Mahanoy City Elks Announces Students of the Year

On Thursday, May 18, 2023, the Mahanoy City Elks Lodge announced their 2022-2023 Students of the Year.

Elks Honors Americanism and Drug Awareness Essay Winners from Mahanoy Area

On Tuesday, March 21st, 2023, the Mahanoy City Elks Lodge No. 695 honored students from Mahanoy Area School District who were winners from their Americanism and Drug Awareness Programs. Those competing went on to district competition. The lodge had 2 students who also went on to win at state competition.

(Americanism Essay Awards) (Pictured Above)

5th Grade, Division I: 

• Sophia Martorell, 1st Place
• Ryleigh Wonsock, 2nd Place; 
• (not pictured Jake Headley 3rd Place) 

6th Grade, Division II: 

• Kendall Kardisco, 1st Place
• Emma Manley, 2nd Place
• Jayden Polonco, 3rd Place

8th Grade, Division IV

• Samantha Price, 3rd Place; 
• (not pictured Braylon Komosinsky, 1st place and Benjamin Lagaza, 2nd place) 

Division III, Grade 7: 

• Rheanna Gordon, 1st Place
• Alexandra Bet, 2nd Place
• Brooke Hornung, 3rd Place

(Drug Awareness Poster and Essay Awards)

First Row: Jax Wowak (Poster), 3rd Grade, Nilda Rivera (Poster), 5th Grade, Mavis Trakes (Essay), 3rd Grade, Allison Kencht (Poster), 4th Grade,

Second Row: Linda Fetter, ER; Soctt Phillips and Fred Klock, Co-Chairman of Drug Awareness Committee. (Not pictured Jenna El Gamil, 8th Grade winner (Essay)

(State Winners)
Jax Wowak - State Winner of Drug Awareness Poster Contest (not pictured Jenna El Gamil - State winner of Essay Contest-8th Grade)

Jax and Jenna have been invited to the PA Elks State Convention in May in Harrisburg to be presented their awards.

Mahanoy City Elks Lodge Holds Annual Hoop Shoot

Mahanoy City Elks Lodge No. 695 held its annual hoop shoot Saturday, November 19th with 30+ participants. 

District Deputy visits Mahanoy City Elks Lodge; Installs 6 New Members

On November 21st, 2022, the Mahanoy City Elks Lodge No. 695 was honored with a visit of their District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler of the Northeast District of Pennsylvania during their monthly meeting. 

Frackville Police Announce Road Closures for Saturday's Elks Turkey Trot

Frackville Police have announced several road closures for Saturday's Frackville Elks Turkey Trot run.

Frackville Elks Holds Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway

Elks Lodges are community minded organizations that help their communities grow and on Saturday Frackville's helped feed 200 families in time for Thanksgiving.

Schuylkill County Sheriff's Office, Ashland Police, and Youth Center Come Together for Law Enforcement Appreciation Night

On Tuesday evening, county and borough law enforcement came together with a youth center in Ashland to hold a special appreciation night.

Mahanoy City Elks Presents Check to Opportunity House

Mahanoy City Elks Lodge 695 recently presented a $1,000 check to the Opportunity House in Pottsville. 

Frackville Elks Veterans Motorcycle Run Rides Through Schuylkill and Berks Counties

On Saturday, the Frackville Elks Ride for Veterans traveled through Schuylkill and Berks Counties.

Mahanoy City Elks Holds Annual Flag Day Ceremony

Mahanoy City Elks Lodge No. 695 held its annual Flag Day Ceremony on June 14th. 

Mahanoy City Elks Ladies Auxiliary Installs Officers

On Tuesday Evening, April 19th, the Mahanoy City Elks Lodge No. 695 Ladies Auxiliary installed their officers for the ensuing year. 

Mahanoy City Elks Honors Elk and Citizen of the Year

On Saturday, the Mahanoy City Elks held their Annual Elk and Citizen of the Year Banquet.

Mahanoy City Elks Installs 6 Members

Mahanoy City Elks Lodge installed 6 members in a ceremony in their Lodge Room on Thursday Evening, December 9th. 

Mahanoy City Elks Holds Annual Memorial Service

On Sunday, the Mahanoy City Elks Lodge Held their Annual Memorial Service.

Frackville Elks Donates Over $11,000 in Toys to Salvation Army

Numerous kids will have a present under the tree on Christmas morning thanks to the work of some volunteers from the Frackville Elks.

Mahanoy City Elks Holds Annual Hoop Shoot Competition

The Mahanoy City Elks Lodge No. 695 held their Annual Hoop Shoot for area girls and boys at the Mahanoy Area High School on Saturday, November 20th. Twenty-nine children participated with the winners moving on to the Elks district competition.

Frackville Elks Gives Back to Community with Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway

Elks Lodges are community minded organizations that help their communities grow and on Saturday Frackville's helped feed 200 families in time for Thanksgiving.

Mahanoy City Elks Hosts Annual Veterans Day Dinner

Mahanoy City Elks Lodge No. 695 hosted their annual Veterans Day Dinner on November 11 at the lodge entertaining over 70 veterans and guests. 

Frackville Elks Honors Members of the Community During Annual Awards

On Saturday evening, the Frackville Elks recognized those that have given back to the community over the past two years.

Mahanoy City Elks Presents Opportunity House with $2,000 for Homeless Veterans and Families

The Mahanoy City Elks recently donated $2,000 to the Pottsville Opportunity House sponsored by an ENF (Elks National Foundation) “Adopt-A-Haven” Spotlight Grant which is made available to identify and provide emergency shelter and items to assist in housing for veterans and their families.