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Dr. Eric Klingelhofer, vice president of research for the First Colony Foundation, is sitting on a camp stool on the north end of Roanoke Island in a small section of the Elizabethan Gardens that has been closed for safety reasons for years. It is an area of the island that has faced significant erosion for some time.

In his hand is a small thin piece of metal that is clearly drawn wire. The shape is circular, and it is difficult to say what it was originally — maybe a ring, or perhaps an earring.

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Dr. Eric Klingelhofer, vice president of research for the First Colony Foundation, discusses the implications of a brass ring found during an archeological dig on Roanoke Island on the Outer Banks. (Photo by Kip Tabb/freelance)

Whatever it may have been, it is indeed tiny, yet its potential significance is far greater than its size.

This little ring of copper came from one of the archeological pits that surround Klingelhofer, pits that are searching for Roanoac, the Native American Algonquin village that Sir Walter Raleigh’s first expedition to Roanoke Island encountered in 1584.

The volunteers, who had been digging at the site for a few months, had already found a lot of charcoal from fires and some sherds of pottery.

“Sherds are for pottery. Shards are for glass. That’s the archeological rule,” Klingelhofer explained.

But that little round piece of copper, there’s only one way it could have gotten to Roanoke Island and there is only one place that it could have originated.

“That is drawn wire,”…

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Luxurious resorts, watersports, and delicious food are topics that come to mind when someone mentions the Poconos. The Pocono Mountains, commonly referred to as the Poconos is a geological, geographical, and unique cultural region in Northeastern Pennsylvania. These majestic mountains overlook the beautiful Delaware River and Delaware Water Gap to the east. With the enchanting Lake Wallenpaupack to the north of the mountains, the Wyoming Valley and the Coal Region are to the west, and the gorgeous Lehigh Valley to the south.

The fascinating name; Pocono is derived from the local indigenous Munsee word Pokawachne, which means “Creek Between Two Hills.” The Munsee peoples originally occupied the beautiful headwaters of the Delaware River in present-day New Jersey, New York, as well as the Pennsylvania region. This extended all the way south to the substantial Lehigh River, as well as holding the west bank of the Hudson River from the famous Catskill Mountains close to the New Jersey line. Today, the Poconos is a popular region for tourism, especially among New Yorkers searching for a weekend getaway or a summer vacation in the beauty of nature.

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Tonight marks the appearance of June’s full moon, also known as the “Strawberry Moon,” named after the season in which Native American Algonquian tribes in the northeastern US, the Ojibwe, Dakota, and Lakota peoples gather “June-bearing” strawberries.

Despite its name, however, June’s full moon does not get its title from its color. Other cultures refer to June’s full moon by a variety of names indicative of the time of year; for instance, the Anishibaabe people refer to the June moon as the “Blooming Moon,” the Cherokee as the “Green Corn Moon,” and the Western Abenaki as the “Hoer Moon,” a reference to tending young crops. Other moon names include the Birth Moon, Egg Laying Moon, Honey Moon, Mead Moon, and Hatching Moon.

While tonight’s full moon is a sight to see, anticipation is growing for what will come next month: the first in a string of four consecutive supermoons that will light up the night sky. Supermoons are full moons that appear larger and brighter than average full moons because they are closer to Earth.

The four supermoons will be visible on July 3, Aug. 1, Aug. 30, and Sept. 29. According to NASA, a supermoon occurs when the Moon’s orbit is closest (perigee) to Earth at the same time the Moon is full. There are usually three to four supermoons each year.

If you’re interested in celebrating this astronomical event, there are several apps that can help you find out when and where the moon will appear in all its glory.

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It’s the season of sweetness and even the moon agrees.

The Strawberry Moon is coming and you don’t want to miss your best chance at seeing June’s full moon.

When you can see it

June’s Strawberry Moon will reach peak illumination at 11:43 p.m. (eastern time), according to Jesse Emspak of space.com.

If you are in a different time zone, check online to see when the full moon will be illuminated in your area.

How it got its name

Sure, strawberries are a bright red color, but the origin of the Strawberry Moon’s name didn’t necessarily come from this thought.

According to the Farmers Almanac: “This ‘Strawberry Moon’ name has been used by Native American Algonquian tribes that live in the northeastern United States as well as the Ojibwe, Dakota, and Lakota peoples to mark the ripening of ‘June-bearing’ strawberries that are ready to be gathered.”

Of course, you may catch a glimpse of the reddish color on the full moon anyway, as moons often look red due to light rays passing through layers of the atmosphere.

Other names for this full moon are:

• Birth Moon for when certain animals are born

• Blooming Moon because of the flowers during the season

• Honey Moon because of the many marriages that occur during the month of June

Tips for viewing full moons

If you are planning to view the full moon, here are a few tips:

• Find a quiet, open area away from lights

• Bring a telescope if you want to see it up close.

• Don’t look at your phone too much; your eyes won’t adjust to see the moon in the night sky

Are you planning on watching this full moon? Comment below and let us know.

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Marianne Louise Younkin, 73, of Dunkirk, IN, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 13th, 2023, while in the company of family members at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, IN. Marianne was born in Connellsville, PA, on September 10, 1949, a daughter of the late Rose Marie (Palladine) and Elmer Scott Younkin. She was a 1968 graduate of Dunkirk High School and received her Associate’s Degree while proudly serving 20 years in the United States Army. After her retirement from the military Marianne became a delivery driver for Dolly Madison and Sara Lee Bread Company. She was a member of the Dunkirk American Legion, Munsee Lanes Bowling League, volunteered for Second Harvest Food Bank and attended The Rock Church in Portland, IN. She was a very strong willed and determined woman who was so proud of her accomplishments as a female officer and veteran. Marianne had a nickname for everyone, loved being a “GGA” (Great Great Aunt), and enjoyed fishing, reading, puzzles, traveling, trips to Las Vegas, was an avid Indianapolis Colts, Green Bay Packers, Cher, and Whitney Houston fan. She is survived by 2 nieces; Jo Ann Mock (Rick) of Dunkirk, Virginia Cline (Tracy) of Portland, nephew; Rick Lash of Muncie, 6 great nieces and nephews; Cody Wright (Brittney), Cory Mock (Taylor), Casey Cline (Lissa), Carly Landers (Zec), Lee Mock (Kathryn), Colby Cline (Haley), 10 great great nieces and nephews and her sweet dog Mandy Lou. Marianne was preceded in death by her parents, 1 sister and brother in law; Donna Jean and Earl Ray Jeffers, Jr., a special niece; Anna Rae Lash, and nephew Earl Ray Jeffers, III. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 19, 2023 from 11-1 at MJS Mortuaries – Redkey Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 1 PM with Kevin Culy officiating. Burial will…

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