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Tear down this wall
Other than borrowing the iconic 1987 words of Ronald Reagan, this has nothing to do with the Berlin Wall. It is about a wall, however. A long-standing wall, of sorts, that just might be on the verging of falling. I’ll explain in a minute. But first let’s go out to Los Angeles.
Beyond the Byline: Mom and dad will be riding with me
PLYMOUTH — We are two weeks away from the 2024 Plymouth Alive Kielbasa Festival Parade and I am still searching for the right vehicle to ride in as Grand Marshal. As self-serving as that first sentence sounds, it is not intended that way. I am, indeed, honored and humbled...
Roll out the (rain) barrels to promote sustainability and flood prevention
There was a bit of pushing and shoving in the parking lot of the Pike County Conversation District in Hawley, Pa., on Saturday morning. No one was being rude (this was not, after all, a Black Friday sale at a Best Buy) but there was a lot of wrestling as 18 lucky folks got to take home a rain barrel, courtesy of the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts.
‘Piece Of Alsace’ Finds A Home In The Hudson Valley
The Hudson Valley has a wide variety of different businesses. Locally owned eateries, boutiques and venues bring a unique experience to the Hudson Valley region. This year, a new Turkish eatery, Nilufer’s Home Kitchen opened in Beacon, NY bringing roasted eggplant, baklava, cheesecake, tahini pastries and more. Also in...
3 Scouts from Troop 166 attain Eagle rank
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Tyler Morton, Robert Ashford and Liam Pegarella, three Scouts from Troop 166 in Hanover Township, recently attained the rank of Eagle Scout. Tyler and Liam received their Eagle on June 19; Robert received his on April 17. Tyler’s Eagle project was...
Wilkes-Barre Police Arrest Man After Vehicle and Foot Pursuit
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — On July 25, at approximately 7:04 p.m., Wilkes-Barre City Police arrested Fernandito Arroyo, 26, following a vehicle and foot pursuit in the South Wilkes-Barre Boulevard area. Officers…
PA Fair Guide correction
Honesdale, PA — The following is a correction/clarification to the Pennsylvania Fair Guide. The Wayne County Fair in Honesdale’s first two days of racing are Aug. 2 and 3 with a draw date of Wednesday (July 31); box closes at 10 a.m. The Fair Guide incorrectly lists July...