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Community Champion of the Week: The Hazleton College Access Fund
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Just before her senior year at Hazleton Area High School (HAHS), Rosa Ramirez Almanzar called her mother in the Dominican Republic. Rosa was in tears. “Mom,” she said, “I came here to study, but I think I have to go back to the D.R. after I graduate. Getting into college here is so hard, and I don’t think I can afford it even if I got in.”
Crash involving 2 trucks, another vehicle closes I-78 in Berks County
A stretch of I-78 is closed in both directions in Berks County following a multi-vehicle crash involving two tractor trailers and at least one other vehicle Monday morning. The crash occurred around 8:30 a.m. at mile marker 30.1 on I-78 in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Footage from SkyForce10 showed two damaged tractor trailers as well as another vehicle that had flipped over.
Carbon Chamber to Host Inaugural Cornhole Tournament July 25, 2024
Carbon County, PA – The Carbon Chamber & Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) invites you to toss your way to victory at their inaugural Cornhole Tournament on Thursday, July 25, 2024 from 4:00pm -7:00pm at Baer Memorial Park in Lehighton. (In the event of rain, the event will be held at the Lehighton Recreation Center.)
5 Must-Try Treats at Knoebels Amusement Resort
Refuel Between Rides and Games with these 5 Delectable Knoebels Treats. This time of year, most NEPA families are making their annual pilgrimage to Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, PA. While many trips to the favorite family-friendly park are all about thrill rides, skill games and arcades, there are some who just come for the food. Literally, same. And when a park has earned 21 of the last 23 Golden Ticket Awards for Best Park Food from Amusement Today, they might be doing something right.
New Ringgold asks for help finding person(s) responsible for littering
SCHUYLKILL CO., Pa. - The borough of New Ringgold is asking for the public's assistance in identifying the person or persons responsible for littering on borough property. According to the borough's Facebook page, if you have any information you should private message their page or talk to a borough council member.
Pottsville Man Sentenced in Federal Court for Mahanoy City Home Invasion
On Monday, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Joshua Marsh, 29, of Pottsville, was sentenced today to 84 months’ imprisonment by United States District Court Judge Malachy E. Mannion for conspiracy to interfere with commerce by robbery. According to United States...
Attorney General’s plan to combat teen-gun violence in PA
HAZELTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry has issued a report on the impact gun violence is having on students. It’s called Teen Talk and she met with students at high schools across the Commonwealth, including Hazleton, in a round table discussion getting their input and suggestions about what can be done to help alleviate student’s fears about gun violence.
Penn State All 105: The Pride of Schuykill County, Tyler Elsdon , Provides Leadership to PSU
Tyler Elsdon has had an interesting career at Penn State thus far. The Schuykill County native got a late offer from Penn State, and from there, the decision of where he wanted to play became an easy one. So far, his career has been a bit of a roller coaster.
Eagle Scout ceremony held in Carbon County
CARBON COUNTY, Pa. — A special celebration for an Eagle Scout in Carbon County. Phoenix Kalavoda of Troop 555 in the Jim Thorpe area built a songbird enclosure at the Carbon County Environmental Education Center for his Eagle Scout project. Phoenix has been involved with his troop for the...
James Miller Nast
James, “Jim” Nast, the big guy, was born on December 6, 1940 in Bloomsburg, PA and passed away on June 29, 2024 in Nags Head, NC. He is survived by his wife, Lou Anne; and children, Amy (John) Coughlin and Craig Nast; grandchildren, Carly (Robert) Deluca and Johnny and Ryan Coughlin; great grandchildren, Beau, Derek, and Nicholas and granddog, Eli. Jim was predeceased by parents, William and Anna and brother, Bill.
Ronald W. “Ron” Bower, 65
Ronald W. “Ron” Bower, 65, of Danville, peacefully passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at home with his family by his side. Born September 10, 1958 in Lewisburg, he was a son of the late Richard S. and Joan A. (Maurer) Bower. On December 19, 1981 he married the former Lisa A. Kitka and together they have celebrated 42 years of marriage.
Crews respond to single-vehicle crash in South Lebanon Township
LEBANON, Pa. — A single-vehicle crash was reported in Lebanon County Monday afternoon. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. Crews responded to the 1600 block of State Drive between Linden Road and Stone Hedge Drive in South Lebanon Township shortly after 1 p.m. According to Lebanon County...
Coroner called to incident at Lehigh River in Carbon County
The Carbon County Coroner's Office says it has been called to an incident at a stretch of the Lehigh River Monday. The coroner's office said it was currently unable to give any other details. Pennsylvania State Police responded to the scene, in the area of Jim Thorpe. Stick with 69...
Daily Brief
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger. Persons with a disability, and who require accommodation, should notify the Disability Services Office two weeks prior to the event at 610-683-4108 or email DSO@kutztown.edu, TDD number: 610-683-4499, in order to discuss accommodations. Every effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations. Please note: Kutztown University does not provide wheelchairs or other mobility devices.
Milling and Paving Project on Route 125 in Tremont Township Scheduled for Monday and Tuesday
PennDOT will be conducting milling and paving work on Route 125 between Route 209 and Mountain Road in Tremont Township. The project is scheduled to begin on Monday, July 1, 2024, and is expected to be completed by Tuesday, July 2, 2024. The work will result in a lane restriction...
Upcoming Event: Greater Shenandoah Area Historical Society to Host Presentation Meeting on Pottsville Maroons
The Greater Shenandoah Area Historical Society is set to host a presentation meeting on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024, at 6:30 PM that will delve into the historical controversy surrounding the 1925 Pottsville Maroons, marking the 100th anniversary of their disputed NFL Championship. Attendees will hear about the Maroons' remarkable season...
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