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Demolition begins on RM Palmer building dating back to 1900s
WEST READING, Pa. – Demolition was underway Wednesday at a former RM Palmer building in West Reading. Officials stress that the demolition is not related to the explosion of RM Palmer buildings 1 and 2 in March 2023. "What you're seeing behind me is the demolition of the former...
Fleetwood man trains for shot to win gold at Olympics
MAIDENCREEK TWP., Pa. - Just a little over a week away from the 2024 Olympic Games, a Berks County man is gearing up for his chance to compete. He'll be the seventh person with ties to the county to head to the Olympics. On Aug. 2, you can tune into...
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.
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...
Local bar owners say happy hour expansion bill is ‘huge win’ for PA
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Southern Columbia superintendent allowed to be armed guard
CATAWISSA, Pa. — In a unanimous vote, members of Southern Columbia's Board of Education accepted a motion to allow Superintendent James Becker to carry a firearm as an armed school security guard. The amendment adds an extra $300 a month to Becker's current salary to make up for the...
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.
Hoagie Wars Season 1: Rocco’s Philadelphia Hoagies (Lebanon Valley Food Critics)
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39-year-old motorcycle driver dead after Sunday night crash in Lebanon city
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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.
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...
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...
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