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Eminem inspires a word for the Merriam-Webster Dictionary

May 30, 2019

‘Pickle Split’ Dessert Has Foodies Flocking to Festus, Missouri

May 13, 2019

Dairy Queen Rolls Out New Summer Treats: ‘Cupfection’ Sundaes

Tribune Media Wire from WNEP and Uploaded by Kimberly Smith

April 30, 2019

Summer’s just around the corner, and Dairy Queen has already released a new sweet treat. Their menu now features items called “Cupfections,” available in two delicious-looking flavors, according to DQ. The “B...

Irish heritage on display at Wilkes-Barre St. Patrick’s Parade

Dan Stokes, Times Leader and Uploaded by Kimberly Smith

March 13, 2019

WILKES-BARRE — It didn’t matter if you hailed from the Emerald Isle or not, everyone in the city was Irish for the day. Thousands of people packed the city’s parade route donning all shades...

Post office helps sort letters to North Pole

Kristina Papa WNEP News and uploaded by Kimberly Smith

December 11, 2018

Original article can be found at WNEP. WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. -- For most of the year in the Williamsport area, Kristen Werner collects data for the United States Postal Service, but around the holidays, she helps sort Christma...

Children give money to Santa to buy toys for those in need

Carmella Mataloni WNEP News and uploaded by Kimberly Smith

December 7, 2018

Original article can be found at WNEP. PACKER TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- Hundreds of children showed up to a Christmas event in Carbon County over the weekend, but two youngsters really stuck out to Santa and Mrs. Claus. The li...

Veterans Day parade set for Sunday, will mark WWI armistice

Patrick Kernan Times Leader news and uploaded by Kimberly Smith

November 9, 2018

WILKES-BARRE — Veterans Day is always a solemn holiday when Americans celebrate the sacrifices of those who defend our freedoms. The day will carry added meaning this year as it marks the 100th anniversary of fighting in...

Demanding school bus safety changes after deadly crashes across the county

SARAH BUYNOVSKY WNEP News and uploaded by Kimberly Smith

November 5, 2018

(from WNEP) COVINGTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- At least five children nationwide have been killed after being hit by vehicles near their bus stops in the past week, including a little boy in western Pennsylvania. The deaths last...

Mother pushes for CPR to be taught in high school

Carmella Mataloni WNEP News and uploaded by Kimberly Smith

October 17, 2018

From WNEP news EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. -- A mother from Monroe County is continuing her fight for CPR classes to be a high school graduation requirement in all districts across the state. The push comes after her son died of cardi...

Virginia city threatens trick-or-treaters over the age of 12 with jail time to thwart Halloween mischief

DANIELLE GARRAND CBS News and uploaded by Kimberly Smith

October 16, 2018

From CBS News The city of Chesapeake, Virginia, is attempting to keep the "trick" part of trick-or-treating to a minimum by threatening jail time for Halloween troublemakers over 12 years old. However, the city says it w...