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Pottsville Woman Reported Missing
The family of a Pottsville woman is looking for information on her whereabouts. Dominique "Nikki" Perez, 20, of Pottsville has been reported missing by her family and they are looking for information where she might be. On Monday evening, around 8:50pm, she told her father and boyfriend that she was...
Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 16th, 2024
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area. -------------------------------------------------- James Bradford Stine, age 77, of Schuylkill Haven, PA passed away Monday, July 15th, 2024 at his home. Born in Pottsville, PA on March 23, 1947, he was the son of the late Howard and Gloria (Keller) Stine. Jim was a graduate...
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. ...
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...
Volleyball Squad Earns AVCA Team Academic Award
LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Lebanon Valley volleyball team was honored by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) on Wednesday with the release of the AVCA Team Academic Award sponsored by INTENT. The team academic award, initiated in the 1992-93 academic year, honors volleyball teams that maintain a year-long grade-point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale or 4.1 on a 5.0 scale. A record total of more than 1,400 collegiate and high school teams earned the award this year. LVC earned the award for the fifth consecutive year and 10th time in the last 11 years. The Dutchmen had 12…
Dwight D. Johnson (1957-2024)
Dwight D. Johnson, 67, of Lebanon, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Lancaster General Hospital. Dwight was born on May 13, 1957, in Cleveland, OH, to the late Allan and Myrtle (Mayhew) Johnson. He was a 1975 graduate of Plymouth-Whitemarsh High School and a 1979 graduate of Bloomsburg...
KU Student Phanor Named to PASSHE Board of Governors
Kutztown University student Mark-Handy Phanor has been approved as the newest student member of the Board of Governors for the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). The motion was passed at Thursday’s Board of Governors meeting. The State System is governed by a 20-member Board, which is responsible...
Thunderstorms put a damper on Kyle Busch's race night at Action Track USA
KUTZTOWN, Pa - Action Track USA got racing underway on Wednesday night before the storms rolled through. A sell out crowd was on hand with NASCAR champion Kyle Busch taking to the track. For the fans who showed up tonight, it's always a treat when those from NASCAR make the...
Pottsville Man in Custody Following Hours Long Standoff
A man is in custody following a standoff early Sunday morning in Pottsville. In the early hours of Sunday, July 14, 2024, Pottsville Police responded to an incident involving an armed individual at 817 West Race Street. According to authorities, the incident began around 4:00 am when City Police were...
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,”...
Section of Route 143 in Lehigh County renamed to honor 2 fallen firefighters
LYNN TOWNSHIP, Pa. - A section of State Route 143 in Lehigh County has been renamed in honor of two New Tripoli fallen firefighters. "We still miss him so much. And we always will," said Karen Gruber, wife of Marvin Gruber. "They would be so proud and honored, as are we to see this extraordinary dedication."
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.
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.
First responders plan Night Out events in area communities
SHENANDOAH – Next month, first responders in three area communities will hold events to help connect the community with those who serve. In Shenandoah, the Shenandoah Community Ambulance Association, Shenandoah Fire Department, and Shenandoah Police Department are joining forces to hold their annual National Night Out event on August 6 from 5pm to 8pm.
Forge Ahead: Annual Blacksmith Day brings craftsmanship to Wernersville
The Pennsylvania Artist-Blacksmiths’ Association will be holding their annual Blacksmith Day on Saturday, August 3th from 9am to 4pm. It will be held on the grounds of Old Dry Road Farm, 202 Highland Road, Wernersville, PA 19565. This free event is open to the public and will be held rain or shine.
Sign renaming part of Route 143, honoring 2 local fallen firefighters, to be unveiled Thursday
HARRISBURG, Pa. – A Pennsylvania state senator will unveil a new sign renaming part of Route 143 in Lehigh County in honor of two local fallen firefighters. State Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16), on Thursday at 5:30 p.m., will unveil a new sign renaming Route 143 in Lehigh County as Heroes Highway in honor of Marvin Gruber and Zachary Paris, according to a news release from the Senate Republican Communications Office.
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.
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