Proclamations « Lackawanna County

County 3 On 3 Tournament Supports American Cancer Society

Andrew Kettel, third from left, local Coordinator for “Coaches vs. Cancer,” accepts a $1,500 check for the organization and the American Cancer Society, which represents a portion of the proceeds from the Lackawanna County 3 on 3 basketball tournament. In July, 80 local and out-of-town teams participated in the annual event, which was conducted in downtown Scranton.

L-r, Commissioner Jerry Notarianni, Rick Notari, the County’s Community Outreach Coordinator; Coach Kettle, Commissioner Patrick M. O’Malley, Commissioner Laureen A. Cummings, Curt Camoni, Executive Director of the Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau; and Mark Dougher, the County’s Deputy Director for Parks & Recreation.

Charl-Mont Small Business Spotlight

The Charl-Mont, downtown Scranton, was the small business spotlighted at the November 27 Lackawanna County Commissioners meeting. The eatery opened this Summer inside The Lackawanna County Government Center, harkening back the old days of The Globe Store. The Charl-Mont offers daily specials, soft drinks, snacks, breakfast and a variety of snack items.

L-r, Commissioner Jerry Notarianni, Commissioner Laureen A. Cummings, Gino Majewski, owner; and Commissioner Patrick M. O’Malley.

Commissioners Honor Karissa Ghigiarelli For Tennis Championship

The Lackawanna County Commissioners presented a proclamation to Riverside High School sophomore Karissa Ghigiarelli, center, in recognition of her winning a State Championship in the Class 2A Girls Single Tennis division. Ms. Ghigiarelli, a decorated athlete, is the first Riverside and Lackawanna Tennis League player to win the gold. Her march through the tournament was impressive, including defeating the No. 1 ranked sophomore in Pennsylvania.

L-r, Joyce Ghigiarelli, Commissioner Patrick M. O’Malley, Ms. Ghigiarelli, Dr. Chad Ghigiarelli, Kristy Ghigiarelli, and Robert Ghigiarelli, Sr.

Carbondale Joins The Lackawanna County Land Bank

The City of Carbondale became the fifth municipality to join the Land Bank. The organization, founded in 2015, has been a vital economic development tool in fighting blight and returning properties, homes and land parcels back on the tax rolls to generate valuable revenue for the County and the respective municipalities.

Principals at the October 31 ceremony were, front, l-r, Carbondale Councilwoman Mary Lagana, Carbondale Mayor Justin Taylor, Commissioner Patrick M. O’Malley, Michele Bannon, Carbondale City Clerk; and Ralph Pappas, Land Bank Staff. Back row, from left, Carbondale Councilman Jerry Arnese, Carbondale Councilman Walter Martzen, Henry Deecke, Land Bank Board Member; Carbondale Councilman Joe Connor, and NeighborWorks of NEPA President Jesse Ergott.

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County 3 On 3 Tournament Supports American Cancer Society

Charl-Mont Small Business Spotlight

Commissioners Honor Karissa Ghigiarelli For Tennis Championship

Carbondale Joins The Lackawanna County Land Bank

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