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Putting manufacturing in the spotlight

PLAINS TWP. — Eric Joseph Esoda, President and CEO at NEPIRC, opened Friday’s 2023 Manufacturing Best Practices Summit and Expo by stating that NEPIRC is “changing the conversation about manufacturing”

Esoda addressed the 105 vendors and more than 600 attendees at the event held at Mohegan Pennsylvania.

“We are changing the conversation to highlight that manufacturers are innovative, high-tech and socially responsible firms that offer good-paying, reliable and rewarding employment to more than 45,000 people in Northeastern Pennsylvania and over 580,000 Pennsylvanians statewide,” Esoda said. “Manufacturing Day is an opportunity for all area manufacturers, businesses that provide services to manufacturers and individuals who want to learn more about Northeastern Pennsylvania’s growing manufacturing sector to gather together under one roof at the region’s most impactful manufacturing networking event.”

Highlights from the NEPIRC — Northeastern Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center — event included a keynote speech from Crayola COO Pete Ruggiero; comments from Rep. Matt Cartwright, Rep. Dan Meuser and state DCED Secretary Rick Siger; and panel discussions moderated by Dr. Christine Kiesinger and InnoTek Computer Consulting, Inc. President Fred Reck.

“This event promises a high ROI for all attendees,” Esoda said. “People who are looking to network with key decision makers in the manufacturing sector, to learn more about the work these companies do and stay up to date on the latest trends in manufacturing, are attending today’s expo. With more than 105 exhibitors, this year’s event is the largest manufacturing expo in the history of our region and promises to be a worthwhile educational event.”

Dr. Christine Kiesinger, principal, CEK Communication Consultancy, moderated the Women Leaders in Manufacturing panel discussion and she presented a morning breakout session entitled “Cultivating Calm: Understanding and Responding to Personal and Relational Burnout.”

Additional breakout sessions and roundtable topic discussions included:

• Refueling the Talent Pipeline:…

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New Latina-owned dance studio opens in Nanticoke

Nanticoke, Luzerne Co. — In honor of Hispanic heritage month, FOX56 is highlighting a new Latina owned dance studio in Nanticoke scheduled to open on Wednesday, October 18th.

The studio highlights showing pride through traditional dances.

Marcie Curry, a Mexican American and the owner of Rhythmic Republic Dance Studio, has been dancing for over 20 years.

Her first dance studio was located in Chino, California. However last year, she made the move from Chino to Nanticoke to continue her dream of enriching others with the culture of traditional dance and expression.

“It’s not just about dance, it’s about expression. So for example you express your feelings along with what’s going on with the song. Let’s say a toddler maybe, they’re going to expressing whatever they’re going through, not only the routine”, Curry added.

One of the many styles covered at the Rhythmic Republic dance studio is regional Mexican dance from the state of Jalisco, Mexico.

For this style and many others, performers wear Mexican folklore shoes with nails.

The nails add noise to the dancers steps to make the shoes a part of the musical experience.

The Rhythmic Republic Dance team has been operating on a smaller scale for the past few months.

The team have performed in multiple festivals throughout NEPA including the Wilkes-Barre Multicultural festival last month.

Evolet Vazquez has been dancing and performing since she was three years old.

She says despite the large number of people at their performances she just focuses on dance moves and lets everything else fall into place naturally.

“It’s a lot of work, but my mom tells me that I’m going to do a good job and I just believe in myself. Just stop worrying about other things and you’ll do fine”, Vasquez said.

Jules, one of the dance instructors encourages all people to consider joining…

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CT restaurant has new menu, cocktails and sports fans. ‘Best place of its kind on the East Coast,’ guests say

Kenny Mollicone can bet on sports and horse races from home or at work on a cell phone app, but there’s no place he would rather be for that activity than Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook.

It beats like facilities, even those in Las Vegas, Mollicone and other fans say.

“Everything is easy, comfortable. There’s not a bad seat in the house,” Mollicone said. “I go there because you get to see the guys you know.”

Mollicone, who said he bets on games, “but I love the horses,” considers the food to be “great” at the sportsbook and he loves that at Mohegan there are so many other restaurants as well, and if it gets too late the hotel is right there.

“It’s like going on a vacation,” he said.

Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, which opened in September 2021, is home to the largest video wall on the east coast — 140 feet — and more than 225 seats for viewing all the big games across all the major sports. The venue stretches 11,000 square-feet, features a mezzanine level that will be enhanced in the coming months and has 39 betting kiosks available 24/7.

General Manager Brad Bryant said everything is geared to guest experience.

That includes the food and a recently expanded menu.

For the betting there are various ways to do it for beginners and the most experienced, with lots of servers to help. Guests don’t even have to move from their chair.

“We want to create the ultimate guest experience, So we do everything,” Bryant said.

Sports betting has officially started in Connecticut as Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods celebrate opening of long-awaited casino parlors

Wagering on sports used to be about the point spread, but these days a person can…

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Leaf seekers find an inviting destination at Mohican State Park

PERRYSVILLE — The colors seemed to come alive over the weekend as the autumn temperatures dipped.

North central Ohio is entering its peak color period and one of the best spots to take in the scenery is Mohican State Park.

Take a twilight owl hike, create the ultimate s’more, canoe along a lazy river or fly down rollercoaster-like terrain on your mountain bike.

You’ll find plenty to surprise you at Mohican State Park Lodge and Conference Center.

The  diverse year-round activities and picturesque lakeside setting afford picture-perfect memories for your family, corporate team, church group or wedding party.

Mohican State Park offers a variety of overnight accommodations including a large family campground with electric and non-electric sites, as well as camper cabins and Sherman cabins for guests who want a camping experience.

Other amenities located near the campground complex include archery range, multi-use trails system, and historic grist mill. 

Why stay at Mohican Lodge?

From family vacations to events or weddings, Mohican State Park Lodge and Conference Center offers beautiful views and a staff ready to help with all your needs.   

  • Group rates and incentives 
  • On-site restaurants and catering 
  • Children’s educational activities 
  • Nature trails and naturalist programs 
  • Indoor and outdoor pools 

See more of what Mohican Lodge has to offer and start planning your Ohio getaway today. Book Now.

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Located 10 miles from the main campground, four primitive group camps offer non-electric sites for up to 25 guests. Each area offers potable water, pit latrines, fire ring, and two picnic tables per site.

Group camp guests may use campground facilities, such as showerhouses and pool, when they purchase a daily car pass. 

Reservations may be made up to six months in advance online or by calling (866) 644-6727.

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Nanticoke rolls over Redeemer | Times Leader

WILKES-BARRE TWP. — 235 yards and four touchdowns is a great full-game statline for most running backs in the Wyoming Valley Conference.

For Nanticoke Area’s Zack Fox, that was just one quarter.

Fox scored on his first two touches, Nanticoke’s first two plays from scrimmage, as the Trojans smashed Holy Redeemer 54-0 at McCarthy Stadium.

The senior workhorse halfback got an early breather in the second quarter, but not before slashing and gashing his way through the beleagured Royals defense.

“He’s been my guy for the last three years,” said Nanticoke Area head coach Ron Bruza after the win, the Trojans’ fourth in a row. “Zack’s a great modest kid, and he’s a great running back.”

On Nanticoke’s first play of the game, Fox got the pitch and bounced it outside for a 56-yard score. On Nanticoke’s second play following a quick three-and-out, in what looked like the same play call, Fox ran through a tackler or two and scored from 36 yards out.

He would add two more before the quarter was through, with a 21-yard scoop-and-score from Treston Allen added in to a 35-0 Trojans lead at the end of the first.

Fox got so many early opportunities in large part because the Nanticoke defense proved immovable through the night, with Holy Redeemer finishing the game with negative yardage and Royals quarterback Thomas Dugan forced to run for his life, getting dropped multiple times way behind the line of scrimmage.

On a very rainy, very cold night, Bruza was able to get Fox out of the game early to keep him healthy and rested for the rest of the season.

“Whenever you could get one of your guys a rest, it’s a huge advantage moving down the stretch,” Bruza said.

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The Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania

THE DOWNS AT MOHEGAN PENNSYLVANIA

Saturday’s entries

Post time: 1 p.m.

First nw9600L4 $12,500 Pace

1. Control Heaven (Ge Napolitano Jr) 5-2

2. Aflame Hanover (Ma Miller) 7-2

3. Prairie Panther (Ty Buter) 6-1

4. Buddy Hill (Ma Kakaley) 3-1

5. Santafe’s Coach (An Napolitano) 8-1

6. The Wall (Ja Pantaleano) 12-1

7. Belmont Royale N (Br Chisholm) 9-2

Second 20000CLHC $15,000 Pace

1. Three Ways N (Br Boyd) 3-1

2. Pound For Pound (Ge Napolitano Jr) 5-2

3. Apple Valley Art (Si Allard) 9-2

4. Beachchip Hanover (Ma Kakaley) 4-1

5. Crack A Smile (Ri Warren) 6-1

6. Major Desire (Wi Mann) 15-1

7. Silent Splendor (An Napolitano) 12-1

8. Homestretch Wes (Ty Buter) 10-1

Third nw6400L4 $11,000 Pace

1. Boiling Oar (Ge Napolitano Jr) 5-2

2. Lyons Liberty (Si Allard) 3-1

3. Big Sir (Ty Buter) 4-1

4. Dealt A Winner (Ma Kakaley) 10-1

5. Gentlemanjim Ii Ie (Ri Warren) 6-1

6. Heart Of Dixie (An Napolitano) 9-2

7. Always B Sweet (Br Boyd) 12-1

8. Beach Town Boy (Ma Miller) 15-1

Fourth nw6400L4 $11,000 Trot

2. Jas Bluestone (Ri Warren) 4-1

3. Breckenridge (An Napolitano) 5-2

4. Marion Gondolier (Ge Napolitano Jr) 6-1

5. Miss Mckee (Br Boyd) 3-1

6. Winning Legends (Ju Huckabone) 10-1

7. Papi Hanover (Ma Miller) 12-1

8. Drop The Mic (Ma Kakaley) 15-1

Fifth nw6400L4 $11,000 Pace

2. Im A Gigolo N (Ri Warren) 4-1

3. Code Cracker (Si Allard) 3-1

4. Better Take It (Ge Napolitano Jr) 5-2

5. Comet Crusader N (An Napolitano) 10-1

6. Rickybobbynthehaus (Ma Kakaley) 12-1

7. Orlando Blue A (Ma Miller) 6-1

8. Colonel Bayama (Ty Buter) 15-1

Sixth 30000CLHC $16,500 Pace

1. Urban Renewal (Ri Warren) 6-1

2. A Stud Named Sam (Ty Buter) 10-1

3. Franco Totem N (Ge Napolitano Jr) 7-2

4. Modern Rock (Ma Kakaley) 3-1

5. Virgil N (Ma Miller) 12-1

6. Dontlikeitleave (Si Allard) 5-1

7. Nome Hanover (An Napolitano) 2-1

Seventh nw13500L4 $14,500 Pace

1. Sport Secret (Ge Napolitano Jr) 3-1

2. Southwind Ozzi (Ma Miller) 9-2

3. Stone Hanover (An Napolitano) 12-1

4. Springsteen (Br Boyd) 4-1

5. El’s Rocker (Ty Buter) 5-2

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Pennsylvania seeks to expand public awareness of its Indigenous culture and history

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HS FOOTBALL: Nanticoke Area blanks Holy Redeemer

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Pencils Down continues road to success

Climbing up the ladder of success for her third straight start, Pencils Down (Royalty For Life) was able to easily handle a field of six rivals in capturing the $17,000 feature trot at Pocono Downs Saturday (Oct. 14) afternoon.

Competing over a sloppy, rain-soaked track with a two-second allowance by the Judges in the 8th race main event, it was a battle for control of the lead from the start.

Chake (Braxten Boyd) was first on the lead off the starting gate but was challenged immediately by the opening quarter mile by Ap Hall Of Trix (John Kakaley), followed second-over by Pencils Downs and driver George Napolitano, Jr.

Ap Hall Of Trix cleared to the lead after a :28.2 first quarter and then Pencils Down passed her by to take command before the half mile marker in :57.4. Going to the half mile, Chake came first-over to challenge, but broke stride at the three-quarters in 1:27.2.

From there Pencils Downs held the field at bay and went on to win by two and one-quarter lengths in 1:56.4. Ap Hall Of Trix was second with Slave Labour (Marcus Miller) third.

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It was the third straight win and fifth victory of the season for Pencils Downs. The four-year-old mare is trained by Jeff Cullipher for Pollack Racing, LLC of Venetia, PA and she paid $2.40 to win as the wagering favorite.

For complete race results, click here: US Trotting Results

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How one Detroit community plans to change its neighborhood with ShotStoppers funding

(CBS DETROIT) – The city of Detroit’s ShotStoppers program gave hundreds of thousands of dollars to several organizations in the city with the goal of reducing crime in their neighborhood.

We caught up with one of the groups that is benefiting from the funds to talk about their plans for their community.

Our Ray Strickland went to Detroit’s east side and spent the day with the president of the Mohican Regent Association, who spoke about the work they’re doing to help make their community better.

“When I first moved into this neighborhood, neighbors were working with one another, neighbors communicated with one another,” said George Preston.

It’s like taking a trip down memory lane for George Preston.

As we drove around the Mohican Regent Neighborhood, Preston was reminded of how much his community has changed.

“We lost that community spirit,” he said.

Mohican Regent is home to one of the deadliest areas by zip code in Detroit: 48205. Preston describes the area as one filled with hard-working families who simply want to see their community thrive.

But he admits crime, specifically gang activity, can take a toll on any community’s spirit.

“Older people began to move out of the neighborhood because of some crimes in the neighborhood. The perception of crimes in the neighborhood,” Preston said.

Resilient is another way Preston would describe the Mohican Regent.

He and members of the community are determined to be a part of the change they want to see. His neighborhood group has taken money out of their own pockets to uplift the community in many ways.

And now, because of Detroit’s ShotStoppers program, they can give back even more.

“It’s going to be adult education here. We are going to do tutoring, the DIY types of things, we are going to have an expert in various fields carpentry, plumbing, and we are going to…

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