The Dunmorean
New this month · October 2026
This month’s Dunmorean is here.
Dr. Frank Padula is our Dunmorean of the Month, the Dunmore Lions back the Fire Department, and the Bucks are off to a 6-0 start. Plus Hart of the Issue on hidden cameras, Cemetery Chronicles and a fall soup.
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Dunmorean of the Month
Dr. Frank Padula
Dunmore dentist Frank Padula, DMD, has been named Italian American Man of the Year by the Columbus Day Association of Lackawanna County.
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NewsSt. Anthony’s Playground Association dedicates bench to Donald J. RinaldiNewsMobile food pantry vehicle will bring food to the people
NewsCounty commissioners and UNICO kick off coat drive
NewsTrooper David Kuzmick first to complete Marywood–State Police degree partnership
NewsPeoples Security Bank sponsors Marywood’s new scoreboard
NewsNeedham family donates two benches honoring firemen Needham, Dougherty
NewsLackawanna County, schools, businesses celebrate Dolly Parton Day
Hart of the IssueHart of the Issue: Smile, You’re on Someone Else’s Camera
NewsLions donate to Fire Department
SportsLanie Piepoli reaches 500 digs
SportsBrian Forgione Foundation holds 24th memorial golf tournament
SportsDishin’ the Dirt: The latest in local sports
SportsBucks football update
SportsAthlete of the Month: Liza Froncek sets soccer records at Holy Cross
SportsBucks quarterback Brady McCormick a strong leader
Life & CultureNick DonVito receives his white coat at Wilkes University
Life & CultureFall classes forming for Sherry’s Royalettes of Dunmore
Life & CultureArtist of the Month: Meet Betty Mills
Life & CultureDunmore High students attend Girls in STEM Symposium
Life & CultureAbington Rotarians welcome Julie Esty of the Dearly Departed Players
Life & CultureNew teachers at the DEC
Life & CultureJames F. Swift Scholarship recipients honored
Life & CultureDunmore High announces 2026-27 class officers
Life & CultureNate Cabets earns award in Holocaust Essay Contest
Life & CultureHoly Cross players rehearsing for ‘Little Mermaid’
Life & CultureDEC celebrates ‘Give Like Dolly Parton Day’
Life & CultureFall in a Bowl: Butternut Squash Soup
Life & CultureWell Dun: Until we meet again, Dad, I will remember you
Life & CultureCemetery Chronicles: Marjorie Gugger, a pioneering surgeon
CalendarKeystone UNICO to host purse bingo
CalendarAnthracite Opera set to present autumn music concert Oct. 25
CalendarHoly Cross Parent Club planning to sponsor craft fair, home showcase on October 18
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Wed14Dunmorean of the Month: Dr. Frank PadulaFri16St. Anthony’s Playground Association dedicates bench to Donald J. RinaldiMon19Mobile food pantry vehicle will bring food to the peopleWed21County commissioners and UNICO kick off coat driveFri23Trooper David Kuzmick first to complete Marywood–State Police degree partnershipMon26Peoples Security Bank sponsors Marywood’s new scoreboardWed28Needham family donates two benches honoring firemen Needham, DoughertyFri30Lackawanna County, schools, businesses celebrate Dolly Parton DayMon2Hart of the Issue: Smile, You’re on Someone Else’s CameraWed4Lions donate to Fire DepartmentFri6Lanie Piepoli reaches 500 digsMon9Brian Forgione Foundation holds 24th memorial golf tournamentWed11Dishin’ the Dirt: The latest in local sports
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