The Wright Center for Patient & Community Engagement (PCE) will be holding its third Annual Golf Tournament at Glenmaura National Golf Club in honor and celebration of their visionary founder Dr they will be able to raise a generous amount of money for The Wright Center for Patient & Community Engagement and events that provide school supplies for children and dignity for people who feel forgotten Last year they distributed nutritious food to 6,300 local families through food pantry events hosted at their community health centers They provided 835 children with backpacks filled with essential school supplies to start the school year with confidence They helped 834 patients get to critical medical appointments by providing transportation assistance They supported 687 individuals with utility bill relief and they delivered warm clothing – including coats and gloves – to 563 people facing cold weather without the basics they hosted or participated in more than 250 community events serving and connecting with people of all ages across our region Moosic officials want a councilwoman to resign amid charges she embezzled $41,000 by padding her sick time while she was borough administrator had not resigned either as a councilwoman or borough planning commission member as of Monday afternoon The borough asked for her resignations from both in a statement issued Friday “We are devastated to bring these allegations of abuse of power to light,” Bennie said in the statement “We understand that the trust of borough residents has been betrayed we welcome the input and support of borough residents to rebuild from this moment.” Efforts to reach Sterling were unsuccessful “If I made a mistake and I owe Moosic Borough and I think I made a mistake,” she said during a March 20 interview with investigators that included Munley Sterling won her council seat in the November 2023 election and resigned as administrator the next month according to an arrest affidavit filed by Lackawanna County Detective Renee Castellani Sterling worked for the borough for years before taking over as administrator in 2007 She had exclusive access to its Freedom Systems payroll The borough required her to train employees so they could manage the payroll system once she left “Sterling did not provide complete access and training which made it very difficult for other employees to get into the system,” Castellani wrote in the affidavit Thomas figured out the system and found Sterling added hours of sick time for herself then generate payroll checks to get paid for the sick time between Oct Sterling was entitled to be paid for 905 hours of sick time she added another 1,291 hours and cashed out at her hourly wage of $31.93 an hour Castellani charged Sterling with unlawful use of a computer and theft by unlawful taking A preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 22 at 10 a.m Sterling is free on $25,000 unsecured bail The borough says it has taken steps to avoid a repeat of the theft The Sterling name is well known and beloved in Moosic Sterling is married to a grandson of Ben Sterling who owned the once wildly popular Rocky Glen Park an amusement park that went out of business in the late 1980s WVIA News wants to hear from you! 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Find PennDOT’s planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov Find PennDOT news on X, Facebook, and Instagram MEDIA CONTACTS: Jessica Ruddy, jeruddy@pa.gov or 570-963-4044 or Elizabeth Fabri, efabri@pa.gov or 570-963-3502 It's going to be legen-dairy April 12 in Nashville as the annual Moosic City Dairy Dash hosts its 25th anniversary is expected to surpass $2 million raised for local nonprofit organizations over the years the Moosic City Dairy Dash has brought the community together to support life-changing causes," Mark Ezell president of the Purity Foundation and the Purity Moosic City Dairy Dash 25 years of the Weaver Domestic Violence Center this year is a true celebration of resilience Purity Dairies is celebrating 100 years and the Weaver Domestic Violence Center is celebrating 25 years Proceeds will benefit YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee a nonprofit organization that provides services for domestic violence victims and their families "These funds are more than just numbers — they represent real lives changed and counseling to thousands of women and children escaping dangerous situations," Sharon K president and CEO of YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee said in the release "Every step taken in this race brings hope and healing to someone in need." Thousands are expected to participate in the race and festivities at Metro Center the 5K and 10K Dairy Dash will start at 7:30 a.m The Regions Smitty 15K is a challenging course for those looking to "push their limits." attendees can participate in family-friendly activities (WOLF) — The candy company "Bazooka" is moving its operations from Scranton to Moosic They had closed their building at 50 Poplar Street in September saying that there were structural issues with the building but then in November a sign appeared in front of the former Fresh N' Lean food prep facility in Moosic that declared Bazooka's headquarters would soon be moving there the Scranton location has had its facade removed with a fence being constructed around the perimeter seemingly signaling that their time in Scranton is coming to a close What many don’t realize is that these stars along with others on the Yankees 40-man roster PNC Field in Moosic, home to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders Fans enjoy watching future major leaguers play in a stunning stadium that underwent a $43.3 million renovation in 2012-2013 PNC Field offers an exceptional family-friendly experience with fantastic field views and access to various amenities With Yankee Stadium just a two-hour drive away Many RailRiders share stories of starting their day in NEPA only to find themselves wearing pinstripes later that same day NEPA Scene From a press release: The RailRiders will play against the Nashville Sounds at 6:05 p.m. and White will be on hand for a guest appearance and comedian will have a VIP meet and greet prior to first pitch before availability to the fans in attendance Immediately following the baseball game, DJ Hersh will fire up the wayback machine to rock Geisinger Plaza at PNC Field (235 Montage Mountain Rd. Moosic) with all the best hits from the ’90s in a post-game dance party White starred as Steve Urkel for nine seasons on the ABC Friday night sitcom He is currently the host of CBS’s hit game show “The Flip Side,” which was just renewed for a second season White is coming off of an impressive 2024 with the success of his new show, the release of his bestselling book “Growing Up Urkel,” and a leading role in the new Star Wars streaming series “Skeleton Crew” on Disney+ He famously voiced Sonic the Hedgehog in several animated series and starred in the 2002 comedy “Big Fat Liar.” More recently he starred in “The Big Show” and “Hustle,” both on Netflix and guest-hosted “The View,” “What the Truff,” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live” with Arsenio Hall White is also frequently seen on “25 Words or Less” and “Pictionary.” The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders are a professional Minor League Baseball team based in Moosic They play in the Northeast Division of the newly-formed Triple-A East and are an affiliate of the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball PNC Field (formerly Lackawanna County Stadium) has been their home since 1989 The team was known as the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons from 1989-2006 and the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees from 2007-2012 by NEPA Scene Staff This post was compiled by the staff of NEPA Scene NEPA Scene is the independent arts and entertainment website Northeastern Pennsylvania has been waiting for It combines the accuracy and professionalism of a print magazine with the immediacy and convenience of a blog offering a wide variety of content to readers in NEPA Read more >> (WOLF) — Moosic Borough Police have an active warrant out for Viktor Mullen who had allegedly violated a protection from abuse order on December 27th Officers say the complainant had received multiple calls and texts from Mullen The district attorney then approved charges of violation of a court order against Mullen But when police went to make contact with Mullen at his residence Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact police MOOSIC — A Moosic council member has been charged with theft after police say she added 1,200 hours of sick time to her account when she served as the borough’s administrator According to the Lackawanna County District Attorney’s Office an investigation began after the Moosic Borough filed a theft complaint against 66-year-old Jane Sterling Sterling was the Moosic Borough Administrator from 2007 to 2023 She had exclusive access to the borough’s payroll system and was responsible for paying all borough employees Sterling added 1,291 hours of sick time to her account from 2013 through January 2023 when she served as the borough’s administrator Investigators reported the theft added up to $44,221 Detectives say that when the new borough administrator accessed the payroll system it was discovered that Sterling wrote fake time/payroll records adding 1000 hours of sick time for herself and generating checks for herself for the accumulated sick time police said they confronted Sterling regarding the theft complaints where she blamed the discrepancy on her lack of knowledge of a new payroll system and claimed she added sick time that she hadn’t received Sterling said she added the time to her account because she was “having a hard time at work with another employee and said and that’s when I went in’,” according to court documents Sterling was appointed to the Moosic Borough Council in January 2024 Step up to the plate for the Diamond Sports Card Show the premier card and collectibles event at PNC Field This inaugural show brings together top vendors and industry professionals for an unforgettable day of buying The show offers a unique experience in a stadium setting where the energy of America’s pastime meets the thrill of the hobby Whether you’re hunting for rare finds this is the must-attend event of the season Don’t miss your chance to be part of a new tradition in the Northeast Concession stands will be open serving food We will even have a special appearance from Champ (WOLF) — Officials in Moosic have voted against granting a special exception permit for a drug rehabilitation center to be placed on 4113 Birney Avenue citing a violation of a section of the code There are several prohibitions in place when it comes to drug treatment centers and facilities these facilities cannot be located within 500 feet of a public park or playground and the proposed site location was less than 200 feet from a public park Aside from being in violation of the zoning board's ordinances Moosic residents have also spoken out against the location despite claims that the facility would be therapeutic and not administer medication Solicitor of the Moosic Borough Zoning Board summarizes the overall concerns of the outspoken community for the fear of furthering drug abuse issues in the borough “Some of the neighbors didn’t feel that having a drug treatment facility that close to these hotels that are known for drug deals would be conducive to the neighborhood other neighbors complained about the fact that they were concerned about having a drug treatment facility that close to the playground where their children and grandchildren play," said Frederickson Frederickson further states that the borough is not opposed to a drug rehabilitation center within the community but would just need to meet the prerequisite guidelines and choose a site which meets those conditions Moosic Mayor Bob Bennie feels that other locations within the borough would better suit the rehabilitation center This is the second request for the facility and it remains unclear whether another request will be made capable of producing 1.5 million of the candies per day will help the company meet growing demand for the nostalgic treat Bazooka Brands announced this week it recently opened a new manufacturing plant for Ring Pops capable of producing 1.5 million of the candies per day The 120,000 square foot manufacturing plant in Moosic is roughly four times larger than the facility it’s replacing and will help Bazooka meet growing demand for Ring Pops The company did not disclose the factory’s cost though it said it was a “multimillion-dollar investment.” The new facility replaces the original Ring Pop factory which operated in nearby Scranton, Pennsylvania, for 47 years before it unexpectedly closed last August due to structural issues, according to the Scranton Times-Tribune said he thought it would take over a year to get its supply chain running again but the company’s employees worked fast and secured a new location for a factory within weeks they moved our equipment,” said Jacobs in a statement The facility was funded by private equity firm Apax Partners, which acquired Bazooka in 2023 for an undisclosed amount which makes a variety of products from Baby Bottle Pop to Bazooka gum said the manufacturing overhaul comes at a time of growth Company sales are projected to cross $100 million in 2025 Ring Pop was first introduced in 1979 by Frank Richards a product engineer at its original owner the Topps Company who created the candy to help his daughter break her habit of thumb-sucking The overall market for candy in the U.S. is projected to reach $22.9 billion by 2030, increasing at a compound annual growth rate of 4.9%, according to Research and Markets Get the free daily newsletter read by industry experts Smucker are among the CPG giants leveraging the brand equity of well-known products to expand into different categories The CPG manufacturer wants to grow the product into a $1 billion hydration brand by building its presence in everything from energy to cocktails The free newsletter covering the top industry headlines was celebrated Monday in Moosic with the groundbreaking of their corporate headquarters at 330 Montage Mountain Road The fourth-generation construction company marked the start of construction with a ceremony and a tour of the building before the major renovations are installed Louis Costanzo told FOX56 they currently have an office in West Scranton which they have since outgrown warranting the need for the new building "We're putting in all new mechanical systems We're redoing the entire exterior with metal panel it will really look like a brand new building with a modern design and a lot of new technology in the conference rooms that we'll be able to use with our teams.. We're just here to celebrate our team's involvement in the community and I think its exciting for us that we're reinvesting in our people and the area to have a new corporate headquarters here and will allow us to thrive for decades to come," said Costanzo The project is expected to be completed by the summer of 2025. For more information about the company and their services, visit lrcostanzo.com (WOLF) — A rally at the top of the mountain as local Republican candidates Rob Bresnahan and Dave McCormick speak at the “Get Out the Vote Fall Festival” in Moosic Crowds gathered and cheered to listen to the speakers at Saturday afternoon’s festival Each speaker had a defining message for Pennsylvanians: make a plan to vote and vote as soon as possible and early voting is super critical," said Donald Trump Jr Speakers told the crowd to vote Republican down the ballot “I wanna lead with confidence and I wanna lead with common sense and there’s only one person on that ballot that has that and it’s Donald Trump and J.D “Perhaps my father’s biggest weakness is that he has a lot of empathy It’s hard to negotiate with Putin if he thinks you’re soft It’s his old school mentality," said Trump Jr and early voting locations are accepting votes until then (WOLF) — Interstate 81 northbound closed Wednesday morning beginning at Exit 180 (Moosic) in Lackawanna County due to a tractor-trailer crash Traffic was backed up for almost ten miles and the delay grew as more vehicles joined the long line 511PA stated that the estimated end time of the closure was noon Experience summer baseball at its best when the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders face off against the Syracuse Mets at PNC Field As the AAA affiliate of the New York Yankees the RailRiders offer a front-row seat to watch the next wave of major league talent develop right in NEPA Games at PNC Field deliver more than just great baseball and exciting promotions throughout the series the stadium experience is just as memorable as the game itself Located just two hours from Yankee Stadium PNC Field allows Yankees scouts and executives to stay closely connected with their prospects That proximity makes it possible for fans to see rising stars in NEPA just before they make the leap to the big leagues.