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Support abounds for North Pocono restaurateur detained by ICE

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Leigh Gerardi said she felt “physically sick” when she heard that federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers had detained Nasario Damian Contreras, a restaurateur and respected member of the North Pocono community currently being held at the Pike County Correctional Facility.

ICE arrests co-owner of three Lackawanna County restaurants

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Immigration agents detained the co-owner of three restaurants in Lackawanna County’s North Pocono region last week, family members said Monday.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested Nasario Damian (Contreras), 45, a native of Mexico, on Tuesday outside Isabella’s Eatery in Jefferson Twp., his son, Erik Arceno, said.

Arceno, 22, said he got a call that day informing him of the arrest and rushed to Isabella’s.

PA Route 6 guide and map

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Pennsylvania’s Route 6

“One of America’s most scenic drives….” (National Geographic)
“Pennsylvania’s Best Touring Route!” (Harley-Davidson)

US Route 6 in Pennsylvania is the heart of the American Dream. This magical and tranquil highway along the Keystone State’s northern tier is 400-plus miles of history and heritage, small-town culture, friendly people, and wondrous sights too-often forgotten.

Good Things Are Happening Fest

Scranton’s Good Things Are Happening Fest is the culmination of what makes this city great – a day of music, art, food, drink, and vendors, held at the historic Iron Furnaces. Named after the famous local news station segment, this inaugural event was born from a spontaneous "what if?” tweet. Indebted to many local organizers already working to push alternative culture forward, Good Things Are Happening pays homage to this mentality. Since August 2022, the festival has positively impacted the city, reinforcing the need for music, arts, and collaboration to continue.

Last Mad Mudder Mud Run in Madisonville

After 10 years, sadly this will be our last Mad Mudder.
A huge shoutout to all our sponsors and nearly 1000 participants for your continued support.
Thank you to the families and/or friends who were there to cheer the runners on or if you just stopped by to support us by buying breakfast or lunch.
You all made this one of our biggest fundraisers of the year and we cannot thank everyone enough for your continued support over the years.

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