Johnson College to Host an Open House Johnson College will hold an in-person Open House on its campus in Scranton on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. To register for the Open House, visit Johnson.edu/openhouse or contact Johnson College’s Enrollment Department at 570-702-8856 or enroll@johnson.edu. Open House will include discussions about the admissions process, financial aid for those who qualify, and student services such as student life, student support, and career services. Plus, same-day acceptance will be available for a majority of programs; if students bring their high school or college transcripts. Tours of each technical area will be conducted, and department chairs will be available to review the specifics of their programs. Social distancing guidelines will be followed, and face coverings must be worn at all times while on campus. For additional information on Johnson College, please call 1-800-2-WE-WORK, email enroll@johnson.edu, or visit Johnson.edu.
Disney On Ice Returns to Mohegan Sun Arena this Summer Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party is bringing the magic to guests through dynamic moments that take place on the ice and in the air. This adventure delivers compelling storytelling through multi-leveled production numbers visits Wilkes Barre from August 19 – 22, 2021 at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza. While delivering the same magical experiences guests expect from Disney On Ice, Feld Entertainment is introducing Guest Wellness Enhancements to help keep families safe at its live events. Feld Entertainment is working closely with venue partners to establish and follow COVID-19 health and safety standards in accordance with all federal, state and local guidelines. As an additional precaution, face coverings are recommended for guests ages 2 and older except when eating or drinking in their seats, unless otherwise exempted by law. Full details on Feld Entertainment Guest Wellness Enhancements can be found here. Guests looking to purchase Disney On Ice souvenirs will find the process easier than ever thanks to a new contactless shopping experience with touch-free payment and digital purchasing options. Guests can pre-order items prior to arriving at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza or from the comfort of their seats. Once ordered, guests can pick up their purchases at a convenient, contactless pickup station during the show. Additional information can be found here. Additional Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party Show Details; Embark on a quest with Mickey Mouse and pals as they follow Captain Hook’s treasure map for clues to find Tinker Bell after he attempts to capture her magic. Journey across the Marigold Bridge with Miguel from Disney●Pixar’s Coco into the magnificent and mystical Land of the Dead and discover a vibrantly colorful performance with skeletons atop sway poles dancing over the audience in a beautiful cultural celebration of family. Travel to the wintry world of Arendelle and sing along with Elsa as video projection creates a kaleidoscope of crystals to help build her ice palace. Witness Belle lift into the sky as the enchanted chandelier comes to life high over the ice. Demonstrate the power of teamwork when Buzz Lightyear, Woody and Jessie recruit the Green Army Men for a daring rescue in Andy’s room. Laugh hysterically as the hilarious pirates flip, tumble, and twist on tumble tracks, stilts and more in an effort to showcase their talents for Captain Hook. Sail away with Moana on her daring voyage across the ocean and bravely encounter the fiery wrath of Te Ka. And make memories with your whole family during Aladdin and The Little Mermaid as the search party becomes an all-out celebration. Join this magical search and help unlock an epic journey when Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party delivers an unforgettable experience in your hometown! Event Location: Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes Barre Township, PA 18702 Disney On Ice Preferred Customers can purchase advance tickets starting July 13, 2021, to get the best seats available before tickets go on-sale to the general public on July 20, 2021. Fans can still sign up to become a Disney On Ice Preferred Customer and get exclusive access to the pre-sale offer code. Dates and Times of Performances: Thursday, August 19 – 7:00pmFriday, August 20 – 3:00pm, 7:00pmSaturday, August 21 – 11:00am, 3:00pm, 7:00pmSunday, August 22 – 11:00am, 3:00pm Tickets start at: $20* To purchase tickets:Online: www.disneyonice.com or www.ticketmaster.comBox Office: NBT Bank Box Office at Mohegan Sun ArenaGroup Tickets: For groups 10+, please contact (570) 970-7600, ext. 1119 or email at groups@MoheganSunArenaPA.com *Ticket pricing is subject to change based on market demand. For more info about Disney On Ice, follow Disney On Ice social media channels: Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. Subscribe to the Disney On Ice YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/DisneyOnIce
Interstate 81, Section 511 Reconstruction Project Projects Virtual Plans Displays Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), announces Online Plans Displays for the upcoming changes to the Interstate 81, Section 511 Reconstruction Project in Great Bend Borough/Township and New Milford Borough/Township, Susquehanna County. In accordance with Governor Wolf’s COVID-19 mitigation efforts, the comment period and plan display will be held online only. The comment period will be open from July 1st to July 15th, 2021. The virtual plans display includes digital picture boards and an online comment form for four specific areas that require environmental re-evaluation from the previously approved Categorical Exclusion Evaluation (CEE), Level 2 environmental document dated 03/21/2018. The plans displays can be accessed by visiting the PennDOT District 4 Website: www.pennDOT.gov/regionaloffices/district-4/, clicking on Public Meetings under District Links, choosing the tile for Susquehanna County and then selecting the tile for Interstate 81, Section 511 Reconstruction Project. The purpose of the plans displays is to introduce the changes to the project since the CEE approval obtained on 03/21/2018, and to receive public input regarding questions or concerns with these latest changes to the project. It is also an opportunity for the public to review and comment on the project’s potential effect upon Cultural Resources pursuant to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation’s 36 CFR Part 800 regulations implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Those unable to access the project information online may give feedback by contacting PennDOT Project Manager Summer Koziel, at skoziel@pa.gov or 570.963.4048.
Dakor Home Furnishings Boutique Grand Opening You are invited to attend the grand opening of DAKOR Home Furnishing Boutique on Thursday, June 24 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Light refreshments and entertainment will be provided. Location: 306 South State Street, Clarks Summit
HNB Supports the Devereux Foundation with EITC Donation The Honesdale National Bank was once again authorized to make approved contributions under the Commonwealth’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program. HNB designated $2,500 of their approved allotment to the Devereux Foundation. The funds, donated by HNB, will support individuals in all areas of life – from activities like Special Olympics to sensory-friendly spaces and advanced therapy. HNB President & CEO David Raven stated, “The Devereux Foundation is an important organization in our community that continues to provide support to those in need.” He said, “We are glad that we can fund this program to continue to serve our area.” Tina Skod, Executive Director, Devereux Foundation, said, “Despite a number of diagnoses and challenges among those we serve. Devereux remains committed to whole-person health.” She continued “This collaborative effort to promote both behavioral and physical wellness puts us at the fore front of the industry, bringing healthcare into the 21st century.”
Peculiar Kitchen Now Accepting Reservations Peculiar Kitchen is a reimagination of Peculiar Slurp, located on the 300 Block of Penn Ave, in Downtown Scranton. We serve New American Comfort Food with a serious passion for Asian flare. We offer dishes for meat lovers, vegetarians & vegans. We can accommodate dietary restrictions like gluten free, paleo and keto, to ensure all our guests are taken care of. We recently refreshed our brand from Peculiar Slurp to Peculiar Kitchen, to let our customers know that we are not just about the Ramen. Our love for other cuisines just made us want to open the culinary flood gates to cook whatever we want! This past year has been difficult for many, especially those in the restaurant industry. We decided this was as good a time as any to do a brand refresh, add a few coats of paint, some new artwork and of course update our menu to be more inclusive of other cuisines and styles of cooking! You can still get your ramen here, but we offer so much more! The atmosphere at Peculiar Kitchen is hip, funky, artistic, vibrant, and relaxed. Our restaurant is great for families, individuals, and couples alike. We offer table seating inside, counter seating at the open kitchen or limited seating on our patio. We just celebrated three years at our current location in Downtown Scranton and look forward to serving you for years to come! We are now open to full capacity and are accepting reservations for regular dinner service as well tickets for our upcoming come chef dinners. Back in 2012, we started Peculiar Culinary as a passion project and started hosting pop up restaurants and catering special events. You may remember our original home base at a Hose Co in Hughestown, near Pittston, where we also started our food truck business in 2015. We gained popularity with our unique dinners and food truck stops at places like Sabatini’s Bottleshop on “Taco Tuesday” and other locations around the area, including lunches on Courthouse Square and festivals at Montage Mountain or breweries like SBC. We have since sold our food truck with our focus on the restaurant and catering upon availability. From our humble beginnings with Peculiar Culinary to Peculiar Slurp…Join us on this adventure, and the new beginning that is Peculiar Kitchen! Our hours and current menu are listed on our website at www.thepeculiarkitchen.com. You can also see daily/weekly features on Facebook or Instagram. At Peculiar Kitchen we offer table service in our dining room with cocktails, beer, wine and soft drinks, a small patio and take out with online ordering. We now accept reservations. Call the restaurant for details or visit our website. We also offer take out and online ordering through our website or the Toast app. We do not offer delivery. For additional information about Peculiar Kitchen, check out www.thepeculiarkitchen.com or Peculiar Kitchen on Facebook or Peculiar Kitchen NEPA on Instagram. Peculiar Kitchen is located at 307 Penn Ave, Scranton, PA.
Johnson College Enrolling Students from Rural Areas into Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program Johnson College is now enrolling for its new USDA Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program. This remote education program for high school and adult students in the rural areas of Wayne, Pike, and Susquehanna counties launches on August 30, 2021. It creates a direct route for students to complete any of Johnson College’s 15 academic programs and ultimately a fulfilling career with family-sustaining wages while staying in their communities. To learn more about this program or to register for courses listed below, please visit Johnson.edu/usda-registration or email the Johnson College enrollment team at enroll@johnson.edu. Students will have interactive, two-way access to Johnson College faculty and participate in remote education, discussions, testing, and skill demonstrations via high-tech telecommunications equipment in classrooms at Forest City Regional High School, Honesdale High School, Wallenpaupack Area High School, and Western Wayne High School. In addition, Lakeville Library, Newfoundland Library, and Pleasant Mount Library will be equipped with laptops to give community residents access to career exploration services and information about courses at Johnson College. In addition to the distance learning opportunity this program provides, students will have access to Johnson College’s full array of on-campus support services including tutoring, counseling, career services, financial aid, internship opportunities, and exposure to industry from day one. Distance learning will help high school and adult students reach their full potential and connect with the region’s essential careers already in demand. This program is funded in part by a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program. Courses available through Honesdale High School ART 101-1-Blueprint Reading for Welders – Wednesdays and Fridays, 4 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.MAT 100-1- Math for Welders – Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.BTT 149-4 – Construction Safety – Mondays, 5 p.m. – 6:50 p.m.MAT 123-1 – Math for Carpenters – Thursdays, 4 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.ART 110-4 – Contract Drawings – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.BTT 105-2- Introduction to Electricity for the Trades – Online, available anytimeBTT 106-3- Induction to Electricity for the Trades Lab – Tuesdays, 6 p.m. – 9:50 p.m.ECM 273-1- National Electrical Code Interpretation – Mondays, 5 p.m. – 5:50 p.m. Courses available through Wallenpaupack Area High School EET 161-1 – DC Electricity and Instrumentation – Online, available anytimeEET 162-1 – DC Electricity and Instrumentation Lab – Tuesdays, 6 p.m. – 7:50 p.m.AMT 255-1 – Additive Manufacturing – Online, available anytimeAMT 256-1 – Additive Manufacturing Lab – Thursdays, 8 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.ART 105-1 – Blueprint & Schematic Reading – Mondays, 1 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. CIT 181 – 1 – Computer Hardware and Operating System – Online, available anytimeCIT 182 – 2 – Computer Hardware and Operating System Lab – Tuesdays, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.CIT 183 – 1 – Network Architectures, Principles, and Protocols – Online, available anytimeCIT 184 – 3 – Network Architectures, Principles, and Protocols Lab – Wednesdays, 6 p.m. – 7:50 p.m.PRG 101 – 2 – Programming for the Enterprise – Wednesdays, 3 p.m. – 5:50 p.m. Courses available through Western Wayne High School ART 110-4 – Contract Drawings – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. VMR 151-3 – Introduction to Vehicle Maintenance – Wednesdays, 5 p.m. – 5:50 p.m. VMR 153-3 – Brake Systems – Mondays, 5 p.m. – 6:50 p.m.VMR 154-3 – Brake Systems Lab – Mondays, 7 p.m. – 8:50 p.m.VMR 155-3 – Steering & Suspensions – Thursdays, 5 p.m. – 6:50 p.m. VMR 156-3 – Steering & Suspensions Lab – Thursdays, 7 p.m. – 8:50 p.m. Courses available through Forest City Regional High School ART 110-4 – Contract Drawings – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.ADT 151-1 – Introduction to CAD – Online, available anytime ADT-152-2 – Introduction to CAD Lab – Lunch & Learn, 11 a.m. – 12:06 p.m. (High School Students Only)SSS 101- 6 – Student Success Seminar – Mondays, 3 p.m. – 3:50 p.m.BUS 101-4 – Introduction to Business – Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.SCI 150-1 – How it Works – Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. BTT 103-3 Introduction to Pipefitting – Online, available anytimeBTT 104-3- Introduction to Pipefitting Lab – Wednesdays, 1 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center Celebrates 40th Anniversary In 1981, three local hospitals merged to create one hospital that would modernize the delivery of health care in northeastern Pennsylvania. In 2021, that hospital, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, is celebrating four decades of dedicated service to the community. Originally NPW Medical Center, a consolidation of Nanticoke, Pittston and Wyoming Valley hospitals, the health care facility was renamed Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center shortly after opening, as Geisinger joined the collaboration after Nanticoke’s withdrawal. What began as a standalone community hospital on East Mountain is now a regional medical center and destination for care with a mission to make better health easier for patients and members in Luzerne County and beyond. Recently, Geisinger Wyoming Valley received 5-Star status from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), the highest quality and patient safety score bestowed by the organization, putting the medical center among the top 14 percent of hospitals in the country. “As the only CMS 5-Star hospital in northeastern Pennsylvania, we are proud to provide care of unsurpassed quality to residents of the region,” said Karlyn Paglia, M.D., chief medical officer at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. “With a full spectrum of services available to our patients and members, we look forward to caring for our community for many more years to come.” Complemented by a network of primary care and outpatient specialty clinics that provide world-class care close to home for residents of the region, Geisinger Wyoming Valley is as community-focused as ever, continually building upon and improving programs and services for northeastern Pennsylvanians. In 1992, the hospital added the Frank M. and Dorothea Henry Cancer Center, which is now home to a comprehensive team of fellowship-trained cancer specialists and advanced treatment options like CyberKnife targeted radiation therapy, which was only previously available in major metropolitan areas like Philadelphia and New York. An $80 million renovation of Geisinger Wyoming Valley and the Henry Cancer Center began in spring 2020, which will double the center’s capacity for infusion services, create an 18-bed inpatient unit for treatment of complex blood cancers, and make more appointments available to patients. In 2001, Geisinger Wyoming Valley established the Richard and Marion Pearsall Heart Hospital, which is recognized by the American Heart Association for its ability to treat the most severe heart attacks and offers advanced treatment in cardiology, electrophysiology and cardiac surgery. In 2008, the then-new Critical Care Building became home to the Emergency Department and Level II Trauma Center. And in 2011, the Tambur Family Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) opened. Still the only NICU in Luzerne County, the Level III unit cares for infants as young as 28 weeks gestation. Throughout the decades, program expansions and advancements in care have been designed to offer everything a patient might need in northeastern Pennsylvania. Those strides have continued in recent years. Since April 2019, Geisinger Wyoming Valley has received Magnet® Recognition, the highest national honor for nursing excellence, and become a Comprehensive Stroke Center, a hospital capable of treating the most complex types of stokes and neurovascular complications. The stroke program is the most advanced in the region, even treating patients who are flown in from New York. The medical center’s CMS 5-Star ranking is the latest in these quality-of-care achievements and is a testament to the hard work providers put in daily to care for their friends and neighbors. Noreen Diaco took her first full-time job at NPW in July 1981, and 40 years later, she’s celebrating her work anniversary along with Geisinger Wyoming Valley. Now an executive assistant to Dr. Paglia and other leaders, she remembers her experience as one of strong community. “I grew up with Geisinger Wyoming Valley,” Diaco said. “The people I’ve met and worked with have become family to me. Through the 40 years, I have watched NPW change names and develop from a small-town hospital to a well-known institution. Through all the changes, the small-town, personalized service can still be felt.”
