Annual Fishing Derby at McDade Park Scheduled for May 5th

The Lackawanna County Commissioners and the Parks & Recreation Department have finalized plans for the 26th annual fishing derby at McDade Park on Saturday, May 5. The event is limited to the first 250 children and costs $5 to register.

There are two tiers of fishing times – 11 am to 12:45 pm for kids 4 – 8 years old; and 1:15 pm – 3 pm for those 9 – 12. Call the park office for details (570) 963-6764.

Shown from left: William Davis, deputy director for the parks & recreation department; Commissioner Jerry Notarianni, Commissioner Laureen A. Cummings, Commissioner Patrick M. O’Malley and Mark Dougher, the Parks & Recreation’s Buildings & Grounds Manager.