The Guide
A tasty toast to Steamtown
W hen it comes to Northeastern Pennsylvania, some might ask why. Others, such as Jon Henderson, might ask why not.
'This Is The End'
T he world won't end with just a bang or a whimper but also a truckload of sophomoric humor and Hollywood in-jokes. At least that's the way Seth Rogen and a bunch of his movie-star buddies see it in “This Is the End,” a riff on the apocalypse...
MOVIE AMY 'Pride of the Yankees'
With baseball season in full swing, now is a great time to check out “The Pride Of The Yankees” (1942, MGM, unrated, $15), one of Hollywood's best movies about the Great American Pastime.
Patch Town Days celebration
W EATHERLY — While the need for a mining village hasn't existed in Northeastern Pennsylvania for many years, the memories of the lives lived in the so-called patch towns linger for many residents.
FIVE FOLKS
With Father's Day approaching, we asked:“WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU EVER HEARD FROM YOUR DAD?”•••
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F eeling the stir of rivalry, a cowboy and cowgirl boast to each other:“I can shoot a partridge, with a single cartridge.”“I can get a sparrow, with a bow and arrow.”
Dog days of summer start in West Wyoming
'Cause for the Paws' event raises awareness about dog licensing
WEST WYOMING — A weekend event aims to turn the trend of unlicensed dogs in the state of Pennsylvania.
Paddling porkers just one Northeast Fair novelty
With names like Britney SpareRIBS, Lindsay SlowHAM and Christina HOGilera, Robinson's Racing Pigs are bound to make audiences chuckle as well as cheer.
Movie Amy
Making its Blu-ray debut this season is “Star Trek: The Next Generation — The Best of Both Worlds, Parts 1 and 2” (1990, Paramount, unrated, $25), which is often cited as the finest episode in the franchise's history. For area...
Restaurant Review: 279 Bar & Grill is more than meets the eye
What: 279 Bar & Grill (Formerly the Overpour)Where: 279 South River St., Plains TownshipCall: (570) 235-1037Credit cards? Yes
“What do you like most about a summer bazaar?”
With local churches and hose companies scheduling a season filled with...
