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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...
Camp for visually impaired provides opportunity in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Summer camp is the highlight of the summer for many kids. Children who are blind or visually impaired are attending a unique camp in Luzerne County. Two local organizations are teaming up to teach this group of kids the valuable skills they need to grow into independent members of our community. […]
Mother and daughter from Pottsville compete for national titles
POTTSVILLE, Pa. — The reigning National United States Pennsylvania Ms. Regina Burhop, walked the streets of Pottsville as a little girl. The very same streets where she is now raising her 4-year-old daughter, Ella Burhop, who is following in her mom's footsteps. Ella was crowned Pennsylvania princess in February....
Houlahan touts new legislation to help baby formula industry on visit to Berks
EXETER TWP., Pa. - "When one facility went out of production, half the country couldn't find sole source nutrients for their babies,” said CEO of ByHeart, Ron Belldegrun. Now, a bill in D.C. called the Investing in New Families and Newborns Through Tax Credit Act aims to give a boost to places like ByHeart, an Exeter Township-based baby formula company.
'Heroes Highway': Part of Route 143 in New Tripoli named after fallen firefighters
LYNN TWP., Pa. — Two fallen New Tripoli firefighters now will forever be remembered as heroes. Local leaders on Thursday unveiled a new sign renaming part of state Route 143 as Heroes Highway in honor of firefighters Marvin Gruber and Zachary Paris. The firefighters died in the line of...
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...
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.
Towing ordinance concerns raised again at borough council
SHENANDOAH – It’s been awhile since Talk of Town, LLC has received a towing call from Shenandoah Borough. A long while. That’s what Ruth and Dwight Williams told borough council at Monday’s meeting, echoing concerns they have been raising for several years now which led to the passing of a new towing ordinance.
Matches Announced For Reel Rumble V In Pennsylvania
The first matches have been announced for this coming weekend’s Reel Rumble V, which takes place at Mahoning Drive-In in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. The drive-in has announced the following matches for the show, which takes place on Sunday:. * Vita Von Starr vs. Erica Leigh. * Ultimo Ant vs. Athan...
A fire severely damages the historic First Baptist Dallas church sanctuary
Firefighters in Texas have contained a fire that all but destroyed the historic church sanctuary at First Baptist Dallas. The blaze sent smoke billowing over the city but caused no deaths or injuries. The Texas Historic Landmark was built in 1890. Interim Fire Chief Justin Ball told KDFW-TV it may have started in the basement Friday evening and they're investigating the cause. The evangelical megachurch counts about 16,000 members, and Senior Pastor Robert Jeffress is a close supporter of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. Jeffress says he'll go ahead with Sunday services at the modern worship center adjacent to the historic sanctuary.
Man charged with assaulting Edwardsville police officer
EDWARDSVILLE — A police officer from the Edwardsville Police Department was injured when punched in the face and pushed down a flight of stairs inside a residence on Garfield Street. The officer, a female, was transported to a local hospital for injuries to her face and knee. Joshua Hall,...
Crash causes back up on I-80 near Danville
Milton, Pa. — A crash near Danville today has caused significant traffic along interstate 80. The crash occurred near mile marked 221 on I-80 West at approximately 2:30 p.m. A lane restriction is in place on Interstate 80 in both directions between mile marker 220 and 221, approximately four miles west of the Route 54 interchange (Danville Exit), in Liberty Township, Montour County, due to a vehicle crash. At 3:30...
Three Geisinger hospitals recognized as ‘high-performing’
Three Geisinger hospitals have been recognized for high performance in the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” rankings, including two named as a 2024-2025 Best Hospital. Geisinger Medical Center and Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center were named among the Best Hospitals in Pennsylvania, with Geisinger Wyoming...
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