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Louden Reimert wins 30-lap dirt modified feature at Big Diamond
MINERSVILLE, Pa. — Right out of the gate with the hard racing. A three way battle for third, a tighter pack a little ways back, when Dan Hineline gets turned around on the back stretch and the yellow comes out. Then the front three racing three wide, when they...
‘All for the honor and glory of God’
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Church bells began to peal about 12:20 p.m. on July 13 as close to 40 pilgrims walked down Main Street in Glen Lyon, ready to turn a corner and ascend the last hill to St. Adalbert’s Church. “I don’t think...
School Board discusses various curriculum agreements at Thursday evening
BALD EAGLE TOWNSHIP – The Keystone Central School Board met Thursday evening for their monthly Voting Session. Starting the meeting, School Board Vice President Roger Elling led with the announcement that an Executive Session was held beginning at 6 PM regarding “legal issues” prior to the 6:30 school board start time.
Penn College automotive student receives national scholarship
A Pennsylvania College of Technology student is one of 20 individuals nationwide to receive a scholarship from a foundation that champions skilled trade careers in automotive restoration. The Piston Foundation named Connor M. Hecei, of Warren, as one of its Piston Scholars for the Fall 2024 semester. The scholarship is...
High schoolers ‘tinker’ at Penn College STEM camp
Thirty high school students discovered career possibilities connected to science, technology, engineering and math during the recent hands-on Tinker Camp at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Supported by grants from Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs, the Gene Haas Foundation and EQT Corp., the three-day camp introduced students to engineering design, manufacturing, polymer...
Go Joe fundraiser held in Lackawanna County
LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — For the third year in a row, VFW Post 5207 in Covington Township is selling food for Go Joe's. They are selling burgers, hot dogs, potato salad, and more along with hats and t-shirts. Organizers say the VFW is here to help the community, and...
Juvenile assaults counselors at treatment center
Cogan Stataion, Pa. — A 15-year-old boy was charged after he allegedly assaulted a counselor with a broomstick at a residential treatment center in Lewis Township. Trp. Gage Fischer of state police at Montoursville said troopers were called the evening of July 7 to the center on Saint Michaels Road for a report of assault. The boy allegedly also had thrown several palm-size rocks at two other counselors. A written allegation was filed through the juvenile probation office with charges of aggravated assault, simple assault, and harassment.
Recreational Marijuana Will Soon Be Available in Ohio — What Will That Mean for Pittsburgh Consumers?
Many Pennsylvanians buy gas across the Ohio line, where it’s cheaper. Many bought fireworks there until 2017, when they became legal in Pennsylvania. Soon, many may go there for pot. Ohio voters approved adult-use recreational pot last November, with dispensaries to be licensed by Sept. 7. So merchants in...
Perfect 2 Perfect: Faxon sale
Faxon, Pa. — Our next sale is this week! Coming on Thursday, July 24, Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26 (if needed), this estate sale will have excellent high-quality antique and collectibles for sale! You don’t want to miss this sale since it will be loaded with genuine antiques which are sure to please both the collector and the novice alike. Whether you are looking for quality antique furniture and items or are just looking for everyday items, this sale will have a lot...
PD: Two ‘serial thieves’ wanted for retail theft at Target
WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they are searching for two ‘serial thieves’ after a retail theft happened at Target in Wilkes-Barre Township. On July 20 around 1:53 p.m., the suspects pictured below entered Target, and while in the store, the two selected a purse and concealed various merchandise. The suspects walked past […]
More than 20 affordable homes are coming to Easton. Work on the first one starts in August.
Groundbreaking is less than a month away for the first “flexible design” affordable home planned by the Easton Redevelopment Authority. It’s a big step in the two-year process of acquiring blighted homes, tearing them down and getting ready to build new, affordable ones. More than 20 affordable...
Lehigh Valley market offering free space for budding entrepreneurs, ages 6-16, to sell handmade items
NAZARETH, Pa. - A popular destination for unique, locally made fashions, housewares, personal care products and more is “fostering creativity, responsibility, and community spirit” among young Lehigh Valley makers. The Hive, a market showcasing hand-crafted items from more than 100 Lehigh Valley area vendors, will host a grand...
Manufacturer With Aston Plant Expands as State Program Unveiled
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro (at podium) visits Production Systems Automation Inc. to unveil a new state program. At left are Michelle Mikitish, president of the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce, and state Rep. Aaron Kaufer, a Republican from Kingston. Production Systems Automation Inc., a Duryea, Pa.-based robotics and automated equipment...
Popular Italian Restaurant destroyed by Sunday morning fire
It was just before 9:30AM Sunday, July 21 that a fire broke out at a very popular dining spot north of the city of Bethlehem in Hanover Township. Northampton County transmitted the box for 5000 Bath Pike (Route 512) for the Nonna Sulina’s Sicilian Kitchen and Grill for the building fire.
Ancestry Library Edition Always Available
Looking to research your family history? Shamokin-Coal Township Public library is just the place to go! Our library offers free public access to the Ancestry Library Edition online database. This means that thousands of records pertaining to births, deaths, marriages, census data, and so much more can be easily retrieved with just a few simple steps!
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