAAZE program and 25 hours of community service for DUI on Aug. 23 in Hawley.

John Michael Trachtenburg, 39, Hawley, to six months in the Intermediate Punishment Program, a $1,000 fine, 30 days of house arrest with electronic and alcohol monitoring through the SCRAM program, drug and alcohol assessment, the Alcohol Highway Safety Program and 25 hours of community service for DUI on May 22 in Lake Twp.

Squadron 86

plans fish dinner

SAL Squadron 86 Lenten fish fry benefiting Hunts for Healing, Friday, 5-7 p.m., American Legion Post 86, Main Street, Susquehanna; fried flounder, shrimp or baked haddock; 570-853-3542.

Post 869 Auxiliary

sets beef dinner

Hrichak McAndrew American Legion Post 869 Auxiliary annual roast beef dinner and basket raffle, April 28, noon-4 p.m., post home, 161 S. Main St., Archbald, $10, takeouts available, tickets at post or call 570-876-1615 or 570-489-5423.

Jessup Post 5544

sets meat spin

Jessup VFW Post 5544 Easter meat spin for ham, turkey and kielbasa, spare ribs and slab bacon, today, 2 p.m., post, 205 Dolph St., basket chances, 50/50, free buffet.

VFW Post 6082

sets dinner event

Shopa-Davey VFW Post 6082, pigs-in-a-blanket dinner, post home, May 5, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., or sold out, $11; takeouts available.

109th offers

scholarships

The 109th Infantry Regiment Association will offer $1,000 scholarships to children and grandchildren of members and veterans of the regiment. Applications at http://109thinfantry.org under the documents tab. Deadline is Monday.

Post 5937 offers

scholarships

VFW Post 5937, Dickson City, will offer two $2,000 scholarships to high school seniors residing in the Midvalley area and children and grandchildren of members of VFW Post 5937; deadline: May 1. Applications at American Legion, 901 Main St., Dickson City; or Richard Capwell, 570-489-1222.

Dickson City post

offers scholarships

American Legion Post 665, Dickson City, will offer $1,000 scholarships to seniors in the Mid Valley School District or who are children/grandchildren of a member of Post 665; deadline: May 1. Applications at the post, 901 Main St., 570-489-4304; or through Isadore Dzwieleski, 570-233-1324.

Veterans event

set in Hawley

State Sen. Lisa Baker veterans outreach with a VFW service, Monday, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 2512 Route 6, Hawley, lower level, rear, Lake Wallenpaupack Visitors Center; appointments requested, 570-226-5960.

Center schedules

town meeting

The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Plains Twp., will host a community town hall at 5 p.m. April 25 at the Park Street Complex, 648 Park St., Honesdale, to discuss issues and provide feedback on VA operations and programs.

Meetings

POST 221

Jerome F. O’Malley American Legion Post 221, Wednesday, 7 p.m., post home, 13 Hospital St., Carbondale.

POST 4909

Dupont VFW Post 4909, May 6, 7:30 p.m., post home, home association meeting follows.

DAV CHAPTER 1

DAV Malia Chapter 1, Monday, 7 p.m., American Legion Post 908, 625 Deacon St., Scranton; Joe Sylvester, 570-961-2696.

POST 966

East Scranton American Legion Memorial Post 966, Wednesday, 7 p.m., auditorium of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Taylor Avenue and Ash Street.

POST 3451

Rabiega-Gorgol VFW Post 3451, today, 4:30 p.m., 606 Club, 606 Alder St.

POST 328

Ambrose Revels American Legion Post 328, today, 11 a.m., post home.

COAST GUARD VETERANS

Northeastern Pa. Coast Guard Veterans Association, auxiliary and Merchant Marine, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Perkins Restaurant, 304 Route 315 Highway, Pittston Twp.; Neil Morrison, 570-288-6817.

Merli Center

Today: Coffee, 8:30 a.m.; morning visits, 8:45; Eucharistic ministry visits, 9:15; bingo by Scranton chapter of UNICO National, 2 p.m.; unit visits, 4.

Monday: Morning visits, 8:45 a.m.; Catholic service, 10; Reflections music program, 2 p.m.; senior fitness, 3; unit visits, 4; Bible club, 2 south, 4; movie, 1 south, 7:30.

Tuesday: Morning visits, 8:45 a.m.; bingo social, third floor, 10:15; volunteer ministry on units, 1:15 p.m.; horse races, second floor, 2; unit visits, 4.

Wednesday: Morning visits, 8:45 a.m.; Electric City Aquarium, 9:30; resident welfare fund, 1:15 p.m.; bingo by state VFW, 2; unit visits, 4.

Thursday: Morning visits, 8:45 a.m.; Everhart Museum trip, 9:30; chapel service, 10; ring toss, third floor, 10:15; Easter bunny visit on units, 1 p.m.; Polka Jets 2 by American Legion Post 665 Auxiliary, 2; senior fitness, 3; unit visits, 4.

Friday: Morning visits, 8:45 a.m.; coffee and doughnuts by Friends of the Forgotten, second floor, 10:15; birthday bash with Millennium, cake and ice cream, 2 p.m.; senior fitness, 3; unit visits, 4.

Saturday: Morning visits, 8:45 a.m.; artist in residency, 9:30; bingo by Order of Eastern Star, 2 p.m.; unit visits, 4.

VETERANS NEWS should be submitted no later than Monday before publication to veterans@timesshamrock.com; or YES!desk, The Times-Tribune, 149 Penn Ave., Scranton, PA 18503.

SCRANTON

The last day to register to vote in the May 21 primary election is Monday, April 22, Lackawanna County elections Director Marion Medalis said.

Voter registration applications are available weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Department of Elections on the second floor of the county Government Center, 123 Wyoming Ave. The office will be closed Friday in observance of Good Friday.

Completed registration forms may be returned to the Department of Elections by mail but must be postmarked no later than April 22, Medalis said.

County residents can also register online by visiting the Pennsylvania Department of State’s voter registration page at register.votesPA.com.

— DAVID SINGLETON