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Palmyra graduate Gage Miller’s Major League dreams were right on target
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Poconos see boost in business from NASCAR weekend
Thousands of fans filled the infield and packed the grandstands at Pocono Raceway over the weekend for the Great American Getaway 400. Businesses near the raceway were also full, thanks to the influx of NASCAR fans. Owner of Chat N' Chew Café in Blakeslee says the restaurant saw visitors starting...
Boston Bachert brings his national variety act to Lebanon Area Fair Midway
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Topton officials say strike may affect some borough services
TOPTON BOROUGH, Pa. - Officials in Topton say a strike involving some borough employees could affect services for area residents. A post on the borough's Facebook page states some Topton employees, who are members of Teamsters Local 773, are currently engaged in a strike. Officials say the borough council will...
Big Tent Bazaar will be July 18-20 in Hanover Township
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Exaltation of the Holy Cross Parish, 420 Main Road, Buttonwood, Hanover Township will host their annual Big Tent Bazaar July 19-21 on the parish grounds. Friday, July 19 (6-11pm), Saturday, July 20 (4pm Mass, 5-Midnight), Sunday, July 21 (5-11pm). The bazaar...
Salvation Army hosts second Kidz Klub Block Party this Thursday
Williamsport, Pa. — The Salvation Army Williamsport Corps, under the leadership of Major Sheryl A. Hershey, is hosting the second of a series of summer Kidz Klub Family Block Parties this Thursday, July 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Salvation Army held its first block party of the summer on June 20. The third and final summer block party will be held on Aug. 15. July activities will...
Edwardsville man charged with pushing cop down stairs
An Edwardsville man is jailed without bail after punching an officer in the face and pushing her down a flight of stairs on Monday afternoon, police said. Joshua Hall, 42, of 557 Garfield St., is facing aggravated assault charges following a disturbance reported at his home shortly after 3 p.m. Monday.
Bethel Twp. supervisors confirm bridge ownership, plan to replace superstructure
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Final Severe Thunderstorm Threat Comes Wednesday As Cold Front Will End Heat Wave Soon After; New Pattern Coming?
Thunderstorms were localized Tuesday across Southeast PA, while Upstate NY was hit very hard by tornadoes and widespread damaging winds that created an absolute mess up there. Meanwhile, Harrisburg hit 103° and parts of the Cumberland Valley in South Central PA reached 105°. As many areas plunge into drought conditions, it’s safe to say we are in desperate need of a pattern change.
Pennsylvania's top elections official praises Franklin County elections team
Pennsylvania's top elections official gave Franklin County's elections team a good review following a recent meeting in Chambersburg. As elections in the state are run at the county level, Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt is more than halfway through visiting all 67 counties to meet local leaders and learn more about their election operations.
KU Student Phanor Named to PASSHE Board of Governors
Kutztown University student Mark-Handy Phanor has been approved as the newest student member of the Board of Governors for the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). The motion was passed at Thursday’s Board of Governors meeting. The State System is governed by a 20-member Board, which is responsible...
Berks Summer Fest Set for July 27 at FirstEnergy Stadium
Berks Arts and the Reading Fightin Phils are pleased to announce the second annual Berks Summer Fest, celebrating music, food, and fun all day on Saturday, July 27, at FirstEnergy Stadium. The family-friendly day will feature activities for kids and four major concerts for families on the Plaza Stage in...
Police: Four escape injury in gunfire in Lackawanna County
DICKSON CITY, Pa. — Four people escaped injury Tuesday when a gunman shot at their car in Lackawanna County, authorities said. The investigation began around 1:30 a.m. upon reports of gunfire on Commerce Boulevard near Business Route 6 in Dickson City. Borough Police Chief William Bilinski said a man reportedly fired at least twice at a car occupied by four people.
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