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Alvernia’s Gaston earns All-MAC honors
Cera Gaston, of Lehighton, is one of 13 Alvernia University student-athletes on the respective 2024 Spring Academic All-MAC Teams, as announced by Middle Atlantic Conference Executive Director Megan Morrison recently. Alvernia’s 13 student-athletes on the Spring Academic All-MAC team is the most in a single season for Alvernia since the...
Community Giving Foundation to highlight youth philanthropy program at Illumination Station
SHAMOKIN — The Community Giving Foundation and numerous community entities and resources will showcase the implementation of its Youth in Philanthropy program from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Illumination Station on Independence Street. Light refreshments will be served and the musical duo Down N Out will provide entertainment...
Tamaqua news
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.
JT shifts grants to water plant
Jim Thorpe Borough is seeking to change the use of its Community Block Development Grant allocation totaling just over $164,000 for fiscal year 2022 and 2023, according to a public hearing held Wednesday morning. The borough was awarded $82,136 in 2022 and $82,160 in 2023, money that was most recently...
Lehighton school board discusses events before superintendent was let go
A debate over the events leading to the departure of Lehighton Area High School’s former superintendent continued to play out publicly last week during the board of directors’ June 12 meeting. Dr. Christina Fish’s last day in the district was May 31 after the school board approved a...
PSP LEHIGHTON - INCIDENTS
State police at the Lehighton barracks reported the following incidents:. • A 48-year-old man is facing charges of driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance after police conducted a traffic stop at 12:53 a.m. July 15. He was stopped in a 2004 Honda for violations of Title...
Driver killed in I-80 crash identified
DANVILLE — The driver killed in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 80 near Danville on Wednesday was Rocco Volpe Jr., 60, from Hudson, Massachusetts, Montour County Coroner Scott Lynn reported. "The deceased died as a result of multiple blunt force injuries," Lynn stated on his official Facebook page.
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.
Nine Huskies Named to CSC Academic All-District At-Large Team
GREENWOOD, Ind. – Nine Bloomsburg student-athletes have earned College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District At-Large honors. Matt Pulcinella (Chadds Ford, Pa./Garnet Valley) from the men's golf team earned his first career CSC Academic All-District distinction after recording an average score of 81.6 in 12 rounds during the 2023-24 season. He posted a season-low 78 on two occasions.
Kutztown looks to keep their stellar season going in the Region 2 tournament
KUTZTOWN, Pa - The Kutztown Legion baseball team is one of two teams from Berks County standing as the postseason continues. Up next in the state the Region 2 tournament. Kutztown will take a short drive to Emmaus for their opening round meeting with North Parkland. Heading into the Region...
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,...
One deceased after Lebanon motorcycle crash
LEBANON CITY, Pa. (WHTM) — Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred in Lebanon on Sunday. According to Lebanon City Police, on July 14, 2024, at approximately 8:30 p.m., police responded to reports of a motor vehicle accident between a motorcycle and an SUV at the Mifflin Street and Hanover Street intersection.
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.
“Make It Telia” — Telia Perfect Greek in Wyomissing
Restaurateur George Zeppos had one big goal in mind when he opened his newest dining destination. It’s his way of paying homage to — and sharing — one of the world’s finest cuisines, by creating a European vibe in “a restaurant where you feel like you are in Greece, embracing the ethos of Athens [ethos meaning the distinguishing character of his family’s home country].” If you’ve ever enjoyed travel in Greece, Telia will bring you back to that openness and delight. Every aspect of their menu matters, right down to the closest details of spices, marinades and styles of baking and preparing foods.
Ramble On!: Anthracite Railroad trip ready to leave station
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Ramble On!. The National Museum of Industrial History, in partnership with the Reading & Northern Railroad, will host the annual Anthracite Railroad Ramble on Wednesday, July 31. The 65-mile, day-long train ride will depart from the new station in Nesquehoning, Carbon County, to the Vosburg Tunnel,...
Police: One person killed in Lebanon city motorcycle accident Sunday
Lebanon City Police Department officials said one person has died after a fatal motorcycle accident at the intersection of Mifflin Street and Hanover Street Sunday. On At 8:30 p.m. July 14, 2024, police responded to a motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle and an SUV. Upon arrival, officers located a motorcyclist who was critically injured.
George W. Heist Sr. (1950-2024)
George W. Heist Sr., 74, of Lebanon, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at his home. He was the husband of Marian L. Sonon Heist. They would have celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary on Dec. 3. Born in Lebanon on July 6, 1950, he was the son of the...
Montour County couple confesses to sexual assault of juvenile
Danville, Pa. — A couple living in Danville confessed to having three-way sex with a 15-year-old during interviews with Pennsylvania State Police. Dennis James Aikey, 43, and Bethany Landis, 38, both of Danville told police about the abuse during interviews at the end of June, Trooper James Nestico said. Aikey initially admitted to having sex with the child, but when confronted by police with a confession from Landis, he came clean about the additional instances that had involved Landis, Nestico added. ...
Catching up with a KU Golden Bear – Kameron Roberts
KUTZTOWN, Pa. – During the summer months, Kutztown athletics takes a break from competition. So, what do Golden Bear student-athletes like to do in their down time? Over the next two months, we will be catching up with some KU Golden Bears. Kameron Roberts (Townsend, Del./Middletown) – Men's Basketball...
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