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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...
Record-setting Gaffney kept passionate Palmerton fans glued to softball
Pitcher Carly Gaffney graduated from Palmerton Area High School as the softball program’s all-time leader in strikeouts (709) and wins (74) in the circle and hits (141) at the plate. But for all her individual success, Gaffney embraced being a Blue Bomber and representing the Palmerton community. If you...
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.
Pennsylvania mother and daughter compete for national titles
POTTSVILLE, Pa. — The reigning National United States Pennsylvania Ms. Regina Burhop, walked the streets of Pottsville as a little girl. The very same streets where she is now raising her 4-year-old daughter, Ella Burhop, who is following in her mom's footsteps. Ella was crowned Pennsylvania princess in February....
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...
Leesport Livestock Auction 7/17/24
GOATS (hd): 75.00-300.00. HOGS: Fats: 50.00-54.00. Shoats: 50.00-140.00. FEEDER CATTLE: Steers: 165.00-270.00. HOLSTEIN FAT CATTLE: Heifers: 136.00-145.00. Steers: 153.00-176.00. BEEF FAT CATTLE: Heifers: 156.00-175.00. Steers: 159.00-169.00. CULL COWS: Good: 126.00-135.00; Lean: 115.00-124.00; Poor: 80.00-100.00. Newsletter.
Residents turn out for first-ever Pizza in the Park with Police in Moore Township
Dozens of families turned out for the Moore Township Police Department’s first-ever Pizza in the Park with Police event on Sunday, July 14. The activity-filled special event gave residents of all ages the chance to meet first responders, get up close with emergency vehicles and enjoy pizza and snacks donated by local businesses.
'The only background I have is that I care': 2 Lehigh Valley retired granddads to head to different parts of US for Hurricane Beryl disaster relief
When the need is great, the work is not always easy. "It's long days," Jim Rogers, from Macungie, said. "In Houston, Texas, in July, not having air conditioning is significant." But two retired granddads, Rogers, in his early 70s, and Roy Preuninger of Easton, in his late 60s, are always...
Over 150 Bikes Being Given Away to Kids at Big Diamond Speedway on Friday Night
Over 150 bikes will be given away Friday Night by the Getz family to kids attending Big Diamond Speedway races. It will be “Topless” night this Friday, July 19th at Big Diamond Speedway. That’s right, the Quandel Concrete Modifieds will be going topless racing 30 laps for a $7,000 first place prize. Not to be left out, the Uss Achey, Inc 602 Crate Sportsman will also be Topless and racing in a 20-lap feature for some extra cash with $1,200 going to the winner on Dukmen Enterprises Night. Rounding out the big racing card will be the Red White and Blue Autos Roadrunners along with the return of the Big Creek Concrete Rookies who will also go topless.
Charges Held for Court in Pottsville Car Dealership Theft
Charges were held for court after a preliminary hearing against a former employee for stealing from a Pottsville car dealership. On May 31st, 2024, Mark Douglas Hall Jr., 34, of Vandalia, OH was charged by Pottsville Police Detective Joseph Krammes with felony theft by deception, receiving stolen property, theft by unlawful taking, theft by failing to make required disposition of funds, and criminal use of a communication facility and misdemeanor misapplication of entrusted property and property of government or financial institutions.
NASCAR Driver Sage Karam reflects on fatherhood
LONG POND, Pa. — Sage Karam, raced in the Craftsman truck series last Friday at Pocono Raceway and it was a bit more special than his last time here. Karam was joined by his family, including his 6 week old son, Jettson, on pit road ahead of the race.
Attorney General Secures Settlement for Split Rock Resort Timeshare Owners
(WNY News Now) – HARRISBURG – Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a settlement of a lawsuit against the owners of Split Rock Resort in Lake Harmony, regarding alleged mistreatment of consumers who purchased timeshares. The settlement will require Split Rock Investments, LLC, and SCH USA, LLC — doing...
Pennsylvania Ford Dealer Sues CDK Over Cyberattack Fallout
Last month, CDK Global was impacted by a cyberattack/ransomware attack stemming from a group of European hackers, which had tremendous ripple effects on more than one Ford dealer – along with the 15,000 total dealerships that company serves in the U.S. For several weeks, certain dealers were unable to complete the sales process, leaving them scrambling to figure out how to continue to do business while they waited on a resolution. That finally happened earlier this month when CDK systems came back online, but the damage was already done.
Upper Macungie planners OK plan for truck terminal expansion
U. MACUNGIE TWP., Pa. – The Upper Macungie Township Planning Commission granted final land development plan approval for a proposed truck terminal expansion Wednesday night at the administration building. The plan calls for a proposed 19,810-square-foot truck terminal expansion of the XPO site, located at 7649 Penn Drive. The...
Moore supervisors OK study of new township building
At the Moore Township Board of Supervisors meeting July 2, the board discussed and approved $13,500 for a feasibility study for options that include the possibility of constructing a new municipal building. Township leaders have been talking about the renovation of the current building or constructing a new building for about two years.
Region 2 Legion baseball tourney part of action-packed weekend at this Lehigh Valley park
Sunday will be a busy, festive and fun-filled day at the Emmaus Community Park. If you’re hot, you’ll be able to cool off with a dip in the community pool anytime between noon and 8 p.m. If you’re a music lover, you can enjoy the smooth old-school stylings...
Berks man sentenced after pleading guilty to child pornography crime
A Strausstown man was sentenced to federal prison Wednesday after earlier having plead guilty to a child pornography charge. Bradley M. Coleman, 39, was sentenced in U.S. district court in Philadelphia to 10 years in federal prison followed by 10 years of supervised release. He was also ordered to pay $35,000 in restitution.
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