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BY MICHAEL J. RUDOLF Wyoming County Press Examiner CLINTON TWP. - Youngsters attending the Lackawanna Trail Lion Cub Youth Football Camp got a special treat after the opening session on Monday: an inspirational talk from legendary coach George Curry. Curry, who won six state championships while at Berwick...
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BY MICHAEL J. RUDOLF Wyoming County Press Examiner FACTORYVILLE - The Lackawanna Trail on Tuesday approved its proposed final budget, with a lesser tax increase than was mentioned earlier this year. According to Business Manager David Homish, the $18 million budget now calls for a tax increase of 2.13...
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BY MICHAEL J. RUDOLF Wyoming County Press Examiner The teams from Lackawanna Trail High School were among the top finishers in this year's Envirothon competition at Keystone College last Wednesday. Juniors from Trail, competing under the team name "Trail Mix," finished first in the overall...
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BY MICHAEL J. RUDOLF Wyoming County Press Examiner CLINTON TWP. - At its work session on Monday night, the Lackawanna Trail School Board looked over revisions to the student handbooks for the coming school year. High School Principal John Rushefski, Assistant Principal Tania Skotleski and and Elementary...
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BY MICHAEL J. RUDOLF Wyoming County Press Examiner CLINTON TWP. - Lackawanna Trail High School students got a first-hand look at the dangers of drunk driving during a mock crash held at the school last Wednesday. The event was arranged as a senior project by students Shawna Sturdevant and Kelsey-Jean...
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BY JOSH MCAULIFFE Times-Shamrock Writer A decade ago, Katie Bower left Lackawanna Trail High School with the intention of becoming a teacher. Three years later, she returned to Trail to take over the reins of its marching band but not as a teacher - she had dropped out of college and spent more than...
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BY MARK COONS Times-Shamrock Staff Writer Many of life's lessons can't be found in a textbook or on the Internet. Sometimes, you have to live through them for them to make sense. Dylan Zick learned a valuable lesson the hard way. But the Lackawanna Trail senior has been not only able to grow...
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BY MICHAEL J. RUDOLF Wyoming County Press Examiner Several third grade classes from Lackawanna Trail Elementary Center spent part of their day Wednesday experiencing college life. The students were participating in Keystone College's annual "Kids Go to College Day." The event gives youngsters...
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BY MICHAEL J. RUDOLF Wyoming County Press Examiner FACTORYVILLE - The Lackawanna Trail School District calendar for 2009-2010 will have alternate endings. The calendar approved by the school board Monday night includes two different possible graduation dates. The decision on which one will be used would...
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BY MICHAEL J. RUDOLF Wyoming County Press Examiner CLINTON TWP. - This weekend's production of "Singin' in the Rain" at Lackawanna Trail High School should be something to behold, according to the cast and director. Showtimes are Friday, April 24, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 25, at...
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BY MICHAEL J. RUDOLF Wyoming County Press Examiner FACTORYVILLE - Seniors at Lackawanna Trail High School are now scheduled to graduate on Friday, June 5. The school board voted Monday night to move the date up a week, because the district didn't need to make up too many days for snow closings. The...
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BY MICHAEL J. RUDOLF Wyoming County Press Examiner FACTORYVILLE - Due to a lack of snow, Lackawanna Trail High School seniors may graduate earlier than expected this year. The proposal to move graduation day up was put forth by Superintendent Matt Rakauskas at Monday's school board work session....
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BY JOSH MROZINSKI Wyoming County Press Examiner FACTORYVILLE - The Lackawanna Trail School Board last Tuesday (Feb. 17) adopted a 2009-2010 preliminary budget with a 5.6 percent tax increase. Under the $18 million budget, taxes are 69.16 mills in Wyoming County and Lackawanna County, 135.45 mills. Currently...
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BY KEVIN WOODRUFF Wyoming County Press Examiner The Lackawanna Trail Special Olympics skiers hit the slopes on Tuesday, Feb. 10, to take part in Ski Day at Elk Mountain in Union Dale. Ski Day is the culmination of a season-long ski program that Lackawanna Trail takes part in each year. Students from...
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BY MICHAEL J. RUDOLF Wyoming County Press Examiner CLINTON TWP. - Mary Belle Gilroy isn't sure whether her interest in art or her interest in nature came first. However, the Lackawanna Trail High School art teacher has found a way to combine her passions. For her master of fine arts thesis at Marywood...