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🌱 How did a Shickshinny farm kid become a Marvel superhero?
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- How did a Shickshinny farm kid become a Marvel superhero?
Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Freezing fog this morning, with a high of 45 and low of 40 degrees.
- Friday: Windy; rain in the morning, temps: high: 54, low: 22.
- Saturday: Some sun, then clouds; colder, with a high of 34 and low of 31 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Krysten Ritter: Bio And Career Highlights (boredpanda.com) — You might be surprised to learn that actress and author Krysten Ritter spent her childhood in rural Shickshinny after being born on a farm in nearby Bloomsburg. This profile traces her journey from Northwest Area High School student and teen model to starring roles in Breaking Bad and Marvel’s Jessica Jones, plus her work as a novelist and musician. 
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Civic Conversations
McBride Memorial Library , 500 N Market St , Berwick
11:00 am - Computer Assistance
McBride Memorial Library , 500 N Market St , Berwick
1:30 pm - The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants — Berwick Theater & Center for Community Arts
Berwick Theater and Center for Community Arts , 110 E Front St , Berwick
2:00 pm - Early Dismissal
Berwick Area SD Berwick, PA 18603 - Schools Closed
Berwick Area SD Berwick, PA 18603 - Play~Love~Grow New Years Eve Party
Nanny’s Indoor Play Place , 2315a W Front St , Berwick
5:30 pm
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- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Nanticoke. Apply here.
🗞 Nearby News
Nanticoke
- HS ROUNDUP: Dallas boys basketball falls in OT at Williamsport (citizensvoice.com)
- Trial date moved for alleged election board meeting disruptor (timesleader.com)
Plymouth
- Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority to interview for new chief (citizensvoice.com)
Conyngham
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