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‘Come and get lost in Disney Magic with us’
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‘Come and get lost in Disney Magic with us’

· December 20, 2022

Simba appreciates a dark roast with a little bit of oat milk and a splash of eggnog, just the right amount to add some holiday sweetness.

Sondra Rossin to wed Matthew Denico
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Sondra Rossin to wed Matthew Denico

· December 20, 2022

Sondra Rossin of Kingston and Matthew Denico of Tobyhanna announce their engagement.

Mericle tenants, employees join forces to support USMC Toys for Tots
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Mericle tenants, employees join forces to support USMC Toys for Tots

· December 19, 2022

The ninth annual Mericle + Marine Corps Toys for Tots Challenge, organized by Mericle Commercial Real Estate Services to support the local U.S. Marine Corps Reserve s annual Toys for Tots campaign, re

Amvets Post 59 Honor Guard holds Veterans Day services
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Amvets Post 59 Honor Guard holds Veterans Day services

· December 19, 2022

Amvets Post 59 Honor Guard held Veterans Day services around Hanover Township on Nov. 11. Shown from left are Sons Commander Tony Gurnari, Allen Jones, Dave Brown, Post Commander Mike Price, Kevin Arm

To Your Health: Heart-friendly feasting this holiday season
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To Your Health: Heart-friendly feasting this holiday season

· December 19, 2022

The holidays are upon us, and regardless of what holiday you recognize or how you celebrate, it likely includes one or several days of elaborate meals.

Life at Full Throttle: A holiday visit to the Christmas City
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Life at Full Throttle: A holiday visit to the Christmas City

My very first apartment was in the historic district of Bethlehem, Pa., also known as the Christmas City. Fittingly, Bethlehem was given its name on Christmas Eve in 1741 by members of the Moravian Ch

Part of the American Dream
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Part of the American Dream

· December 18, 2022

Leila Karimova is 4 years old, with a sweet smile, a long braid that swishes when she twirls and a dream.

Wedding bells will chime and animal ailments about
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Wedding bells will chime and animal ailments about

· December 16, 2022

The Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock is excited to be partnering with WVIA to show a sneak preview of All Creatures Great and Small at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4. Chris Norton from WVIA will present th

ESU student uses GI Bill to bring diversity to education field
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ESU student uses GI Bill to bring diversity to education field

· December 16, 2022

Growing up, Jared Johnson never considered a career in teaching. Now as an adult, he can t imagine doing anything else.

Out on a Limb: Making 2023 best year yet for research
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Out on a Limb: Making 2023 best year yet for research

· December 16, 2022

Genealogists of Northeastern Pennsylvania there s no sense waiting until the last minute to make your New Year s resolutions. Of course, we all face our own family history problems, but in the end w

With ‘Spirited,’ the laughs are forced
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With ‘Spirited,’ the laughs are forced

Charles Dickens penned one of the most celebrated books of our time when he conjured up his beloved classic A Christmas Carol all the way back in 1843. Under financial pressure, Dickens wrote the ic

Ralphie’s back, and he’s all grown up
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Ralphie’s back, and he’s all grown up

Thirty-nine years after the original holiday cult-classic A Christmas Story premiered into the world, we are given a gift of a sequel actually worthy of a watch.

Bethlehem on the Susquehanna
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Bethlehem on the Susquehanna

· December 15, 2022

We ve got our work cut out for us, Pastor Adam McGahee said Wednesday afternoon, pausing a cordless drill and taking a short break from building Bethlehem.

Degnan Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’ promises beauty, grace and ‘fun stuff’
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Degnan Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’ promises beauty, grace and ‘fun stuff’

· December 14, 2022

The man lying on the floor wore a rodent-like mask, complete with large ears and an ermine-trimmed crown. The people surrounding him were wringing their hands, as if they were pretending to be upset.

IAANEPA donates to Wilkes-Barre Special Needs Christmas Brunch
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IAANEPA donates to Wilkes-Barre Special Needs Christmas Brunch

· December 14, 2022

Wilkes-Barre Mayor George C. Brown recently accepted donations, on behalf of the Wilkes-Barre Special Needs Playground Committee, for the Special Needs Christmas Brunch with Santa, which will take pla

Tell Giselle: The best time to share what you know
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Tell Giselle: The best time to share what you know

· December 14, 2022

There s an ongoing dispute between my husband and myself. When we are around our grandchildren (of various ages) we sometimes notice behaviors that we would have corrected in our own children. Their p

Finding comfort in the stars
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Finding comfort in the stars

On a summer night in 1985, on Division Street in a New York suburb, the lives of a family will change forever.

Visit Luzerne County thanks Senator Yudichak for support
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Visit Luzerne County thanks Senator Yudichak for support

· December 13, 2022

Retired Pennsylvania State Senator John Yudichak recently visited the office of Visit Luzerne County, where he was thanked for his longtime support of the Luzerne County Convention & Visitors Bureau a

Five members of Plains American Legion receive Quilts of Valor
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Five members of Plains American Legion receive Quilts of Valor

· December 13, 2022

Five members of the Plains American Legion Post 558 were recently honored by the NEPA Quilts of Valor (QOV) Chapter during a recent ceremony held at the post headquarters.

Pavlico earns certification
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Pavlico earns certification

· December 13, 2022

Deb Pavlico, MS NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor, recently earned her Board Certified Telemental Health Credential.