Commissioners Recognize Area Author

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The Lackawanna County Commissioners recognized Stephanie Longo of Dunmore, inside left, on the publication of her latest book, “The Italian of Lackawanna County.”

The volume chronicles, in stories and photos, the proud Italian heritage and anecdotes of families in our various communities. A citizen of both the United States and Italy, Ms. Longo has also authored two other “Good Works” that focus on Italian culture and towns in our area.

Shown from left are: Commissioner Jerry Notarianni, Ms. Longo, Commissioner Patrick M. O’Malley, and Commissioner Laureen A. Cummings.  

 

UNICO Members Volunteer at Soup Kitchen as Part of “Service Day”

 

hostAs Host of the Day, Scranton Chapter of UNICO volunteered at St. Francis of Assisi Soup Kitchen as part of UNICO’s Service Day.***

From left are Jack Trapani, UNICO Scranton Chapter president; Tony Summa; Theresa and Steve Andrejack. For more information about joining UNICO Scranton Chapter, call Mary Marrara, membership director, at 570-499-8367.

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Other UNICO members paid a visit to Saint Francis Kitchen as part of Keystone’s April Service Day Events.

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Those members include from left: Michele McDade, Chapterpresident Cathy Gerard, Terese Pellegrino and Marie Roberts.

 

Arc of NEPA Benefits from UNICO’s Annual Pig Roast

Pig Roast 2018 Check Presentation to The Arc (2)

Dunmore’s Keystone Chapter UNICO National presented $6,740 to The Arc of NEPA from the proceeds of their sixth Anniversary Pig Roast.

Pictured at the check presentation, from left: Mark McDade, Chapter Charter president; Valerie Riggi, Chapter treasurer; Frank Coviello, event cochairman; Maryclaire Kretsch, Arc of NEPA executive director; Bob Collins, event cochairman; Cathy Bianchi, Chapter Board chairwoman; and Cathy Gerard, Chapter president.