Sweltering heat and thunderstorm watches could not dampen spirits on June 11 during Abington Heights High School’s 110th commencement. The ceremony took place behind the high school, instead of at the traditional location, “The Pit,” to provide shelter in case of storms. Fortunately, Thursday afternoon featured sunny, blue skies that held out long enough for the 278 graduating seniors to toss their caps in the air.

Pleasant temperatures and soft breezes set the tone Monday evening, June 8, during Lackawanna Trail High School’s 70th commencement ceremony. The class of 2026 processed into Lions Pride Stadium at approximately 6:30 p.m. to the music of Sir Edward Elgar’s “Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1,” played by the Lackawanna Trail Concert Band. Sixty students earned their diplomas, with one-third graduating cum laude and five earning advanced placement capstone diplomas.

CLARKS SUMMIT — The borough hosted its Summer Solstice & Strawberry Festival, celebrating the season with a sweet, fun-filled weekend featuring a farmers market, bake sale, and a variety of local vendors offering handmade goods, tasty treats, and one-of-a-kind finds. Attendees were able to enjoy live music, face painting, sidewalk sales, and family-friendly fun — including a crowd-favorite pie-eating contest and the adorable Strawberry Strut Races for kids.

Thousands of people gathered across the region on Saturday to get a passing view of the world’s largest operating steam locomotive during its visit to Northeast Pennsylvania as part of a coast-to-coast tour in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.

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.

MOOSIC — Abington Heights was the most-represented team on the Bombers for the Field of Dreams baseball game June 24 at PNC Field.

Abington Heights made its first foray into the PIAA state boys lacrosse tournament a success.