Hughestown Borough Chaplin Billy Brodbeck, left, addresses the audience gathered for the borough Christmas tree lighting just before the arrival of Santa Claus.
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Lynda Hoban, Hughestown Crime Watch president, welcomed the crowd to the annual tree lighting ceremony. In the background is Hughestown Borough Chaplin Billy Brodbeck who offered a Christmas prayer.
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Kevin Paranich, who dresses up as Buddy the Elf each year for the Hughestown Borough Christmas Tree lighting, helped hand out treats to the children and adults.
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Santa Claus arrived to the Hughestown Borough Christmas Tree lighting in style, escorted by the borough’s police and fire departments.
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Tucker Smoke, 6, left, along with his brother, Bryson, 9, get a chance to sit with Santa Claus to tell him what they want for Christmas at the Hughestown Borough Christmas Tree lighting on Sunday, Dec. 8.
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HUGHESTOWN — The annual Christmas tree lighting, sponsored by the Hughestown Crime Watch program, was held with a parade and visit from Santa Claus.
