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Fall in Pennsylvania to be ‘cooler-than-average’ this year
August is pretty much over and done with, and with classes in some school districts officially underway, it’s hard not to think about fall, even if summer is still technically going on. And thinking about it begs the natural succeeding questions: What’s the weather going to be like this...
Sneaker drive aims to raise money to help stray cat population
BIRDSBORO, Pa. - A Berks County-based group is taking new steps in its mission to help stray cats. It takes one step at a time. "So let's, instead of throwing the old ones in the trash, hey, let's give them to the cats," said Jennifer Fry, owner and chief of staff at The Vet on Main in Birdsboro.
Lebanon Valley Expo Center gears up for vibrant September events
As summer winds down, the Lebanon Valley Exposition Center & Fairgrounds is gearing up for a vibrant September filled with unique and family-friendly events. Whether you’re hunting for bargains at a massive consignment sale, exploring crafts at the annual fair, indulging in nostalgia at a doll collector’s show, or admiring the elegance of a cat show, there’s something for everyone.
SDS Showdown Time; Leb Val Mr. DIRT USA Next Up
WEST LEBANON, NY– A Labor Day weekend staple is on tap for the Super DIRTcar Series as it returns to New York’s Capital Region. The Series visits Lebanon Valley Speedway in West Lebanon, NY, on Saturday, Aug. 31, for Mr. DIRT Track USA, a 100-lap, $15,500-to-win/$1,000-to-start Feature. Saturday’s...
Pennsylvania county broke law by refusing to tell voters if it rejected their ballot, judge says
A Republican-controlled county in Pennsylvania violated state law when election workers refused to tell voters that their mail-in ballot had been rejected and wouldn’t be counted in last April’s primary election, a judge ruled. As a result, voters in Washington County were unable to exercise their legal right...
West Mahanoy Township Police Investigating Stolen Safe
West Mahanoy Township Police are investigating a report of a stolen safe. Police say on Tuesday, August 27th, 2024, around 5:00pm, West Mahanoy Township Police Department was notified of a theft of a 2 foot by 2 foot safe from an empty lot in the 200 Block of South Wylam Street.
Walmart apple juice recall: Pa. among states where drinks with elevated arsenic levels sold
WASHINGTON (AP) — Walmart has recalled nearly 10,000 cases of apple juice sold in stores across the U.S. that were found to contain potentially harmful levels of inorganic arsenic. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave the recall a more urgent classification Friday after making its original announcement Aug....
'Demstock' brings together rural Pennsylvania Democrats who want to 'jam things up' for Trump
BROOKVILLE Pa. — Hundreds of Pennsylvania’s rural Democratic voters spent the weekend at “Demstock.” Think Woodstock in 1969, with some attendees camping out at the venue, but instead of performances from the Grateful Dead and Jimi Hendrix, it was all about politics. Attendees bonded over feeling isolated in their largely Republican communities and their hope to “drive up the margins” in the match-up between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in the critical battleground state.
Revisiting the top performances of Week 1 high school football in Lebanon County
It's time to revisit Week 1. Through the opening week of football season, Lebanon County saw some standout individual performances. As each squad prepares for its upcoming matchup, here is an overview of the five best stat lines from the weekend. The season's headliners: Lebanon County's top 40 football players as 2024 kicks off Saturday...
🏈 Vote now for the Lebanon County football player of the week (Aug. 23-24)
Week 1 concluded over the weekend, so it's time to vote for Lebanon County's best football performance from the season's openers. Five of the best performers from around the area were selected, we're leaving it up to you to decide who represents this week's athlete nomination. ...
Football Recap: Blue Mountain Starts Season with Win Against Schuylkill Haven
Blue Mountain had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They snuck past the Schuylkill Haven Hurricanes with a 19-14 win on Friday. The score was all tied up 0-0 at the break, but the Eagles were the better team in the second half.
See all homes sold in Berks County, Aug. 19 to Aug. 25
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Berks County reported from Aug. 19 to Aug. 25. There were 121 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,591-square-foot home on Old Wyomissing Road in Reading that sold for $285,000.
NEPA man facing attempted murder charges in shooting
A Susquehanna County man faces numerous charges after allegedly shooting his mother-in-law in the leg on Saturday. According to state police, 61 year old Thomas Wood of Montrose, got into a fight with his wife and
Football Recap: Daniel Boone Falls to Exeter Township in First Game of Season
Daniel Boone couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a blow against the Exeter Township Eagles on Friday, falling 36-0. The loss leaves the Blazers without a win on the season. A big part of the victory came down to the chemistry between Riley Martinez...
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