Thousands gathered on July 3 at Hillside Park for fun, food, family, and a fantastic fireworks display. The first heatwave of 2026 melted into a pleasant evening for the 40th annual event, as the Rotary Club of the Abingtons welcomed all to celebrate America 250 in style.

This August, Art of the Abingtons will once again present its successful Artist Studio Tour. Launched in 2025, the event gives attendees the opportunity to view a variety of artistic pieces through a self-guided tour.

GLENBURN TWP. — Citera Family Meat Market, 1085 Lackawanna Trail, a full-service butcher, is open for business. The family-owned shop has set up at the former location of Trovato’s Meat Market.

Great weather and good vibes combined to make Clark Summit’s Fourth Friday a rousing success. On June 26, the event hosted by the Abington Business and Professional Association (ABPA) featured an evening of music, food, art and more.

CLARKS SUMMIT — Abington Heights had the advantage of opening the PIAA State Class 2A girls lacrosse tournament at home.

CLARKS SUMMIT — Gavin Anders plans for football to be his sport of the future, playing defensive back at Lackawanna College beginning in the fall.

Abington Blue opened the District 17 Major Little League Baseball tournament June 27 with an 11-0, five-inning victory over North/East/Connell Park.

Abington recovered from a 0-6 start in Senior American Legion baseball by putting together a five-game winning streak between June 11 and June 23, and had a 5-8 record for fifth place out of eight teams in District 11.

CLARKS SUMMIT — Allie Rothenberger took advantage of one last game on her home high school lacrosse field.

SCRANTON — Avery Venesky and Isabella DeRiggi were both in the starting lineup and the two Abington Heights representatives in the Field of Dreams softball game combined to get on base in three of four plate appearances for Team White during an 8-3 loss to Team Purple June 23.