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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.
Kutztown Field Hockey to be honored at The White House
KUTZTOWN, Pa - The Kutztown University field hockey team will pay a visit to The White House on Monday, July 22. Back in the Fall the Golden Bears won the Division II National Championship, the first in school history. The Golden Bears will be honored along with the Division I...
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.”
A Lehigh Valley highway is renamed in honor of fallen New Tripoli firefighters
A seven-mile stretch of Route 143 in Lehigh County was renamed Thursday in honor of firefighters Marvin Gruber and Zachary Paris, who died in the line of duty in December 2022 while fighting a house fire. A New Tripoli fire department truck slowly moved to reveal a green sign with the new name — Heroes Highway. Afterward, family members of the victims and firemen took pictures by the sign. The ...
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.
Slocum Township Fire Company's annual bazaar draws community
Wapwallopen, Luzerne County(WOLF) — Beautiful weather Friday night had people heading to the Slocum Township Fire Company Bazaar in Luzerne County. An annual event people always look forward to. The Slocum Volunteer Fire Company has been putting on an annual bazaar for the community for many years. For some,...
What $500,000 can buy you in Lebanon
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between July 8 and July 14. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Lebanon, all of which featured homes under $500,000. Below, we provide an overview of the top 10...
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...
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.
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.
Veteran’s Nonprofit Kicks Off “Christmas in July”
BEDMINSTER, NJ – To celebrate our noble veterans this summer, Stacia McDonough, and her award-winning 501c-3 nonprofit, “Independence For Veterans,” has kicked off their very first, “Christmas in July,” collection. The drive is to benefit the formerly homeless and disabled veterans currently residing at the transitional housing facilities in New Jersey. Items being collected are toiletries (shampoo, body wash, baby wipes, razors, deodorant, sunblock, lip balm, etc.), brand new underwear, undershirts, socks, summer clothing, (All men’s sizes: M-3XL), basketball shorts, wallets, and blankets. In addition, gift cards from Visa, Amazon, grocery stores, Wal-Mart, Target are a much sought...
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