A dozen Monroe County youths, trying to break a reported record of 56 hours of playing air hockey, began their contest of endurance at 6 p.m. on Dec. 26, 1975, at the Stroud Township game room, and continued playing for more than three days. At first, each team member would »»Read Full Post
Passport to Poconos - Space and Wild Life
Christina Luna ZabihTu voz con Christina: Your latin voice of the Poconos
Wed Dec 4th, 2013
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Dear amiga Carol, How wonderful to meet another Hispanic in the Poconos! Did you know that Hispanics in Monroe County are a growing population? According to the 2010 Census, the Hispanic population was 13.12% versus the 6.63% of 2000. It doubled! I agree that our community is scattered »»Read Full Post
To have or not to have... a wedding rehearsal
Do you need a wedding rehearsal? A rehearsal can serve many purposes. Sometimes it is just a reason to have a rehearsal dinner, which may be important for family members who have never met. It can also help calm one’s nerves. By simply seeing where you will be walking and »»Read Full Post
New picnic pavilion in Delaware State Park
A new picnic pavilion will provide picnicking options for larger groups at the Delaware State Park in Milford Township. The pavilion, built from Douglas Fir posts and beams, has a concrete floor, . cedar ceiling and standing seam metal roof. Ed Nikles Custom Builder, Inc., recently built the picnic »»Read Full Post
- stuff 'round the mill Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work. - Vince Lombardi Families also; please don't forget the effort required to make and keep families together! FROM CARMEN: Sorry for the »»Read Full Post
Turkey with a side of sugar plums.
After a LOT of turkey, and leftover turkey, and turkey soup, Christmas began for us at The Shawnee Playhouse. The Nutcracker Ballet is being performed on Sunday evenings, and Monday mornings through December 16th. Tickets are still available. Call the Playhouse at 570.421.5093. Or go to their website. theshawneeplayhouse.com »»Read Full Post
Backup QB Ferguson will transfer
In a move that should surprise nobody, backup quarterback Tyler Ferguson has decided to transfer from Penn State. Ferguson, who was 10-for-15 for 155 yards and a touchdown this season, lost a close battle with highly touted freshman Christian Hackenberg for the starting job in preseason camp. Hackenberg went on »»Read Full Post
The Meaning Of Life
That is the question that seems to plague all mankind the world over. And so far the best anyone has ever put forth on the subject was conveyed by Monty Python with their movie bearing that title. But I think I finally figured it out just a few years ago »»Read Full Post
The Manual
Someone once told me I should write. Then it was several someones. Write something. Write everything. My life story isn’t one of the ones that envoke envy. Tradgedy would probably sum it up in one, innoculous, tragically truthful word. The beauty in that fact; fortunately, is that I have appreciation »»Read Full Post
On the hunt for a bear
Monday, Nov. 4th, marked the start of the 2013 bear archery hunt in Pennsylvania. Mike Kuhns is in pursuit of his first bear ever, but the challenge is even greater with a bow. Follow his progress as he reports in. »»Read Full Post