The Borough of Throop Quasquicentennial – 125th Anniversary celebration recently took place. The event started with a 5K run and walk that saw around 60 runners and 35 walkers and took off from the Throop Civic Center on Sanderson Street. Quasquincentennial Committee chairman, Andy Hegedus said this is the race’s first year, but he hopes it can be an annual event.
From left, Becky and Emilee Krasson of Plymouth and Christa, Bastian and Eugene Wang of Kansas City, Missouri
From left, Rosann Merrifield of Throop, Marie Gregg of Dunmore, Michelle and Chris Chang of Throop and Dave Prislupsky of Throop
Carissa Flynn of Hop Bottom, left, and Emma Long of Clifford
Kristen Kelley, who grew up in Throop, now of Deltona, Florida, returned to her hometown with her Doug and son Riley.
Members of the Lear family, front row Delilah and Liam, back row Eric and Janet, of Scranton
Joe Liberatore Jr. of Scranton and Laura Fierke of Throop
From left, Dennis Holmes of Throop, Paul Butash of Jessup and Stephen Butash of Throop
Christopher Hughes and Aliah Roseman, both of Scranton
Celebratory signs lined the course of the Borough of Throop Quasquicentennial 5K Run/Walk.
Borough of Throop Quasquicentennial committee chairman Andy Hegedus welcomes runners and walkers as they prepare to take the course.
Borough of Throop Quasquicentennial committee chairman Andy Hegedus speaks to runners and walkers prior to the start of the race.
Borough of Throop Quasquicentennial committee chairman Andy Hegedus blows the horn to start the 5K run/walk.
Around 60 runners and 30 walkers take off during the Borough of Throop Quasquincentennial 5K Run/Walk.
Around 60 runners and 30 walkers take off during the Borough of Throop Quasquincentennial 5K Run/Walk.
Around 60 runners and 30 walkers take off during the Borough of Throop Quasquincentennial 5K Run/Walk.
Emma Black is a photographer and writes Up Close and Personal, which spotlights people from all walks of life in NEPA who have a unique skill, craft, talent or trade. She is a graduate of Abington Heights High School and University of Scranton, where she studied journalism and electronic media. Emma has been with Times-Shamrock Communications since 2016 and enjoys playing, coaching and following soccer; exploring international cuisine; and doing arts and crafts in her free time. Contact: eblack@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9100; @emmablack_13
