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Lackawanna County Supports Toys For Tots Drive

Lackawanna County Supports Toys For Tots Drive

The Lackawanna County Commissioners presented a $25,000 donation to support the annual Toys For Tots Drive. Due to the economic hardships created by the COVID 19 pandemic, this gift will help to deliver smiles, hope and Santa to children during the holiday season.

L-r, Brenda Sacco, Lackawanna County Economic Development Director; Commissioner Chris Chermak, Marine Staff Sergeant Sal Dely, J.J. Perrone, Lackawanna County Economic Development Department; Commissioner Debi Domenick, Esq., and Commissioner Jerry Notarianni.

Lackawanna County Commissioners Announce Funding For Twenty Community Re-Invest Projects

Lackawanna County Commissioners Announce Funding For Twenty Community Re-Invest Projects

Twenty projects, focusing on outdoor recreation, public safety, building upgrades, technology, and accessibility, were approved for funding by the Lackawanna County Commissioners through their Community Re-Invest Program totaling $100,000. The public-private partnership investment for 2021 is $473,218.

The Community Re-Invest Program was established in July of 2013. It represents the “last mile” funding to help bring the initiatives to fruition. The overall public-private investment since its inception is $17,232,869.

The projects that were approved for the final round of funding for 2021 include:

SAINT UBALDO SOCIETY (Jessup)

Project Description: Ongoing building restoration.

Total Project Cost: $5,000

Amount from CRP Program: $5,000

OLYPHANT BOROUGH

Project Description: Freedom Fighter Memorial Park construction.

Total Project Cost: $15,000

Amount from CRP Program: $5,000

SOUTH ABINGTON TOWNSHIP

Project Description: Handheld/portable radios for the police department.

Total Project Cost: $9,707

Amount from CRP Program: $5,000

VETERANS HOME ASSOCIATION OF CORTEZ

Project Description: Installation of an emergency generator.

Total Project Cost: $11,225

Amount from CRP Program: $5,000

ARCHBALD POLICE NIGHT OUT

Project Description: In-car mobile data terminal purchase and installation.

Total Project Cost: $10,853

Amount from CRP Program: $5,000

OLYPHANT HOSE COMPANY #2

Project Description: Purchase of fire helmet and boots upgrades.

Total Project Cost: $5,000

Amount from CRP Program: $5,000

ELMHURST TOWNSHIP

Project Description: Recreational Park maintenance and equipment upgrade.

Total Project Cost: $8,800

Amount from CRP Program: $5,000

ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB (Olyphant)

Project Description: Outdoor recreational space improvements.

Total Project Cost: $6,000

Amount from CRP Program: $5,000

COLUMBIA HOSE COMPANY #5 (City of Carbondale)

Project Description: Replace building heating system.

Total Project Cost: $5,000

Amount from CRP Program: $5,000

MAYFIELD BOROUGH

Project Description: Council chambers upgrades, which include a new air conditioning unit, new chairs, and repainting.

Total Project Cost: $6,000

Amount from CRP Program: $5,000

MEREDITH HOSE COMPANY (Carbondale Township)

Project Description: Remove and install new energy efficient windows.

Total Project Cost: $5,850

Amount from CRP Program: $5,000

VOLUNTEER HOSE COMPANY OF THROOP

Project Description: Fire/rescue diagnostic tools upgrade, which includes the purchase of thermal-imager camera and three gas detection meters.

Total Project Cost: $7,100

Amount from CRP Program: $5,000

JERMYN BOROUGH

Project Description: Flood mitigation easement purchases.

Total Project Cost: $10,000

Amount from CRP Program: $5,000

MARINE CORPS LEAGUE (Scranton)

Project Description: Repair and the refinishing rear porch and repairing the handicap ramp.

Total Project Cost: $5,000

Amount from CRP Program: $5,000

BENTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

Project Description: Improvements to the food stand and clubhouse, which includes kitchen facilities.

Total Project Cost: $7,500

Amount from CRP Program: $5,000

WHITMORE HOSE COMPANY (Mayfield)

Project Description: Debt reduction on recently purchased ladder truck.

Total Project Cost: $ Not provided

Amount from CRP Program: $5,000

GIRL SCOUTS IN THE HEART OF PENNSYLVANIA (Harrisburg)

Project Description: Construction of a labyrinth at Hillside Park, which is located in South Abington Township, but owned by five Abington area municipalities, as an award project for a Newton Township scout.

Total Project Cost: $15,000

Amount from CRP Program: $5,000

HRICAK-McANDREW AMERICAN LEGION POST 869 (Archbald)

Project Description: Replace porch rails.

Total Project Cost: $6,000

Amount from CRP Program: $5,000

MAYFIELD HOSE COMPANY

Project Description: Purchase storm water removal equipment.

Total Project Cost: $6,084

Amount from CRP Program: $5,000

EUREKA HOSE COMPANY #4 (Olyphant)

Project Description: Station roof replacement

Total Project Cost: $15,000

Amount from CRP Program: $5,000

County Job Fair To Showcase Over 55 Vendors With Nearly 1,950 Positions

County Job Fair To Showcase Over 55 Vendors With Nearly 1,950 Positions

Fifty-seven Northeastern Pennsylvania companies, offering approximately 1,950 full-time, part-time, and seasonal job openings, are participating in the eighth annual Lackawanna County Job Fair on the Concourse at PNC Field on Thursday, October 28, from Noon to 4 PM.

The event is free and open to candidates of all experience levels and work categories.

As an added extra to the event, the County is also partnering with Delta Medix to provide first, second and third vaccination shots to any member of the public at the Job Fair. All three COVID-19 vaccines will be available. Anyone getting their second or third (booster) shot must present their vaccination card.

Representatives from the Pennsylvania CareerLink Lackawanna will be on-site to offer assistance on resume preparation and proper interview etiquette, along with other related general advice.

The general public is urged to: bring their resumes; dress professionally; and be prepared to be interviewed.

The vendors in the Job Fair were not charged for the exhibit space. This is a total community service activity.

The firms exhibiting are: The Aaron Center, Agency of Community EmPOWERment of NEPA, Allied Services, Americold, Barry Callebaut, CareerLink of Lackawanna County, Carpenters Union Local 445, Cigna, Cintas, the City of Scranton, Commonwealth Financial Systems, Commonwealth Health, Dynamic Staffing, Educational Opportunity Centers, EOS USA, and ERG Staffing.

Also, Express Employment Professionals, Fastenal, Fed Ex Ground, Geisinger, Gentex Corp., Gertrude Hawk Chocolates, Graphic Packaging International, Goodwill Industries of NEPA, H & R Block, Help at Home, Hendrick Manufacturing Co., The Home Depot RDC, Home Instead, Interim Health Care, and Johnson College.

Also, Keystone College, Keystone Community Resources, Lackawanna County, Lowe’s Distribution, LT Verrastro Inc., McLane Company, Mia Products, Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials, Moravia Health, Mueller Curran (McDonald’s), and One Source Staffing.

Also, PA Hutchinson Company, Pennsylvania State Police, PennDOT, Prime Inc., Primerica, Process Technologies & Packaging, Simplex Homes, Sovereign Commercial Services/PA Paper Supply, Step By Step, Inc., The Azek Company, Tobyhanna Army Depot, Telespond, Traditional Home Health Care, Trinity Staffing Inc., the University of Scranton, and Wegman’s Food Markets.

For additional information, please visit www.lackawannacounty.org, check-out our Facebook page, or contact Rick Notari, Community Outreach Manager, via email at [email protected].

Lackawanna County Commissioners Announce Funding For Twenty-one Community Re-Invest Projects

Lackawanna County Commissioners Announce Funding For Twenty-one Community Re-Invest Projects

Twenty-one projects, focusing on outdoor recreation, public safety, security, technology, and accessibility, were approved for funding by the Lackawanna County Commissioners through their Community Re-Invest Program totaling $101,338. The public-private partnership investment for 2021 is $127,829.

The Community Re-Invest Program was established in July of 2013. It represents the “last mile” funding to help bring the initiatives to fruition. The overall public-private investment since its inception is $8,858,656.