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Several Bethlehem area and Fountain Hill residents earned degrees at commencement exercises in December. The cumulative grade-point average necessary for honors distinction is: with honor (cum laude) 3.40; with high honor (magna cum laude) 3.60 and with highest honor (summa cum laude) 3.80. Students who have requested privacy (FERPA) are not listed publicly.
Lehigh's Rafe Perich, a Northwestern Lehigh grad, selected by Rangers in MLB Draft
Northwestern Lehigh grad Rafe Perich, who recently completed his junior campaign at Lehigh, was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the seventh round of the MLB Draft on Monday. Perich helped the Tigers win a Colonial League title in 2021 and has only gotten better. The third baseman was a force for the Mountain Hawks last season - batting .382 with 41 RBI.
Mackenzie Lewis earns Bachelor of Science degree magna cum laude from Kutztown University
Mackenzie Anne Lewis of Derry (15627) has been awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in art education magna cum laude from Kutztown University, the Berks County campus reported July 15. “Kutztown University has conferred degrees for nearly 1,100 students for the 2024 spring semester.
Suspect Steals Firearm After Robbery in Tamaqua
The Tamaqua Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred late Friday. According to Police, the incident occurred around 11:30pm when a black male, possibly Hispanic, approached and demanded money from the victim. A physical altercation occurred between the suspect and the victim. During the altercation, the victim dropped a...
Authorities seeking public's information on charged police officer
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA CO. (WOLF) — Authorities are asking the public to come forward with information on any possible incidents regarding a former Tamaqua police officer who is facing child sexual abuse charges. The state Office of Attorney General charged Christopher Cordes in May on several child sexual abuse counts.
Donald Trump rally shooting: What we know about man ID'd as suspected gunman
BUTLER, Pennsylvania -- We're learning more about the man suspected in the shooting at a campaign rally for former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday that left one spectator dead, two others critically injured and sparked chaos at the event. The FBI has identified 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crook...
Boyertown’s Moyer, Barndt keep Bears alive in Berks County Senior Legion playoffs with 6-2 win over Norchester
KUTZTOWN >> Coming off a lackluster start on the mound in the Berks County Senior American Legion playoffs, Connor Moyer just wanted another shot at redemption. This time around, his Boyertown offense had his back. Buoyed by a four-run head start in the top of the first inning, Moyer, a...
Kutztown School Board approves 3.5 tax increase
Kutztown School Board approved the 2024-25 final budget in June with a 3.5 percent tax increase and a nearly $1 million deficit covered by fund balance. Previously, the district had not raised taxes in 10 years. Also approved were local services tax of $5; earned income tax of 0.5%; real...
Borough councilman's request for monthly list of code violations leads to code enforcement officer to leave meeting
MOUNT CARMEL — A request from Councilman John Wascavage for a monthly list of all code violations caused Enforcement Officer Bryan Polifka to abruptly leave Monday evening’s workshop. Wascavage, who sits on the code committee, said he wants to see the address, type of violation and what action...
Tamaqua LL team eliminated by Newtown
CONYGHAM — The ball just didn’t bounce Tamaqua’s way on Monday. Tamaqua battled up-and-down the lineup, but in the end, Newtown just had more firepower, rallying from a two-run deficit to claim a 7-3 win in the Section 6 playoffs. The loss ends Tamaqua’s 8-10-year-old all star...
Organization News: Ralpho Library Bridge Club
ELYSBURG — The Ralpho Library Bridge Club enjoyed the Rusty Rail. It was an old manufacturing building that two men put in a lot of money to remodel and it is beautiful. The club had a room all to theirselves. After ordering their meals, the club played several hands of bridge and caught up on each other’s activities.
ON THIS DATE JULY 16, 1976
Carbon County Controller John R. Williams of Lehighton has announced the appointment of a new auditor in his office at the courthouse in Jim Thorpe. He is Leonard J. Alabovitz, a Democrat from Summit Hill, who previously served the county as director of the Tax Claim Bureau and Recorder of Deeds offices. Alabovitz is also the mayor of his hometown.
Organization News: Mount Carmel Area Joint Veterans Committee
MOUNT CARMEL — On Sunday the 574th “Changing of the Colors” flag ceremony was held at Second and Oak streets in honor and memory of a soldier who died in the service of his country during World War II. Joseph J. Gasperetti was born Oct. 6, 1923,...
Tamaqua to hold Meet the Raiders Night
The Tamaqua Area School District will be holding its annual fall Meet the Raiders Night on Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Sports’ Stadium. All fall sports’ participants, cheerleaders and coaches will be recognized, along with the Raider Marching Band, which will perform its field show.
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