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Mohegan ‘focused’ on growing digital as land venues decline

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Post date August 18, 2023
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Mohegan is focused on growing its digital segment as revenue during the second quarter of 2023 fell slightly in comparison to the previous year.

Digital operations improved across all financial measurements, but land-based operations failed to match online’s strong performance during the quarter.

Publishing its Q2 results, Mohegan declared overall revenue of $415.4m, down 0.4 per cent in comparison to the previous year’s $417.1m. However, Q2’s revenue is an improvement on Q1’s $405.8m.

Income from operations dropped as well by 8.6 per cent year-over-year to $82.4m (2022: $90.1m), while net income fell by 14.8 per cent to $50.6m (2022: $59.4m).

However, while adjusted EBITDA also declined by 9.5 per cent YoY to $108.7m (2022: $120m), the quarter’s figure was the third-highest quarterly total in the operator’s 26-year history, with the previous year’s figure being the highest.

AEBITDA margin came in at 26.2 per cent, 268 basis points favourable in comparison to Q3 2019 and 262 basis points unfavourable in comparison to Q2 2022.

As of June 30, 2023, and September 30, 2022, Mohegan held cash and cash equivalents of $188.2m and $164.7m, respectively.

Commenting on the results, CEO Raymond Pineault said: “Our consolidated adjusted EBITDA of $108.7m was the third highest quarterly total in our 26-year history, while the prior-year comparable quarter was the highest to date.

“We continue to see strong results from our digital segment and are focused on growing that line of business.”

Per segment, Mohegan’s Digital revenue improved by 56.6 per cent YoY to $16.7m thanks to strong growth in Connecticut and the addition of Ontario. Connecticut online casino gaming win rose by 65 per cent to $42.8m (2022: $26m) with 10,000 active daily players.

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Addison F Kreamer Jr. 1939-2023

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Post date August 18, 2023
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Addison F Kreamer Jr., 84, of Nanticoke, Luzerne County, passed away the evening of Monday, August 14, 2023 at the River View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Wilkes-Barre.

Addison F Kreamer Jr.

He was born on May 13, 1939, a son of the late Addison F. and Louise E. (Truckenmiller) Kreamer, Sr.

Addison enjoyed fishing, farming, and anything that had to do with nature. He was also a United States Navy Veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Eileen M. (O’hern) Kreamer; three children, Michael Kreamer of Newville, Christine Kreamer of Kingston, and Jason Kreamer of Nanticoke; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four siblings, Ruth Rosenberry, Patricia Peiffer, Helen Reese, and Richard Kreamer.

Addison’s graveside service will be held on Monday, August 21, 2023 at 11 a.m. in the Spring Hill Cemetery. Pastor Bruce Levy will officiate. There will be no public viewing or visitation.

Arrangements are entrusted to Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be expressed at the funeral home’s website.

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Mohegan

Oktoberfest is Back at Mohegan Pennsylvania

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Post date August 17, 2023
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WILKES-BARRE — Mohegan Pennsylvania takes over the harness track & track infield to celebrate the return of NEPA’s largest outdoor beerfest — Oktoberfest 2023! Return of the popular beer festival is set for Friday, September 15 and Saturday, September 16

Guests can enjoy 50+ domestic and imported beer options, delicious food, live music, cornhole tournaments, wiener dog racing (yes, you read that correctly) and much more!

Germany’s own, Romy also returns for her 7th Consecutive Performance at Oktoberfest.

Tickets are $5.00 per day at the door. Friday’s hours are 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Saturday’s are 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. at Mohegan Pennsylvania’s Outdoor Event Venue.

The region’s largest Oktoberfest is back where it all started. The festivities will kick off with a ceremonial keg tapping from each of our participating distributors for Oktoberfest at 5:00 p.m. on September 15.

Over the course of this two-day event, guests will enjoy award-winning traditional entertainers, local bands, authentic German American cuisine, wiener dog racing, NEPA cornhole tournaments, strong arm contests and more than 50 beer selections such as Shangy’s – The Beer Authority, Northeast Eagle, Wallenpaupack Brewing Co and L.T. Verrastro. Guests will also have the option to enjoy wine, spirits and various seltzers.

NEPA Cornhole will be conducting walk-up tournaments throughout the festival which will take place on the racetrack infield.

Live entertainment at Mohegan Pennsylvania’s Oktoberfest includes fan-favorites like Bavarski Band, Schützengiggles Oompah Band, Joe Stanky and the Cadets, Alpine Horns Ensemble, HSV Bavaria, Ken Norton, Jay Luke and the return of multi-talented German singer, Romy. The main stage will feature an area of over 1,000 seats for guests to enjoy,

This diverse lineup features some artists based right out of NEPA, such as Schützengiggles Oompah Band who are a traditional German/Bavarian Brass band from Scranton. There’s also…

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Nanticoke

Resurrecting Espy Run: A Victorious Restoration of a Coal-Mined Waterway

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Post date August 17, 2023
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Terence Ostrowski recently embarked on a hike through Hanover Township, revealing a sight that never fails to amaze him—the crystal clear waters of Espy Run flowing towards the Nanticoke Creek and eventually, the Susquehanna River. What sets this stream apart from others in the region is the fact that it is brand new—the reestablishment of a waterway that disappeared seventy years ago due to coal mining.

Ostrowski, President/CEO of the nonprofit Earth Conservancy, displayed a series of maps at their headquarters in Ashley to showcase the significance of this achievement and its recent recognition with an environmental award. One of the maps, dated 1894, depicted Espy Run flowing from Hanover Reservoir through the West Hanover section of Nanticoke. Another map from the 1939 showcased the stream’s similar path.

However, on a map from the 1950s, the stream abruptly vanished due to strip mining at the Bliss Colliery. Mining activities caused fractures in the earth, swallowing up the stream underground. Instead of continuing its natural course, the water ended up in the strip pits, resulting in heavily contaminated runoff resurfacing through boreholes at the Askam pond area.

A 2001 study highlighted the severe water quality issues caused by Espy Run’s disappearance, leading to a 2005 assessment of the Nanticoke Creek Watershed and plans for the restoration of the waterway. The Earth Conservancy designed a riparian forest buffer to enhance habitat and create a wildlife corridor.

The construction of a new 6,000 linear feet stream began in 2016, with slight alterations to the path to avoid disrupting a residential area. The new channel closely resembles a natural stream, meandering with pools and rifts, and is heavily vegetated. To prevent water infiltration below, the entire channel was lined with clay, and over 1,500 coniferous and deciduous trees were planted along its course.

Elizabeth Hughes, Earth Conservancy’s communications director,…

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Anishinabek Nation hosts Eshki-niigijig Maawanjidiwaad youth gathering

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Post date August 16, 2023
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Lance Copegog, Anishinabek Nation Eshki-niigijig Advisory Council Southeast male representative and Beausoleil citizen, addresses youth on Day 3 of the Anishinabek Nation’s Eshki-niigijig Maawanjidiwaad 2023 Youth Gathering. – Photos by Ryan Peplinskie

By Rick Garrick

THUNDER BAY — Climate change, housing needs, and mental health and addictions support were among the issues raised during the Anishinabek Nation’s Eshki-niigijig Maawanjidiwaad 2023 Youth Gathering, held from Aug. 10-13 at Lakehead University’s Thunder Bay campus.

“This youth assembly was an opportunity for the youth to provide their input and direction to the Anishinabek Nation on their priorities,” says Lance Copegog, Eshki-niigijig (Youth) Advisory Council Southeast male representative and Beausoleil citizen. “We heard that addressing climate change, creating housing for our families in our communities, and supports for mental health and addictions are among the top priorities for youth.”

Copegog says the youth are also looking into doing more gatherings to provide youth with opportunities to give direction to the Anishinabek Nation.

“We are doing a lot of work to build capacity in First Nation communities to support youth leadership initiatives, one of them being the creation of community-based youth councils,” Copegog says. “That is really important to give youth the opportunity in their communities to work on these issues, to advocate, and to represent their peers.”

Katelyn Peters, Eshki-niigijig Advisory Council Southwest female representative and Munsee Delaware Nation citizen, says this was the first youth gathering since 2019.

Katelyn Peters, Eshki-niigijig Advisory Council Southwest female representative and Munsee Delaware Nation citizen.

“I feel like it has been quite difficult, especially considering they experienced COVID-19 for the past three years,” Peters says. “They haven’t been able to see their peers, their own family members, other [citizens] of the Anishinabek Nation, but I…

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Oktoberfest returning to Mohegan Pennsylvania in September

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Post date August 16, 2023
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Nanticoke

New stream corrects damage from coal mining

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Post date August 16, 2023
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Aug. 14—Terence Ostrowski hiked through vegetation in Hanover Township last week to reach a marvel he will never tire of seeing — the clear water of Espy Run gently flowing toward the Nanticoke Creek and, eventually, the Susquehanna River.

This stream is unlike the many others winding through this region because it is brand new — the resurrection of a waterway that was erased seven decades ago when it became a victim of coal mining.

To convey why this achievement is worthy of understanding — and a recently announced environmental award — Ostrowski spread out a series of maps at the nonprofit Earth Conservancy headquarters in Ashley, where he serves as President/CEO.

An 1894 map showed Espy Run flowing from the Hanover Reservoir through the West Hanover section of Nanticoke along Espy Street and into Nanticoke Creek, he pointed out.

The stream still generally followed the same path on another map from 1939.

But on a 1950s map, the stream was interrupted and diverted due to strip mining at the Bliss Colliery. Mining created fractures in the earth, swallowing up the stream underground.

“It was disconnected from the watershed and never made its way down to the lower reaches. Instead it went into the strip pits,” Ostrowski said.

As a result, runoff from the Hanover Reservoir and remainder of the 200-square-mile watershed drained through the deep mines and resurfaced, heavily contaminated, through boreholes at the Askam pond area along Dundee Road, he said.

A 2001 study identified the severe water quality problems associated with Espy Run’s underground disappearance, which led to a 2005 assessment of the Nanticoke Creek Watershed and plans to reconstruct the waterway as it was intended.

A riparian forest buffer also was designed for the new channel to improve habitat and create a wildlife corridor to the top of the Wilkes-Barre Mountain, Earth Conservancy said.

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West Chester Green Team’s Legendary Lenape program explores healthy stream in Bondsville Mill Park

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Post date August 15, 2023
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DOWNINGTOWN—The West Chester Green Team welcomed some young explorers to learn about the ever-changing environment.

After 4 inches of rain, Sandy Moser, lead gardener and program director at Bondsville Mill Park, welcomed the Green Team’s Legendary Lenape stream explorers to Bondsville Mill Park and directed them to the best spot to access Beaver Creek.

Water moved swiftly and, on a hot summer day, the park was the perfect place for a group of stream explorers. Girls and boys, tots and teens, moms and dads and some grandparents joined Faith Zerbe, water watch director at the Delaware Riverkeeper Network, in examining the health of the stream.

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Faith Zerbe checks out Beaver Creek. (Courtesy of SANDY MOSER)

Two fourth graders and a granddad volunteered to wade in and scoop up water and sediment to be examined under the microscopes that Zerbe had brought for the task.

“The more insects we find and the greater variety, the healthier the stream,” Zerbe said.

Volunteers identified four different kinds of mayflies, net spinning caddisflies and pouched snails in their snapshot of the creek. Moser noted that the stream is clean and healthy.

This tributary of the Brandywine was once a camping and fishing site for the Lenape and later boasted five mills and manufacturing of a variety of goods, including upholstery fabric.

The last mill closed in the 1960s and now the derelict buildings are returning to their glory as a local park and environmental education center.

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Rob Montgomery explores in Bondsville Mill Park. (Courtesy of SANDY MOSER)

“Our primary goal is…

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Mohegan

Oktoberfest is Back at Mohegan Pennsylvania

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Post date August 15, 2023
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Aug. 10—WILKES-BARRE — Mohegan Pennsylvania takes over the harness track and track infield to celebrate the return of NEPA’s largest outdoor beerfest — Oktoberfest 2023! Return of the popular beer festival is set for Friday, September 15 and Saturday, September 16

Guests can enjoy 50+ domestic and imported beer options, delicious food, live music, cornhole tournaments, wiener dog racing (yes, you read that correctly) and much more!

Germany’s own, Romy also returns for her 7th Consecutive Performance at Oktoberfest.

Tickets are $5.00 per day at the door. Friday’s hours are 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Saturday’s are 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. at Mohegan Pennsylvania’s Outdoor Event Venue.

Over the course of this two-day event, guests will enjoy award-winning traditional entertainers, local bands, authentic German American cuisine, wiener dog racing, NEPA cornhole tournaments, strong arm contests and more than 50 beer selections such as Shangy’s — The Beer Authority, Northeast Eagle, Wallenpaupack Brewing Co and L.T. Verrastro. Guests will also have the option to enjoy wine, spirits and various seltzers.

NEPA Cornhole will be conducting walk-up tournaments throughout the festival which will take place on the racetrack infield.

This diverse lineup features some artists based right out of NEPA, such as Schützengiggles Oompah Band who are a traditional German/Bavarian Brass band from Scranton. There’s also more than simply music. HSV Bavaria is…

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Nanticoke

Luzerne County Election Board set to address ballot questions Wednesday

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Post date August 15, 2023
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Luzerne County’s Election Board is scheduled to vote Wednesday on certifying Nov. 7 general election ballot questions in Jenkins Township, Nanticoke and the county.

The county referendum is the most complicated because it would reconstitute the election board itself and requires voters to decide if they want to make several changes.

Election board members must certify the wording of all ballot questions and a “plain English” explanation of the purpose, limitation and effects of ballot questions, the county law office has indicated.

In Jenkins Township, the ballot question asks voters if they will allow the township to raise taxes 0.5 mill solely to provide dedicated funding to emergency services.

A mill is $1 for every $1,000 in assessed property, and 0.5 mill would equate to $50 more annually for a property assessed at $100,000.

Nanticoke City Council is proposing questions asking voters if they want to eliminate city home rule charter term limits for city council and the mayor.

The city’s charter currently limits both city council members and the mayor to three consecutive, elected terms.

County question

A county council majority had voted in June to approve Councilman Gregory S. Wolovich Jr.’s ballot question asking voters if they want to reconstitute the five-citizen election board.

The referendum asks voters, in part, if they want council to appoint the fifth election board member of any affiliation instead of leaving that choice up to the four council-appointed members (two Democrats and two Republicans).

This fifth board seat also would be filled every two years instead of four years, and the fifth member also would not automatically serve as board chair as stated in the charter. Instead, board members could select any board member as chair.

The amendment also would vacate the current election board in January if the question passes, although…

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