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Barbara Wolfe – Wilkes-Barre Citizens’ Voice

Barbara Wolfe OBITUARY

Barbara Irene Wolfe, 84, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025, at the Hospice of Sacred Heart in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Born on November 24, 1941, in Nanticoke, PA, Barbara was the daughter of the late-Doris and Bert Hughes. She grew up in Nanticoke and later attended the Nesbitt School of Nursing.

For 40+ years, Barbara worked the night shift as a pediatric nurse at Mercy Hospital in Wilkes-Barre. Her steady presence, compassion, and dedication touched the lives of countless children and families. She earned deep respect from her colleagues and the physicians with whom she worked; even today, many remember her professionalism and unwavering commitment to her young patients.

Barbara married the love of her life, George J. Wolfe, who preceded her in death. Together they built a close-knit, loving family.

Barbara is survived by her children George and his wife Karen, Robert and his wife Ellen, and Christina Thompson and her husband Joel. She will also be reunited in heaven with her beloved son, David and his wife Tracey, who both preceded her in passing.

Forever proud of her Welsh heritage, Barbara happily shared her family memories and interest in Welsh culture with her grandchildren: Patrick Harris (and wife Tracy), Joshua Wolfe (and wife Dominika), Marissa Wolfe, Eric Wolfe, Harry Masker, Ella Wolfe, and Annie Wolfe. She also cherished her great-grandchildren, Mary Harris and Morgan Harris.

A lifelong animal lover, Barbara always kept a home full of pets and had a special place in her heart for animals of all kinds. In her retirement, she was an active participant in Silver Sneakers and made many dear friends. She was known for her strength, her loving and uplifting spirit, her generosity, and her unforgettable presence. Barbara touched many lives, and her impact will continue to…

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Mohegan Resorts Unveils Non-Stop New Year’s Eve Fun at Multiple Locations

Published on December 12, 2025

Mohegan resorts hosts an unforgettable new year’s celebration at locations across north america.

Mohegan Resorts is preparing for a spectacular start to 2026 with its multi-property “Endless Midnight” celebration, running from December 31, 2025, through January 4, 2026. Spanning across five iconic destinations in North America, including Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, Mohegan Pennsylvania, Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara in Ontario, and Mohegan Digital, this year-end celebration promises an unforgettable experience. Guests can indulge in exciting live performances, special dining experiences, gaming promotions, and immersive events that guarantee a memorable welcome to the new year.

Mohegan Sun: A Premier Destination for New Year’s Eve

At the heart of Mohegan Resorts’ festivities is Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, where the flagship resort transforms into a vibrant hub of entertainment and celebration. The resort offers a weeklong experience, featuring signature galas, live music, and immersive holiday events from December 31 through January 4. One of the main highlights is the New Year’s Eve Dinner Gala, where guests can enjoy a refined three-course dinner in an oceanic-themed ballroom, setting the stage for an elegant evening. The event includes a cocktail reception, dinner service, and a high-energy celebration following the meal, complete with DJ performances, a midnight champagne toast, and a breakfast buffet.

For those looking for a more glamorous experience, Mohegan Sun’s Novelle restaurant will host a Casino Royale-inspired party from 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. Guests can step into a world of high-stakes glamour, complete with live entertainment, an appetizer buffet, and a complimentary champagne toast. Additionally, the Shops at Mohegan Sun will host a lively, free celebration, featuring festive décor, live entertainment, and a public countdown to ring in the new year.

Mohegan Sun’s wide array of entertainment options extends beyond New Year’s Eve,…

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The SandHill Band of Lenape and Cherokee Indians unveils its new seal with Tribe’s Ancient Name

There has been much growth and development within FANA’s member Tribes. As the tribes continued to examine their history, they came across accounts of events before the arrival of Europeans.

For some Tribes, their names were partially changed once Europeans arrived in the New World. Sand Hill’s original name was The Scheyichabi (Sand Hill).  

However, because of the historical discovery of the Sand Hill’s ancestral name, “The tribal council and Chief of the Sand Hill Band of Lenape and Cherokee Indians, in their ongoing postcolonial reclaiming of the ancestral name, lands, and Treaty Right, have determined that the correct historical name for their lands, currently referred to as New Jersey, is hereby changed.

Principal Chief Dr. Ronald Yonaguska stated: “The Tribe has removed the picture of the State of New Jersey, and the Name ‘New Jersey’, as this designation was imposed on our people, not voluntarily accepted.”

Above is their new seal, which will be used on all correspondence, treaties, and public notices. Also, their seal is now listed on FANA.Global.com’s Tribal Membership page.

The sections of the new seal represent: the upper left image: the Watchung and Stokes Mountains; the upper right image of two waves illustrates the land between two rivers, which means the Sand Hill territory called New Jersey, which lies between the Delaware River and the Hudson River. The lower-left picture of the turtle represents Turtle Island, and the lower-right images represent the three sisters, which represent sacred corn, beans, and squash.

Some indigenous people in North America believe that the planet Earth is a turtle carrying the land on its back. This is an ancient belief that lasted until the Europeans arrived and suppressed the religions of the Indigenous People.

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NEPA officials join opposition to proposed truck weight limit increase

Officials from Nanticoke and Newport Twp. are the latest government leaders in Northeast Pennsylvania objecting to efforts to increase the size of large trucks on the nation’s roads.

Both municipalities recently passed resolutions against a proposed truck weight limit increase, noting tractor trailer traffic has infiltrated locally maintained roads that are not built to withstand such heavy loads.

Congress currently limits the weight of tractor trailers to 80,000 pounds, but retail industry lobbyists are trying to get lawmakers to increase the limit to 91,000 pounds in next year’s transportation bill as a 10-year pilot program. They argue increased weight limits will lead to more efficiency and less truck traffic.

Municipal officials from around the country, including in Northeast Pennsylvania, are objecting to a proposal to increase the weight limits on tractor trailers (The Citizens' Voice file)Municipal officials from around the country, including in Northeast Pennsylvania, are objecting to a proposal to increase the weight limits on tractor trailers (Citizens’ Voice file)

Lobbying groups on the other side, such as the Coalition Against Bigger Trucks, recently submitted a petition to Congress against the potential weight increase. The petition was signed by 2,200 local government officials who agree that a weight limit increase will exacerbate already crumbling local infrastructures.

Officials from Northeast Pennsylvania who signed on to the letter included Covington Twp. manager and Supervisor Melissa Kearney, Mayfield Mayor Alexander Chelik, Mayfield Council Vice President Wendy Bochnovich, Nescopeck Mayor Iva Massina, Ross Twp. Supervisor Miralie Cappucci, Sugarloaf Twp. Supervisor Joe DiSabella, Sugarloaf Twp. Manager Elizabeth Tolan, and Wright Twp. Supervisor Colleen Malia.

“Every one kind of agrees most municipalities don’t want bigger trucks,” said Nanticoke police Chief Mike Roke, who is a commissioner in Newport Twp.

The construction of various large warehouses in the South Valley…

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High School Girls Basketball Preview: Which CT teams will contend for state titles?

Alison Connors said her daughter Riley didn’t want to miss basketball season.

The baby, Connors’ second child, was due this past week but arrived Nov. 18 and was 13 days old when she attended her first Northwest Catholic girls basketball practice with her mother, who coaches the three-time state champions, on Dec. 1.

Northwest, which won the Class L title last year after winning Class MM the year before and Class S the year before that, will once again contend for a state title, this time in Division I. Girls basketball switched to the divisional system the boys use this season for the first time.

The high school girls basketball season opens Friday.

“I think it’s great,” Connors said. “We’re looking forward to the state tournament, we kind of guessed that’s where we’d be. We want to be competitive.”

Northwest returns its entire starting lineup, including seniors Abby Casper, who will play at Holy Cross next season; Maeve Staunton, who will play soccer at UConn; and Zoe Canning, who will play basketball at Swarthmore.

“We’re trying to pick up where we left off,” Connors said.

Northwest will start the season with a big game right away Tuesday against East Catholic, last year’s Class MM runner-up. East Catholic also moved up to Div. I.

East Catholic, the CCC tournament runner-up which finished 24-4 last year, returns the bulk of its starting lineup including senior center Urielle Afaokwa-Abrokwa and sophomores Gia Fisher and Morgan Bridgeforth.

“I think we’re a little bit ahead of where we were last year at this point,” East Catholic coach Chad Malone said. “Division I will be certainly a challenge but we have the horses to compete in it.”

Southington, the CCC tournament champion which lost in the Class LL championship…

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A weekend of live music, holiday cheer

Friday, December 19th

Friday starts with Jeiris Cook bringing his soulful blend of R&B, acoustic pop, and warm storytelling to the Lafayette House, 75 Route 15, at 6 p.m.

Meanwhile, Mark Coulter sets the tone with a solo performance at McQ’s Pub at Lake Lenape, 165 Andover Sparta Rd. Over at Milk Street Distillery, 1 Milk St., the 7 p.m. Booze & Grooves Night invites guests into a laid-back, vinyl-spinning vibe curated by Paul Derin of Uncle Stump. Brick & Brew, 27 Route 23, turns up the volume at 7 p.m. with Zany Acts, known for rock covers, originals, and electrifying shows full of energy. Krogh’s Restaurant and Brew Pub, 23 White Deer Plaza, keeps the momentum going at 8 p.m. with Erik Hein of Flannel Jam, whose decades of guitar experience shape an eclectic, high-energy set spanning grunge, reggae, and more.

The Newton Theatre, 234 Spring St., welcomes From Good Homes at 8 p.m., celebrating their genre-blending legacy of rock, folk, Celtic, jazz, and jam-band energy, a feel-good, dance-ready sound born from decades of touring and an iconic New Jersey origin story. Tickets for this special show can be purchased at skypac.org.

Sparta Pour House, 43 Center St., Matt P. Mesic at 8 p.m., delivering acoustic hits and laid-back vibes, mixing sing-alongs, modern favorites, and heartfelt originals. For those looking to step up to the mic themselves, O’Reilly’s Pub and Grill, 271 Spring St., hosts a lively 9 p.m. karaoke night to cap off the evening.

Saturday, Dec. 20

Saturday night kicks off with Mingo Lodge bringing his crowd-pleasing rock and acoustic style to the Lafayette House at 6 p.m. Milk Street Distillery follows at 7 p.m. with An Evening with Neil Young… Almost!, a beloved tribute by Briz, who has spent 15 years performing his “Shakey” show,…

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UN chief to visit Baghdad Saturday to mark end of UNAMI mission

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is scheduled to visit Baghdad on Saturday to mark the end of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI).

Guterres is expected to “express his gratitude to the Mission’s staff members and to the Government and people of Iraq for hosting UNAMI for 22 years,” according to a statement from his office.

While in Baghdad, the secretary-general will hold bilateral meetings with Iraqi leaders, including Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, the statement added.

UNAMI was established in 2003 at the request of Iraqi authorities. Although it does not directly implement humanitarian or development programs, the mission has played a key role in coordinating the work of more than 20 UN agencies operating in the country. Its chief also serves as the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Iraq.

The mission’s mandate, renewed annually by the UN Security Council, is set to expire on December 31, 2025, following a request by Sudani in May 2024. The Iraqi premier said at the time that improved security and political stability have reduced the need for the mission’s continued presence.

UNAMI’s responsibilities have included facilitating political dialogue among Iraqi factions and between Iraq and neighboring states, supporting electoral processes, monitoring human rights, and coordinating humanitarian aid in conflict-affected areas. Critics warn that ending the mission could diminish international oversight, particularly during future elections.

Guterres began a tour of the Middle East on Wednesday, with his first stop in Saudi Arabia, where he met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss pressing regional developments.

Following his trip to Baghdad, he will return to Saudi Arabia to participate in the 11th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, scheduled for December 14-15 in Riyadh.

The secretary-general will conclude his regional tour with a visit to Oman, where he is expected…

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Nanticoke Indian Tribe shares traditions with Mariner students

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All superstars confirmed for WWE SmackDown (December 12, 2025): Rhea Ripley, Alexa Bliss, Damian Priest & more

Tonight’s show will originate from Mohegan Sun Arena.

With Saturday Night’s Main Event on the horizon, this Friday’s SmackDown, the go-home show, is set to deliver one final surge of excitement before the historic night unfolds.

The December 12, 2025, edition will air live from the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Multiple big names, including Cody Rhodes, Jade Cargill, Sami Zayn, Rhea Ripley, Damian Priest, and Ilja Dragunov, among others.

Three massive matches have been announced for the show, including a mixed tag, a U.S. Title bout, and a high-octane singles showdown. Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest have reunited to take on Aleister Black and Zelina Vega in a mixed-tag team match.

On the other hand, Tomasso Ciampa will finally get the title shot he has been asking for as Ilja Dragunov will put the WWE United States title on the line during their showdown tonight.

Furthermore, after the attack by Nia Jax and Lash Legend on Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss following Bliss’ win over Kairi Sane, Bliss is set to take on Legend in a singles action on the go-home show.

Also Read: WWE SmackDown Preview (December 12, 2025): Match card, news, timings & where to watch

WWE Superstars confirmed for 12/12 SmackDown

Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest WWE RAW SmackDownBRUSSELS, BELGIUM AUGUST 26: Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest makes entrance during Monday Night RAW at the Forest National on August 26, 2024 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Heather McLaughlin/WWE via Getty Images.)

  • “Undisputed WWE Champion” Cody Rhodes
  • “WWE Women’s Champion” Jade Cargill
  • “The Eradicator” Rhea Ripley
  • “The Viper” Randy Orton
  • The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford)
  • B-Fab & Michin
  • Wyatt Sicks (Uncle Howdy, Nikki…

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