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Wynning History’s most-read stories of 2017

Posted on December 26, 2017December 21, 2017 by Jake Wynn

A collection of the most popular stories from Wynning History in 2017 all in one place.

Posted in ReflectionTagged 1877, Central Pennsylvania, Charity, Civil War, Coal Region, Dauphin County, Food, History, Lykens, Lykens Mine Fire, Pennsylvania, Reflection, Wiconisco, Williamstown, World War 2Leave a comment

A dying Pennsylvania coal town found creative ways to feed local children during the Great Depression

Posted on March 23, 2017March 26, 2026 by Jake Wynn

The Great Depression sparked a food crisis in the United States. Here's how Williamstown, PA fed hungry schoolchildren.

Posted in WilliamstownTagged Children, Coal Region, Featured, Food, Great Depression, Pennsylvania, Williams Valley, Williamstown2 Comments

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