Northeast Regional Cancer Institute Received $900 from Fundraising by St. Nicholas St. Mary’s Students St. Nicholas St. Mary’s School National Junior Honor Society students presented the Cancer Institute with a $900 check from their fundraising efforts. Students paid $3 for a dress down day and $1 to purchase various cancer ribbons to wear during the day to show support for someone affected by that type of cancer. Additional donations were accepted to support the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute. It was important to the students to donate locally. From left to right: Karen M. Saunders, President, Northeast Regional Cancer Institute,St. Nicholas St. Mary’s National Junior Honors Society students, Gianna Bongarzone, Vice- President, Nina Lombardi, Secretary, Amanda E. Marchegiani, Community Relations Coordinator, Northeast Regional Cancer Institute, Ryan Pugh, President, and Mr. Chris Tigue, Principal, St. Nicholas St. Mary School.
Lackawanna Historical Society, Home and Garden Tour Returns to the Abingtons After more than 20 years conducting tours of Scranton’s historic Hill Section, the Lackawanna Historical Society invites you to venture “Beyond the Hill” this summer to explore homes and gardens in Waverly, Clarks Summit, and North Abington! The Society will present “Beyond the Hill: Enjoy the Homes & Gardens of the Abingtons” on Sunday, June 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will follow a self-guided tour to five private homes and outdoor spaces, and a members-only club. The Beyond the Hill tour provides an opportunity to learn about the history of the elegant neighborhoods in the Abingtons and the history of some of its stately residences. Explore homes ranging from a historic estate and farmhouses with pioneer roots, a light-filled modern residence, and a whimsical, sprawling landscape. Tour sites include the Waverly Club, private residences at 562 Kennedy Creek Road, 260 Oakford Road, 1008 Summerfield Drive, 15989 State Route 407, and the gardens at 743 Fairview Road. A tour book and map with a suggested driving route will be provided. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door for the. Advance tickets are available at NADA & CO., 1440 Capouse Avenue, Scranton; the Gathering Place, 304 S. State Street, Clarks Summit; and at the Lackawanna Historical Society headquarters, the Catlin House, 232 Monroe Avenue, Scranton. Purchase tickets online at: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/lackawanna-historical-society/beyond-the-hill2025 Tickets the day of the tour are ONLY sold at the Waverly Community House, 1115 N. Abington Rd.; tickets will be on sale until 2 pm. “Beyond the Hill” is sponsored by Toyota Scranton, People’s Security Bank, Constantino’s, and Sidel’s Restaurant; with support from media sponsors Lamar Advertising and Allied Services. For more information about the program or to purchase tickets, contact the Lackawanna Historical Society at 570-344-3841 or email lackawannahistory@gmail.com.
Lackawanna Historical Society to Provide Small-Group Walking Tours Want to take a vacation in your hometown, or learn fun facts to impress your guests? Join the Lackawanna Historical Society for our summer walking tours! These free guided tours provide local residents and visitors with a chance to learn more about Downtown Scranton’s magnificent architecture, and learn more about buildings and neighborhoods you pass every day. Tours are scheduled for Friday evening and Saturday morning. Each tour focuses on a different thematic region of the city. Tours will spotlight the Gothic District and former “Clubhouse Row,” the Lackawanna Avenue Commercial district, the lower portion of the Hill Section, as well as Courthouse Square. The full tour schedule is below: Sat., June 21 at 11am: Gothic District; meet at Lackawanna College, corner N. Washington and Vine Fri., June 27 at 6 pm: Commercial and “Red Light” District; meet at Radisson Lackawanna Station Sat., July 12 at 11am: Lower Hill section; meet Elm Park Church, cor. Linden and Jefferson Fri., July 25 at 6 pm: Gothic District; meet at corner of Vine & N. Washington Sat. August 9 at 11am: Courthouse Square; meet at cor. N. Washington & Linden Sat., August 23 at 11am: Commercial and “Red Light” District; meet at Radisson Lackawanna Station Sat., Sept. 6 at 11 am: Lower Hill section; meet Elm Park Church, cor. Linden and Jefferson All tours are limited to ten people. Learn more about your community and get some fresh air! Please call the Society at 570-344-3841 for reservations. For more information, contact the Society by email at lackawannahistory@gmail.com.
Pillar to Post Recognized Among Top Performers at National Convention At the recent Pillar To Post National Convention, attended by nearly 500 franchise owners, Mathew Rodriguez, owner of Clarks Summit Pillar To Post Home Inspectors, was recognized for outstanding performance, achieving an Average Job Size (AJS) exceeding $800 during the past sales year. With 274 inspections completed, the franchise achieved an AJS of $835 per job, earning a place among the top 5% of all Pillar To Post franchises nationwide in this category. “I feel very proud of this award, as it places us among the top performers within the entire Pillar To Post network,” said Rodriguez. “It’s an honor to be recognized for the hard work, sacrifice, and continued training that drive our success.” This achievement reflects the franchise’s commitment to delivering exceptional results through a comprehensive range of services. In addition to standard home inspections, the Clarks Summit team offers: Septic System Inspections Water Quality Testing Radon Testing Termite Evaluations Sewer Scope Inspections Mold Testing By offering these services, the franchise positions itself as a true “one-stop shop” for homebuyers, real estate professionals, and property owners seeking thorough and convenient evaluation solutions. The award not only highlights strong financial performance but also recognizes the franchise’s disciplined operations, client-centered approach, and continuous professional development. The success is attributed to the team’s dedication, strategic service offerings, and commitment to quality.
Mohegan Pennsylvania, Hot Summer Fun is Back! Daily promotions, giveaways, live entertainment, and more to take place at Mohegan Pennsylvania June 23rd – August 31st Mohegan Pennsylvania is turning up the heat as Hot Summer Fun rolls out on Monday, June 23rd, lasting through Sunday, August 31st. Momentum members can enjoy exclusive giveaways with a shot at cash prizes up to $1,000,000. Plenty of Free Slot Play will also be up for grabs along with a chance to win a brand-new Hummer EV Pickup. Additionally, NEPA’s favorite outdoor concert series, Party on the Patio, is set to provide guests with exhilarating live entertainment all summer long! Guests can take advantage of all Hot Summer Fun 2025 promotions by signing up for Momentum, Mohegan’s rewards program. Momentum is a free, 21+ program, and allows guests to elevate their Status, which comes with added rewards. Visit the Casino Cashier on property or moheganpa.com/momentum for more information. SUMMER OF HUMMER PROMOTION Mohegan Pennsylvania will be holding an exclusive Summer of Hummer promotion where one lucky guest will win a brand-new Hummer EV Pickup from Jo-Dan Buick GMC! From Monday, June 23rd through Saturday, August 30th, guests will receive one entry for every Status Point earned; entries will be multiplied by 5X on Mondays and Wednesdays, 10X on Thursdays, and Multiplier Mania could land guests anywhere from 5X – 25X entries each Saturday. The grand prize drawing, which requires guests to activate their entries by playing with their Momentum card each hour, will take place on Sunday, August 30th. From 6:00pm – 9:48pm, two winners will be chosen every 12 minutes to receive $500 Free Slot Play. At 10:00pm, six winners will be chosen where five will receive $1,000 Free Slot Play and one will win a Hummer EV Pickup! HOT SUMMER FUN DAYS OF THE WEEK Momentum members can win big or score some sweet deals every day of the week during Hot Summer Fun! On Play & Eat Sundays, Momentum members who earn at least four Status Points will be able to print a $15 Play and Eat voucher at the kiosk. This voucher will be valid from Sunday through the following Saturday and is redeemable at all dining locations except Ruth’s Chris Steak House. Forever Young Mondays will provide guests 50 years of age or older with $10 Food Credit to use at The Hive Taphouse or Slice’d when they earn at least one Status Point. This voucher will be valid until 11:59pm on the day it is received. The first 500 Momentum members to earn one Status Point on T-Shirt Tuesdays will receive a commemorative Hot Summer Fun 2025 t-shirt. A new design is featured every week – guests can visit each week to collect all 10! Momentum members can begin earning at 6:00am and print their voucher at any Promotional Kiosk beginning at 3:00pm. Vouchers are available until 500 have been claimed or 7:00pm, whichever happens first. All Momentum members who pick up a shirt can drop their voucher in the drawing barrel. At 7:00pm, 10 winners will be chosen to receive $250 Free Slot Play. On $100K Boardwalk Bonanza Wednesdays, three Momentum members who are actively playing a slot machine or table game between 3:00pm – 8:00pm will be randomly selected every 20 minutes to play the gameboard for a chance to win from $100 Free Slot Play up to $10,000 Cash! The selected guests will pick beach balls to reveal possible prizes and will win whichever denomination they match two of. Rockin’ Thursdays allows guests who claimed their Hot Summer Fun t-shirt to swipe their Momentum card at any Promotional Kiosk to receive $20 Free Slot Play from 6:00am – Midnight. Guests are invited to stick around for Party on the Patio every Thursday night! On Millionaire Madness Fridays, one winner at the top of each hour (6:00pm, 7:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:00pm, 10:00pm) will be randomly selected to spin for a chance to win anywhere from $200 Free Slot Play to $1,000,000 cash! Two winners on the half-hour (6:30pm, 7:30pm, 8:30pm, 9:30pm) will also be randomly selected to spin for a chance to win anywhere from $200 to $3,000 Free Slot Play! Additionally, the five top Status Point earners each Friday from 6:00am – Midnight will be invited to come back the following week and spin the wheel for a chance to win $1,000,000. Multiplier Mania Saturdays offer Momentum members the chance to multiply their Summer of Hummer entries by 5X, 10X, 15X, 20X, or 25X! HOT SUMMER FUN ENTERTAINMENT The energy gets turned up a notch with Pennsylvania’s largest and best free concert series, Party on the Patio, taking place outdoors every Thursday night through September 11th! Dance the night away with the nation’s best tribute bands and enjoy drink specials and delicious bites from Pennsylvania’s most popular food trucks. Highlighted performances include Jay Bon Jovi, a tribute to Bon Jovi, Philadelphia Freedom, a tribute to Elton John, and Stevie Mac, a tribute to Fleetwood Mac. Doors open at 6:00pm and the bands start rockin’ at 7:30pm. There is no cover to attend Party on the Patio. Join DJ Tommy at Breakers each Thursday night following Party on the Patio. Guests can visit moheganpa.com/potp to view the full concert line-up. Other entertainment throughout Hot Summer Fun includes live bands in Breakers every Friday and Saturday from 8:30pm – 12:30am, live bands in The Hive Taphouse every Thursday and Saturday from 9:30pm – 12:30am, Open Mic Nights with DJ Tommy at The Hive Taphouse on Fridays from 7:30pm – 11:30pm, and live acoustics at Embers Terrace every Friday and Saturday from 6:00pm – 10:00pm. Additionally, guests can attend Sunstakes Saturday on August 16th at Mohegan Pennsylvania. This family friendly event will feature popular food trucks, Notis the Gyro King and Burger Bus, and live harness racing with over $2,000,000 in purses! For additional information on Hot Summer Fun at Mohegan Pennsylvania, visit moheganpa.com/hsf.
Geisinger Hospitals are Leaders in Caring for People with Diabetes Eight Geisinger hospitals have been named Recognized Leaders in Caring for People Living with Diabetes, a designation bestowed by The Leapfrog Group in collaboration with the American Diabetes Association, (ADA). The national designation recognizes hospitals that provide safe and high-quality health care to inpatients with diabetes based on ADA and other nationally published guidelines. With eight hospitals receiving the recognition, Geisinger was the most recognized among 33 hospitals in the country to earn the recognition and demonstrate leadership on a national level. Geisinger hospitals receiving the recognition were: Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton Geisinger Lewistown Hospital Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital Geisinger Medical Center in Danville Geisinger Medical Center Muncy Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre The award recognizes each hospital’s strong commitment to the safety and well-being of hospitalized people living with diabetes — estimated to be 30% of all people who are inpatient nationwide. Now in its second year, the number of award recipients has more than doubled, reflecting a growing nationwide commitment to addressing the unique risks for people with diabetes who are hospitalized. “This recognition represents the culmination of our collective efforts to improve the lives of our patients with diabetes. The expansion in the number of sites achieving this award highlights our multidisciplinary approach and ensuring our patients get the same high-quality care, regardless of where they obtained it at Geisinger,” said Brian Jameson, D.O., Geisinger director of endocrinology. “A big thank-you to all our colleagues for making the programs and practices to improve diabetes care part of the Geisinger culture.” The first-of-its-kind designation program evaluates hospitals based on their care for people with diabetes during admission, stay and discharge. The program operationalizes the ADA’s globally recognized guidelines for the treatment of people with diabetes, the Standards of Care in Diabetes—2025, along with Leapfrog’s standards for excellence in hospital safety and quality. Recognized hospitals provide safe, high-quality care for people living with diabetes through blood glucose (blood sugar) testing and hypoglycemia protocols, specialized preparation for inpatient surgery, meals and insulin regimen planning, and robust discharge planning for high-risk people with diabetes. Hospitals are assessed in the implementation of these processes and structures, and on how well they execute on the standard of care delivered to a random sample of patients.
Mohegan Sun to Feature More Than 280 Shows in 70 Days for Hot Summer Fun 2025! The summer heats up with a $100K Jackpot Celebration, a BMW giveaway, brand-new festivals and entertainment, Epic prize pools, and much more Mohegan Sun is launching its 28th year of Hot Summer Fun on June 23rd and the action is more dialed up than ever. Through Labor Day, Mohegan Sun Arena, the Wolf Den, The Cabaret Theatre, and the Sun Patio are set to feature acts like Incubus, Jordan Davis, Def Leppard, Jason Ladanye and Beatlemania Again. When it comes to outdoor entertainment, it will be the busiest summer yet on the Sun Patio, with a brand-new music festival, Backyard Beats, taking place on Saturday, August 16th and popular tribute bands rocking out every Friday night at the always free: Party on the Sun Patio. This revamped outdoor space will also host concerts by The Village People, Lupe Fiasco, The Roots, Dasha and more. A brand-new festival joins the summertime fun as well, when Taste of the Mediterranean arrives on Saturday, August 23rd. Every day of the week during Hot Summer Fun at Mohegan Sun will also be energized with gaming promotions and special giveaways, including a 2025 BMW 2 Series and daily offers like Catchin’ Rays Tuesdays, where random Momentum members can attempt to grab up to $10,000 in cash inside the Cash Cube! Learn all about it all at mohegansun.com/HSF, and see below for more details: ENTERTAINMENT, EVENTS AND FESTIVALS Mohegan Sun Arena, the eight-time winner of “Arena of the Year” by ACM, is filled with big-time acts and exciting sports this summer, includes: BABYMETAL on June 27th; Incubus on June 28th; James Arthur on June 29th; Def Leppard on July 3rd; Legends in Concert on July 5th; CT Sun vs Las Vegas Aces on July 6th; CT Sun vs Seattle Storm on July 9th; Tony Hinchliffe on July 11th; Jeff Dunham on July 12th; The Lumineers on July 13th; Revisiting Creedence on July 18th; CES Boxing Presents “Summer Heat” on July 19th; CT Sun vs LA Sparks July 24th; Rod Stewart on July 25th; Big Time Rush on July 26th; CT Sun vs Golden State Valkyries on July 27th; CT Sun vs Seattle Storm on July 28th; CT Sun vs NY Liberty on August 1st; Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons on August 2nd; CT Sun vs NY Liberty on August 3rd; Jordan Davis on August 8th; CT Sun vs Chicago Sky on August 13th; Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular starring Shawn Klush on August 15th; CT Sun vs Indiana Fever on August 17th; CT Sun vs Washington Mystics on August 21; Train on August 22nd; O.A.R. on August 24th; Bonnie Raitt on August 26th and Lynyrd Skynyrd on August 29th. The Sun Patio Concert Series is an all-new outdoor concert lineup for Hot Summer Fun 2025 at Mohegan Sun. This new and improved outdoor venue can accommodate nearly 5,000 guests for concerts and events, and beginning on Saturday, June 14th, guests can enjoy the Hard-Rock hits of Buckcherry for a show kicking off at 9:00pm. All Sun Patio Concert Series shows are general admission, open to all ages and take place rain or shine! This premier outdoor event space at Mohegan Sun also features a full bar and deck for guests 21+. The full schedule is: Buckcherry on Saturday, June 14th; The Village People on Saturday, July 12th; Lupe Fiasco on Saturday, July 19th; The Roots, Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show band, on Saturday, August 2nd; HANSON on Saturday, August 9th; Dasha on Sunday, August 17th; Extreme on Saturday, August 30th and Sully Erna on Saturday, September 6th. Tickets are on sale now and further details are available HERE. Taste of the Mediterranean arrives on Saturday, August 23rd. Flavors of the Mediterranean will transport guests on the Sun Patio during this brand-new festival. From artisan charcuterie spreads to hand-filled cannoli, Taste of the Mediterranean is set to bring together regional favorites for a one-day celebration of coastal cuisine, music, and cultural flair. Tickets to this inaugural festival are on sale now and can be purchased via ticketmaster.com or the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability. A VIP Add-On Experience is also available for purchase, which includes unlimited drink samples, a hand-crafted charcuterie cup, a swag bag with gifts from featured sponsors, and more. The return of Party on the Sun Patio invites guests to move to the music while some of the region’s top tribute bands electrify 14 weeks of free outdoor concerts every Friday from 7:00pm – 11:00pm. Party on the Sun Patio kicks off a couple weeks ahead of Mohegan Sun’s official Hot Summer Fun dates, on Friday, June 13th, with the B Street Band, a tribute to Bruce Springsteen. Lasting through mid-September, guests can sip on refreshing drink specials and explore a rotating lineup of food trucks. Additionally, those looking to have the best seat in the house can reserve a cozy VIP Fire Pit. Top touring tribute acts as part of Party on the Sun Patio will include Fleetwood Macked – the Ultimate Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, Forever Tina – Tina Turner Tribute, Queen Flash and more! Guests must be 21+ to attend Party on the Sun Patio. To view the full 14-week concert line-up, visit mohegansun.com/potsp Backyard Beats will be live on the Sun Patio on Saturday, August 16th. This special inaugural music festival features the best of the best in local bands, while showcasing the talents of DJ Mikey V and DJae Melee. The all-day festival, which kicks off at 1:00pm and lasts through 11:00pm, will feature live performances by Jason Ingriselli and the Miles North; Souls on Fire; Red Light; Don’t Tell Lisa; The Fake Experience and Juice Box! Food trucks like Hungry Lion and Philly’s will join the high-energy Indie Rock to Soulful Blues affair, and all ages are welcome. Tickets are on sale now via mohegansun.com/backyard-beats.html The Wolf Den also turns up the heat this summer with electrifying performances. More than 25 live shows will be showcased, including 60’s Explosion on June 26th; Jeff Pitchell & Texas Flood on June 28th; The Main St. Cruisers on June 29th; Mallet Bro’s Band on July 3rd; John Cafferty & the Beaver Brown Band on July 5th; Red Satin Band on July 6th; Blurred Vison on July 10th; Chubby Checker on July 12th; Rubix Cube on July 13th; Southern Avenue on July 17th; FUSION on July 19th; Tyler Morris on July 20th; Kyle Ray on July 24th; David Nail on July 26th; The Magic of MoTown on July 27th; Red Light on July 31st;Alana Springsteen on August 2nd; Branded on August 3rd; Chaser Eight on August 7th; Restless Road on August 9th; Stryper on August 14th; Drew Baldridge on August 16th; American Girl on August 17th; The Toneshifters on August 21st; Queensryche on August 23rd; JD Leonard on August 24th; Dr. Slick on August 28th; Mullet on August 30th and Backstage Pass on August 31st. Both Comix Roadhouse and Comix Comedy Club will be home to crowd-pleasing live entertainment every Thursday through Friday throughout the summer. The Roadhouse stage features popular local acts like American Honey, Nikki Briar and the Sweetbriars and Maddi Ryan. In the Comedy Club, top touring stand-ups like Eagle Witt, Mike Finoia and Jourdain Fisher are on the bill! Learn more at Comixroadhouse.com MOHEGAN SUN’S $100,000 HOT SUMMER FUN JACKPOT CELEBRATION From Saturday, June 7th, through Saturday, September 6th, Mohegan Sun Momentum members who win a jackpot of $1,200 or more will receive an electronic entry into a drawing where 50 lucky winners will win their share of $100,000 in cash prizes. Guests must activate their entries by visiting any promotional kiosk between 6:00am – 7:00pm on Saturday, September 6th. The grand prize will be $25,000 in cash! Mohegan Sun Online Casino will also run a $30,000 Jackpot Celebration where online players who win a Daily Jackpot during Hot Summer Fun (June 23rd – August 31st) will be entered into a sweepstakes for a $10,000 grand prize. 99 additional winners will split a $20,000 in-app casino bonus credit prize pool. To get started with Mohegan Sun Online Casino – head to the Apple Store, Google Play or visit ct.mohegansuncasino.com. *Must be 21 or over to participate. MOHEGAN SUN’S PEAK PERFORMANCE GIVEAWAY A 2025 BMW 2 series is up for grabs with this much anticipated Hot Summer Fun giveaway taking place at Mohegan Sun from June 23rd at 6:00am – August 29th at 4:00pm. Momentum guests can swipe their card once a day at any promotional kiosk across the resort for a chance at this amazing grand prize courtesy of BMW of New London! Other great prizes as part of this summer-long giveaway event include Free Slot Play and Momentum Dollars. Double entries are possible on Friday, August 29th – the same day the Grand Prize drawing for the BMW is set to take place! THE TIKI BAR Mohegan Sun is home to one of the most spectacular hotel lobbies in the world and will be home to a special pop-up bar from June 26th through September 12th. The Tiki Bar at Mohegan Sun’s Sky Tower Lobby will be decked out with island vibes and home to exotic cocktails, tropical beats and a laid-back energy for friends, family and couples! The cocktail menu features a Mai Tai special as well as the Lava Flow, with Bacardi Coconut, Fruitful Strawberry, Fruitful Banana, Pineapple Juice and Coconut Cream. For the full drink menu and more details, click HERE. HOT SUMMER FUN DAILY PROMOTIONSMomentum members can participate in a new promotion every day of the week! Guests can sign up for Mohegan Sun’s free rewards program at any Player’s Club booth on property. When a friend of an existing Momentum member signs up for a new Momentum account any weekday during Hot Summer Fun, both guests will receive $10 in Free Slot Play! At the top of each hour between 10:00am – 7:00pm on More Money Mondays, one Momentum member playing slots, table games or in the Poker Room will be randomly selected to win $1,000 cash! All Momentum members must be present to win. At the top of each hour from 10:00am – 7:00pm on Catchin’ Rays Tuesdays, one Momentum member playing slots, table games or in the Poker Room will be randomly selected to dash in the Cash Cube for up to $10,000 in cash! Each winner will have 60 seconds to grab as much money as they can and place it into the cash box attached to the Cash Cube. Winners will keep whatever amount is inside the cash box after 60 seconds. Guests who grab and place the $2 bill in the cash box will double their total prize! Momentum members who earn two Status Points between 6:00am – 8:00pm on Wild Winning Wednesdays are eligible to participate in the Summer Slot Tournament Series, which takes place from 2:00pm – 8:00pm and features a $10,000 weekly prize pool! Guests will earn one entry for every two Status Points earned the day of the tournament, with a maximum of three entries per guest. With Thrills & Chills Thursdays, Momentum members will earn Triple Status Points from 6:00am – Midnight while playing slots, table games, stadium gaming, in the Poker Room or wagering in Race Book. Starting at 10:00am on Fun in the Sun Fridays, the first 1,000 Momentum members to visit the Momentum Event Center, located next to Hash House A Go Go in Casino of the Earth, will receive a commemorative free Hot Summer Fun t-shirt! New colors will be offered every Friday and Momentum members will have the chance to collect all 10!
The Waverly Community House, Art of the Abingtons Launches Inaugural Artist Studio Tour Mark your calendar for a vibrant weekend of art and creativity! Art of the Abingtons is proud to present its first-ever Artist Studio Tour on Saturday, August 16, and Sunday, August 17, from 10 AM to 4 PM each day. This self-guided tour invites you into the working studios of local artists across the greater Abington area—including Dalton, Waverly, and Clarks Summit. Visitors will enjoy an intimate look at where creativity happens and engage directly with artists as they share their work, inspiration, and process. Mediums include painting, ceramics, jewelry, printmaking, and more. Participating artists include: Cara Colombo, Lisa Cunningham, Peter Hoffer, Joe Kluck, Josiah Lewis, Kristie Miller McMahon, Christine Medley, Bill Tersteeg, and Dr. Mel Wolk. To kick off the tour, join us for an Opening Reception and Group Exhibition on Friday, August 15 from 6–8 PM at The Gathering Place in Clarks Summit. The exhibit will feature selected works from each artist and remain on view through September 9th. Come meet the artists, explore their studios, and experience the creative heart of the Abingtons! Programs, maps, and more information are available at ArtofTheAbingtons.com. For questions, contact info@artoftheabingtons.com.
Tobyhanna Army Depot Celebrates a Century of Service This June 14, the United States Army celebrates its 250th birthday, and Tobyhanna Army Depot is immensely proud to remain a leading readiness provider after more than a quarter of those years. Much like the Army is one year older than the nation it defends, the citizens of Tobyhanna and the surrounding community have been serving our nation before Tobyhanna Army Depot, or Tobyhanna Signal Depot as it was called at the time, opened its doors Feb. 1, 1953. The Army’s origins in Tobyhanna can be traced to 1912 when Maj. Charles P. Summerall leased more than 20,000 acres of land for a field artillery training site. In the 40 years prior to the depot beginning to officially serve the nation, the grounds of the installation went by several names and served our nation in several ways. Tobyhanna served as a tank and ambulance training center during World War I, artillery training center for over two decades, storage point for D-Day gliders, a camp for the Civilian Conservation Corps, a World War II prisoner of war camp, and a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers site. When Tobyhanna Signal Depot began serving the nation, its vital and lasting readiness and community impacts were felt immediately. Its proximity to ports and electronics manufacturers made it an ideal site for the nation’s first permanent Signal Corps depot on the east coast, and civilians eager to serve their nation applied in waves. Tobyhanna Army Depot, as it has been known since a 1962 Army-wide reorganization, is a global organization providing readiness for warfighters where and when they need it. On any given day, more than 15% of the depot’s 3,100-strong workforce is outside the gates to meet the needs of the joint warfighter with peak efficiency. Northeastern Pennsylvania’s largest industrial employer, Tobyhanna Army Depot creates 5,550 community jobs, employs a workforce of 24% veterans, and creates $2.4B of economic impact in the surrounding community which has advanced its mission for nearly a century. Over the course of serving the nation for seven decades, Tobyhanna has adapted to adhere to its mission. In a testament to proactive leadership and investment, a dynamic workforce of civilian patriots, and a vast portfolio of capabilities, Tobyhanna Army Depot has always answered the call of our nation’s warfighters in the ever-evolving world of warfighter readiness. Though the systems depot artisans work on may look dramatically different, Tobyhanna Army Depot’s mission has never wavered – providing the best value to our nation’s warfighters. Serving as the U.S. Army’s Center of Industrial and Technical Excellence for Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR), Electronics, Avionics and Missile Guidance and Control, Tobyhanna Army Depot has a long history of upping the standard for our nation’s warfighters through work on invaluable assets from shelters to tactical radios. Today, Tobyhanna Army Depot remains as well-positioned as ever to continue delivering on that promise with over $1B of investments into infrastructure modernization and investments into capabilities like unmanned aerial systems, cable fabrication, and the fifth C of C5ISR, cyber, that will ensure warfighter supremacy on the battlefield of the future. Tobyhanna Army Depot is proud to be a part of the Army’s story as it turns 250. Serving our nation and the warfighters who so selflessly protect it remains not just an objective, but a non-negotiable mission championed by a workforce and community united in warrior ethos and American pride. Here’s to the next 250 years!
