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Rodale holds annual Organic Field Day at Maxatawny Twp. research farm
MAXATAWNY TWP., Pa. - Scientists and farmers gathered near Kutztown Friday for Rodale Institute's Organic Field Day. The event showcases all of the research that Rodale's team accomplished over the past year. Visitors got to explore the Institute's 386-acre research farm in Maxatawny Township and hear from the researchers themselves.
Holy cow! Blue Mountain High School gets a visitor
SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY, Pa. — A high school in Schuylkill County had an unexpected visitor in the form of a cow. A cow roamed the parking lot and fields of Blue Mountain High School. Viewer Bobbi-Sue Colna snapped some photos of the animal that escaped from a nearby farm. It...
Procession of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel enters 110th year
SHENANDOAH – This Sunday marks the 110th Procession of Our Lady of Mount Carmel on Shenandoah’s west end. The longstanding Catholic tradition began in 1914 as part of the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, at Washington and Diamond Streets. It continued as a part of the Divine Mercy Parish, which took over the procession when catholic churches in the Greater Shenandoah Area merged.
Swimmer cited for disorderly behavior
Berwick, Pa. — A man who was screaming about religion and witchcraft at a public pool was cited for being disorderly. Troopers were called to Ber-Vaughn Pool, 6084 Park Road, Berwick, on Saturday at 8 p.m. for reports of a disruptive man. The man, identified as 35-year-old Eli Gilsky of Berwick, was allegedly screaming loudly about religion and witchcraft, causing the crowd at the pool to become alarmed and annoyed. Gilsky was cited for disorderly conduct, according to police.
The Baaahd Girls to Demonstrate Sheep to Shawl Talents at Schuylkill County Fair
The Baaahd girls, a team of Sheep to Shawl participants based in Schuylkill Haven, have made the team. Like the Olympics, The Baaahd Girls are demonstrating their talents at the Schuylkill County Fair. So, what are The Baaahd Girls? A team from the Walk-In Art Center Fiber Arts Guild in...
PSPCA launches first Pittie Fest with $5 adoption fees for Pitbulls
Danville, Montour Co. — The PSPCA are gearing up for their first ever Pittie Fest with special adoption fees. Adoption fees for all classic Pitbulls of all sizes and ages will be set at five dollars starting July 16th and ending on August 11th at the Pennsylvania SPCA’s Philadelphia Headquarters, Danville and Lancaster locations.
39-year-old motorcycle driver dead after Sunday night crash in Lebanon city
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Danville State Hospital wins state award for sustainability
Danville, Pa. — Danville State Hospital was recently awarded the first-ever sustainability award by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. The award is presented to businesses who are enacting environmental efforts by changing behaviors, activities, and programs that encourage environmental sustainability. These practices can include anything that reduces carbon footprints, energy use, or improves air and water quality. The Danville State Hospital planted 1,600 trees and shrubs and allowed 16...
Topton officials say strike may affect some borough services
TOPTON BOROUGH, Pa. - Officials in Topton say a strike involving some borough employees could affect services for area residents. A post on the borough's Facebook page states some Topton employees, who are members of Teamsters Local 773, are currently engaged in a strike. Officials say the borough council will...
2023-24 Bloomsburg Major Award Winners Featuring Bella Culp and Kody Besser
The Bloomsburg University athletic department announces its major award winners for the 2022-23 season, including standout athletes in various categories. Bella Culp: Recorded 11 assists and 19 points in the 2023 season for field hockey. Kody Besser: Finished the 2023 season tied for the team lead in points (11) and...
Hoagie Wars Season 1: Rocco’s Philadelphia Hoagies (Lebanon Valley Food Critics)
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Woman accused of fighting police during arrest
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police charged a woman after they said she fought with officers during an arrest for retail theft at Boscov’s. According to the Wilkes-Barre Police Department, on Saturday around 5:45 p.m., officers were called for a report of several people stealing items from Boscovs and hiding them in a black Nike […]
Shenandoah code enforcement officer resigns
SHENANDOAH – Shenandoah’s code enforcement officer is leaving the job as of this Friday. Borough Council accepted Mark Pronio’s resignation at Monday night’s council meeting, effective June 19. “It has been a pleasure over the past year serving those citizens who take pride in this community,”...
Deadly crash in Schuylkill County
MINERSVILLE, SCHUYLKILL CO. (WOLF) — One woman is dead following a crash Friday morning in Minersville. According to Skook News, police say the crash occured in the area of Sunbury Road and River Street. 85 year-old Dolores Ostrowsky was the passenger of the vehicle traveling west on on the Seltzer Highway.
CLA’s 26th annual Car and Motorcycle Show to be held at courthouse on Aug. 18
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Holy Ascension Orthodox Church hosting vehicle blessings, Archbishop this weekend
FRACKVILLE – A Frackville church is continuing a tradition this weekend and will welcome the Archbishop of the Diocese of Eastern Pennsylvania. Holy Ascension Orthodox Church, 209 South Lehigh Avenue, is inviting the public to participate in their blessing of vehicles tradition this Sunday, July 21. In a release,...
Luzerne County man indicted on firearms offenses
LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — A Hazleton man has been indicted on firearms charges. According to the United States Attorney's Office, Renan Tineo, 22, was indicted after possessing a firearm while subject to a domestic violence protective order. Authorities say Tineo possessed a .38 caliber Charter Arms revolver with an...
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