CLARKS SUMMIT — As the country gears up for nationwide celebrations, a group of local quilters has used its tradition of crafting and collaboration to commemorate America’s semiquincentennial.

With summer around the corner, it’s almost time for the annual Lakeside Wednesday Concerts series at Hillside Park, 1188 Winola Road, South Abington Township.

The Rotary Club of the Abingtons is preparing to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. The 40th annual 4th of July Firework Celebration is slated for Friday, July 3.

LA PLUME — Keystone College celebrated its 155th commencement on Saturday, May 16, during a ceremony on the College’s campus in La Plume. Degrees were conferred upon 134 students.

The Abington Heights Unified track and field team concluded its season by competing in a pair of championship events.

Morgan Davis broke loose for 11 goals May 21 as Abington Heights won its third straight District 2 Class 2A girls lacrosse title by beating visiting Crestwood 15-11.

Before making sure there would be no repeat of last season’s District 2 disappointment, the Abington Heights softball team did manage to repeat its Lackawanna League Division 1 championship success.

CLARKS SUMMIT – By the time the first inning of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association first-round game was over June 1, it was abundantly clear that Adrianna Condrad was ready for the state tournament.

Valley View led the Lackawanna League standings for much of the boys volleyball season, but Abington Heights knocked off the Cougars in the Comets’ final league match, then used its balance to repeat that victory in a May 11 championship match at North Pocono.

Abington Heights is sharing again when it comes to the Lackawanna League Division 1 baseball championship.