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							                                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

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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.

Hazleton Art League announces schedule of spring classes

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Whether you are an experienced artist or just looking for a new hobby, look no further.

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

Abe’s Hot Dogs celebrates 4th anniversary

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

Think Pink benefit set for March 19

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The Think Pink Foundation will be hosting a Blindfolded Ham and Cabbage bowling event on March 19. If you haven’t had the chance to check out the newly renovated Broadway Tavern, now’s your chance!

Pet of the Week: Holly

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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.

Morris named Crestwood Student of the Quarter

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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

Honey Hole Longbeards announce 2021 turkey contest winners

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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.

							                                Rachel Lakkis says this photo was taken the day they were able to bring their new family member home from the SPCA. His favorite toy, pictured here, she says with a chuckle is, ‘almost destroyed.’                                 Courtesy of Rachel Lakkis

Dog abandoned in Kingston finds forever home in Mountain Top

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MOUNTAIN TOP — A dog abandoned in Kingston last month has found his happily-ever-after and a forever home with his new people.

							                                Mayson Girton stands in front of baskets donated by local businesses in his honor at a recent Crestwood wrestling meet.                                 Mackenzie Gasper | Mountain Peaks

Rallying around Mason

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WRIGHT TWP.Community members rallied around Crestwood sophomore Mayson Girton through multiple fundraisers in the area.

							                                Three MMI students advance to state finals of PA School Press Association’s Student Journalism Competition. Pictured in the front row are Jennifer Novotney, MMI English Department Chair and Advisor, and Khristian Banks. Back row: Jayden Bonham and Ty McDermott.                                 Submitted photo

MMI students advance to state finals of PA School Press Association’s...

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Senior Jayden Bonham, Junior Khristian Banks and Junior Ty McDermott will represent MMI Preparatory School at the state finals of the Pennsylvania School Press Association’s Student Journalism Competition. The state finals will be held on March 30 at Penn State University’s University Park campus.