Clarks Summit
Pavement at the Abington Community Library will be getting a face-lift.
The driveway, curbs, sidewalk and the larger of the two lots will all see work done, library Director Leah Ducato Rudolph said. The library will close Monday, May 15, so workers can jackhammer the sidewalk and area around the front entrance of the library, Ducato Rudolph said. Due dates for return of books and other media scheduled for that day have been adjusted to be returned the day after, or they can be returned at other libraries in the county system.
— CLAYTON OVER
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Jermyn
Borough council Thursday passed a resolution proclaiming Oct. 8, the scheduled date of the Steamtown Marathon, as Tony Cerminaro Day in Jermyn.
Last year, at age 80, Cerminaro set a national age-group record for runners 80 to 84 by finishing the 21st Steamtown Marathon in a time of 3 hours, 57 minutes, 25 seconds.
The Jermyn resident has competed in every running of that 26.2-mile race, winning his age group each time.
“He’s one of the reasons that Jermyn, Pa., is awesome,” council President Frank Kulick said. “He’s actually won his age group in three different decades at the Boston Marathon.”
Councilman Kevin Napoli concurred, calling the resolution a “way to honor a local guy.”
Along with the resolution, Jermyn will hang a banner recognizing marathon day as Tony Cerminaro Day along the race course in Jermyn.
— JEFF HORVATH
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Mayfield
Multiple Memorial Day observances and activities are planned in the borough later this month.
First, Mayfield Lions Club President Kristopher Serniak asks club members to be present on Memorial Day, May 29, at 6 a.m. to install flags along the borough’s main streets in honor of all military men and women who have served or are serving in the United States armed forces. Members are to meet at the club building, and borough residents are encouraged to display the American flag.
A Memorial Day parade conducted by American Legion Post 610 will take place later in the morning. Legionnaires will assemble at their headquarters at 7 a.m. and proceed to Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Cemetery to conduct military services at 8.
The parade will step off at 9 after services. The honor guard will lead participants to both the Calvary and St. John’s cemeteries, followed by a ceremony at Memorial Park on Lackawanna Avenue. There, retired Navy Lt. Cmdr. Susan K. Allen of Dallas will serve as guest speaker.
Finally, because of the holiday, refuse and recycling collection in Mayfield will take place Tuesday, May 30. Residents are not to place items at the curb before Monday evening.
— JEFF HORVATH
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