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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...
West Penn Lions present scholarships
The West Penn Lions Club recently presented two scholarships to local students. On July 3, Marian Catholic Senior Makenzie Moyer was awarded the scholarship at a West Penn Lions Club meeting. This scholarship is given annually by the club to the student with the highest GPA/rank from West Penn Township at each prospective school. President Rebecca Neumoyer presented the scholarship. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS.
Grier City Union Sunday School yard sale
The Grier City Union Sunday School will have a yard sale Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days from the church at 202 Grier Ave., in Grier City, Rush Township. Sunday School member Linda Light, is shown among the clothing, household items, books, toys and more. Volunteers will also be selling haluski, sloppy joes, turkey barbecue, hot dogs and baked goods. All proceeds will help maintain the historic Sunday school and support programming. Sunday school is held at 9:45 a.m. on Sundays. All are welcome. The facility will also participate in the Grier City Community Yard Sale, which will be held Aug. 3 and 4, however, the Sunday school will have its sale on Aug. 2 and 3. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS.
Berks mayor’s online post in wake of Trump shooting leads to closing of borough office
An online post made by the mayor of Bernville following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on Saturday has received a mountain of backlash that has led the borough to temporarily close its offices. Shawn Raup-Konsavage, a Democrat who has served as mayor since 2018, took to Facebook...
United Way conducting "Stuff the Bus" program
The United Way of Greater Hazleton is conducting its "Stuff the Bus" program until July 31. The organization seeks clear book bags, pencils, pens, crayons, markers, colored pencils, glue sticks, scissors, packs of paper, notebooks dry erasers, markers hand sanitizer, folders and erasers for backpacks. Drop off locations include Lehigh Valley Hospital – Hazleton; Lehigh Valley Health and Wellness Center; Lehigh Valley Health, Station Circle; Laurel Mall; The Repair Shop Gentlemen & Co. Barbershop, 477 S. Poplar St., Hazleton; Fyzical Therapy and Balance Center, 1077 N. Church St., Hazleton.
West Hazleton Trinity Lutheran Church prepares for second annual Community Day
Preparations are underway for West Hazleton Trinity Lutheran Church’s second annual Community Day street event, which will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at North Fifth Street and Jackson Avenue. The event offers free food, beverages and ice cream. Area social agencies along with other organizations will have representatives available to distribute information on their services. Two young translators will be available.
Trevorton man charged with neglecting dog
SHAMOKIN — A Trevorton man has been charged with neglecting his dog by tethering the canine to his vehicle in a dirt lot without food and water July 10. Glen Alan Shurock Jr., 31, of 789 Trevorton Road, is charged by Patrolman Derek Jenkins with a misdemeanor of neglecting an animal by tethering his medium sized dog to the bumper of his blue Volkswagen hatchback in a dirt lot behind the 400 block of North Shamokin Street near Franklin Street.
Box Truck Flips On Side During Route 80 Crash: Officials (Photos)
The crash happened in the westbound lanes of Rt 80 near mile marker 259.1 around 9:30 a.m., Hazle Township Fire and Rescue Company detailed in the release. The box truck hit the back of a construction-blocking vehicle and then flipped onto its side, pinning the driver, officials said. Crews were...
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.
State Supreme Court dismisses Coal Township's appeal over permit fees for county jail
HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal filed by Coal Township over whether Northumberland County properly requested a refund from the township for excessive permit fees during construction of Northumberland County Jail. In an order issued Wednesday, the Supreme Court stated, “The appeal is dismissed as...
Paige and Cassidy Superneau compete at Midlands, prepare for Bloomsburg
Over the weekend of July 12 to 14, Paige and Cassidy Superneau traveled to Fonda, NY, to race at Midland Barrels. They’ll be in Bloomsburg, PA, on July 27 for the Keystone Barrel Classic. Cassidy Superneau: I ran my younger horse Jet at Midlands, and I’m very happy to...
Reading and Northern adds management to oversee growing coal business
Port Clinton-based Reading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad announced changes in its corporate leadership structure to better deal with unprecedented growth in its anthracite coal business. On February 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine. As sanctions were imposed on Russia a seismic shift occurred in international purchasing of anthracite, a key...
One killed in three-vehicle I-80 crash
DANVILLE — One driver is dead and two others sustained minor injuries in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 80 in Montour County on Wednesday afternoon. The 2:27 p.m. crash occurred at mile marker 221, in Liberty Township, just west of Danville, state police at Milton said.
Developer proposes 12 buildings on tech campus in Hazle Twp.
HAZLE TWP. — A developer wants to construct a technology center called Hazleton North Campus with 12 massive buildings, electric yard and security gates shown on a sketch distributed at a meeting of the township's planning department on Tuesday.
Pennsylvania SPCA to host 'Pittiefest' with special adoption fees
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — The Pennsylvania SPCA will be hosting a special event for pit bulls across all of the rescue's locations. The PSPCA is hosting "Pittiefest," where all classic pit bulls will have their adoption fees set at $5 starting Tuesday, July 16. The promotion runs through Sunday,...
Penn State Extension offers DASH Diet cooking class to lower blood pressure
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Tamaqua awards street repaving contract
Cedar Street and a portion of Clay Street in Tamaqua will soon be repaved. On Tuesday, Tamaqua Borough Council awarded a contract for the work to Gaver Industries Inc., doing business as Barker and Barker Paving, at a cost of $90,108. “They’re the ones who paved Elm Street, Market Street...
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The Lewistown Valley Garden Club held its June meeting with a garden tour at a home in Pine Grove that featured plants and trees native to the region. The next meeting will include the annual picnic at noon July 23. Members are asked to note the change in the date from the yearly printed book and the earlier time. Members with last names A-H will bring a covered dish and I -Z will bring a dessert.
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