$60,000 grant to support “leaders in training”

Posted on February 5, 2025 by The Dunmorean

United Neighgrantborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania (UNC) has received a generous $60,000 grant from the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund to support its Leaders in Training (LIT) Program. UNC’s LIT Program is a distinctive leadership education and empowerment initiative aimed at helping disadvantaged youth, ages 13 through 18, build the skills and confidence necessary to succeed in life.

Participants develop into productive citizens, critical thinkers, and leaders through mentorship, education, and a strong support network. The program’s impact is clear, with 100% of LIT Seniors graduating high school in 2024.

Shown in the photo, from left, are: Jude McDonough, UNC Board Chair; Leo McGowan, President of the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund Board of Directors; Lisa Durkin, UNC President and Chief Executive Officer; Kelly Langan, UNC Director of Children and Teens, and Elizabeth Burns, UNC Board Member.

Silvi named to All-Eastern Band

Posted on February 5, 2025 by The Dunmorean

Congratulations to John Silvi for being one of two students to receive the Bill and Kathy Fallon Weber Award for woodwinds selected to All-Eastern Band.

Dunmore football players named Lackawanna League all-stars

Posted on February 5, 2025 by The Dunmorean

Congratulations to Dunmore High School’s Lackawanna League All-Stars for football. Xavier Burke was named to first team for both Offense and Defense.

Honorable mention on Offense went to Gabe Franek, Jake Costanzo, Anthony Anelli, Brayden Shigo, and Patrick Kopacz.

Honorable mention for Defense was awarded to Brayden Shigo, Jackson Harding, Bren Novorosky, Gabe Franek, Jack McNeff, Jake Costanzo, Josh Dudick, and Eric Reesey.