TAYLOR POLICE: Officers responded to more than 90 calls between Aug. 24-29.
On Aug. 24, officers were dispatched to investigate a harassment complaint on Rockledge Terrace. A hit-and-run accident sent officers to the 1100 block of Loomis Avenue. Officers also investigated a domestic dispute in the 200 block of Bristol Lane.
On Aug. 25, officers were dispatched to investigate a report of an intoxicated man in the 1100 block of South Main Street. A parking complaint sent officers to a home on Kennedy Boulevard.
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It's a new fall season and the focus at Old Forge is all about football.
Last season was special. Old Forge went unbeaten in the regular season, with the Blue Devils earning the Lackawanna Football Conference Division III title for the second time.
"I took everything out of the locker room. We took every sign down and anything that resembled or was a part of last year's undefeated season," Old Forge football coach Mike Schuback said. "It is history and that is the way it is. There is nothing you can do about it. We were fortunate to get to that point."
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One game doesn't make a season, but for the Riverside football team, one game sure jump started the offseason.
The Vikings pulled off a huge upset against arch rival Old Forge in the first round of the PIAA District 2 Class A playoffs last year. Although Old Forge went into the game unbeaten, the Vikings shocked the Blue Devils and advanced to the PIAA District 2 Class A title game, where they lost to Northwest.
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Memorial Fund: A fund has been set up at the Moosic Fidelity Bank in memory former borough mayor John Segilia. Those interested in submitting contributions may mail them to: The John Segilia Memorial Fund in care of Fidelity Bank Moosic Office, 4010 Birney Ave., Moosic, PA 18507. For more information, contact Kathy Boyle at 342-2957.
Softball Banquet: The Moosic/Old Forge Softball League will hold a banquet honoring the 2010 champions at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, at Arcaro & Genell's Banquet Hall, Main Street, Old Forge.
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Moosic Youth Center School of Dance
The Moosic Youth Center (MYC) School of Dance, 606 Main St., has been in the business of educating children and adults in pre-ballet, ballet, tap and jazz since 1979. The studio provides its students with the opportunity to advance in all dance styles, with the emphasis on promoting grace, poise and self discipline. Officials say the dance center has played a part in the character development of its students for 32 years. Gina M. Aldrich is artistic director assisted by Tiana Muskey and Amy Velehoski.
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