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Shamokin.biz · 2M ago

“Quates” or “Quoits”?

Is it "Quates" or "Quoits?" Do we really care? Well, as long as it is similar to horseshoes, I'll give it the old drunken, college try!
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Shamokin.biz · 1Y ago

Friendly Skies: Plane Ride Or Unwarranted Lap Dance?

Sometimes a plane ticket to the other side of the country may actually be cheaper than going to the local "Gentleman's Club"!
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Shamokin.biz · 1Y ago

Excuse Me, Do You Work Here?

While working as a receptionist at my local welfare office, I have experienced more situations and conversations than ANYONE would find believable. These stories are all 100% true. I’d like to give you a brief glimpse into one of my favorites. A Favorite Work Story Now I’d like you to know, so that
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Shamokin.biz · 1Y ago

Is Squirrel Real Cause Of Power Outage???

Once again, a poor, innocent rodent is accused of power outages throughout the Shamokin and Coal Township area. Can one small (although beady-eyed) squirrel cause that much damage to two ENTIRE towns? This author thinks NOT (but this is only the opinion of Shamokin.biz and does not reflect any legal
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Shamokin.biz · 1Y ago

Is Squirrel Real Cause Of Power Outage???

Once again, a poor, innocent rodent is accused of power outages throughout the Shamokin and Coal Township area. Can one small (although beady-eyed) squirrel cause that much damage to two ENTIRE towns? This author thinks NOT (but this is only the opinion of Shamokin.biz and does not reflect any lega
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Shamokin.biz · 1Y ago

The Shamokin/Coal Township Nature Trail: An Up-Close Adventure (Part 3)

So, back to the Camp Crystal Lake reference…any Friday the 13th fans out there? Well, much like the original movie, you can not expect to hide in the Nature Trail from you current ex’s jilted lover, just as you couldn’t from Mrs. Vorhees. SHE WILL FIND YOU. No matter how many drugs are in your [...]
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Shamokin.biz · 1Y ago

The Shamokin/Coal Township Nature Trail:An Up-Close Adventure (Part 3)

So, back to the Camp Crystal Lake reference…any Friday the 13th fans out there? Well, much like the original movie, you can not expect to hide in the Nature Trail from you current ex’s jilted lover, just as you couldn’t from Mrs. Vorhees. SHE WILL FIND YOU. No matter how many drugs are in your [...
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Shamokin.biz · 2Y ago

The Shamokin/Coal Township Nature Trail: An Up-Close Adventure (Part 2)

(Please Note: The first post in this series can be found at http://shamokin.biz/shamokin-nature-trail-adventure/) And so…my adventure fully began. The Shamokin-Coal Township Nature Trail was not only a refuge for students seeking asylum from skipped classes and bad acid trips, but also a place to re
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Shamokin.biz · 2Y ago

How NOT to Arrive at a Coal Region Mountain Party

It’s a beautiful spring night in the Coal Region, and you’re driving your vehicle with your tunes and booze and buddies, heading up to the mountain party where you’ll be meeting up with tons of friends. Then, something terrible goes wrong… In this instance, it was S.’s failure to negotiate a hilly t
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Shamokin.biz · 2Y ago

Our First Monthly Giveaway – Shamokinopoly!

We are excited to announce our very first monthly giveaway—the 1983 board game “Shamokinopoly” (it’s actually called “The Game of Shamokin Area). You are automatically entered into the giveaway drawing—to be held on May 31st June 10th—simply by subscribing to our newsletter or by leaving a comment o
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