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Rice Twp. supervisors look for funds to complete sports field complex
Rice Twp. supervisors are trying to figure out how to come up with nearly a half million dollars in order to move forward with construction of a soccer/multipurpose field complex at its township park.
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...
Donald Trump rally shooting: What we know about 20-year-old 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 Crooks...
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...
Tamaqua offering tickets for fall season
The Tamaqua Area School District Athletic is offering several season ticket packages for the 2024 fall athletic seasons, and the Senior Citizen’s Gold Card throughout the year. To purchase season passes or obtain a Gold Card, those interested should go to the main office of the high school Monday...
Vacation Bible School
To be listed here, send information to tneditor@tnonline.com. • Zoomerang VBS — Returning to the Value of life. Through Friday, at 6:30 p.m. At Overcomers Holiness Church, 347 Lizard Creek Road, Andreas. For more information call 272-900-4517. • St. Matthew’s UCC, Kunkletown, VBS, Camp Firelight, will be held from...
Meet the Panthers
Panther Valley will hold its “Meet the Panthers Night” on Wednesday, Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Panther Valley Football Stadium. The following activities will be recognized: football, volleyball, golf, cheerleaders, soccer, band and band front. Fall season tickets will be sold at this time and can...
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.
Lehighton OKs budget 2nd time
Board forced to call meeting because votes were not valid. Lehighton Area School District’s board of directors ratified a number of actions from its June 27 meeting Friday night including adoption of its 2024-25 budget and hiring of a business administrator. The district was forced to call the meeting...
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...
Jeanne Zavatski
TREMONT — Jeanne Zavatski, 82, of Tremont, and formerly of Mount Carmel, passed away Sunday morning, July 14, 2024, at Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center. To plant a tree in memory of Jeanne Zavatski as a living tribute, please visit Tribute Store.
State police at Lehighton - crashes
State police at the Lehighton barracks reported the following crashes:. • Aliyah E. Snyder, 18, of Palmerton, was injured in a one-vehicle crash at 12:04 a.m. June 19 on Pohopoco Drive in Franklin Township. Police said she was transported by personnel from the Lehighton Ambulance Association to the St. Luke’s...
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,...
Teen waives hearing involving shooting incident in Shamokin
SHAMOKIN — A 15-year-old Shamokin male, who is charged with shooting another teen in the right upper chest May 14 in a wooded area along railroad tracks south of Vine and Harrison streets, waived his right to a preliminary hearing Tuesday morning before Magisterial District Judge William Zalinski. Aiden...
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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