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WILKES-BARRE — Averie Ann Peruchetti was picked as a finalist for Luzerne County’s Got Talent even though she’s only 10 years old.

Despite inclement weather, hundreds of youngsters turned out for the Rice Township Easter egg hunt held on April 9. The Easter Bunny was present to greet youngsters, pose for pictures and hand out treats. In addition to plenty of candy, a number of prizes were awarded including two bicycles.

Judy Dotzel, of Mountain Top, always had a passion for religious art, so when she went looking for a new art studio for her business, Trinity Artisans, she found a spot that seemed almost too good to be true.

A Mountain Top native took charge of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 during an airborne change of command ceremony Dec. 15.

The Dr. William (Bill) Ziegler III Memorial Scholarship Fund has been started through the Luzerne Foundation. The scholarship will go to graduating tennis players from Crestwood going on to higher education who share Bill’s love of tennis, education, and zest for life. Ziegler’s mother, Sue Ziegler, was a longtime teacher and librarian in the Crestwood school district for over 40 years. In 1995, he started the Crestwood tennis program and the program has been going strong since that time under head coach Scott Lenio. Pictured making a donation to the scholarship is Bill’s good friend, Joey Falzone and his dad, Paul, of Falzone’s Towing. From left: Catherine, Hannah, Irene, and Benjamin Ziegler, Joey Falzone, Scott Lenio and Paul Falzone.

Senior Jayden Bonham, Junior Khristian Banks, and Junior Ty McDermott represented MMI Preparatory School at the state finals of the Pennsylvania School Press Association’s Student Journalism Competition at the University Park Campus at Penn State.

A Crestwood Secondary School Odyssey of the Mind team was awarded first place in the state finals tournament at Lock Haven University on Saturday, April 2.

The Rice Township police department recently received a $3,500 donation from The Ice House Pub and Pennsylvania Skill to be used to purchase two solar-powered radar speed enforcement signs. Police Chief Harry Ehret said the units will be used on township roads in an effort to reduce speeding and improve safety for township residents and motorists. Pictured are, Sgt. Shaun Zane, Rice Township police department, Pennsylvania Skill representative Michelle Mack, Lauren Mack of the Ice House Pub and Rice Township Police Chief Harry Ehret

The Marian Sutherland Kirby Library will host Meet the Author: Correale Frank Stevens on Saturday, May 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

MOUNTAIN TOP — Malacari’s Ice Cream at 315 S. Mountain Blvd. is in the process of completing a new, fun addition for the whole family, set to open next month.