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Demolition begins on RM Palmer building dating back to 1900s
WEST READING, Pa. – Demolition was underway Wednesday at a former RM Palmer building in West Reading. Officials stress that the demolition is not related to the explosion of RM Palmer buildings 1 and 2 in March 2023. "What you're seeing behind me is the demolition of the former...
Bernville borough offices close due to threatening communication
BERNVILLE, Pa. - Bernville's borough offices are closed until further notice. This comes following recent threats. It all started with a post from the mayor on Facebook. It caught a lot of attention, including from officials in Harrisburg. A recent comment from State Senator Chris Gebhard reads, "There is absolutely...
Making a splash at Baer Memorial Pool
LEHIGHTON, Pa. — The sun is hot, but the water is cool at Baer Memorial Pool in Lehighton. Temperatures reached 90 degrees by noon. "This is what, like, our 4th heat wave; it just seems like the sun is so hot it's just blazing on top of you," said Lehighton Borough recreation director Tom Evans.
Infrastructure improvements at county Expo Center enhance visitor experience
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Volleyball Squad Earns AVCA Team Academic Award
LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Lebanon Valley volleyball team was honored by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) on Wednesday with the release of the AVCA Team Academic Award sponsored by INTENT. The team academic award, initiated in the 1992-93 academic year, honors volleyball teams that maintain a year-long grade-point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale or 4.1 on a 5.0 scale. A record total of more than 1,400 collegiate and high school teams earned the award this year. LVC earned the award for the fifth consecutive year and 10th time in the last 11 years. The Dutchmen had 12…
Dwight D. Johnson (1957-2024)
Dwight D. Johnson, 67, of Lebanon, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Lancaster General Hospital. Dwight was born on May 13, 1957, in Cleveland, OH, to the late Allan and Myrtle (Mayhew) Johnson. He was a 1975 graduate of Plymouth-Whitemarsh High School and a 1979 graduate of Bloomsburg...
David Frederick Kauffman (1949-2024)
David Frederick Kauffman, who was known as “Dave” to friends and coworkers, 74, formerly of Harrisburg, PA, passed away peacefully in the early morning on June 20, 2024, at Providence Place, Drums, PA, after a courageous battle with Frontotemporal Dementia. Born in Lebanon, PA, on July 16, 1949,...
Ashland Inc. to Announce Q3 Earnings and Host Webcast
WILMINGTON, DE — Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) is set to release its third-quarter earnings report at about 5 p.m. ET on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. The company plans to discuss these results with securities analysts in a live webcast at 10 a.m. ET on Wednesday, August 7. The webcast...
Strausstown man sentenced to decade in prison in child pornography case
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - A Berks County man will spend a decade behind bars after pleading guilty in a child pornography case. Authorities say 39-year-old Michael Coleman of Strausstown was sentenced Wednesday in United States District Court to 10 years’ imprisonment, 10 years of supervised release and was ordered to pay $35,000 in restitution.
Danville State Hospital Leaders Receive ‘Sustainability’ Award
DANVILLE – Danville State Hospital has received a new award, an environmental sustainability award from the head of the state’s Human Service Department. Dr. Val Arkoosh, the State Secretary of the Department of Human Services said the hospital leadership has reduced their carbon footprint. She said, “That’s why we are here today. To honor the team at Danville State Hospital, for the tangible and visible work each and every one of you is doing to promote environmental sustainability and to make our world a greener and healthier place.”
Lykens Valley Hay Auction 7/12/24
Prices per ton except where noted. Total loads: 11. Mixed Hay: 1st Cutting: 50.00-150.00, 27.00 round bale; 2nd Cutting: 110.00. Alfalfa/Grass Mix: 1st Cutting 50.00-55.00 large square bale; 2nd Cutting: 4.50 small square bale. Newsletter.
Briggs Farm Blues Fest – Nescopeck, PA
My first foray into the long-standing Briggs Farm Fest proved to be at once exciting and comfortable. Held on a lovely working farm, many of the attendees camped in the mowed fields or surrounding woods, and even sissy, motel-addicted fans (like me) got into the laid-back blues groove the minute we walked through the gate.
Crossing repairs close Grier Ave; will close Route 54
RYAN TOWNSHIP – If you’re heading to Delano via Barnesville, you’ll have to find a different route this week. The Reading and Northern Railroad is working on the railroad crossing just north of the Barnesville Post Office and traffic is being detoured via Route 54 and Interstate 81.
Towing ordinance concerns raised again at borough council
SHENANDOAH – It’s been awhile since Talk of Town, LLC has received a towing call from Shenandoah Borough. A long while. That’s what Ruth and Dwight Williams told borough council at Monday’s meeting, echoing concerns they have been raising for several years now which led to the passing of a new towing ordinance.
Sign renaming part of Route 143, honoring 2 local fallen firefighters, to be unveiled Thursday
HARRISBURG, Pa. – A Pennsylvania state senator will unveil a new sign renaming part of Route 143 in Lehigh County in honor of two local fallen firefighters. State Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16), on Thursday at 5:30 p.m., will unveil a new sign renaming Route 143 in Lehigh County as Heroes Highway in honor of Marvin Gruber and Zachary Paris, according to a news release from the Senate Republican Communications Office.
Orwigsburg’s Schaeffer’s Harley-Davidson to Receive Gold Bar & Shield Award
Schaeffer’s Harley-Davidson in Orwigsburg has announced that they have earned the Gold Bar & Shield Award for 2023 presented by the Harley-Davidson Motor Company. The official announcement came in February 2024 and the dealership will officially receive its recognition on Wednesday, July 24th, in Milwaukee, WI as part of the kickoff of the 2024 Homecoming Rally.
First responders plan Night Out events in area communities
SHENANDOAH – Next month, first responders in three area communities will hold events to help connect the community with those who serve. In Shenandoah, the Shenandoah Community Ambulance Association, Shenandoah Fire Department, and Shenandoah Police Department are joining forces to hold their annual National Night Out event on August 6 from 5pm to 8pm.
Riverside Police Talk of Repairing Busted Traffic Signal
RIVERSIDE – One Northumberland County community has a bum traffic signal and it’s confusing drivers. In Riverside, police tell us their traffic signal is letting left turn traffic have a green light at the wrong times. They did not talk of any major hazard or any accidents, and they say they are working with PennDOT.
Schuylkill councilman says he won’t resign over Facebook post after Trump assassination attempt
The president of Minersville Borough Council is the latest public official caught in a firestorm following a social media post regarding the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump. Ian Mahal on Tuesday defended his Facebook post and said he will not resign over the comment he made following Saturday’s...
Tri-Town majors win Section 3 title, advance to state tournament
After suffering its first loss of the summer on Wednesday in Berwick, Tri-Town’s players regrouped, refocused and came out with a superb effort on Thursday. Facing elimination, Tri-Town defeated Blue Mountain in a rematch, 2-0, to secure the Section 3 championship and advance to the Pennsylvania state tournament in Newville on Wednesday.
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