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Oktoberfest is Back at Mohegan Pennsylvania

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.

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 more than simply music. HSV Bavaria is…

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Luzerne County Election Board set to address ballot questions Wednesday

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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Oktoberfest is Back at Mohegan Pennsylvania

 

Oktoberfest is Back at Mohegan Pennsylvania

The return of the popular beer festival is set for Friday, September 15th & Saturday, September 16th; Germany’s own, Romy, returns for her 7th Consecutive Performance at Oktoberfest

 

moheganpa.comWHAT: Mohegan Pennsylvania (MPA) will be taking over the harness track & track infield known as MPA’s Outdoor Event Venue to celebrate the return of NEPA’s largest and most popular outdoor beerfest: Oktoberfest 2023! The two-day festival kicks off on Friday, September 15th, running into Saturday, September 16th. Guests can enjoy 50+ domestic and imported beer options, delicious food, live music, cornhole tournaments, wiener dog racing and much more! Tickets are $5.00 per day at the door.

WHEN/WHERE: Friday, September 15th from 5:00pm – 11:00pm

                          Saturday, September 16th from 11:00am – 11:00pm

                               Mohegan Pennsylvania Outdoor Event Venue 

IN DETAIL: 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 5:00pm on Friday, September 15th. 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 including highlights like 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 walkup tournaments throughout the festival which will take place on the racetrack infield.

Live entertainment at Mohegan Pennsylvania’s Oktoberfest will include fan-favorites, Bavarski Band, Schützengiggles Oompah Band, Joe Stanky and the Cadets, Alpine Horns Ensemble, HSV Bavaria, Ken Norton, Jay Luke and the return of talented singer and Germany’s own, Romy. The main stage will feature an area of over…

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Greater Nanticoke Area School Board joins Unified Sports movement

Greater Nanticoke Area School District will be getting a new, digital color marquee sign at the entrance to the campus on Kosciuszko Street. The board approved a sponsorship agreement with FNCB Bank to purchase and install the sign. The existing sign is seen here. Times Leader file photo

Greater Nanticoke Area School District will be getting a new, digital color marquee sign at the entrance to the campus on Kosciuszko Street. The board approved a sponsorship agreement with FNCB Bank to purchase and install the sign. The existing sign is seen here.

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NANTICOKE — The Greater Nanticoke Area School District became the latest to join a growing movement that gets special education and regular education students together in sports. At Thursday’s regular meeting, the School Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Special Olympics Pennsylvania to participate in the Unified Champion Schools program. The program promotes social inclusion through “Unified Sports.”

Locally, that has meant students competing in track. Hanover Area, Wyoming Area, Wyoming Valley West and Wilkes-Barre Area have already been fielding unified sports teams against each other in area track meets. Greater Nanticoke Superintendent Ron Grevera said he’s excited about creating the opportunity for the students to work and play together, and hopes the options will expand in the future.

The district will be getting a new, digital color marquee sign at the entrance to the campus on Kosciuszko Street. The board approved a sponsorship agreement with FNCB Bank to purchase and install the sign. Grevera said the current sign is broken and at least 20 years old.

With the first day of school just three weeks away, the agenda was — like many other local…

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Mohegan Releases Third Quarter Fiscal 2023 Operating Results

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UNCASVILLE, CT – Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority has released operating results for its third fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2023.

Mohegan Operating Results

“Our consolidated Adjusted EBITDA of $108.7 million was the third highest quarterly total in our 26-year history, while the prior-year comparable quarter was the highest to date,” said Raymond Pineault, Chief Executive Officer of Mohegan. “We continue to see strong results from our digital segment and are focused on growing that line of business.”

“Our Adjusted EBITDA margin of 26.2% was 268 basis points favorable compared with our pre-COVID-19 third quarter of fiscal 2019 and 262 basis points unfavorable compared with the prior-year period,” said Carol Anderson, Chief Financial Officer of Mohegan.

Mohegan Q3 2023 Operating Results

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Net revenues decreased $5.8 million compared with the prior-year period primarily due to lower slot and table games volumes. Strong non-gaming growth driven by food, beverage, entertainment, and hotel revenues partially offset the decline in gaming revenues. Adjusted EBITDA of $68.5 million was 9.5% unfavorable compared with the prior-year period. The Adjusted EBITDA margin of 29.7% was 289 basis points favorable compared with the pre-COVID-19 third quarter of fiscal 2019 and 232 basis points unfavorable compared with the prior-year period.

Mohegan Pennsylvania

Net revenues decreased $1.5 million compared with the prior-year period primarily due to lower gaming volumes, which were partially offset by strong food, beverage, and hotel revenues. Adjusted EBITDA of $14.1 million was 5.8% unfavorable compared with the prior-year period. The Adjusted EBITDA margin of 21.6% was 26 basis points unfavorable compared with the pre-COVID-19 third quarter of fiscal 2019 and 81 basis points unfavorable compared with the prior-year period.

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Net revenues increased $1.5 million compared with the prior-year period primarily driven by the continued ramp of non-gaming amenities, including as…

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How Deep Is the Long Island Sound?

The Long Island Sound is a marine sound that lies between Connecticut and Long Island, New York. This sound has a long, rich history and its waters are incredibly deep. In fact, the Long Island Sound is 230 feet deep at the deepest point. The sound is brackish, a mix of freshwater from rivers and saltwater from the Atlantic Ocean. This article explores Long Island Sound including the history of Long Island as well as the ecology and recreation activities available on the sound.

A flock of seagulls on the beach at Cooper's Beach in Southampton, Long Island, New York.The Long Island Sound is home to beautiful, sandy beaches and an abundance of wildlife.

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The Founding of Long Island

Long Island was first inhabited by the Lenape people, who were later called the Delaware people by Europeans. The ancestral lands of the Lenape people include parts of present-day Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York, including the Long Island Sound. Lenape people practiced hunting, fishing, farming, and herbal medicine.

The first European to document an encounter with the Lenape people was Giovanni da Verrazzano, an Italian explorer, in 1524. Later, in the 17th century, the island was settled by Dutch, English, and Swedish people. A peace treaty was negotiated between the Lenape people and the Europeans, organized by the English Quaker William Penn. However, the arrival of tens of thousands of new colonists during the next decades reduced the hunting grounds of the Lenape people, disrupting their lifeways. Then, in 1758, the Lenape people signed the Treaty of Easton and moved west to Ohio. The Lenape people moved several times after that, ultimately settling in Oklahoma.

In 1788, New York ratified the United States Constitution, becoming the 11th U.S. state….

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– Greater Nanticoke Area School District will be getting a new digital color marquee sign at the entrance to the campus.– The board approved a sponsorship

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– Greater Nanticoke Area School District will be getting a new digital color marquee sign at the entrance to the campus.– The board approved a sponsorship agreement with FNCB Bank to purchase and install the sign.– The district has joined the Unified Champion Schools program, which promotes social inclusion through “Unified Sports.”– Local schools have been fielding unified sports teams in area track meets.– The board made personnel moves, including appointing new teachers and accepting resignations.– They also approved bus stops and pick up times, transportation contracts, and the purchase of an electric convection oven.

Greater Nanticoke Area School District will be getting a new, digital color marquee sign at the entrance to the campus on Kosciuszko Street. The board approved a sponsorship agreement with FNCB Bank to purchase and install the sign. The existing sign is seen here. Times Leader file photo

NANTICOKE — The Greater Nanticoke Area School District became the latest to join a growing movement that gets special education and regular education students together in sports. At Thursday’s regular meeting, the School Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Special Olympics Pennsylvania to participate in the Unified Champion Schools program. The program promotes social inclusion through “Unified Sports.”

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Locally, that has meant students competing in track. Hanover Area, Wyoming Area, Wyoming Valley West and Wilkes-Barre Area have already been fielding unified sports teams against each other in area track meets. Greater Nanticoke Superintendent Ron Grevera said he’s excited about creating the opportunity for the students to work and play together, and hopes the options will expand in the future.

The district will be getting a new, digital color marquee sign at the entrance to the campus on Kosciuszko Street. The board approved a sponsorship agreement with…

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Hendricks is TidalHealth Nanticoke’s August Daisy Award recipient

SEAFORD — Virginia “Ginny” Hendricks, RN, of TidalHealth Nanticoke’s Medical Surgical Unit, has been selected as the Seaford hospital’s August 2023 recipient of the Daisy Award.

Her nomination, below, was written by a family member to acknowledge the exceptional care and compassion she provided to their aunt:

My 52-year-old aunt was admitted to TidalHealth Nanticoke with respiratory failure from metastatic colorectal cancer to the lungs on April 13. My aunt had been told her lung tumor burden was causing her respiratory failure and there was nothing else to be done but focus on keeping her comfortable.

During my aunt’s 23-month battle with cancer, her goal had been to survive long enough to make it to her daughter’s high school graduation. My aunt gave up her career to homeschool my cousin and poured every bit of herself into making her daughter’s life as wonderful as possible. My cousin was scheduled to graduate in the first week of June. My family asked if we could do a fake graduation early, as we felt my aunt was suffering to try and make it to June, but we were always told that wasn’t what my aunt and cousin wanted.

All the nurses involved in my aunt’s care were truly remarkable, but Ginny had a special bond with my aunt and cousin that helped them agree to do the graduation early at the hospital. On April 18, Ginny set up a conference room for us to use for the cake, pizza, pictures and balloons. Ginny arranged it so the whole family could be there as well as some of my aunt’s chemo nurses.

The graduation ceremony and celebration were gloriously perfect. My aunt was able to give a speech to say how proud she was of my cousin. Another nurse came in and offered to…

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