Well I'm from Yonkers NY but I have lived in Drums for the last 10 years. Hazleton is the same I understand as it was 30 years ago. In the Valley Area (Conyngham) there has been an influx of Homes being built and they are grand. I say thank Bush for that!
Really, the Valley is building up? My parents lived in Conyngham for the first five or so of those years, then they moved up to West Hazleton.
We're in OH now, just moved here 4 months ago, after being in CT, NYC and NJ for the past 12 years. I'm pretty excited about the possibility of finally living in a state where a Republican stands a chance at winning its electoral votes. I'll be devastated if OH doesn't fall to Bush since I've waited so long. :)