Misericordia University Pauly Friedman Art Gallery Opens New Exhibit Misericordia University’s Pauly Friedman Art Gallery exhibits “Personal to Political: Celebrating the African American Artists of Paulson Fontaine Press” through March 29, 2025. This exhibition features works by seventeen African American artists who have helped to shape the contemporary art conversation in the Bay Area and beyond. Works draw from history, traditional crafts, geography, and personal memory to show a variety and breadth of printmaking techniques. At the heart of this show is a Berkeley-based fine art print studio, Paulson Fontaine Press, who over the past two decades has developed an unparalleled roster of internationally celebrated artists, including Kerry James Marshall and the Gee’s Bend Quilters. The public is invited to explore these artworks through educational events. Three Pointer Art Talk: On Wednesday, February 19, 12:20 pm – 1:20 pm, three Misericordia professors will relate three works from the show to hot topics in their disciplines. Allan Austin, PhD, History; Maureen Pascal, DPT, Physical Therapy; Richard Hancuff, PhD, English. Community-Created Installation: On Friday, February 21, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm, volunteers are needed to help inflate and stack the 650 basketballs required to build David Huffman’s social sculpture installation, “Basketball Pyramid.” Gallery Talk and Reception, Three Pointer Art Talk: On Thursday, March 20, 4:30 pm – 6:15 pm, Lalaine B. Little, PhD, Gallery Director, will speak on the six prints in the exhibition based on quilt patterns by artisans from Gee’s Bend in Alabama. All exhibits and programs are free and open to the public. Gallery Hours Tue-Wed-Thu noon-7pm Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon noon-4pm Other hours and private tours by appointment. Calling ahead is recommended. Closed Easter Weekend and academic holidays. Misericordia.edu/art ArtGallery@misericordia.edu Location: Misericordia University, 2nd floor Insalaco Hall; 301 Lake St, Dallas, PA, 18612 Admission: Free Contact: (570) 674-6250; misericordia.edu/art
Johnson College Hosts Appliance Recycling Event Appliance Recycling Event – April 4th from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm and April 5th from 10:00am – 3:00 pm. This is a free event that is open to the public. There is no limit on the number of items that can be brought to campus. However, only items with refrigerant will be accepted. Students, staff, and volunteers will remove refrigerants, ensuring proper disposal. Learn more: johnson.edu/recycle
Johnson College Offers OSHA 10 Course OSHA 10 for General Industry training begins on March 11. The schedule is as follows – Tuesday 3/11 5:30pm – 8:45pm, Thursday 3/13 5:30pm – 8:45pm, Saturday 3/15 10:00am – 2:30pm. The class will be taught at the Scranton Campus by a certified OTI instructor. The registration fee is $225. OSHA 10 Register Here
Johnson College Offers AutoCAD Course AutoCAD, is scheduled to start on Monday, March 3, and will run every Monday night from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm for five weeks at the Scranton Campus. The registration fee for the AutoCAD program is $500. The minimum age for all programs is 16. AutoCAD Register Here
Johnson College Hosts Test Taking 101 Course Test Taking 101 is a free one-night course that teaches students different techniques for becoming more successful in taking standardized tests. The class will be held at our Scranton Campus on Thursday, February 27th, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Test Taking 101 Register Here
Johnson College Receives $7,500 EITC Contribution from Fastenal Johnson College received a $7,500 EITC contribution from Fastenal to support the College’s Industry Fast Track and STEM Outreach Programs. The Industry Fast Track Program (IFT) is a joint partnership with area school districts and the College. The program offers high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to simultaneously enroll in secondary and post-secondary coursework on the Johnson College campus. Students remain enrolled full-time at their high school while attending classes at Johnson College. Through its STEM Outreach, Johnson College utilizes its experience in providing industry-focused technical education to expand its outreach to elementary, middle, and high school students. The outreach raises awareness of the benefits of STEM education and the possibilities of achieving economic independence through employment in a STEM career field. Fastenal’s contribution to Johnson College is part of Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. For information about how to participate in the EITC program with Johnson College, visit Johnson.edu/eitc.
Dress for Success Lackawanna Hosts Spring Clothing Sale Dress for Success Lackawanna is hosting its Spring Clothing Sale, offering great deals on stylish, gently used, and new clothing. All purchases are considered donations, with proceeds supporting programs that empower local women entering or re-entering the workforce. Date: March 4th, 5th, and 6th Time: 11 AM to 5 PM Location: The Marketplace at Steamtown, 300 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton, 2nd Fl. Come shop for a cause and refresh your wardrobe while making a difference in the community! For more information, call 570-941-0339.
Damage Control, Inc., Names New Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officers As of January 1, 2025, Sarah Cain and Bruce Morgan of Damage Control, Inc. have taken on the roles of CEO and COO, respectively. Damage Control has been serving the Communities of Northeast PA in both Residential and Commercial losses since 1996, led by founder, President, and CEO Jeff Skrilow. Sarah Cain began her employment in 2007 in the role of Executive Assistant and since then has taken on all responsibilities in the Business Office, Accounts Payable, Human Resources, and contributing to the implementation of new policies and procedures. It became clear that with the present CEO, Skrilow, stepping down, Sarah was the perfect choice as his replacement. In January 2025, Sarah began her new role as CEO, working to ensure that the company she loves continues to grow and prosper. She believes that investing in Damage Control’s employees is essential to Damage Control’s success. Bruce Morgan began his career with Damage Control in 2014 as a Restoration Technician. He quickly showed strong leadership skills and was swiftly promoted to Team Leader in 2015. From there, he moved up the ladder to Field Supervisor in 2018 and finally to Project Manager in 2020. In January 2025, Bruce was once again promoted, this time to COO, and will continue to lead the Damage Control team with leadership, training, and guidance.
Crystal Window and Door Sponsors Queens College Artist-in-Residence Exhibit Founder and Chairman of Crystal Window & Door Systems, Thomas Chen, greeted guests at the opening reception for the newest art exhibit at Queens College on Tuesday, February 11. The solo exhibit, “Entombed in Static,” is the work of internationally acclaimed artist Leekyung Kang, whose engagement with the Queens College Artist-in-Residence program is sponsored by the Thomas Chen Family/Crystal Windows Endowment. Above Left: Founder of Crystal Windows Thomas Chen (right) welcomed guests recently at the opening reception for the solo exhibit of Artist-in-Residence Leekyung Kang (left) at Queens College. Above Right (l. to r.): Queens College Art Professor Sin-Ying Ho, Queens College President Frank Wu, Crystal Windows Founder Thomas Chen, and Artist-in Residence Leekyung Kang. In 2021, Thomas Chen and Crystal Windows established a $1.1 million endowment for Queens College to support contemporary Asian art at the 4-year college. To date, the endowment has awarded several scholarships for art students, sponsored exhibits of contemporary Asian art, and backed the Artist-in-Residence program. “I am so proud that the Chen Family/Crystal Windows Endowment is supporting these valuable Queens College art programs,” said Thomas Chen. “Today we are very pleased to recognize the talent of Leekyung Kang, one of the artists-in-residence this year, with her exciting new exhibit. She is quite an inspiration for students here at Queens College.” The opening reception, held Tuesday, February 11, 6:00-8:00 pm at Queens College Klapper Hall Art Gallery, was attended by faculty, students, and other guests. Artist Leekyung Kang spoke to the group about her work and experience teaching art classes for the students at Queens College. Ms. Kang has exhibited and held residencies in the United States in many locations, including Las Vegas, NV; Salt Lake City, UT; Providence, RI; and Cleveland, OH. She has also exhibited internationally in Seoul, South Korea; Doha, Qatar; and Beijing, China. Queens College is one of the premier institutions in the New York City University System (CUNY), offering nearly 80 undergraduate majors and over 100 graduate degrees and certifications. The public college serves over 19,000 undergraduate and graduate students and is highly ranked in terms of academics and value by several national college surveys such as Princeton Review and US News and World Report. Located at 65-30 Kissena Boulevard in the South Flushing neighborhood of Queens, the college sits on 84 landscaped acres with a park-like suburban feel.
Wayne Bank Promotes Kimberly Crellin to Vice President Jim Donnelly, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Wayne Bank, is pleased to announce the promotion of Kimberly Crellin to Assistant Vice President and Hawley Community Office Manager. “Kimberly is well deserving of this promotion, and I am proud to announce her accomplishment. Her exceptional management skills and organizational abilities have helped streamline bank functions at our Hawley office,” said Mr. Donnelly. Crellin joined Wayne Bank in 2017 and has most recently served as a Branch Manager, where she was responsible for assisting customers and maintaining operational efficiency at the Bank’s Hawley branch. Crellin holds a certificate for General Banking through the American Bankers Association. She enjoys taking part in her community, serving as an active member of the Make a Wish Foundation since 2009. Crellin currently resides in Milford.
