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The annual wreath laying ceremony was held at Wayne Memorial Hospital (WMH) this morning in recognition of Pearl Harbor Day, December 7th and to honor the heroic members of our armed forces who served that fateful day 84 years ago. Veterans from VFW Post 531, American Legion Post 254, and members of the WMH administration and staff attended the solemn ceremony. Army veteran and WMH Chief of Medical Staff Dr. Sean McVeigh, FCCP, FACP, led the ceremony followed by an opening statement by Hugh Rechner, a former US Army pilot who served two tours in the Vietnam War and past chairman of the WMH Board of Trustees.
With immense respect, the program also included a summary account of the horrific event in 1941 by Reverend Dale Pepper VFW Post 531 and Jim Carbone American Legion Post 254, the Pledge of Allegiance, a memorial prayer. The observance ended with the wreath placement at the hospital's original plaque dedicated to 55 local soldiers who served in World War I and the playing of Taps by local bugler Doug Wyllie.
One of the darkest days in US history, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii was called by President Franklin D. Roosevelt "a date which will live in infamy." The surprise attack by the Japanese claimed approximately 2,400 lives and marked the official entry of the US into World War II.
In the spirit of the season of giving, Adelyn Ficarro (pictured) thought December was the perfect time to donate her hair to someone in need. On December 4th, she had eight inches cut, which she will donate to Children With Hair Loss. Children With Hair Loss is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that provides human hair replacements at no cost to children and young adults facing medically-related hair loss. Adelyn is a fourth-grade student at Mountain View Elementary School, and her family couldn't be more proud of her thoughtfulness.
The dining room at Green Gables Restaurant in New Milford welcomed Cohen Orlandini and his mother, Yvonne as he accepted the Rotary Club's recognition as student of the year at Elk Lake High School and the Club's District Rotary Essay Contest winner for 2025. Cohen is also a graduate of RYLA 2023 at Keystone College.
Pictured (l-r) are: Peg Foster, President New Milford Area Rotary; Yvonne Orlandini; Cohen Orlandini; Kate Farrell-Kurosky, Youth Programs Coordinator, New Milford Area Rotary.
The New Milford Area Rotary currently consists of thirty-seven members from throughout Susquehanna County, actively serving the community and world and welcomes new membership. Contact information can be found at NewMilfordPaRotary@gmail.com.
Local rural health leaders from Wayne Memorial Hospital (WMH) and Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers (WMCHC) along with other rural health representatives were present as the Wayne County Commissioners issued a proclamation recognizing November 20, 2025, as National Rural Health Day. They acknowledged the collaboration and many accomplishments of Wayne Memorial as well as The Wright Center (TWC) and the Himalayan Institute in providing health care to the residents here in rural Northeast Pennsylvania.
Pictured (l-r) are: sitting - President & CEO of The Wright Center Dr. Linda Thomas Hemak, PA Office of Rural Health Rural Primary Care and Integration Coordinator Kelly Braun, Himalayan Institute Director of Mission Programs Greg Capitolo, WMCHC Chief Quality Officer Kara Poremba, WMH Chief Nursing and Patient Care Officer Chandra Roberts, BSN, MHA, RN; standing - Program Director at TWC Hawley, Allison Miller CRNP – FNP-C, Site Coordinator TWC Hawley Lida Kiefer, Executive Director of Public Affairs, TWC, Kara Seitzinger, Manager of Enterprise Trauma-Competent Wellness Initiatives Shannon Osborne, Wayne County Commissioners Jocelyn Cramer and Brian Smith, Chairman, WMH Chief of Professional and Ancillary Services Jim Hockenbury MHA, ACHE, and Wayne County Commissioner Jim Shook.
The designation highlights the unique health care challenges that people in rural areas face and shows how programs and policies along with the efforts of partners and stakeholders help address and reduce health care disparities in rural communities. The availability of quality health care providers and services is truly an asset for Wayne County. When out representing the county, "I'm proud to say I'm from Wayne," Commissioner Brian Smith said, "and you're one of the reasons why."
This 11 point was harvested by 18 year old Jacob Ficarro (pictured), in the Lenox, PA area on November 29, 2025. Jacob, a senior at Mountain View high school, is a member of the National Honor Society, a track and soccer all star, as well as a crack shot. Jacob is the son of Mrs. Lauren Price Ficarro, of Lenox and Mr. Andrew Ficarro, of Susquehanna. Those who know Jacob keep telling him he has to "shoot up" next year, but it's rapidly getting more difficult. Well done, Jacob!
The Northeast Pennsylvania (NEPA) Manufacturers & Employers Association (MAEA) and the Northeast PA Manufacturers & Employers Council celebrated National Manufacturing Day by honoring Pennsylvania manufacturing companies and engaging local students with tours to explore career opportunities in the industry.
As part of the celebration, MAEA hosted a Legislative Roundtable at Mountain Valley's Clubhouse, bringing together state legislators and local manufacturers. The panel included Representatives Joanne Stehr (R-107), Representative Robert Leadbeter (R-109), Representative Dane Watro (R-116), Representative Jamie Walsh (R-117), Representative Eddie Day Pashinski (D-121), Representative Tim Twardzik (R-123), and Representative Jamie Barton (R-124). The event, attended by about 60 participants, provided updates on key legislative issues such as the State Budget, Taxes/Economy, Regulatory Reform, Energy, Infrastructure/Transportation and Emerging Issues in 2026.
MAEA, PA Representatives, Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association, Commonwealth Foundation Schuylkill County Commissioners, and manufacturers
Company representatives were also able to voice their operational challenges directly to the legislators, fostering important dialogue between industry leaders and policymakers.
In honor of National Manufacturing Day, the MAEA, along with state representatives, and commissioners recognized several Pennsylvania manufacturing companies for their contributions to the regional economy. Companies acknowledged included Diaz Manufacturing, LLC, EMD Electronics, Hexcel Corporation, InterMetro Industries Corp., Little Leaf Farms, MI Windows & Doors, LLC, Mrs. T's Pierogies, Northeast Prestressed Products LLC, Surteco North America, UFP Industries Gordon, LLC and van Hoekelen Greenhousrs, Inc.
Simultaneously, the Northeast PA Manufacturers & Employers Council coordinated student tours to showcase career opportunities within the manufacturing industry. YES students from Pottsville toured Solar Innovations in Pine Grove, gaining firsthand insights into the diverse career paths available. Meanwhile, students from North Schuylkill toured UFP Industries Gordon, LLC. These activities reflect the Council's commitment to engaging the next generation of workers and promoting careers in manufacturing through initiatives such as the YES Program.
The MAEA continues to support Pennsylvania's manufacturing sector by fostering relationships between industry leaders and legislators. The next Legislative Roundtable is scheduled for February 6, 2026.
The Montrose Police Department will be lending a hand to the Montrose Kiwanis Club to collect toys and cash donations for Christmas again this year. They will be hosting a "Fill the Cruiser With Toys" charity event on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 10:00am to 3:00pm at Scarfalloto's Hometown Market parking lot located in the Lake Montrose Mall on Route 706.
NEW TOYS and CASH DONATIONS are requested and will be accepted by Officer Andy Genneken during the day. All donations will be given to Susquehanna County Interfaith in support of their Christmas Bureau Program. Interfaith now has locations in Montrose, Susquehanna and Forest City. Their mission is to create a spirit of joy and hope to those less fortunate families and children in these communities by providing Christmas toys, gifts and food.
The Montrose Kiwanis Club's Toy Drive is also underway. Donations of new toys will also be accepted at the following locations: Kost Tire, 555 Grow Avenue, Montrose; or the Montrose Borough Office, 89 Cherry Street, Montrose. Also, CASH DONATIONS are urgently needed and can be forwarded to: Kiwanis Toy Drive, PO Box 345, Montrose, PA 18801. Checks should be made out to "Montrose Kiwanis Club".
The Kiwanis Club would like to take this opportunity to extend their sincere gratitude and thanks to all those who share their blessings with others in order to help make our communities a better place in which we all can live and share as neighbors.
The Susquehanna County DOMESTIC RELATIONS Section has outstanding BENCH WARRANTS for the following individuals as of 9:30am on December 5, 2025. Richard R. Forba, Charles M. Lynady III, Tyler J. Nelson, Danielle J. Norris, Phillip J. Petersen, Kyle P. Spencer, Christopher M. Stephens. Please contact the Domestic Relations Section at 570-278-4600 ext. 4050 with any information on the location of these individuals.
Klees, Martin J to Klees, Martin J and Martin, Maureen for $1.00 in Lathrop Township.
Lopatofsky, Thomas (AKA) and Lopatofsky, Thomas J Jr to Swift, William John and Swift, Diana for $150,000.00, two locations in Lenox Township.
DeSanto, Anthony J (AKA) and DeSanto, Anthony J J to Golis, Sarah E for $1.00 in Franklin Township.
Williams, Tara Denise to Bishop, Sheila for $43,000.00 in Auburn Township.
Chambers, James B to Chambers, Barbara E for $1.00 in Silver Lake Township,
Eisenmann, Alice B to Mulcahey, John M and Mulcahey, Danielle M for $120,300.00 in Herrick Township.
Demchak, Joseph (Trust By Trustee) and Demchak, Billie (Trust By Trustee) and Demchak, Joseph P and Demchak, Billie S to Kipar, Michael and Kipar, Amy Kron and Kipar, Patrick Kurt and Kipar, Laura Lee for $355,000.00 in Auburn Township.
Kazmierski, Allan and Kazmierski, Tammy to Smith, Ryan Marshall and Smith, Marissa Kate for $35,000.00 in Clifford Township.
Dahms, Corinne A to Dahms, Corinne A and Menzak, Kimberly C and Menzak, John R and Menzak, Anderson G for $1.00 in Auburn Township.
Repository Sale: Susquehanna County Tax Claim Bureau and BB Land Holdings LLC (By Tax Claim Bureau) and Moraski, Edward (By Tax Claim Bureau) and Moraski, Gertrude (By Tax Claim Bureau) and Williams, Leo (By Tax Claim Bureau) and Williams, Gisela (By Tax Claim Bureau) and Rowlands, James (By Tax Claim Bureau) and Rowlands, Mary (By Tax Claim Bureau) and Reynolds, Charles (By Tax Claim Bureau) and Reynolds, Mary (By Tax Claim Bureau) to Kipps, Ronald (Estate) for $1,500.00, six locations in Clifford Township.
Repository Sale: Susquehanna County Tax Claim Bureau and Lewis, Ted G (By Tax Claim Bureau) and Lewis, Catherine L (By Tax Claim Bureau) to Kodak View LLC for $996.67 in New Milford Township.
Faught, Mark T and Faught, Jennifer T to Dabulewicz, Kaitlyn R for $160,000.00 in Montrose 2W.