Keystone College Ranks Top Tier by “Best Colleges”

For the 17th consecutive year, Keystone College has been ranked as one of the nation’s best colleges in U.S. News & World Report.

Keystone finished 29th overall in the Regional Colleges/North category. In other key listings, Keystone was also ranked 9th in Social Mobility in the Regional Colleges/North category.

Social mobility measures the extent that schools enroll and graduate low-income students as defined by students who receive federal Pell grants. Essentially, the ranking demonstrates that Keystone provides opportunity, support, and personal attention for all students to be successful, regardless of economic circumstances and background.

“Keystone College is once again honored to be ranked in U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation’s best colleges,” said Keystone College President John F. Pullo, Sr. “The ranking is a tribute to our dedicated faculty, staff, and especially our students, who strive to excel in the classroom and on campus each and every day. In addition, our excellent ranking for social mobility clearly demonstrates our ongoing commitment to students from a wide range of social and economic circumstances by providing the resources, individual attention, and guidance needed for a successful college career.”

Recognized as one of the best educational values in Northeastern Pennsylvania, Keystone offers more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degree options in liberal arts and science-based programs in business, communications, education, natural science, environmental science, and social sciences. Located on a beautiful 276-acre campus 15 minutes from Scranton, Pa. and two hours from New York City and Philadelphia, Keystone is known for small class sizes and individual attention focused on student success through internships, research, and community involvement.

Marywood University Recognized by “Best Colleges”

Marywood University continues to offer the “Best Value” among Northeast Pennsylvania Universities, according to the 2024 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges ranking.

Moving up one place from last year to #22 on the regional universities (North) ranked for “Best Value,” Marywood continues to demonstrate its affordability as the only local four-year private university included in this category. According to U.S. News, the “Best Value” ranking considers a school’s academic quality—the higher the quality of the program and the lower the cost, the better the deal. Only schools ranked in or near the top half of their categories are included, because U.S. News considers the most significant values to be among colleges that are above average academically.

Ranking #30 on the “Undergraduate Teaching” (Regional Universities North) list, Marywood is one of only two local universities to earn this distinction. This category, which covers nine states plus the District of Columbia, calls on top academics in the region to select and recognize institutions whose faculty and administrators are committed to teaching undergraduate students in a high-quality manner.

Marywood University maintained its solid position on the “Best Regional Universities North” list, which includes institutions from seven states, ranking #50 overall. Marywood is one of only two local universities to attain placement on this list, demonstrating its enduring quality as a higher education provider in the region.

For additional information about Marywood University, please visit marywood.edu. For additional information about Marywood’s rankings in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges, please visit usnews.com/best-colleges/marywood-university-3296/overall-rankings.

PennDOT, Pennsylvania State Police and Safety Partners Announce Free Car Seat Checks

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) and Pennsylvania Traffic Injury Prevention Project (PA TIPP) are encouraging drivers to take advantage of free car seat checks across the state as the agencies mark National Child Passenger Safety Week (CPSW) from September 17 through September 23. Additionally, Saturday, September 23 has been designated as “National Seat Check Saturday.”

“Seat belts are your best defense in a crash, but they were created for adults,” said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. “It’s important that parents and caregivers take time this week to ensure they are using the right car seat or booster seat for their child’s size and age.”

Car seat checks will be held across the state the week of Child Passenger Safety Week. Visit PA TIPP’s webpage for a list of events.

PSP personnel certified as Child Passenger Safety (CPS) technicians will be conducting free child seat fitting events across the state. Caregivers can have their car seats checked for suitability, receive instruction on the proper installation, have seat(s) installed, learn to properly harness a child in a seat and check seats for recalls. A full list of local free car seat fitting events is available on PSP’s website.

“Properly installed child safety seats save lives, and it’s vital that Pennsylvania’s youngest passengers are safe when traveling,” said PSP Commissioner Colonel Christopher Paris. “We encourage parents and caregivers to have their seats checked by a certified child passenger seat technician to ensure proper installation.”

According to national statistics, car seats can reduce the risk of fatal injury by up to 71 percent for infants and 54 percent for toddlers; however,46 percent of car seats and booster seats are installed or used incorrectly. From January through June 2023, PSP members conducted 525 child safety seat inspections and discovered 207 incidents of misuse. PSP completed more than 1,000 checks in both 2021 and 2022 and found misuse rates of up to 40 percent.

To advance their public safety missions, PennDOT and PSP invest in community resources across the state. PennDOT funds resources such as training and educational materials for more than 200 fitting stations across Pennsylvania. In coordination with CPSW and Seat Check Saturday, local police will focus on proper child seat usage during a statewide CIOT Child Passenger Safety enforcement running from September 10 through September 23. In addition, each PSP Troop has designated walk in days where drivers can have their child safety seats checked free of charge year-round.

Pennsylvania’s primary seat belt law requires all occupants younger than 18 to wear a seat belt when riding anywhere in a vehicle. Children under the age of two must be secured in a rear-facing car seat, and children under the age of four must be restrained in an approved child safety seat. Children must ride in a booster seat until their eighth birthday.

A secondary law also requires drivers and front-seat passengers 18 or older to buckle up. If motorists are stopped for a traffic violation and are not wearing their seat belt, they can receive a second ticket and second fine.

Because of the potential dangers associated with air bag deployment, children 12 and younger should always ride buckled in a vehicle’s back seat.

“Car seats come in many shapes and sizes. The best way to protect your child is to select the right car seat for their age and size and to use the car seat correctly on every trip,” said PA TIPP Director Angela Osterhuber. “Child passenger safety technicians are available to help parents learn how to keep their children safe and secure in their car seat.”

PA TIPP also offers the following tips:

  • Select a car seat that is right for the child’s age and size.
  • Fill out and return the registration card for your seat so you’ll know if it is recalled because of a problem.
  • Read and follow the car seat instructions and the vehicle owner’s manual for information on correctly installing the car seat in the vehicle.
  • Use the car’s seat belt or the LATCH system when installing the car seat.
  • Make sure the car seat’s harness is correctly adjusted and fits snugly.
  • Use a tether strap when installing a forward-facing car seat, following manufacturer’s instructions.

For more information on how to keep passengers safe, or if you are unable to afford a car seat, call 1-800-CAR-BELT or visit www.PAKidsTravelSafe.org to find the nearest car seat loan program. Information on Child Safety Seat Inspection Stations and Community Car Seat Checkup Events is also available on the website.

For a list of state police car seat safety inspection locations and dates, visit the PSP Public Safety webpage.

For more information on child passenger safety, visit PennDOT’s Safety Page.

The Wright Center Offers Updated Vaccines

To help people guard against a potential triple threat of respiratory infections this fall and winter, The Wright Center for Community Health is offering access to newly updated vaccines for flu, RSV and the latest COVID-19 strain.

“The vaccines are safe and effective, and they offer our best defense against these ‘seasonal viruses’ that can be extremely serious, even fatal, for very young children and other vulnerable populations,” says Dr. William Dempsey, deputy chief medical officer of The Wright Center for Community Health.

To schedule an office visit that includes a vaccination, call 570-230-0019 or go online to use the express scheduling system at TheWrightCenter.org. Please note, shipments of the most recently approved COVID-19 vaccine are not expected to arrive at The Wright Center’s primary and preventive care practices in Northeast Pennsylvania until the week of Sept. 18.

Here’s what to know about the availability at The Wright Center of each vaccine product.

Flu vaccines. Updated flu vaccines for the 2023-24 winter season are in stock at all of the health center’s primary care practices in Lackawanna, Luzerne and Wayne counties. Health officials recommend annual flu shots for everyone 6 months and older, with few exceptions.

Experts advise that people in the United States get vaccinated between now and Halloween for maximum protection during the winter holidays when influenza cases tend to spike. All flu vaccines available in the U.S. for this season are the quadrivalent variety, meaning they are designed to protect against four different flu viruses, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

RSV vaccines. Earlier this year, federal health officials approved two vaccines for use in people ages 60 and older to prevent respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV. The Wright Center currently has the Pfizer-manufactured vaccine, Abrysvo, in stock at all of its practices to administer to seniors who decide, in consultation with a health care provider, if the shot is appropriate for them. Adults most likely to benefit from the vaccine include those living in long-term care facilities and those who have underlying health conditions, such as heart or lung disease or weakened immune systems.

The new RSV vaccines for seniors might require a prescription from a doctor, according to published reports, and its cost may vary based on the patient’s health insurance plan. Some plans might not pay for the shot. Anyone concerned about coverage should reach out to their insurance company for guidance.

COVID-19 vaccines. As shipments arrive of the most recently approved COVID-19 vaccine, which is effective against the now-dominant EG.5 strain, The Wright Center will release additional public announcements. Watch for details to be shared soon via the health center’s website and social media channels.

Guidance about staying up to date on COVID-19 vaccines and proper dosing is available on the CDC’s website.

If you have questions about any vaccine, talk with your primary care physician or another trusted health care provider. The clinical team at The Wright Center is available to provide fact-based advice and proven strategies for coping with respiratory viruses and other issues that affect health and wellness.

Learn more about The Wright Center’s mission and integrated health care services by visiting TheWrightCenter.org

Clarks Summit University Serves in the Abingtons after Flash Flood

More than 200 volunteers from Clarks Summit University took an opportunity to serve in the Abington area, which was overwhelmed by flash flooding during the weekend storm. University leaders canceled daytime classes on Tuesday, September 12, to encourage students to serve the community in clean-up efforts and show the love of Christ tangibly.

On Saturday, September 9, a severe storm hit the Clarks Summit region, producing torrential downpours and flash flooding. The storm washed out roadways, inundated homes and tragically resulted in one fatality. Some Defender athletic teams waited out the storm for hours, unable to return to campus even from just a few miles away.

The storm left significant and widespread damage. Days later, debris was still prevalent; some roads remained closed, and landscapes were re-shaped from erosion. With great need in the towns surrounding campus, CSU administration reached out to see how the university community could help. As soon as needs were identified, leaders canceled on-campus classes to give students and employees the time to serve.

“We want our students to learn that an education at CSU is, at its heart, a means to serve others,” explained Dr. Jim Lytle, CSU’s president. “This was all volunteer work, and I am very grateful for our faculty and staff that joined our students moving mud and tree limbs for the sake of our community. South Abington Township, Clarks Summit and Clarks Green have been our home for 55 years, and we love this place. I’m glad we can show our love in this practical way.”

Nearly 180 students and 25 employees set out to help. They dispersed to South Abington Park, Hillside Park, Abington Little Leagues’ Ackerly Field Complex, local businesses and even residential homes.

CSU students repair grounds damaged by storm waters at Ackerly Field Complex, home to Abington Little League.

Little League – Huge Effort

With a tree washed up through the outfield, fences destroyed, and erosion significantly damaging the complex, the Abington Little League was forced to close some of the baseball fields, batting cages and playground area due to the significant damage at Ackerly Field Complex. League officials shared photos of the damage with CSU’s head men’s baseball coach Joshua Knight, but the images couldn’t compare to seeing the destruction firsthand. “Going to see it for ourselves, we knew it would take a lot of hands to get the work done,” said Knight.

The nearby creek burst through its banks and ran straight through one field, flooding more fields behind it. Knight led the Defender baseball team, softball team and other students in removing the debris along the fence. The logs, sticks and earth climbed up to four feet along the fencing, revealing the depth of the floodwaters. With debris removed, the fence could be more easily repaired.

The baseball team has partnered with the all-volunteer Abington Little League in the past, which made it even sweeter for the student-athletes and coaches to help with the cleanup. “The team talked about it the day before and what it means for us and what it means to give back,” said Knight. “Christ sacrificed not only His time, but He gave His whole life to serve other people in situations which were not the greatest. We need to think about making that positive impact. Sure, we could be using this time for something related to baseball or academics, but we’re here to share the love of Christ.”

Serving at the field was nostalgic for many players and coaches. Knight explained, “A lot of us, when we were younger, played Little League ourselves, so it was a positive experience to be back on a smaller field and to be reminded that we are helping a league that has 500 kids that need to play on these fields. It was good to give back to Little League and what it did for us when we were that age.”

CSU students repair grounds damaged by storm waters at Ackerly Field Complex, home to Abington Little League.

Community-Building Experience

At South Abington Park, CSU volunteers raked and collected branches, trees, garbage—whatever the floodwaters brought in. They replaced mulch in the playground area and moved copious amounts of displaced soil. According to Marilyn Luster, director of student employment and career readiness, “Students really were willing to dig in the dirt and make the park look better than when we arrived.”

Luster said the CSU community was equally encouraged by community members. “It was so sweet to see the response of the community. One woman dropped off donuts and told us she was grateful…Another woman mentioned how incredible it was that we came out to help…Community members were a huge encouragement to us!”

Ryan Spinello, a sophomore Pre-Athletic Training major from Virginia, served at South Abington Park and Clarks Summit Elementary School. He said, “We want the Clarks Summit community to know that we care and more importantly that Christ cares for them…It was cool to see everyone rally around the cause; they jumped in and worked well together. It was a community-building experience for us too. It helped me get to know some people that I would not have known without this opportunity.”

Light on the Hillside

CSU students who reside in Loescher Hall have made it an annual tradition to help out at Hillside Park during the university’s Community Appreciation Day each fall. This time, the students went to the familiar place to see an unusual level of destruction. They focused their attention on the Dog Park area, shoveling gravel and debris away from the park and back into the parking areas.

Loescher Hall Resident Director Holden Goehring also works on CSU’s facilities staff. As he served at Hillside, he realized what a tremendous physical undertaking the job required. “What we were able to do that morning would have been weeks worth trying to clean that mess up with a smaller staff. Having all of those hands really sped up the process for them to restore the grounds and driveway so people can use the dog park.”

Goehring appreciated the opportunity for students to serve alongside staff and faculty members. “Students got to see the employees’ servants’ hearts and learn why this kind of impact is important. As a school, we teach them in classes: this is why and how you should serve. This was a unique opportunity to get to apply what they are learning in how to serve each other and the community.

Some of the 200+ CSU volunteers gather at South Abington Park after cleaning up flood damage.

More Opportunities on Mission

CSU students helped residents rip carpet from flooded homes. One group shoveled mud and rock left behind by floodwaters in the parking lots of local businesses like Krispy Kreme and Armetta’s Restaurant and Pizzeria.

“This is a rare occasion of a natural disaster that affected our Clarks Summit neighbors, and we have a resource of manpower that we could employ to help to serve our community,” said Dr. Bill Higley, vice president for academics. “It was an easy decision to send our students out to help where they could, and hopefully, to make a difference in people’s lives. That is who we are as Christ-followers, and it is certainly consistent with the mission of CSU.”

The university’s goal is to prepare students to become Christ-centered, career-ready graduates. While some of that preparation takes place in the classroom, the faculty and staff are intentional about integrating that mission into every aspect of the student experience. The Christ-centered career preparation is also maximized in on campus employment, through NCAA DIII athletics and fine arts, within the residence halls—and, sometimes, through picking up branches and shoveling mud to be a light for Christ in their community.

About Clarks Summit University

Clarks Summit University offers Christ-centered academic distinction and practical, real-world experience in an exceptional mix of on-campus and online options for undergraduate, graduate and seminary students. To learn more, visit ClarksSummitU.edu or call 570.586.2400.

Commonwealth Health Physician Network Welcomes New Surgeon to Scranton

Scranton, Pa. (October, 2023) – General Surgeon Christine Holloway, M.D., recently joined Commonwealth Health Physician Network at our office located in downtown Scranton.

Dr. Holloway is a board-certified general surgeon that is fellowship trained in minimally invasive surgery.  She provides surgical treatment for a wide range of illnesses and injuries including appendicitis, hernias, acid reflux disease, gallbladder disease and thyroid disease.

She earned her medical degree at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and followed that with a residency in Mercy Catholic Medical Center. Dr. Holloway recently completed a fellowship in minimally invasive surgery at Jackson South Medical Center.

Dr. Holloway sees patients at Commonwealth Physician Network’s office located at 743 Jefferson Ave. To refer a patient or to schedule a consult call 570-207-0433.

Dimeco, Inc. Declares Cash Dividend

Honesdale, PA, September 14, 2023 / The Board of Directors of Dimeco, Inc. (OTCQX: DIMC) declared a dividend on September 13, 2023, of $0.38 per share to shareholders of record September 29, 2023. The dividend is payable on October 26, 2023, the anticipated date to release earnings for the third quarter of 2023. This dividend is an increase of $0.02 per share over the dividend declared in September 2022. This dividend of $0.38 per share produced a yield of 4.53% at the market value of $33.52 on September 13, 2023. 

President and Chief Executive Officer Peter Bochnovich stated, “We continue our commitment to provide the ultimate banking experience to our customers and our communities. This dividend is one way to thank our shareholders for their continued investment in and loyalty to Dimeco, Inc.”

About Dimeco, Inc.

Dimeco, Inc. is the parent holding company of The Dime Bank, a full-service financial institution serving Northeast Pennsylvania since 1905. Dimeco, Inc. reported balances on June 30, 2023, of $969 million in total assets, loans of $686 million, and deposits of $795 million. Dimeco, Inc. trades on the OTCQX Marketplace under symbol ‘DIMC’, operated by OTC Markets Group. For more information on Dimeco, Inc. and The Dime Bank, visit www.thedimebank.com.

The Scranton Area Community Foundation Creates Flood Relief Fund

Scranton, PA – In response to the severe storms that struck our county on Saturday, September 9th, 2023, the Scranton Area Community Foundation has established the Lackawanna County Flood Relief Fund to support community organizations directly affected by flood events and which are experiencing financial hardship as a result. 

Identifying the need for a rapid response to severe conditions brought on by flood events, the Lackawanna County Flood Relief Fund was created with seed money by the Scranton Area Community Foundation. The Lackawanna County Flood Relief Fund will solicit additional charitable donations from other organizations and individuals in order to respond effectively.

“In critical situations like this, we know the needs are going to be great, so as a Community Foundation we are trying to prepare for how best to serve those who will need assistance.  We have a very generous community, and I believe that others will also step up and support this very important cause,” said Laura Ducceschi, President & CEO of the Scranton Area Community Foundation.

The fund is currently accepting charitable donations, 100% of which will go toward supporting those affected in Lackawanna County.  Donations to the fund can be made online at https://scranton.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=4598f.   Donations can also be mailed via check to The Scranton Area Foundation, 615 Jefferson Ave., Suite 102, Scranton PA 18510, and made payable to “Scranton Area Foundation” with “LC Flood Fund” in the memo line.  Donations may also be made by using the QR code below.

Additional program information, including eligibility, parameters, and how to apply for support from the Lackawanna County Flood Relief Fund, will be released early next week.

For more information about the Lackawanna County Flood Relief Fund, please contact Frank Caputo, Grants & Communications Coordinator at the Scranton Area Community Foundation.

Tobyhanna Celebrates Newest Employees of the Quarter

Every quarter, Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD) recognizes one junior and one senior member of its world-class workforce with an Employee of the Quarter (EoQ) award. With many great candidates supporting TYAD’s vast and varied mission, selection is never easy. For the third quarter of FY23, the honorees are Jaret Edwards and Brian Hampton in the junior and senior categories respectively.

Edwards began his career on the depot in May 2004 as a contractor for Lockheed Martin. Edwards has always prided himself on hard work and that dedication yielded immediate success. Edwards held several positions providing outstanding support as a contractor before officially joining Team Tobyhanna in 2007.

The various positions prepared Edwards well for his transition to a TYAD employee in September 2007. Currently an electronics worker, Edwards has worn several hats as a member of Team Tobyhanna. No matter what role he is in, Edwards said the ability to support the warfighter serves as his chief motivation.

Edwards said being named an EoQ was an unexpected honor that he shares with his fellow team members.

“I am extremely honored to be an EoQ. I never would have expected to receive this recognition for doing something I really enjoy,” said Edwards.

“It is absolutely a team effort, and there has to be communication from the supervision, work leaders, engineering, production management, quality and many others who play a vital role in supporting the warfighter.”

Edwards’ supervisor and Chief of the Infared and Optics Branch Dennis Redding nominated Edwards for the honor because of his dedication to mission, willingness to be a team player, excellent work ethic and meticulousness in providing only the best to our nation’s warfighters.

“Jaret’s work is always completed on time and, in most cases, early. His work is impeccable; there is never a reject or re-work on his assets, and his work area is well-organized to be as efficient and practical as possible following the Lean/6S principles. Jaret can always be counted on to meet and deliver any task that may be assigned to him,” said Redding.

When the team is in need, Edwards steps up to lead by example and represent his branch in several ways including volunteering as the shop’s quality auditor, acting as a subject matter expert (SME) for visitor tours, attending customer meetings, maximizing the efficiency of work areas and identifying areas of improvement.

Redding said Edwards is “the SME for almost every product and system within the branch”. This expert knowledge and his willingness to “help wherever, whenever and whomever may need a hand” make Edwards a model member of Team Tobyhanna and a fitting choice as one of the newest TYAD EoQs.

Hampton joined Team Tobyhanna in August of 2006 as a member of the Paint Branch. After taking advantage of the many training opportunities at TYAD, he worked his way onto the Night Vision System. Currently, he serves as a subject matter expert working on the Common Remotely Operated Weapons Station (CROWS) system within the Sensors/Thermal Targeting Branch of the C4ISR directorate.

Hampton embodies the “team” aspect of “Team Tobyhanna.” He is a strong advocate for passing along the knowledge he has obtained from his experience working on the system and ensures the people he works with have the training and knowledge they need to ensure work is accomplished effectively and efficiently. He’s also embracing leadership qualities and paying attention to his co-worker’s questions and capabilities to make sure all technicians are producing top-quality systems for the warfighter.

Sensors/Thermal Targeting Branch Chief Aaron Kimble emphasized Hampton’s willingness to go the extra mile to ensure the team’s success.

“Brian is always willing to help anyone out with the correct process or procedure. He goes above and beyond to train teammates, support operations during increased workload, and willingly picks up the workload when teammates are required to perform other training duties,” said Kimble.

Upon learning he had received the EoQ award, Hampton said it felt nice but emphasized that he couldn’t be successful with the strong team around him.

“It is definitely nice getting that pat on the back showing that your hard work is being noticed,” said Hampton. “As much as this is an individual award, I would never receive this without the support around me. Whether it’s the logistics management specialists having my back to get me the parts I need and ensuring the assets are here or others around me, it is not one person accomplishing anything here, it is a team.”

When it comes to supporting our Nation’s warfighters, Hampton is truly passionate about the system he works on and the capability it provides on the battlefield. The CROWS is a remotely controlled weapon station for light and medium caliber weapons that can be mounted on any type of platform. He notably took the lead in re-establishing the CROWS workplace in a new location at TYAD. He designed and tested a new layout and process flow, ensured all support equipment was tested, and helped the Production Engineering directorate adjust the route to the new process.

When asking what motivates him to go above and beyond, Hampton said it comes down to having passion for what he does.

“I love the system I work on. I truly believe it works, it saves lives and that it provides value to the safety of soldiers,” said Hampton. “If you have passion for what you do, it makes you enjoy your job and I really do feel that way about where I’m at.”

The Employee of the Quarter awards and other employee recognition programs align with Tobyhanna’s long-range strategic plan, TOBY2035 – specifically the Investing In Our People line of effort. The plan aims to posture the depot for success in the coming years as the Department of Defense’s premier worldwide C5ISR readiness provider.

FNCB Bank Donates New Scoreboard to Girls Softball Program

FNCB Bank, locally based since 1910, is pleased to announce its latest project supporting the community with the donation of a brand-new scoreboard for the Hanover Area Girls Softball program. The scoreboard is located at the Bobby Strish Memorial Park in Ashley, PA.

The scoreboard donation represents part of FNCB’s larger Community Caring initiative. Through outreach programs, donations, and an employee volunteer network, FNCB is committed to helping the communities they serve.

About FNCB Bank

FNCB Bank, locally based since 1910, continues as one of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s premier community banks — offering a full suite of personal, small business and commercial banking solutions with industry-leading mobile, online, and in-branch products and services. FNCB remains dedicated to the communities it serves with an ongoing mission to make your banking experience simply better. For more information on the BauerFinancial 5-Star rated FNCB, visit www.fncb.com.

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Representatives from FNCB Bank and Hanover Area Girls Softball recently dedicated a new scoreboard at Bobby Strish Memorial Park. The scoreboard was donated by FNCB Bank as part of their community giving program. Pictured: L-R (front row): Allison Johnson; Ella Grillz; Giana Pericci; Gabby Pericci; Ayla Schappert; Stelia Styczen; Destiny Valenzuela. L-R (middle row): Olivia Mihalchik; Maddy Spencer; Nicole Nevel, Community Office Manager, FNCB Bank; Paisley Hliwski; Emily Weinbrect; Jules Morio; Lizzy Miscavage; Jillian Weidner; Cam Wellington; Lena Maclusky. L-R (back row): Mike Hliwski; Brian Hogan; Tony Johnson; Matt Noss; Tenley Mishanski; Abby Miller; Maddy Martin; Jason Styczen; Mike Conahan; Jude Shappert.