Pat Rushton

Mountain Top

Retired Captain, Wilkes-Barre City PD. Emergency Services Unit Hostage Negotiator. Retired Rape Crisis Counselor. Newspaper columnist. substitute teacher. Pops

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Mountain Top municipalities mull police reorganization

1 week ago | standardspeaker.com | Pat Rushton

Wright Twp. supervisors voted recently to ask the state Department of Community and Economic Development for technical assistance to explore potential police reorganization for the Mountain Top area. The vote came a week after Fairview Twp. supervisors tabled a similar resolution that was on their agenda.
Rice Elementary School students learn how to create graphic stories

1 week ago | citizensvoice.com | Pat Rushton

Throughout the recent school year, fourth-grade students of Mark Bensavage and Amanda Yeager at Rice Elementary School learned the steps to create a graphic story. They worked on creating characters for their stories, developing a synopsis, and creating a storyboard. To help the students bring their stories to life, the teachers brought to the school two local artists, one of whom is a former Rice Elementary student.
Rice Twp. to implement alert app

2 weeks ago | standardspeaker.com | Pat Rushton

Rice Twp. officials are taking steps to make sure township residents are kept informed on what is going on in their community. At their June 5 meeting, supervisors voted to enter into an agreement with Management Science Associates, Inc. to lease its Savvy Citizen texting application, including an add-on calendar feature that is integrated with the township website. The cost approved is not to exceed $2,500.
3 local students graduate from Sea Cadet program

2 weeks ago | citizensvoice.com | Pat Rushton

The U.S. Navy Sea Cadet Corps website outlines the program as a platform for young individuals to cultivate leadership qualities and equip them for adulthood through naval-focused education and activities. Two recent graduates of the Wahoo Division of the Sea Cadets based at the Naval Reserve Station at Avoca will attest that this is what the program achieved for them.
MOUNTAIN TOP PEEKS: Rice Twp. to implement alert app

2 weeks ago | citizensvoice.com | Pat Rushton

Rice Twp. officials are taking steps to make sure township residents are kept informed on what is going on in their community. At their June 5 meeting, supervisors voted to enter into an agreement with Management Science Associates, Inc. to lease its Savvy Citizen texting application, including an add-on calendar feature that is integrated with the township website. The cost approved is not to exceed $2,500.
MOUNTAIN TOP PEEKS: Wright Twp. supervisor named parade grand marshal

3 weeks ago | citizensvoice.com | Pat Rushton

Wright Twp. supervisor Donald Zampetti has been named the grand marshal of the 2025 Mountain Top on the Move July 4 parade. “Each year, the July 4th Parade committee begins to collect names of persons and organizations for recognition of their community achievements,” said Mountain Top on the Move parade chairperson Dianne Hopersberger.
Communities receive gaming grants

4 weeks ago | standardspeaker.com | Pat Rushton

Mountain Top communities fared well in the recently announced round of state gaming grants. The largest grant went to Wright Twp., which received $359,000 for road improvements on Terrace Road and Oak Road, two roads the township has targeted for work. Supervisor Donald Zampetti, chairman of the board of supervisors and township roadmaster, expressed his appreciation for the grant money and the help os state legislators in securing the funds.
MOUNTAIN TOP PEEKS: Communities receive gaming grants

4 weeks ago | citizensvoice.com | Pat Rushton

Mountain Top communities fared well in the recently announced round of state gaming grants. The largest grant went to Wright Twp., which received $359,000 for road improvements on Terrace Road and Oak Road, two roads the township has targeted for work. Supervisor Donald Zampetti, chairman of the board of supervisors and township roadmaster, expressed his appreciation for the grant money and the help os state legislators in securing the funds.
Wright Twp. seeking grant for new pickle ball courts

1 month ago | standardspeaker.com | Pat Rushton

Wright Twp. officials, at their May 12 meeting, voted to apply for a $250,000 state Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program (GTRP) grant which would be used to build two pickle ball courts in the township park. The pickle ball courts are part of the park’s master plan. Those courts can’t come soon enough for some township pickle ball players who for years have been encouraging township officials to build or create someplace for them to play.
MOUNTAIN TOP PEEKS: Wright Twp. seeking grant for new pickle ball courts

1 month ago | citizensvoice.com | Pat Rushton

Wright Twp. officials, at their May 12 meeting, voted to apply for a $250,000 state Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program (GTRP) grant which would be used to build two pickle ball courts in the township park. The pickle ball courts are part of the park’s master plan. Those courts can’t come soon enough for some township pickle ball players who for years have been encouraging township officials to build or create someplace for them to play.