How far would you go for "I'll pay you extra if..."? The tailor in this story goes pretty far. 

This story has been passed down from before Pennsylvania was Pennsylvania. Treachery and guilt, maybe those are also ghosts that haunt. This local lore is read by Laurie McCants.

Seven children, one courageous mother and a witch. This is Ghost Stories week but we let one witch into the party. She seemed so nice. What could go wrong?

Remember, you can purchase these books locally. Endless Records has a children's section and The Teeny Tiny Bookshop (both in Bloomsburg) can order any book you don't see on the shelf. Let's support these wonderful authors.

We've got a story about being kind and one with a character who is anything but that. Both actually have a lesson to teach. That's nice

And a head up: next week will be a week of ghost stories, sweet, funny, weird and even a bit scary. We'll gave something for everyone.

Two stories from two local readers. In the first, weird things happen to a child who is just falling asleep,. And in the second, Lentil comes to the rescue with his... well you'll just have to wait and hear.

Tonight’s episode again has two stories. The firstis probably the most beloved bedtime story in the English language and it will be read by Jon White-Spunner. 

Our second story is read by Susan Schwartz. Susan is a reporter, early music musician and member of Bloomsburg’s Beth Israel Synagogue. Stories can be both fun and educational. This one is both.

In this episode of Locals Jr. Bedtime Stories, Lisa Herrald-Doerschler will read a story about a child who would just not go to sleep. And Scott Atherton will tell you how the turkey gots its gobble.

And, we're opening the podcast up to precocious readers aged 8 and up! If your child is interested in reading a story, email [email protected] or message Locals Podcast on FaceBook.

Enjoy.

In this episode, Mary Pritchard, New Zealand native, Bloomsburg Local and potter extraordinaire will read a beloved story about the strength, determination and power of a good heart.

This episode of Locals Jr. is just a teaser, the why and what of the podcast. The regular podcast kicks off on Monday, October 20.

Today's story is an Appalachian story, a Jack tale. And this one you know. It is Jack and the Beanstalk, told with a twang.

Enjoy.