The Ultimate Gift

All Laurie McCoy of Clarks Summit wanted was for her mother, Barb McIlwee, to heal.

Barb had been diagnosed with rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis, a disease which kills both of a person's kidneys, in November of 2010. To treat her condition, she had four hours of dialysis five days a week and needed a kidney transplant.

Laurie recalled the day she discovered that her blood did not match that of her mother, making her an unsuitable kidney donor.

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The Ultimate Gift

All Laurie McCoy of Clarks Summit wanted was for her mother, Barb McIlwee, to heal. Barb had been diagnosed with rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis, a disease which kills both of a person's kidneys, in November of 2010. To treat her condition, she ha

True Devotion

Raeva Mulloth did not want to take after her mother, Sujata Nair-Mulloth. Sujata is the founder of the Kala School of Indian Classical Dance, located in South Abington Township. Raeva recently completed her Arangetram, her maiden solo performance, that s

Abingtons Resident Endows Scholarship

Former University of Scranton professor and the recipient of multiple senior Fullbright awards, Jay Nathan, Ph.D., of Clarks Summit, recently endowed the professor Dr. Jay Nathan, Ph.D., scholarship at the university to provide financial assistance to gr

Botany for Books

If good health is a person's most valuable possession, the Friends of the Dalton Community Library are hoping that an event this weekend will help a person protect that investment. The fourth annual Herb and Perennial Festival, sponsored by the Friends o

Around Town for Thursday, May 16, 2013

Road of Yard Sales The annual 2-mile whole road of yard sales will take place on Saturday, May 18, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. along North Turnpike Road from Dalton at the Dalton Pharmacy to LaPlume at the LaPlume Post Office where Turnpike Road meets Route 43

VOTERS' GUIDE 2013

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'Let's Rock This Town'

Clarks Summit Borough will rock both inside and out this Friday evening, May 10, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., thanks to both the Second Friday Art Walk and the new Downtown Go Around. One of the newest features of every second Friday in Clarks Summit will be

Art for Art's Sake

A monthly community staple is getting a bit of a makeover, thanks to an addition. The first monthly Downtown Go Around, sponsored by the Clarks Summit Arts Committee of the Abington Business and Professional Association (ABPA), will be held this Friday,

Cancer Answers

It is finally feeling like spring in Northeast Pennsylvania and, while we are all happy to welcome back the sunshine, it is also an important time to remember to protect your skin. Damage caused by sun exposure increases the risk of developing skin cance

Thirty-One Years Strong

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Crowd-Pleasing Cuisine

Pasta dinners, turkey suppers and even bake sale goodie preparers will get the chance to hone their skills, all while ensuring the safety of their supporters, thanks to a new class by the Penn State Extension. "Cooking for Crowds: A Volunteer's Guide to

Around Town for Thursday, May 9, 2013

Waverly Waddle The Waverly Community House, 1115 N. Abington Road, will host its annual "Waverly Waddle" 5K walk/run on Saturday, May 11. Registration will e held from 8-8:45 a.m. and the race will begin at 9 a.m. Registration fees are $15; $8 for childr

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