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Lehigh Valley gets decimated by the Red Sox on Friday night
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (46-46) returned from their All-Star break on Friday night to Coca-Cola Park against the Worcester Red Sox (44-49) to finish off a nine-game homestand. Lehigh Valley starter Max Castillo (0-4, 8.82 ERA) was on the mound against Worcester’s Grant Gambell (3-6, 4.56 ERA). In the...
Allentown Council passes resolution protecting homeless rights, two weeks after initial effort failed
Allentown City Council passed a resolution Wednesday intended to protect the city’s homeless population, two weeks after an initial version of the bill failed to pass. Council voted 6-1 in favor of a resolution affirming the city’s commitment to “equitable use of public spaces” and “compassionate approaches to addressing homelessness.” City resolutions generally are symbolic and not legally ...
High bacteria levels force third closure of Dry Brooks Swim Beach at Blue Marsh Lake
For the third time in less than a month, swimming at the Dry Brooks Day Use Area of Blue Marsh Lake is restricted due to high bacteria levels. The swimming area was previously closed for the same reason from June 28th to July 2nd, and from 8th to July 13th.
Camp sight in Luzerne County fosters growth
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — On Thursday, kids got their hands dirty as they learned about what helps each plant grow and thrive at Evergreen, a plant shop in downtown Wilkes-Barre. The plants are not the only things growing here. So are the horizons of children at Camp Sight, a...
Wilkes-Barre man pleads no contest in shooting, standoff
A Wilkes-Barre man accused in a shooting at a South Wilkes-Barre barbershop and then threatening to shoot police during a standoff pleaded no contest Friday to aggravated assault and related charges. Julio Rivas, 35, was accused of shooting another person in the area of the New Flow Barber Shop, 127...
Carbon opens Lansford wall bids
A crumbling retaining wall that is threatening a home in Lansford may soon be repaired. On Thursday, the Carbon County Commissioners opened bids for the Brimble Wall reconstruction and street improvement project. The county is handling the bids because Lansford is using Community Development Block Grant funds toward the project.
2024 Schuylkill County Fair highlights
The Schuylkill County Fair runs Monday through Saturday at the fairgrounds near Summit Station. Admission is $5 person. Children 10 and under get in free. Free parking. Additional charge for truck/tractor pulls and midway attractions. Monday – Pulling Day (open at 4 p.m.) 4 p.m. Queen/Princess Contest, with crowning...
Area Lions receive international awards
Several people active in area Lions Clubs received special recognition at the Lions Club District 14-U cabinet meeting on June 30 at the West Penn Lions Club Pavilion in New Ringgold. The International President’s Certificate of Appreciation was presented to Pamela McElmoyle, president of the Jim Thorpe Lions Club; and...
Barbershop Chorus at Coca-Cola park
The Coalcracker Barbershop Chorus performed the National Anthem at a recent Lehigh Valley IronPigs game at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. The performance was part of National Barbershop Music Appreciation Day. Shown here from left, are chorus members Rick Clemson, Mike Kitsock, Ron Beltz, Artie DiCassimirro, Al Hoffman, Delroy Steigerwalt, Larry Sabino, Chris Metzger and Blake Tharp. The chorus also recently performed the National Anthem at First Energy Stadium for a Reading Fightin’ Phils game. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO.
Mr. and Mrs. Terrell Engle celebrate golden anniversary
Retired SFC Terrell K. Sr. and Sharlene (Lilly) Engle are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary today. Lifelong residents of Bowmanstown, Terry and Sharlene were married in the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Northampton on July 20, 1974. They are the parents of son, Terrell K. Engle Jr., of Morrisville, NC,...
President. McKinley's 'Funeral Day' a sad one in Pottsville, America
Sept. 19, 1901, Funeral Day. It was a dark one in Pottsville and America.
Bill White: He saved her life once. Could his love do it again?
Gail Tannenbaum, 59, didn’t expect to still be alive. “I was so ready to go,” she admitted. “My affairs were in order. I went through all my stuff in the attic and got rid of everything. All my worldly possessions are in one box.”. Then she waited...
Christmas comes early in downtown Mount Carmel
MOUNT CARMEL — Santa Claus came to town on Saturday, though he wasn't wearing his usual red suit. Santa was in summer vacation mode, wearing a tropical print shirt, khaki shorts, sandals and a straw hat. He was here for Christmas in July in Mount Carmel.
MMI welcomes three new faculty members
MMI Preparatory School Head of School Theresa Long announces the appointment of Tammy M. Chrin, Ed.D. as the new director of college counseling, Melissa Zaroda as the new technology and engineering teacher, and Natasha Keyser as the new French and Latin language teacher for the 2024-25 academic year. Dr. Tammy...
Hanover Area Junior Baseball team captures third at states
Hanover Area placed third at the Pennsylvania Junior Baseball tournament in Athens. The team defeated Pittston for the District 16 title and Mid Valley for the Section 5 championship to qualify for states. Hanover went 4-2 in the state tournament to finish third, losing to Springfield, 4-1, in the semifinals. From left: Tyler Cole, Leo Seiger, Alex Knapich, Trey Mishanski, Braeden Mullery, Conor Richardson, Ben Kolbicka, Logan Richardson, Shawn Elliott, Owyn Komoroski-Maslar, Joey Korus, Ryan Bennett and Brody Richardson. Hanover Area coaches are Todd Kolbicka, Jim Bush and Ryan Bennett Sr.
Kutztown Community Partnership serves up Dinner on Main Aug. 2
Kutztown Community Partnership will host its annual Dinner on Main event on Friday, Aug. 2, from 6 to 10 p.m. with a rain date of Aug. 3. “Expect an unforgettable evening as local restaurants take over the 200 block of Main Street to showcase their best small menu offerings while live musical entertainment electrifies the atmosphere,” KCP stated in the release. “This event draws a larger crowd each year, so you won’t want to miss out!”
Little Eric's Foundation holds wiffle ball tournament
Little Eric's Foundation recently held a biodegradable balloon release and wiffle ball tournament. The funds raised go to direct pediatric cancer research and to children and their families, in treatment for pediatric cancers.
Affordable Housing in Allentown gets Green Light with $14.3 Million State Grant
A big step toward building affordable housing in downtown Allentown was made this week when the project’s creator got a big chunk of the money needed for the project. They will build 38 homes for people with low to moderate incomes with $14.3 million from the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency.
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