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Fairfax native earns academic honors while serving aces on the court
Kutztown University’s Neal Devkaran is no stranger to balancing academic and athletic success. Raised in Fairfax, the graduate student attended Paul VI Catholic High before enrolling at Marymount University, where he pursued a degree in psychology with a minor in communication studies. However, his plans changed, and ultimately he opted for business.
Allentown Fair to announce replacement for postponed Heart show. Here's what the past brought
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — It's been two weeks since rock band Heart postponed its opening-night headline concert at Allentown Fair, and it looks like the fair is set to announce a replacement. The fair just posted on its Facebook page that an announcement is imminent. Come back to LehighValleyNews.com to...
Hazle Twp. residents fear being left dry due to water project
HAZLE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A controversy is unfolding in the Hazleton area involving a major water line replacement project. Residents reached out to the I-Team for help after receiving shut-off notices from the Hazleton City Authority. Residents are supposed to hook up to the new water line, but many residents say they cannot […]
Quilts of Valor Chapter honors veterans from Nanticoke, Sugar Notch
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Jose and Margaret Arroyo, of the Hanover Section of Nanticoke, and Dominick Panetta, of Sugar Notch, were recently honored by the Northeast PA Quilts of Valor Chapter at the Plains American Legion Post 365. Jose Arroyo enlisted in the U.S. Army...
All Abilities Dance Competition held in Allentown
An event in Allentown celebrates the diverse talents of dancers. The first All Abilities Dance Competition was held at the Mercy School For Special Learning. The event provides an inclusive platform for expression and creativity. It was hosted by the Solo Expression Dance Studio. Tickets sold today support the inclusive...
Second storm brings new power outages and road obstructions in Conshohocken, Plymouth, and Whitemarsh
Not all of the power outages from the storm that passed through the July 16th had been resolved when a second storm hit the area during the afternoon on July 17th. In Conshohocken, the storm knocked a tree into a home and into the street along West Elm Street. That didn’t result in a power outage, but the tree is touching the wires.
This Lehigh Valley community is spraying for mosquitoes after West Nile is found
Weather permitting, Allentown officials announced spraying for mosquitoes was planned for Wednesday night to combat the spread of West Nile virus. The city on social media said the spray operation was being “conducted in response to high counts of Culex mosquitoes and positive West Nile virus collections.”. Ultra-low volume...
VIDEO PREMIERE: Wilkes-Barre alt rock duo What Elephant? put ‘Blast Shields Down!’ for lonely astronaut
Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Text Size Print This Page Send by Email. With an alternative rock sound as vast and varied as the far reaches of outer space, only a daydreaming astronaut could traverse the wide-open world of What Elephant?. When the Wilkes-Barre-based duo – made up of...
King's College seeks $1.4 million grant to improve North Main Street
King’s College officials hope to secure a $1.4 million state grant to help fund a downtown streetscape project along North Main Street in Wilkes-Barre. Wilkes-Barre City Council had a special meeting Tuesday and voted 5-0 to approve a resolution authorizing Mayor George Brown’s administration to submit an application for a Multimodal Transportation Fund grant to the Commonwealth Financing Authority on behalf of the college.
Mix of sun & clouds today with highs near 90°. Rain chances increase Sunday into Monday.
East Texas (KLTV/KTRE) - Here is a look at the weather where you live: Happy Friday, East Texas! Isolated showers and storms will remain possible this afternoon and evening, but coverage will remain fairly limited and will likely favor areas south of I-20 today. Despite most folks staying dry today with plenty of sunshine, expect temperatures to remain below average in the upper 80s with only a few potentially seeing highs reaching 90°! Saturday will see a mix of sun and clouds along with another round of isolated rain chances for Deep East Texas, with most central and northern zones trending dry for the first half of the weekend. Rain chances will quickly increase by Sunday afternoon as another active weather pattern sets up across the southern U.S., meaning more widespread showers and storms can be expected Monday through Wednesday of next week as well as cooler than average temperatures.
2024 Football Golf Outing
BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University football program will be hosting its annual golf outing on Saturday, July 20 at the Whitetail Golf Course in Bath, Pennsylvania. The outing will be a shotgun start at 8:00 a.m, check-in/breakfast will begin at 7:00 a.m. The outing will be followed by Lunch...
RailRiders return to action, lose to Buffalo on wild pitch in 10th inning
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders dropped a 1-0 decision to the Buffalo Bisons on Friday in 10 innings. A pitcher’s duel through and through ended with a walk-off wild pitch in game one of the series. After the All-Star break, the RailRiders...
Most East Texas Brookshire’s locations affected by global IT outage reopen
EAST TEXAS (KLTV) - Several Brookshire Grocery locations closed temporarily Friday due to a global issue with an IT provider. According to a statement from the company, several stores were temporarily closed, and they are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. Several stores had already reopened, they said, and they hope to have all operating like normal soon.
Bright Communications presents our newest book… Social Work Narratives: Career Pathways and Practice Wisdom
Be inspired as you explore the career versatility social work provides through unique narratives shared by social workers with careers of more than 50 years to those newer in practice. Interviewees were asked to share their social work journey, including education, work experience, practice wisdom, advice, and self-care tips. Stories are pertinent for all social workers, including those thinking about becoming a social worker, new social workers, those seeking to change their social work career direction, and those who want to reflect on their accomplishments and contemplate future goals.
Breaking Benjamin in central Pa.: Where to get last-minute tickets for Saturday concert
Breaking Benjamin, a rock band from Wilkes-Barre, will perform this weekend in central Pa. The band will perform with New Medicine at the York State Fair at 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 20. There is still time to get tickets. Fans can buy tickets on the fair website and here...
Friday's Weather: Isolated rain chances today with cooler than average temperatures
EAST TEXAS (KLTV/KTRE) - This morning we’re waking up to some muggy conditions with temperatures in the lower 70s. A few showers and thundershowers will be possible this morning so it wouldn’t hurt to give yourselves some extra time for the AM commute just to be safe. Isolated showers and storms will remain possible this afternoon and evening, but coverage will remain fairly limited and will likely favor areas south of I-20 today. Saturday will see a mix of sun and clouds along with another round of isolated rain chances for Deep East Texas, with most central and northern zones trending dry for the first half of the weekend. Rain chances will quickly increase by Sunday afternoon as another active weather pattern sets up across the southern U.S., meaning more widespread showers and storms can be expected Monday through Wednesday of next week as well as cooler than average temperatures.
Cheap Trick & Blue Öyster Cult Kick Off 2024 Allentown Fair
Cheap Trick & Blue Öyster Cult Kick Off 2024 Allentown Fair. Legendary Rock Bands to play August 28 to fill date after HEART postponement. Cheap Trick with special guest Blue Oyster Cult is coming to the Service Electric Stage at the Great Allentown Fair on Wednesday, August 28!. Tickets...
Who is our Pet of the Week?
Pa live! (WBRE) — It’s the area’s largest selection of quality pet supplies. Visit them in Hazleton or on social media to learn more. This week, Randy, Carol, and Nancy join us from the SPCA of Luzerne County with this week’s adoptable pet!. Check out their...
Robert M. Skrip
Robert M. Skrip, 81, of Breinigsville, died July 7, 2024, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. The beloved husband of Linda M. (Strauss) Skrip, the couple was married 59 years. Born May 26, 1943, in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late John Skrip Sr. and Olga (Orban) Skrip.
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