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Local roundup: Big fourth quarter leads Redeemer boys basketball past Loyalsock

The Holy Redeemer boys basketball team pulled ahead with a fourth-quarter surge to beat Loyalsock, knocking off the Lancers 61-53 on Wednesday night.

George Sabatini scored 11 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter to help the Royals outlast Loyalsock; Mark Atherton was Redeemer’s leading scorer with 22 points. The Royals outscored Loyalsock 17-9 in the fourth quarter.

The Lancers were led by Jamaire Harden, who had 14 points.

Abington Heights 67, Nanticoke Area 20

The Comets’ firepower proved too much for Nanticoke Area to withstand.

Will Marion outscored the Trojans on his own, leading Abington Heights with 23 points.

Nanticoke was led in defeat by Jaidyn Johnson, who had five points and one of the Trojans’ two made three-pointers.

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Wallenpaupack 40, Wyoming Area 23

Wallenpaupack pulled away late after a tight first half to beat the Warriors.

Ella Smith led all scorers with 19 points to pace the Buckhorns, who outscored Wyoming Area 18-9 in the second half.

Abby Sterba led the Warriors with 10 points, while Krea Bonita added eight points.

Allentown Dieruff 38, Berwick 23

An 11-2 edge in the third quarter helped Dieruff pull away from Berwick.

The Bulldogs trailed by just four at the half, but hit a drought after halftime and couldn’t keep up.

Lybbi Switzer led Berwick with six points, and Alysa Lewis added five. Aniya Holder scored 11 points to lead Dieruff.

Northwest 49, Millville 38

Karsyn Miner dropped 18 points as Northwest toppled Millville.

Miner knocked down a trio of three-pointers in the win. Jordin Bowman and Arheya Williams each scored nine points for the Rangers.

Millville was led by Larissa Evans, who led all scorers with 25 points.

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An Israeli mobile artillery unit fires a shell from southern Israel towards the Gaza Strip, in ... Israel says months of fighting lie ahead in Gaza

By Najib Jobain, Jack Jeffery and Colleen Barry The Associated Press

December 21, 2023 – 11:24 amDecember 21, 2023 – 4:23 pm

Israel has vowed to continue the offensive until it destroys Hamas’ military capabilities and returns scores of hostages captured by Palestinian terrorists.

A rendering of Super Bowl signage outside Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (NFL) Take a look at possible Super Bowl setup in Las Vegas

December 21, 2023 – 10:16 amDecember 21, 2023 – 10:55 am

With Las Vegas set to host the Super Bowl in a few short months, the National Football League provided a glimpse of what the festivities could look like.

A Clark County School District meeting at the Edward A. Greer Education Center on Thursday, Sep ... Student with swastika not provided proper education by CCSD, lawsuit alleges

December 21, 2023 – 3:39 pmDecember 21, 2023 – 3:39 pm

A Jewish student with autism, who returned home from school earlier this year with an apparent swastika carved into his back, was pulled from Clark High School and hasn’t received an adequate education since, his attorneys allege.

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Lenni Lenape

Heralding Our History: Tales of Durham’s first inhabitants

David Oleksa, Durham Historical Society

Four hundred years ago, the area we now know as Durham Township looked a lot different than it does now. Dark forest covered the entire landscape and the only areas that saw sunlight were the narrow strips of land bordering the streams and the Delaware River. It was said that a squirrel could travel from the far north to what is now known as Florida and as far west as the Mississippi River without once touching the ground.

In this dark and quiet environment lived the first inhabitants, the Lenni Lenape. They were a peaceful people who lived in domed huts made of a wooden framework covered with slabs of bark.

They subsisted through hunting the forest animals, the fish in the waterways and the simple foodstuffs garnered from small fields of corn, beans and squash. During the summer months, they would travel as far as what is known as the Jersey shore to gather shellfish.

The villages in which the Lenape lived would be used for several years and then the colony would move to another location, often just a mile or two away. This way they could make new fields as the old ones renewed.

Their tools were crude, usually made out of stone; many are still being found, especially in the springtime when the farmers have finished their plowing.

The Shawnee was another tribe that occasionally lived in the area. The two tribes were able to live peaceably with one another although on at least one occasion a major battle occurred when an argument started between boys from each tribe over a large grasshopper that one of them had captured. First the mothers got involved and then the fathers and before long, the two tribes were feuding. The outcome was the loss…

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Native American translations are being added to more US road signs to promote language and awareness

By MICHAEL CASEY (Associated Press)

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — A few years back, Sage Brook Carbone was attending a powwow at the Mashantucket Western Pequot reservation in Connecticut when she noticed signs in the Pequot language.

Carbone, a citizen of the Northern Narragansett Indian Tribe of Rhode Island, thought back to Cambridge, Massachusetts, where she has lived for much of her life. She never saw any street signs honoring Native Americans, nor any featuring Indigenous languages.

She submitted to city officials the idea of adding Native American translations to city street signs. Residents approved her plan and will install about 70 signs featuring the language of the Massachusett Tribe, which English settlers encountered upon their arrival.

“What a great, universal way of teaching language,” she said of the project done in consultation with a a member of the Massachusett Tribe and other Native Americans.

“We see multiple languages written almost everywhere, but not on municipal signage,” she said. “Living on a numbered street, I thought this is a great opportunity to include Native language with these basic terms that we’re all familiar with around the city.”

Carbone has joined a growing push around the country to use Indigenous translations on signs to raise awareness about Native American communities. It also is way to revive some Native American languages, highlight a tribe’s sovereignty as well as open the door for wider debates on land rights, discrimination and Indigenous representation in the political process.

“We have a moment where there is a search for some reconciliation and justice around Indigenous issues,” said Darren Ranco, chair of Native American Programs at the University of Maine and a citizen of the Penobscot Nation. “The signs represent that, but by no means is that the end point around these issues. My concern is that people…

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Traffic advisory issued for Thursday’s TSO show at Mohegan Sun Arena

Dec. 19—WILKES-BARRE TWP. — Prepare for a musical journey like no other this winter as Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s (TSO) spectacular annual holiday tradition returns to Wilkes-Barre this week — but the journey to get there could take a while.

Wilkes-Barre Township Police issued a traffic advisory ahead of the 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. shows.

A news release stated:

—Expect significant traffic congestion starting at approximately: 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the vicinity of the arena, including Highland Park Boulevard; Exit 168 of Interstate 81; Route 309; and Mundy Street around the Wyoming Valley Mall.

—All traffic for the Wyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes-Barre Township Commons, Arena Hub Plaza and surrounding areas are encouraged to use exit 170B on Interstate 81 between the hours of 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

—The Mohegan Sun Arena parking lot will open at 12:30 p.m. for the 2:30 p.m. TSO show. Event doors are scheduled to open at 1 p.m.

—For the 2:30 p.m. performance only, traffic exiting the arena onto Highland Park Boulevard at the main exit (marquee) and turning right toward Mundy Street will be forced into the mall parking lot or to turn left onto Mundy Street. The right turn lane to enter Mundy Street will be shut down for the egress until the lot is clear.

—The Mohegan Sun Arena parking lot will open at approximately 6:15 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. show. Traffic coming to the 7:30 p.m. show is encouraged to not arrive in the vicinity of the arena until this time. Event doors are scheduled to open at or before 6:30 p.m..

—All traffic will exit the lot from the 2:30 p.m. show before opening the lot for the 7:30 p.m. show.

—Customers with VIP Parking or Reserved Parking are encouraged to use the left-hand lane when entering the parking lot…

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8 Best Small Towns In Ohio For Outdoor Enthusiasts

Several things put the Buckeye State on the map, from the Rock and Rock Hall of Fame and world-class stadiums to being the home of the Wright Brothers. However, there is no disputing the state’s natural beauty. Its fertile soils have nurtured lush forested surroundings with pristine waterways, resulting in a charming variety of flora and fauna. Furthermore, the Appalachian Plateau, which makes up a huge chunk of the state, is dotted with lovely nature spaces, presenting endless outdoor opportunities. 

Skipping big cities like Cleveland and Columbus and heading to the rural localities raises the prospect of experiencing the state’s natural side. The small towns harbor the best outdoor adventures in Ohio’s open spaces, thanks to sprawling park grounds, nature preserves, and abandoned farmlands. Whether planning to hike, camp, swim, or sightsee, these are the best towns in Ohio for the outdoorsy vacationer. 

Loudonville

Pleasant Hill Lake near Loudonville, Ohio.Pleasant Hill Lake near Loudonville, Ohio.

The “canoe capital of Ohio” delights visitors with a range of river adventures. This little locality boasts multiple canoe liveries, including Mohican Adventures Canoe Livery & Fun Center. Visitors can choose from kayaking, rafting, canoeing, and tubing for a fun trip down the Mohican River. But this is only the tip of the iceberg. At Mohican State Park, you can enjoy a vibrant recreation hub with opportunities for hikers, hunters, anglers, campers, skiers, and snowmobilers. The park is surrounded by the dense Mohican-Memorial State Forest, allowing you to get lost in the belly of Mother Nature.

If hiking sounds like too much work, you can get behind the wheel for a trip along the Wally Road Scenic Byway to soak in breathtaking scenes of the fertile Mohican and Walhonding Valleys. The route traverses forested hilltops, wetlands, and deep…

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