PLAINS TWP. — To call the Hudson Model Railroad Club’s 2,000-square-foot train layout just a “train set” would be a disservice to the club members who have brought it to life.

WILKES-BARRE — Small Business Saturday drew crowds to local businesses for a chance to take advantage of some sizable discounts while making headway on Christmas lists.

WILKES-BARRE — The Holiday Market at Midtown Village Saturday drew crowds to downtown Wilkes-Barre for a chance to kick off the holiday season with shopping, Christmas caroling and even a visit from Santa Claus.

EXETER TWP. — It’s a Pennsylvania tradition.

The Crestwood High School football team advanced in the state playoffs with a 21-14 victory over Bonner-Prendie today in the PIAA Class 4A quarterfinals at the Northeast Supersite in Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA — Just enough offense in the first half.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Three straight second-half shutouts were impressive for the San Francisco 49ers. Their prideful defense knew they were capable of even more.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Andy Reid lamented more problems with the Kansas City Chiefs punt return unit. JuJu Smith-Schuster regretted their many failures in the red zone. Patrick Mahomes bemoaned “the one dumb play I make every game.”

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Los Angeles Chargers coach Brandon Staley knew he was going for the winning 2-point conversion a few minutes before it actually happened, so when the moment arrived, there was no hesitation and no looking at his playbook.

SEATTLE — Once Josh Jacobs slipped past the last line of Seattle’s defense, all that was in front of him was open field and a place among the greatest single-game performances in NFL history.