Published August 01. 2026 09:14AM
A House Decoration Contest was held in Jim Thorpe to help celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States.
The winners were:
• Best Business: The Inn at Jim Thorpe
• Best Night Time Display: David and Stacy Kroculick, 19 W. Fifth St.
• Best Day Time Display: Amy and T. J. Garritano, 415 South St.
• Best Homemade Decorations: Cheryl Bing, 711 Center St.
• Grand Prize Winner: Darlene and Bill Sterling, 87 Center Ave.
Grand Prize winners of the Jim Thorpe House Decorating Contest are: Darlene and Bill Sterling, 87 Center Ave. In the center is Lori Miller, who presented the award. JAMES LOGUE JR./SPECIAL TO THE TIMES NEWS
Jim Thorpe house decorating contest judges were, from left, Michael Petrucci; Donna Donati, team leader; Tom Gavornik; and guest judge, Justin Startzel. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS
Darlene and Bill Sterling, 87 Center Ave., won the grand prize. JAMES LOGUE JR./SPECIAL TO THE TIMES NEWS
David and Stacy Kroculick, 19 W. Fifth St., were voted the best nighttime display. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO