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Team USA selects its flag bearers for Paralympic Games in Paris
Two former gold medalists will carry the United States flag at the Paralympics opening ceremony next week.Steve Serio, who helped the U.S.'s wheelchair basketball team to gold medals in the last two Paralympic Games, and Nicky Nieves, who helped Team USA win its first gold in sitting volleyball in 2016, were selected. The American Olympic and Paralympic Committee made the announcement Friday."I'm overwhelmed and honored," Serio said. "I never thought this would be something that I'd get to experience in my career. I want to say thank you to all the Team USA athletes."A five-time world champion, Serio is co-captain of the 2024 basketball team team along with Trevon Jenifer."Being the flagbearer for Team USA means that all of my hard work was not in vain," Nieves said. "I get to represent the country that made me who I am, with the best-of-the-best U.S. athletes by my side."The opening ceremony for the Paris Paralympics will be held across Place de la Concorde and the Champs Elyssés on Wednesday.The flagbearers were chosen by votes from fellow American Paralympic athletes. The American contingent is made up of 225 athletes and guides.
1 killed in Dauphin County crash, fire department says
Fire crews in Londonderry Township responded to a fatal crash on Friday night, according to the fire department’s Facebook post. First responders with the Londonderry Fire Company were sent to the area of state Route 441 and Red Hill Plaza Road around 11:30 p.m. for a crash with entrapment, the post said.
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...
As Wealth Migrates, Philadelphia Loses Income While Collar Counties Fluctuate
As residents continue flocking to the suburbs, Philadelphia lost the most wealth in total income from 2021 to 2022 in Pennsylvania, while Chester County is among the top gainers, writes Kyle Nguyen and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The latest data from the IRS and U.S. Census Bureau...
Boy Bicyclist Hospitalized After Strike By Vehicle: Lititz Police
The teen was riding his bike north on the sidewalk along PA Route 501 when he crossed over into East Lincoln Avenue right in front of a vehicle that was traveling west on the Avenue, "resulting in a collision," police explained in the release. Lititz Borough of police were called...
School board member addresses social media posts about Kamala Harris
The following letter was sent by the Souderton Area School District to community members on Friday afternoon, Aug. 23, 2024, with a message stating that “Earlier this month, we shared a message with you regarding the actions of one of our school board members, Mr. Formica. Today, Mr. Formica has asked that we share with you a letter he has written in response.”
Parents chose themselves and their animals over their children’s well-being after leaving the children clinically maInourished, uneducated and with health problems, while feeding their animals with salmon; sentenced
Philadelphia, PA – According to the court documents, the 38-year-old mom, later identified as CrystaI, and the 48-year-old dad, later identified as Shanne, were sentenced to 8 to 16 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple counts of child endangerment. Both parents were also ordered not to contact their kids until they turn 18 and only with approval of a court-appointed therapist.
From killing perch to science outpost, Bake Oven Knob opens 64th season for counting hawks
Gray curtains of rain approached and finally engulfed a rocky outcropping where a paper bag, stuffed and shaped to look like an owl with a drawn-on face, swayed overhead on the end of a stick jammed into a crevice. It was Wednesday afternoon, about a week into the 64th Autumn...
Retail Watch: New winery location to open in Northampton County
Roll out the barrel, and you’ll get a barrel of fun. That’s the promise from a Lehigh Valley winery regarding its new Easton location coming this fall, according to its Facebook page. “It’ll be a place for people to come and gather and relax, and really reconnect and bring the community together,” co-owner Julie Rockhill said. Stone Farm Cellars and Vineyard will open its second location, Stone Farm Cellar 46, at 46 Centre Square on Oct. 3.
Week 1 football scores: Palmyra's running back duo runs all over Lebanon
Playmakers make plays, and that's what happened Friday night in Palmyra. To kickoff Pa. high school football season, Palmyra’s running backs led the way to a 40-8 win over Lebanon. Senior Justin Kaplan put up three touchdowns, including two on special teams — while junior rusher Braxtin Risser added two scores and led the...
Eagles Jahan Dotson Goes From Shock To Excitement After Being Traded
The Eagles' new receiver got goosebumps in the final preseason game after seeing the fans' passion and is taking a crash course in learning the playbook in order to play in season opener.
Crash in Montgomery County leaves 3 dead, 2 others injured
A car crash involving multiple vehicles left three people dead in Montgomery County Friday night.It happened just after 6:30 p.m. in the area of County Line Road and Park Avenue in Hatboro, Pennsylvania.Officers were called to the scene for reports of a crash with people trapped inside the cars.At the scene, police found three vehicles, one of which was flipped onto its roof.An investigation revealed that a Chevy Camaro, driven by a 31-year-old man, was traveling west on County Line Road when it crossed into the eastbound lanes.That's when the Camaro reportedly struck a Nissan SUV, which was driven by...
76ers Rumors: Must-watch wrinkle emerges as team finalizes tricky deal
The Philadelphia 76ers may have already passed the offseason test with flying colors, but that did not preclude the front office from seeking further ammunition ahead of the 2024-25 season. Just recently, the team added yet another hot name to the mix with training camp slowly creeping in. Guerschon Yabusele,...
Conemaugh Township dominates West Shamokin to open Heritage Conference play
DAVIDSVILLE — Cameron Dunn returned the opening kickoff 90 yards, and Conemaugh Township never looked back giving head coach Brandon Studer his first win as a head coach in a 42-0 drubbing of West Shamokin on Friday. “We have been on the other side, and we used that as motivation in the offseason,”...
Central Bucks Football: A Roundup of Scores from the Season Openers
DOYLESTOWN, PA—In week No. 1 of high school football, two of the three Central Bucks teams won their games, with the defending champion CB South Titans crushing their opponent in a 35-0 blowout. Here’s a roundup of this week’s games and scores. The CB South Titans beat the Archbishop Wood Vikings 35-0 in the team’s season and home opener. The Titans, who won last year’s PIAA District One Class 6A championship for the first time in the school’s history, scored four times in the second quarter. Quarterback Owen Pinkerton threw touchdowns on both of his first two...
Meet Rascal and Prince Eric, this week’s CVAS pets of the week
Meet Rascal and Prince Eric, this week’s CVAS pets of the week. These are just two of the amazing animals residing at area animal shelters. Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter has lots of adorable pets who are looking for forever homes. While Rascal and Prince Eric would like to meet you, check out all the other adorable animals available for adoption also. Go to this Animal Shelter link to see all their residents.
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