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Teenager Leah Rodgers Reported Missing from Womelsdorf, PA
Authorities are seeking public assistance in locating Leah Rodgers, a 16-year-old girl who has been missing since July 2, 2024. Leah Rodgers is listed in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) under the reference number M277997019. The authorities have provided two photographs of Leah Rodgers to aid in the search.
'Heroes Highway': Part of Route 143 in New Tripoli named after fallen firefighters
LYNN TWP., Pa. — Two fallen New Tripoli firefighters now will forever be remembered as heroes. Local leaders on Thursday unveiled a new sign renaming part of state Route 143 as Heroes Highway in honor of firefighters Marvin Gruber and Zachary Paris. The firefighters died in the line of...
Reject all cancel culture, America’s terrible choice and other commentary
Since the Trump shooting, righty influencers have engaged in their own brand of cancel culture, fumes Reason’s Billy Binion. On Facebook and X, “Chaya Raichik, the woman behind the popular Libs of TikTok social media accounts,” has shared screenshots of “random people making crass comments” about the shooting in Bethel, Pa. One of them, Darcy Waldron Pinckney, lost her job at Home Depot after Raichik blasted her for lamenting the would-be assassin’s poor aim. “Cheering” an assassination attempt is plainly “wrong,” but so is “weaponizing millions of followers to turn a random woman into a national pariah.” It’s especially “ironic that the people leading this mob are some of the same individuals who have repeatedly — and rightly — decried mob justice over the last several years.”
Fairfax native earns academic honors while serving aces on the court
Kutztown University’s Neal Devkaran is no stranger to balancing academic and athletic success. Raised in Fairfax, the graduate student attended Paul VI Catholic High before enrolling at Marymount University, where he pursued a degree in psychology with a minor in communication studies. However, his plans changed, and ultimately he opted for business.
Mahanoy Township Appoints New Chief of Police
Mahanoy Township officially has a new chief of police. On Thursday evening, the Mahanoy Township Board promoted Harry Brown as the Township's Chief of Police. Brown has been the Officer in Charge since previous Chief Brian Johnson vacated the position in December. Brown has been working for Mahanoy Township for 2 years and has been a police officer for 10 years.
Residents react following Bernville mayor's Facebook post about assassination attempt
BERNVILLE, Pa - She says it's enough to make her ashamed of where she's from. "I actually removed my town from my Facebook page so you can't see where I live,” said Heather Wilson, a Bernville resident. And that's where it started, with a Facebook post made by Bernville...
United Way of Greater Hazleton to provide free backpacks, school supplies to local students
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. The United Way of Greater Hazleton, as part of its “Stuff the Bus” program, will be providing free backpacks and school supplies to students in the area ahead of the upcoming school year and due to high demand, organizers are asking families to register for the supplies by Aug. 2.
Conversations About Faith
Posted 7-19-24 On this Monday morning. Jeff & Sheri Easter will be performing a concert on Sunday, July 21, 2024 in Coleman Park (located in Lebanon, Pennsylvania) … The concert will begin at 6:00 p.m. There will be no admission charge. Visit https://musicinthepark.net/event/jeffsherieaster/ for additional information. Posted 7-15-24 Especially for...
Pennsylvania Man Sentenced for Child Pornography Offense
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Bradley Michael Coleman, 39, of Strausstown, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison and 10 years of supervised release for accessing child pornography. He was also ordered to pay $35,000 in restitution. The sentencing was announced by United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero and issued by United States District Court Judge Joseph F. Leeson, Jr., on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.
Stuart Tanks roll again WWII weekend in Berwick
Berwick, Pa. — Embracing the grit, resilience, and the American spirit, Berwick is set to host its annual World War II Weekend. This event, a tribute to the town's rich history, will take place from Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at Riverfront Park.That area is “The Test Track," where tanks were tested before shipping off to war. Organizer (and Columbia County Commissioner) David Kovatch told us why they have such a...
What $250,000 can buy you in Lebanon
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Lebanon, here’s what sold for or under $250,000 between July 8 and July 14. Below, we provide an overview of the top 10 properties in each area, chosen for their proximity to the desired price range and the largest living spaces.
Traffic stop regarding speeding led deputies to find $30,000 in counterfeit Apple products
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. — The Florence County Sheriff's Office found $30,000 worth of counterfeit Apple products during a traffic stop. (Video above: WYFF News 4 Evening Headlines) Deputies pulled over a man on Interstate 95 for speeding on Tuesday, July 16. During the traffic stop, the man identified as...
FAA, NTSB investigating helicopter crash near Hegins
HEGINS, Pa. (WHTM) — Federal authorities are investigating a helicopter crash in Schuylkill County. First responders were called to Wood Lane in Hegins Township just north of the village of Hegins around 1 p.m. for a helicopter down. The Federal Aviation Administration said a helicopter struck a power line...
Marlin M. “Jake” Earhart (1944-2024)
Marlin M. “Jake” Earhart, 80, of Annville, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital. Marlin was born in Lebanon on Jan. 11, 1944, to the late John and Maggie (Gundrum) Earhart. After 20-plus years, he retired from Keystone Weaving Mills as a weaving...
High bacteria levels force third closure of Dry Brooks Swim Beach at Blue Marsh Lake
For the third time in less than a month, swimming at the Dry Brooks Day Use Area of Blue Marsh Lake is restricted due to high bacteria levels. The swimming area was previously closed for the same reason from June 28th to July 2nd, and from 8th to July 13th.
Trinity’s Will Detar, Northern Lebanon’s Aaron Seidel win national wresting titles at 2024 Fargo finals
Trinity’s Will Detar and Northern Lebanon’s Aaron Seidel led a contingent of nine Pennsylvania wrestlers who garnered national titles Wednesday nifht at the Junior and 16 and under wrwstling nationals in Fargo, N.D. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...
Stuart Tanks Roll Again…WWII Weekend in Berwick
BERWICK – Embracing the grit, resilience, and the American spirit, Berwick is set to host its annual World War II Weekend. This event, a tribute to the town’s rich history, will take place from Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at Riverfront Park. That area is “The Test Track,” where tanks were tested before shipping off to war.
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