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Kiwanis and Fashion Delivers Bring Clothing to Flood Victims
Read more: Kiwanis and Fashion Delivers Bring Clothing to Flood VictimsSocial Clubs and Industry Organizations alike have come together to assist those who lost much in the recent flooding. One such example is the partnership between The Bloomsburg Kiwanis Club and Fashion Delivers Charitable Foundation, Inc.An association of both wholesale and retail fashion industry vendors, Fashion Delivers coordinates with a global network of more than one thousand local agencies, providing aid to those in need, as well as economic and philanthropic alternatives for companies disposing of their excess inventory. Marianne Kreisher Fogelsanger, a Bloomsburg native, attorney at Kreisher & Gregorowicz, and President of the Bloomsburg Chapter of Kiwanis International, worked…
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Where to: Celebrate Halloween
Read more: Where to: Celebrate HalloweenHear ye, Hear ye! Ghosts and ghouls, witches and goblins, the Halloween Season is now upon us! Whether you’re looking for a fright, a cozy hayride, or a parade, we’ve got your Halloween plans right here: HALLOWEEN/225th BERWICK CELEBRATION PARADE October 25th, 6pm Free from 2nd Street to length of Market Street, Berwick (570) 204-7771 How often do you get to a chance to celebrate the 225th birthday of anything? Throw in a Halloween parade and you have a one-of-a-kind opportunity! HALLOWEEN TRICK OR TREAT PARADE AT COLUMBIA MALL October 26th, 6:30pm Free Columbia Mall 225 Columbia Mall…
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Live Blog: Bloom Town Council Meeting, Mon. Oct 24
Read more: Live Blog: Bloom Town Council Meeting, Mon. Oct 24You may also, if you prefer, watch our live video stream on this linked page. Meeting adjourned 7:50 Public Works Committee. Approval of payment to Petters consultant approved by voice vote. HRC for the Town Park improvement as well as the Streater property. Motions passed by unanimous voice vote. 7:49 Mr. Helbok asks about precedent for waiving fees. Mayor Knorr responds that it was done for the West Main St. Fire and was done to encourage redevelopment. Mr. Helbok responded that if the town did that it would encourage people to rebuild in flood zone. 7:47 Claude Renninger asks if…
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Look Out for Signs of Post-Disaster Stress
Read more: Look Out for Signs of Post-Disaster StressHARRISBURG, Pa. — The initial trauma from Pennsylvania’s two late-summer disasters – Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee – has passed, but the psychological effects can linger. Stress caused by loss or a traumatic experience can sneak up on people and influence behavior and emotions. The elderly and children are particularly vulnerable to stress after a disaster and may require special considerations. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Federal Emergency Management Agency have developed a list of things to look for and tips for helping yourself and others get through this difficult time. Some common signs of stress are: Trouble…
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Remember When: Downtown Shopping
Read more: Remember When: Downtown ShoppingWelcome to week two of “Remember When…” The response to our first column was overwhelming and very entertaining! While some of us lamented the loss of The Texas, Peking Restaurant and Letterman’s Bakery, others had fond memories of Ash & Naunas, Moyer’s soda fountain, and Herr’s. And check out the comments to find out what folks are saying is the connection between Charlie’s, Stuccio’s, and Grotto’s pizza. I still haven’t figured out what the name of the bakery on the corner of West & Main was, though… All that and more are still open for discussion at: “Remember When…Main Street…
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Rep. Millard Talks with Fernville Residents
Read more: Rep. Millard Talks with Fernville ResidentsHere is the live blog of the meeting between Rep. Millard and Fernville Residents Here is the live stream archive of the meeting between Rep. Millard and Fernville Residents Pennsylvania State Representative David Millard held a meeting last night with his constituents from the Fernville area. The meeting, which was scheduled to last an hour, ended up going on for nearly two hours with many questions from residents who were angry, unsure about their futures, and concerned about mixed messages from all levels of government. Some felt the meeting itself was poorly communicated and had only heard about it several…