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Wolfpack Muster A Victory Over District XI Foe Whitehall Friday Night
Tagged under: District 11, District 2, Gameday Hub, News, pfn. Wilkes-Barre Area Wolfpack Started Slow But then Got on a Roll to Defeat the Vising Zephyrs of Whitehall Opening Night. Wilkes-Barre- The Wolfpack of Wilkes-Barre Area left the Lehigh Valley in the 2023 District XI/2 6A sub-regional disappointed after a...
Northern Lehigh football preview 2024: Strength in numbers
The numbers are in the Northern Lehigh High School football team’s favor this season. And the Bulldogs want to take full advantage. Coach Joe Tout, entering his 19th season in charge of the program, has 53 players on the roster (55 if you include the two kickers) and wants to limit two-way contributors as much as possible.
Man arrested for fatal hit-and-run on Interstate 78
GRIMVILLE, Pa. (WHTM) — A Philadelphia man is behind bars after state troopers say he struck a man on a Berks County Interstate and never stopped. Akhmadkhon Ubaykhonov, 42, of Philadelphia, was arraigned Saturday morning on a felony charge of accidents involving death or personal injury. According to the...
Lehighton, Jim Thorpe football teams have different questions to answer in 2024
The Lehighton and Jim Thorpe football teams enter the 2024 season with different questions to answer. The Indians are confident about their returning pieces in the trenches. The Olympians have proven commodities at the skill positions. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
Reading Public Library awarded Professional Development Mini-Grant
The Pennsylvania Department of Education Office of Commonwealth Libraries has announced that 14 libraries across Pennsylvania have been awarded Professional Development Mini-Grants to enable librarians and staff to develop new skills and stay up to date on current trends. In Berks County, the Reading Public Library received a $5,000 mini-grant.
IronPigs: Scott Kingery, Darick Hall as prepared as they can be for unknown offseason
On Aug. 10, 2023, Darick Hall smacked two home runs among a career-high five hits. He drove in five and scored three times in a win at Rochester. A year later, the avid angler was in the midst of three days in a row at a Lehigh Valley fishing hole working to clear his mind. But the circumstances made that virtually impossible. “To have that happen was a little upsetting,” the IronPigs first ...
Allentown Fair: Ranking each of the 2024 grandstand headliners
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — There will be plenty to do at Allentown Fair, which kicks off its 172nd year on Wednesday, Aug. 28 — from its Agri-plex full of agricultural and related exhibits to its extensive carnival midway to its outdoor farm animal features. But the fair’s main Grandstand...
LuAnn Oatman, President of Berks Encore, appointed Chairman of Meals on Wheels America Board
Berks Encore has announced that LuAnn Oatman, President and CEO, has been elected as the new Chairman of the Board for Meals on Wheels America, a national organization that has been at the forefront of combating senior hunger and social isolation for 50 years. Since 2020, LuAnn has been an active member of the Meals on Wheels America Board of Directors and recently served as Chairperson for Meals on Wheels Pennsylvania.
3 Dead In Wrong-Way Hatboro Crash
Three people were killed in a Montgomery County crash that ended with one vehicle overturned and two into a utility pole Friday evening, Aug. 23, police said.A Chevy Camaro, operated by a 31-year-old man, was traveling west on County Line Road and crossed into the eastbound travel lanes where it st…
Bucks County high school football scoreboard: Week 1
Follow along with up-to-the-minute score updates and results from all of the high school football games across Bucks County and Eastern Montgomery County in Week One of the 2024 PIAA high school football season in PA. Check back often throughout the night as we update scores. Friday night scores ...
This Central PA county has one of the hottest real estate markets in the nation: See stats
Three Central Pennsylvania counties are among the top 100 hot real estate markets, according to data provided by Realtor.com. Lancaster County currently ranks 72nd in the nation, with a hotness score of 91, according to July data.Perry County ranks 79th, with a hotness score of 90.Berks County ranks 95th, with a hotness score...
This Bucks County Inn is One of the Oldest in the Entire Country. Read to Learn More
The inn was opened almost 100 years before the official founding of the country. One of the oldest bars in the entire country is located in Bucks County, and it has been a popular destination for centuries. Jordan Litchfield wrote about the establishment for Newsbreak. The King George II Inn,...
Berks County Farm honored for 200 years of family legacy
The Shapiro Administration has recognized the George R. and Barbara A. Hess Farm in Shoemakersville, Berks County, as a Pennsylvania Bicentennial Farm, marking over 200 years of family ownership and operation. This prestigious designation, awarded by Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, highlights the Hess family’s enduring commitment to agriculture and their community, preserving a vital part of Berks County’s rural heritage.
Short-term rental conference held in Monroe County
TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The inaugural Pocono Short-term Rental & Home Conference kicked off at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions. Officials say this two-day event is for individuals interested in the short-term rentals and home industry. The Pocono area is home to dozens of Airbnb and rental properties. Contractors landscapers and plumbers will be […]
Ongoing feud among Abington Township neighbors over alleged antisemitic behavior and anti-hate lawn signs reaches new verdict in PA Supreme Court
Drs. Simon and Toby Galapo of Abington Township are appellants in a legal battle that has made its way to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, the Pennsylvania Record reported today. On Tuesday, August 20, four state Supreme Court justices reversed a trial court injunction issued by the Montgomery County Court of...
Children’s Author Selling Her Massive Bucks County Estate for $14.5 Million
The estate is considered a regal home, complete with several incredible additions and living areas. A wealthy couple in the Bucks County area is selling a major estate in the area for a hefty price, and it is one of the best homes in the region. Sarah Paynter wrote about the estate for The Wall Street Journal.
Berks County Veterans Affairs Office Relocating to Spring Township
In response to an unprecedented increase in compensation claims and the growing need for private, trauma-informed care, the Berks County Veterans Affairs (BCVA) office is set to relocate to a new facility during the week of Sept. 16. The move comes at a pivotal time as BCVA experiences a record-breaking surge in successful compensation claims, positioning the office as the #2 rated county in Pennsylvania for veteran compensation claims and revenue return.
Pennsylvania Couple Gets 8-16 Years for Horrific CHILD ENDANGERMENT AND ANIMAL MISTREATMENT
On Tuesday, the mother and father of seven children, aged four to sixteen, were sentenced to prison in Pennsylvania. They were also ordered not to communicate with their children until they reached the age of 18 and only with the consent of a court-appointed therapist. This decision was made months...
New Jersey’s 60 worst schools for violence and bullying
Your kids are getting ready to head back to school and with that comes your assumption that they're being well cared for. And while New Jersey's schools usually rank as some of the best in the country, not every school in the Garden State offers children a welcoming, supportive learning environment.
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