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NEPA Lunch Spots: Smoak BBQ Grill & Meatery in Lake Winola

FACTORYVILLE — Smoak BBQ Grill & Meatery opened in June 2023 right on Lake Road next to Lake Winola’s public boat launch. This endearing restaurant by the water is ideal for grabbing mouthwatering meals on-the-go or hanging out a while!

Celebrate Halloween and the outdoors at Lake Winola’s Halloween Hike & Festival

FACTORYVILLE — The first year was such a scream, that the second will no doubt reign supreme! Come down to this season’s Halloween Hike & Festival at Lake Winola Park and Trail’s Peck Natural Area on Saturday, October 26.

Ang Sanchez reinvents Keystone College merch with Skrilla brand

LA PLUME — Stop by College Green Market & Eatery to shop new fashion line from Keystone College’s on-campus designer and future business-leader, Ang Sanchez.

Lake Winola Parks & Trails throws first-ever Halloween Hike & Festival

FACTORYVILLE — Discover tricks and treats at the first annual Halloween Hike & Festival at Peck Natural Area on Saturday, October 21, starting at 2:00 p.m. with fall fun all day and night.

Rising from the ashes: Community rallys together to host Benefit 4 Gin’s Tavern

FLEETVILLE — Gin’s Tavern is a landmark Factoryville business that’s been a part of the lives of Lackawanna and Wyoming County residents for generations. The news of a fire destroying the favorite hometown restaurant in late May devastated all familiar with the favorite spot — so they banded together to do something about it.

Titan of the Telecaster Bill Kirchen performs in Factoryville Dec. 6

FACTORYVILLE — Bill Kirchen was called a “musical treasure,” a “fantastic player” and “in these roots-conscious times, very much a pioneer” in a 2013...

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