One of my favorite things about this column are the ways in which Margaret and I have explored local history. In the initial weeks of In Frame, Margaret brought local history into focus through the lens of film preservation, and I broke down the legacy of Duard Slattery, who was one of the creators of an Oscar-winning short film. In subsequent columns, I’ve tried to bring more attention to the names of Louis Weitzenkorn, Norman Reilly Raine, and Hugo Winterhalter.

I hope my efforts have been somewhat successful.

In learning about the individuals who have made contributions to the arts and entertainment scenes of Luzerne County, I’ve learned quite a lot about the ordinary people who they’ve thrilled through their work, and the venues at which they did that work. Undoubtedly, the most last

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