The Dime Bank Scholarship At The Dime Bank, we want to support our future leaders. We award four $1,000.00 scholarships to graduating seniors. Who is eligible to apply? The student must be a graduating senior in the Wayne Highlands, Wallenpaupack, Delaware Valley, or Carbondale Area School Districts and;The student must be enrolled to attend a full-time accredited school of higher education pursuing a degree in business or a related business major such as accounting, economics, marketing, etc., in the 2022-2023 school year. Children of The Dime Bank employees or directors are not eligible to apply. How much are the awards?The Dime Bank will award one $1,000.00 scholarship to one student from each of the four school districts. Application Period:The 2022 scholarship application closes April 8, 2022. How can a student apply?It is easy! Speak with your school guidance counselor to fill out an application. No essay is required. To access this information on our website, please visit our Scholarship page.
The University of Scranton Announces Performance The Unviersity of Scranton Players, co-produced by The Jesuit Center will present “A Good Farmer” by Sharyn Rothstein. The show will take place Feb. 25-27 and Mar. 4-6 at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Royal Theater, McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts. Fees vary. Call 570-941-4353 or email players@scranton.edu for more information.
Boback Announces First Responder Grants Twenty-five fire and emergency medical services (EMS) organizations in the 117th Legislative District were awarded more than $331,000 in funding support through the 2021-22 Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program, Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) announced today. “They answer the call day and night. We truly appreciate the life-saving services these hard-working and dedicated volunteers provide for our communities,” said Boback. “I am so pleased these fire and EMS companies continue to apply for this state support every year, which helps to offset their operating costs.” Following is a list of organizations in the 117th Legislative District that received grants and the amount of the awards: Lackawanna County Fleetville Volunteer Fire Company of Benton Township – $15,000. Luzerne County Back Mountain Regional Fire & EMS Inc. (EMS) – $16,655.Back Mountain Regional Fire & EMS Inc. (fire) – $30,000.Fairmount Township Volunteer Fire & Ambulance Company (EMS) – $8,325.Fairmount Township Volunteer Fire & Ambulance Company (fire) – $15,000.Harveys Lake Fire & Ambulance Company (EMS) – $8,325.Harveys Lake Fire & Ambulance Company (fire) – $15,000.Hunlock Creek Volunteer Ambulance Association Inc. – $8,325.Hunlock Creek Volunteer Fire Company – $15,000.Jonathan R. Davis Volunteer Fire Company – $15,000.Kunkle Fire Company Inc. (EMS) – $8,325.Kunkle Fire Company Inc. (fire) – $15,000.Lake Silkworth Volunteer Fire Company – $15,000.Sweet Valley Volunteer Fire Company – $15,000. Wyoming County Factoryville Fire Company (EMS) – $8,325.Factoryville Fire Company (fire) – $15,000.Lake Carey Volunteer Fire Company – $15,000.Lake Winola Fire Company 1 (EMS) – $8,325.Lake Winola Fire Company 1 (fire) – $15,000.Meshoppen Volunteer Fire Company (EMS) – $8,325.Meshoppen Volunteer Fire Company (fire) – $15,000.Northmoreland Township Volunteer Fire Company – $15,000.Noxen Community Ambulance Association – $8,325.Noxen Volunteer Fire Company – $15,000.Tunkhannock Community Ambulance Association – $8,325. Projects eligible for funding include construction or renovation of a fire or ambulance company facility, purchase or repair of equipment, training and education, recruitment and retention, or debt reduction. Funds may also be used to supplement operational expenses incurred by the lack of fundraising opportunities resulting from the pandemic. The ongoing funding program was created by the General Assembly. All grants are generated from slot machine gaming proceeds, and not General Fund tax revenue. The program is administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency with the application process handled through the Office of the State Fire Commissioner.
Valley in Motion Bike Social Valley In Motion is working with Veloce, Specialized Bicycles, and Groove Brewing to host an event for bikers, or would-be bike riders, in anticipation of the spring 2022 season. Mark your calendar for Saturday, February 19, starting at 2pm, 120 Franklin Ave in downtown Scranton.
PPL Brighter Future Scholarships Do you know a student pursuing a career in engineering or information technology? How about someone studying a skilled trade? We have scholarships available for minority and female students pursuing careers in these areas. Please spread the word about the following PPL Foundation scholarships and encourage students to apply. Power Scholars Scholarship 15 scholarships are available for minority and female students across our territory pursuing a degree in engineering and information technology Each scholarship is $5,000 and available to students entering any year of full-time, post-secondary education at a college or university. Powerful Tech and Trade Scholarship 10 scholarships are available for minority and female students entering any year of full-time, post-secondary career training at a community college or technical school within our territory Each scholarship is $2,500. Interested students can learn more and apply online by March 1, 2022.
Marywood University and Jeonju Kijeon College Sign Memorandum Representatives of Marywood University, Scranton, Pa., and Jeonju Kijeon College, Jeonju, South Korea, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between both institutions. This agreement and ongoing discussions between the leaders at both institutions are focused on the possibilities of global exchange programs in the near future. Marywood University representatives included Sister Mary Persico, IHM, Ed.D., president; Christina Clark, Ph.D., provost; David Kang, Ph.D., associate provost for global education; and the deans of Marywood’s three colleges, Jeffrey Johnson, D.M.A., dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; Lori Swanchak, Ph.D., dean of the College of Health and Human Services; and Jim Sullivan, AIA, dean of the College of Professional Studies. Representatives from Jeonju Kijeon College included: Dr. Hee Cheon Cho, president; Dr. Jungsook Seo, CEO; and Dr. Gahyun Kim, professor of early childhood education.
NBT Bank Launches New NBT iSelect Account NBT Bank is now offering the NBT iSelect Account, certified by the national Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE Fund) as meeting the Bank On National Account Standards (2021-2022). “As a community bank focused on supporting the financial health of current and future customers, we’re proud to offer this new NBT iSelect Account for those in need of accessible and affordable ways to conduct banking,” said President & CEO John H. Watt, Jr. “Our NBT iSelect Account offers a trusted, transparent banking solution with numerous no fee banking benefits to help customers control their finances quickly and easily, without worrying over low monthly balances or unexpected service charges.” “The Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund is delighted to award its national Bank On account certification to NBT Bank‘s NBT iSelect Account,” said Jonathan Mintz, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund. “The NBT iSelect Account offers residents throughout the Northeast who are looking to improve their finances a safe, affordable, and truly useful mainstream banking product—this is especially important during COVID-19, as consumers need to access and manage their money both affordably and safely. NBT Bank‘s offering of this terrific account brings them into the forefront of national banking access efforts, and we thank them.” In addition to no monthly charges for maintenance, inactivity or dormancy, no overdraft fees and no minimum balance requirement, the NBT iSelect Account is an ideal choice for those who have no banking history or are struggling to maintain a checking account. NBT iSelect Account holders will also have access to an NBT Bank debit card and digital banking services. To learn more about our NBT iSelect Account, visit www.nbtbank.com.
