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Hughesville girls win team title at Queen of the Hive tournament

PHOTO PROVIDED Hughesville’s girls wrestling team claimed the team title at the Queen of the Hive tournament in Honesdale on Saturday.

Hughesville’s girls wrestling team fought through a week of battling the flu bug and still battled through 27 teams to win the Honesdale Queen of the Hive tournament title on Saturday. The Spartans won the team title with 223 points as Athens took second (181), Easton took third (136), Delaware Valley took fourth (126) and Pocono Mountain West finished fifth (119).

The Spartans crowned three individual champions in Bella Olshefskie (100 pounds), Julia Ritter (106) and Avery Earnest (142).

Ariahna Moore (130) took second, Bella Young (112) and Jaysa Keiss (118) took third and Leah Lehman went 5-1 and due to reaching her maximum matches, couldn’t compete in the third-place bout and had to take fourth.

Caroline Hicks took sixth to round out Hughesville’s medalists.

In the 100 final, Olshefskie pinned Greater Nanticoke’s Matila Serrano in 4:51. Ritter secured a fall at 106 in the finals over Athens’ Alyssa Rinebold in 3:05. At 142, Earnest pinned Hazleton’s Miah Molinaro in just 13 seconds for the title.

Moore was pinned by Northeast Bradford’s Anaiah Kolesar in 2:39 in the finals at 130.

In the third-place bouts, Young pinned Mia Gifford of Western Wayne at 112 in 4:08 to take third and a bout later, at 118, Hughesville’s Kiess defeated Hanover’s Kaidence Ankner by medical forfeit.

Sullivan County’s Juliana Price was a medalist in the area as well as she pinned Mackennah Mosser of Northern Lehigh in 4:25 at 100 pounds to take home a fifth-place medal.

The Hughesville junior high team competed and crowned a champion in Bianca Tedesco at 115. Kinsley Holmes (105) and Peyton Miller (110) took…

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Mohegan Resorts Announces Endless Midnight for New Year’s Eve 2026 Celebrations

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Published on December 12, 2025

Mohegan resorts announces endless midnight for new year's Eve 2026 Celebrations

To welcome in 2026 Mohegan Resorts is hosting an event from December 31st 2025 to January 4th 2026 called ENDLESS MIDNIGHT. Special to Mohegan is the fact they can host this event at 5 different destinations: Connnecticut, Pennsylvania, Ontario, and online. At each of these destinations, Mohegan will host immersive experiences for the new year. Each of the destinations will have a party with entertainment, dining, and acces to special giveaways.

Mohegan Sun: A Premier New Year’s Destination in Connecticut

Mohegan Sun, located in Uncasville, Connecticut, sets the stage for an electrifying week of celebrations. From New Year’s Eve through January 4, the resort will transform into a hub of entertainment, featuring galas, live performances, and immersive holiday experiences.

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Dining and Gala Events

Mohegan Sun’s Uncas Ballroom will host a spectacular ocean-themed dinner gala, offering guests a three-course dining experience complemented by live music. The evening will begin with a cocktail reception at 6:00 p.m., followed by dinner from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The gala is priced at $150 per guest, offering a refined experience for those seeking an elegant celebration.

Party into the New Year

After dinner, the ballroom will turn into a high-energy party. DJ D-AVE will keep the crowd moving from 10:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. The event will feature an open bar, a midnight champagne toast, and a breakfast buffet to keep guests energized for the rest of the night. Tickets for this event are available in advance for $125, with a $150 day-of ticket option.

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Landoll’s Mohican Castle is merry & bright all December long

LOUDONVILLE — Landoll’s Mohican Castle looks like Christmas out of a storybook in December, adorned with over 150,000 Christmas lights.

Guests start to feel the Christmas joy as they drive up the winding and hilly road while noticing every structure on the property glowing and decorated.

Visitors are welcome to walk the grounds every evening from 3:30 to 9 p.m. until Dec. 27 — excluding Dec. 24 and 25 when the property is closed. The lights come on at dusk.

The event is free Sunday through Thursday, and $10 for parking on Fridays and Saturdays.

Beyond the lights, the outside of the castle features decorated Christmas trees, an old car hauling a Christmas tree, photo opportunities and more.

Even Santa drops down the chimney to greet visitors at the pavilion on Fridays and Saturdays from 5 to 8 p.m. until Dec. 20.

The Christmas festivities are not only on the outside of the castle. Guests who book a stay at 12-William the Loin, one of the hotel’s 31 suites, see a scene gleam with Christmas decor.

For children staying at the hotel, parents can request Santa’s elves to stop by the room to read a bedtime story and tuck in the kids for the night.

The Christmas lights began in 2018 as an idea by castle owner Jimmy Landoll. Every year since, the event has expanded to include more lights, more decorations and more visitors.

“It’s turned into a holiday tradition for families,” general manager Joe Cummins said.

The event helps bring business to the hotel and restaurant during December, Cummins said, which can be slower than the warmer months. It takes two months for staff to put up all the lights and decor every year, but the labor is worth it for the business the lights bring to…

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UN mission’s exit marks milestone in Iraq’s post-conflict transition

In an interview with UN News, Mr. Mohamed Al Hassan, Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and UNAMI chief, said the Mission’s end reflects how far Iraq has come since it was set up in 2003, when the country was emerging from decades of dictatorship, regional wars and the terror wrought by ISIL – known more widely in the Middle East as Da’esh.

“When UNAMI started, Iraq used to be a very different place than today”, he told UN News. Just days into the mission in August 2003 the UN came under attack at its Baghdad headquarters, leaving 22 staffers dead and over 100 wounded.

A truck bomb destroyed the United Nations headquarters in Baghdad on 19 August 2003.

A truck bomb destroyed the United Nations headquarters in Baghdad on 19 August 2003.

Today, a new era has dawned: “With the sacrifices of the Iraqis first and foremost, and with international support, in particular the United Nations, Iraq believes it is ready to move to another phase, solidifying its sovereignty and territorial integrity. I wholeheartedly believe that Iraq is ready for that.”

UN Secretary-General António Guterres will travel to Baghdad to join Iraqis and the diplomatic community in marking the Mission’s closure – an event he called a clear signal that this is “mission accomplished”.

Democratic progress

Mr. Al Hassan said Iraq’s recent political developments underscore how dramatically the country has stabilised.

The parliamentary elections held in November, which UNAMI supported, were widely viewed as among the most credible to date. With a 56 per cent voter turnout, they were also a demonstration of renewed public engagement.

“It was the most fair, free and peaceful elections,” he said. “When you see an election that fair and democratic, you know that that’s a belief in a new Iraq.”

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HS ROUNDUP: Kivler, Sheer win Queen of the Hive titles

Two Wyoming Valley Conference girls wrestlers took home Queen of the Hive titles Saturday at Honesdale High School.

Nanticoke Area’s Emily Kivler and Hazleton Area’s Evelyn Sheer secured individual titles in their weight classes.

Kivler, a sophomore, earned top honors in the 118-pound weight class. Entering as the top seed, the Trojanette pinned Abington Heights’ Courtney Evans in the opening period, and followed it up in the quarterfinals with a 41-second fall over Western Wayne’s Morgan Malloy.

In the semifinals, Kivler was a 16-7, major-decision winner over Hughesville’s Jaysa Kiess, setting up a final against talented Towanda freshman Kaylen Sluyter.

Sluyter had a 2-0 lead after two periods after picking up two near-fall points, but Kivler got the pin in the third period with 25 seconds remaining to win the crown.

Sheer, a freshman known as the “Pink Nightmare,” entered unseeded in the 235-pound weight class. She pinned Hughesville’s Em Poust in 50 seconds in the quarters, and followed it up with a third-period fall over Athens’ Leah Nason. In the final, Sheer pinned Athens’ Evelyn Cummings in the first period to claim the championship.

Hughesville won the team title with 223 points. Athens, Easton, Delaware Valley and Pocono Mountain West rounded out the top five.

Hazleton Area was the top WVC team with 110.5 points. Nanticoke Area followed with 108 points.

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Penn Manor Tournament: At Penn Manor, Dallas 160-pounder Troy Jones ended with an eighth-place finish at the Penn Manor Tournament on Saturday.

After falling out of the championship round in the quarterfinals, Jones picked up a 14-12 win over William Tennent’s Joel Andrewsky in the consolation bracket before falling into the seventh-place match. There, Jones fell to Ben Paterson of Penn Manor by major decision, 8-0.

Norwin won the team title with 214.5 points. Mount Saint…

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Chicken Ranch To Remodel Original Casino Property

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JAMESTOWN, CA – Chicken Ranch Casino Resort has announced a full remodel of the original Chicken Ranch Casino, known as “the OG,” marking the next phase in the property’s evolution. On January 5 at 2:00am, the OG will temporarily close its doors to begin a refresh and update of the entire building, with a reopening planned for spring 2026.

When the OG reopened in August 2024, one month after the debut of the new Chicken Ranch Casino Resort, gaming occupancy was intentionally reduced to roughly half of its previous capacity. Following this refresh, the OG will reopen with both sides of the building activated, featuring additional gaming machines – including popular titles such as Wheel of Fortune Cash of Reels, Lucky Lemmings Stampede, and 5x3x2x Red Hot Tamales – alongside 16 electronic table games and an enhanced overall gaming floor layout designed to improve guest flow and support continued growth.

The OG will remain an 18+ fully smoking property upon reopening, continuing to offer a dedicated option for guests who prefer a smoking environment. In keeping with current policy, the OG will not serve alcohol. Throughout the remodel, the bingo hall will remain open and continue operating its regular sessions, allowing patrons to maintain access to scheduled bingo activities while construction is underway.

“Refresh and update of the OG allows us to honor the roots of Chicken Ranch while giving our guests more of what they love – more games, more space, and more choices,” said Joseph Mathiesen-Powell, Chicken Ranch Tribal Chairman. “With the new resort and the refreshed OG, we’re creating complementary experiences for every type of player.”

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IRAQ MISSION UNAMI CLOSING

1.Wide shot, Head of the United Nations Mission in Iraq (UNAMI), Mohamed Al Hassan, speaking at the interview

2. SOUNDBITE (English) Mohamed Al Hassan, Head of the United Nations Mission in Iraq (UNAMI):

“When this United Nations assistance mission for Iraq started in2003, Iraq used to be a very different place than today. Thank God, with the help of the Iraqis, the sacrifices of the Iraqis first and foremost, and the support of the international community, in particular the United Nations. Iraq believes they are ready to move to another phase of development of solidifying their own sovereignty and territorial integrity. I wholeheartedly, even personally believe that Iraq is ready for that. But they have to show us the zeal on the part of the Iraqis that they can take things into their hands in the most proper, peaceful and dignified manner.”

3.Wide shot, Head of the United Nations Mission in Iraq (UNAMI), Mohamed Al Hassan, speaking at the interview

4. SOUNDBITE (English) Mohamed Al Hassan, Head of the United Nations Mission in Iraq (UNAMI):

“We managed to help the Iraqis with the help of the international community and the coalition to defeat Daesh. That’s a big entitlement to tell you the truth. Without the help of the United Nations and the international community, the Iraqis will have no way to defeat Daesh.”

5.Wide shot, Head of the United Nations Mission in Iraq (UNAMI), Mohamed Al Hassan, speaking at the interview

6. SOUNDBITE (English) Mohamed Al Hassan, Head of the United Nations Mission in Iraq (UNAMI):

“My hope is that for a country that will become a member of the Human Rights Council, they have to act as such. And this has been the message, even my message before the Security Council to the Iraqis. They need to work on…

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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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