Reuther, Conte named Hookey Reap Award winners

Posted on February 7, 2024 by The Dunmorean

Nathan Reuther and Chris Conte of the Dunmore High School football team have been named as 2023 Hookey Reap Award winners. One of the area’s most prestigious honors started in 1957 given to the best overall lineman, and then in 1972 awarded for both offense and defense.

Reuther and Conte join previous Bucks on the name plates of the trophies, including: Jim Kane, 1964; Charlie Raymond, 1969; Lou Coviello, defense, 1973; Jack Miles, offense, 1980; Gary Murracco, offense, 1985; Tim Ruddy, defense, 1988; Tim Ruddy, offense and defense, 1989; Derek Forgione, offense, 1993; Carmen LiBassi, offense, 1994; Harry Kirias, defense, 1995; Joe Boniewicz, offense, 1999;Mike Boccella, offense, 2002; Paul Gaughan, offense, 2010; Mike Boland, offense and defense, 2012; Dan Drewes, offense, 2014; Tim Drewes, defense, 2014; Nick Shoemaker, defense, 2016; Jerry Longo, offense, 2017; Nick Shoemaker, defense, 2017; Nathan Reuther, offense, and Chris Conte, defense, 2023.

Mayor’s Message: February 2024

Posted on February 7, 2024 by The Dunmorean

By Mayor Max Conway

It has been a busy start to 2024 in the Borough. I’d like to take this opportunity to talk about something I feel very strongly towards and that is the news about potential water rate increases for Dunmore and Scranton residents.

I recently had the opportunity to address the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) and voice my strong opposition to the MASSIVE 25%-32% increase that PA American Water is looking to impose on Dunmore ratepayers. This potential increase is on top of the monstrous 70+% increase Dunmoreans saw just last year on their sewer bill.

I urged the PUC to think about the potential damage another large increase would do to our community and its residents. Water is a basic necessity and access to it should not become a luxury. No one should be forced to choose between paying for water and paying for their mortgage or groceries.

Cast announced for spring musical at DHS

Posted on February 7, 2024 by The Dunmorean

The Crimson Company at Dunmore High School has announced cast members for its spring production of The Lightning Thief.

They are: Jackson Madajeski, Percy Jackson; Julianna Argust as Grover Underwdood; Geanna Kirchner as Annabeth Chase; Emilia Gabello, Sally Jackson; Antonio Schlesser, Chiron; Miles Stephenson, Mr. D; Danielle DePietro, Luke Castellan; Madilyn Keating, Clarisse La Rue; Julia Noto, Silena Beauregard, and Megan Gilhooley, Katie Gardner.