It’s become an annual tradition in the Triboro since beginning in 2007. Except this year, the Vikings Helpings Vikings (VHV) festival will be held a bit earlier than normal.“We wanted to move the date up a bit,” said the organization’s founder Paul Brennan. “It was better to have it earlier before summer came when more of the families and kids were still around and not away on vacation.” The event
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Dance Recital: Dancing Dreams Studio of Dance will present “A Night at the Movies” at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, at Riverside High School, 310 Davis St., Taylor. Tickets will be available at the door. For more information call 335-6536.
Memorial Day Parade:
Old Forge Borough’s annual Memorial Day parade, sponsored by the American Legion Post 513 and VFW Post 4954 will begin at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 27. The starting point is the Old Forge Borough Building. Participants should arrive by 9:30 a.m. at Miles Street. The Villa Capri Cruisers will provide an “Honor Ride” in the parade for any veteran that cannot march. The parade will travel down Main Street to Moosic Road, where a ceremony will follow at the Old Forge Cemetery. For more information, call 983-6332.
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OLD FORGE POLICE: Officers responded to more than 25 calls between May 11-16.On May 11, officers were dispatched to investigate a reported domestic dispute in the 400 block of Dunn Avenue. Officers conducted one arrest.On May 12, officers were dispatched to investigate an activated alarm in the 100 block of Hoover Street. A report of a disorderly man sent officers to a home in the 100 block of South Main Street. Officers were dispatched to investigate a reported theft in the 800 block of Oak Street. Officers also responded to investigate a hit-and-run accident in the intersection of Vine and Sanderson streets.On May 13, officers were dispatched to investigate a harassment complaint in the 400 block of Bridge Street. A theft complaint sent officers to a home in the 600 block of Moosic Road. Officers responded to investigate a domestic dispute in the 500 block of West Mary Street. Officers also responded to investigate a motor vehicle accident in the 900 block of Moosic Road.On May 14, officers were dispatched to investigate a reported dog bite in the 200 block of Susquehanna Avenue. A harassment complaint sent officers to a home in the 100 block of Moosic Road. Officers were dispatched to investigate a complaint of juveniles causing a problem in the 100 block of Third Street. A hit-and-run accident sent officers to the 600 block of Oak Street. Officers were dispatched to assist emergency medical services with a call in a home in the 1000 block of Roberts Road. Officers also responded to investigate a reported domestic dispute in a home in the 200 block of First Street.On May 15, officers were dispatched to assist Taylor police and the Taylor fire department with a structure fire in the borough. A report of a verbal domestic sent officers to a home in the 200 block of First Street. Officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a juvenile problem in the 100 block of Bridge Street.
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WHERE WERE YOU? Folks flocked to Taylor to enjoy the pancake breakfast served up by Taylor Fire and Rescue. View more photos online at triborobanner.com.PHOTOS SHANNON C. KEITH
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Preparing for Memorial DayOLD FORGE — The American Legion Post 513 is requesting volunteers to help place flags and spruce up at the cemetery off of Moosic Road at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 24. All individuals, scout or youth groups are welcome.Butterfly ReleaseLACKAWANNA COUNTY — A butterfly release will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 3 at St. Gabriel’s Monastery and Retreat Center, 631 Griffin
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