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Community Action by Regional Business to Keep Kids Reading

Mar 26, 2020 09:41AM ● By Erica Shames

Free and low-cost books are available to keep your children reading.

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Two Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Tested at Evangelical Community Hospital

Mar 26, 2020 09:26AM ● By Erica Shames

“This is a challenging new normal for us all. We must respond with compassion.” -- Kendra Aucker, ECH President and CEO.

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Adjusting to a New Normal: A Message To Our Readers, Advertisers and Community:

Mar 19, 2020 10:49AM ● By Erica Shames

It makes sense for us to support each other in this difficult time. Here's how.

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Garden Shed: 8 Must-See Gardens

Mar 12, 2020 06:28PM

There’s no better way to emerge from a long, dreary winter than to place yourself outdoors on a beautiful spring day, in the midst of colorful plant and greening tree life. We’ve collected an assortment of sites to visit, throughout Central PA and beyond, whose beauty and serenity beckon. Take the time to explore all of them.

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Garden Shed: How Plants Help Us Navigate the Dark Days of Winter

Nov 26, 2019 02:42PM

As winter settles into Central PA, and cabin fever begins to tendril around our green thumbs, we look for ways to dig deeper to sustain our need for plants.

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Garden Shed: How to Prepare Your Garden for Winter

Sep 12, 2019 04:26AM

The sound of lawn mowers is replaced by the rustling of raked leaves. The days and nights slide into a sweet comfort zone. The pace of harvests slows down, opening up time to prepare for autumn and winter. The garden beckons. Where do you start?

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How to Manage the Emerald Ash Borer on Your Property

Sep 12, 2019 04:21AM

Recommendations from the United States Department of Agriculture on how to manage Emerald Ash Borers.

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Tell Us Your Story: A Natural Progression of Two People Who Love Gardening

Sep 12, 2019 04:15AM

Mary Susan Umbriac grew up in Hazleton, where her father tended a large vegetable garden. “My father was very particular about his garden,” she recalls. “Everything was in a straight line, and he hoed just about every day.”

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