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WES CIPOLLA
JOURNALIST. WRITER. STORYTELLER


Trick-or-treating during a pandemic
In the small town of Schuylkill Haven, residents get creative to give out candy Writing and photos by Wes Cipolla Alicia Klinger, Destiny...
Wes Cipolla
Mar 9, 20213 min read
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On Valentine's Day, couple reminisces on 70 years together
7 decades after a chance meeting at a bus stop, Guy and Shelia Recla's love for each other has only grown. Photo courtesy of Lindsey...
Wes Cipolla
Feb 17, 20213 min read
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The Port Clinton Peanut Shop: Candy land on the Appalachian Trail
The Port Clinton Peanut Shop, a candy mecca in a town of 300 people, is Schuylkill County's answer to Willy Wonka's factory. Manager...
Wes Cipolla
Feb 17, 20214 min read
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Driscoll Institute's classes an exercise in physical, mental discipline
Pottsville academy unites chiropractors and motorcycle enthusiasts Jeff Driscoll demonstrates a move. PHOTOS BY LINDSEY SHUEY Originally...
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Feb 17, 20214 min read
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Hamburg artist paves path with unique style
Eric Armusik claims to tear through the "modern art mumbo-jumbo" with a neo-Baroque aesthetic. In the middle of a long-awaited passion...
Wes Cipolla
Feb 17, 20216 min read
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Liver transplant recipient shares story
To get closer to the things in life that mattered, Ali Jenan had to go to the brink of death Photo by Jacqueline Dormer Originally...
Wes Cipolla
Feb 17, 20214 min read
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Horror movie filmed in Schuylkill County premieres in Pottsville
"We're known for coal, we're known for beer, and we're known for clowns." Tyler Ebert, left, and Brett Harris. PHOTO BY JACQUELINE DORMER...
Wes Cipolla
Feb 17, 20213 min read
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