When the Soviets sealed off West Berlin in June 1948, Lt. Joseph Elonis of Donaldson was already flying C-54s into the blockaded city around the clock. He wrote home to the West Schuylkill Press-Herald about what it looked like from the cockpit - and what was at stake. Read the story.
Step back to October 1962, as Luzerne County residents shared their thoughts during the Cuban Missile Crisis. With the world on the brink of nuclear war, locals voiced their support, fears, and hopes as President Kennedy confronted the Soviet threat. Explore their fascinating insights from this pivotal moment in Cold War history. Read the full story.
In this episode of the podcast, we discuss one of our favorite movies - the 1999 film "October Sky."