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Public memorial planned for Jesse Owens, Perkasie man, 21, who died after tree fall
A Perkasie-area man who was severely injured by a falling tree on Aug. 2 has died, according to his mom's Facebook page. Jesse Owens suffered traumatic brain injuries when a tree fell on him, a few days before his 21st birthday. He was put on life support at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, according to his mom, Kristin Moyer.
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Pa. sportsbook closes, 31 people to be laid off
A sports and horse race wagering venue in Philadelphia has closed, according to a message on the Parx Racing website. In addition, more than 30 employees will be laid off. City Turf Club Op Co. and Keystone Park Services Company filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) notice with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry informing the state that the South Philadelphia Race & Sportsbook will close and 31 people will be laid off at 700 Packer Ave.
Sawyer Young scores four TDs, Javier Rosario runs for 130 yards, as Boiling Springs beats Littlestown
Boiling Springsâ Sawyer Young had one reception, three rushing attempts, and one kickoff return in Friday nightâs opener against Littlestown. But boy did he make them count. After opening the game with a 90-yard kickoff return to the house, Young scored on his only reception - a 48-yard...
Franklin County Senior Citizens Offered Fresh Produce Vouchers
The Franklin County Area Agency on Aging is distributing vouchers for the 2024 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. This initiative aims to support local agriculture while improving the nutrition of senior residents by providing them with vouchers that can be exchanged for fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs. Eligible...
Wings Field in Blue Bell to host air festival
BLUE BELL â Wings Nâ Wheels touches down at Wings Field on September 7, delivering a day full of fun activities for the whole family. The local airport will be transformed into a festival featuring local breweries, food trucks, live music, and kidsâ activities. Guests can get a birdâs-eye view of the community during 15-minute sightseeing flight tours. Dozens of the finest airplanes and antique cars in the area will be on display.
'A rare occurrence': Local fire company to celebrate its centennial this weekend
SOUTH WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. â A local volunteer fire company is marking a major milestone. Cetronia Volunteer Fire Company will hold an open house from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday to celebrate its 100th anniversary. The event will feature bounce houses, yard games and a live band in the...
Joe Sterrett, Lehigh's Dean of Athletics, Stepping Down at the End of this Year After 52 Years on Campus
In 1972, Joe Sterrett arrived on Lehigh's campus ready to play football competitively and to engage in the rigors of gaining a Lehigh education. Upon graduation in 1976, Sterrett joined the Lehigh football staff as a graduate assistant coach and the rest, as they say, is history. Sterrett will be...
Pennsylvania Unveils Ambitious Joint Laboratory Complex Plans
HARRISBURG, PA â The Pennsylvania Department of General Services (DGS) has unveiled the final site design plans for a transformative $450 million joint laboratory complex. This ambitious project aims to elevate the stateâs research and analysis capabilities by integrating cutting-edge facilities across a 30-acre site, formerly part of the Harrisburg State Hospital grounds.
Sunny and warm Sunday, chance for showers and stormy weather Monday
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Today will be a great end to the last full weekend of August. After some early morning clouds there will be plenty of sunshine with a light southwest wind. Highs will be a few degrees above average in the upper 80s with low humidity.Tomorrow is the first day of school for many children across the Delaware Valley, and it will be a mild start to the day with temperatures in the mid to upper 60s at 7 a.m.They'll need to dress for a warm day in the upper 80s, under a mix of clouds and sun. There...
Arcade forced to vacate Palmer Park Mall, owners say (UPDATE)
An arcade known for its retro and modern selections is sending gamers elsewhere after its owners claim they were forced by management to vacate Palmer Park Mall. The Arcade Era in December 2023 opened at the shopping destination at Route 248 and Park Avenue in Palmer Township. The move followed the same ownersâ spring 2023 opening of another location at the Stroud Mall in Stroud Township, Monroe County.
Court rules Cornel West canât be on ballot in Pennsylvania
A court on Friday ruled that independent candidate Cornel West cannot be on the presidential ballot in Pennsylvania, a key battleground state that could decide the 2024 election. In a 15-page opinion, Commonwealth Court Judge Renee Cohn Jubelirer sided with the Pennsylvania secretary of stateâs office in rejecting Westâs candidacy paperwork. The secretary of stateâs [âŚ]
PA Cyber Charter advisors, counselors authorize strike
(WTAJ) â Advisors and counselors employed by PA Cyber Charter have authorized a strike after contract negotiations between them and the school have failed for over two years. Following 750 days of bargaining, with a state mediator present for some sessions, members of the PA Cyber Academic Advisors and School Counselors Education Association (PACAASCEA), representing [âŚ]
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