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BENTON TWP. — Many people from Northeastern Pennsylvania and beyond have fond memories of the former Hanson’s Amusement Park at Harveys Lake.

STROUDSBURG — Comedian Chelcie Lynn, better known by her viral internet character “Trailer Trash Tammy,” arrives October 20 to the Sherman Theater for her “2 Fingers and a 12 Pack” Tour.

WILKES-BARRE — Ryan A. Reed, of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Department of Forestry said that so far, the growing season conditions have been sufficient to set us up for a very nice fall foliage season.

WILKES-BARRE TWP. — As hundreds of people filed into Barnes & Noble Friday night, William “Big Billy” D’Elia exchanged a few pleasantries with some of them he knew from his old neighborhood.

WILKES-BARRE TWP. — Matt Birkbeck, author of the book “The Life We Chose: William ‘Big Billy’ D’Elia and the Last Secrets of America’s Most Powerful Mafia Family,” said Wednesday that D’Elia wanted to write the book to “set the record straight.”

PITTSTON — The 40th Pittston Tomato Festival got underway on Thursday evening with City of Pittston Mayor Michael Lombardo welcoming the crowd and unveiling the newest piece of art that was placed at the Zarra Building stage.

WILKES-BARRE — La Cantina Amigon, an authentic Mexican bar and grill from the owners of Amigon’s Bakery and Amigon’s Diner, is now open in the former location of Hottle’s Restaurant at 243 South Main St.

SWOYERSVILLE — Tomorrow will be a big day for one local mullet-sporting child.

Kamden Cunningham and his majestic mullet took the mound at Friday night’s Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders game to toss the ceremonial first pitch.