Saturday, April 19, 2025

News Tips: 570-991-6393 Advertising Manager: 570-704-3955
Advertising: 570-249-1233
news@mt-peaks.com
P.O. Box 218 Mountain Top, PA 18707

							                                Three MMI students win awards in the Scholastic Writing Awards regional competition. Pictured are Jennifer Novotney, MMI English Department Chair and Advisor, Jayden Bonham, Rachael Betz, and Connor Spencer.                                 Submitted photo

Three MMI students win awards in Scholastic Art & Writing Awards...

8

MMI seniors Rachael Betz, Jayden Bonham and Connor Spencer received awards in the regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards competition.

Honey Hole Longbeards announce 2021 turkey contest winners

0

The Joe “Lucky” Lukashunas Memorial 2021 Spring Turkey contest winners were presented awards by the Honey Hole Longbeards Chapter of the NWTF at a ceremony held at Dave’s Gun Shop in Drums. Winners in each division received an engraved plaque, gift certificates from Dave’s Gun Shop, NWTF memberships and dinners at the 2022 banquet, along with frictions calls donated by the HHLB Chapter.

							                                Pictured are Rice Elementary School students. First row, from left: Viviana Seeba, Ella Delessio, Landon Srinivasan, Henry Arcangeli, Colton Doucette, Ethan Pisano. Second row: Natalie Yenchak, Kalena Stanco Kenalyn Stanco, Paisley Sluzevich, Grace Lapsansky, William Gagliardi, Blake Silva, Piper Knittle, Brayden Lapsansky, Stephen Kelly. Third row: Vinnie Genoble, first grade; Kellie Bates, Title 1; Margie Kane, Title 1; Brian McLaughlin, Kiwanis president; Bonnie Gregory, principal; Wendy Griffiths, Kiwanis secretary; Ed Griffiths, Kiwanis member, and Trisha Major, guidance Counselor.                                 Sumitted photo

Kiwanis Club donates books

0

The Kiwanis Club of Mountain Top recently delivered more than 620 books to Rice Elementary, Fairview Elementary and St. Jude schools. Each student in kindergarten, first and second grade received a book of their own to take home. There were extra books for each classroom.

Morris named Crestwood Student of the Quarter

0

Ellie Morris was recently named the Junior Student of the Quarter at Crestwood High School. Ellie is currently exploring colleges but hopes to major in pre-med after she graduates. Pictured, from left: Ellie’s parents, Anthony Morris and Betsy Morris, Ellie Morris, English teacher Dana Daugherty and science teacher Sara Nemshick

							                                Abe’s Hotdogs in Mountain Top celebrated its 4 year anniversary in February.

Abe’s Hot Dogs celebrates 4th anniversary

0

WRIGHT TOWNSHIP — In February, Abe’s Hot Dogs celebrated its fourth anniversary.

Wright Township considering removal of dead trees from park

0

WRIGHT TWP – Township officials are looking into removal of more dead trees from the municipal park.

Pet of the Week: Holly

0

My name is Holly. I will be one year old in May and was rescued before Christmas by Faith and Bob of Mountain Top. I love my new home and have lots of love and toys to play with.

							                                The fifth grade team made up of Kayden Buzak, Luke Gordon, Zoe Pray and Collin Brenner “took it to the tank,” the Shark Tank that is, during a recent social studies presentation.                                 Submitted photo

Saint Jude fifth graders swim with the sharks

0

No, the Saint Jude fifth grade class did not need to bring wetsuits to class, but they still got to swim with the sharks.

							                                Mountain Top Pub and Eatery will host the Ceol Mor Pipe and Drum Band at 5 p.m. on St. Patrick’s Day.

Mountain Top restaurants set to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

0

St. Patrick’s Day (and the days leading up to it) is a big day for the Irish around Mountain Top as well as for local restaurants and pubs.

							                                Hill

Crestwood honors Hill, Junquera as Distinguished Alumni

0

The Crestwood School Board voted unanimously to honor Maj. Gen. David C. Hill, Claass of 1986, and Jorge A. Junquera, Class of 1967, as Distinguished Alumni of the District.