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NEPA man arrested for attacking police officer
An Edwardsville man was arrested after punching and pushing a police officer down the stairs, According to police. Joshua Hall faces aggravated assault charges after a disturbance was reported in his home on Monday afternoon. Hall then allegedly lunged at the police officer, punching her in the face, and pushing her down a flight of stairs, before fleeing on foot. Hall was later arrested by Kingston and Plymouth officers. The officer was transported to Wilkes-Barre General Hospital for the injuries to the left side of her face and her right knee. Hall was charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, harassment, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, and evading arrest, and is being held without bail.
Check out fresh and healthy produce at Exeter Community Library
Last year the Exeter Community Library in Berks County began offering something new to patrons that would serve as a convenient way for them to have easy access to healthy, locally-grown produce grown at Taproot Farm in Shoemakersville. “It has been wonderful,” said Alexia Sahaida, the library’s circulation manager. “All...
Soul Mining: Dancing to the truth of the troubadour
The last few weeks have been like a blindfolded ride sitting in the front row while on the Twister roller coaster at Knoebels. We said goodbye to a new grandson and welcomed one into the world within the span of seven days. I drove from Pennsylvania to Florida back to Shamokin to Johnstown putting more than just mileage on my car and my weary soul all along the way. Then, last Saturday, I like all of you, witnessed the assassination attempt on President Trump’s life at his rally in the portion of our state I just left.
Concourse Club recognizes Lehigh Gap Nature Center
The Concourse Club of Palmerton recently presented The Lehigh Gap Nature Center with a $100 check for the center’s work in conservation and support of the community. The check was presented by Susan Prout, Concourse Club Conservation Chair, on June 14 to Chad Schwartz, Executive Director of the nature center. The Concourse Club annually supports a local organization as part of its efforts to encourage environmental conservation within our community.
30 things we're excited about, part 7: Tornadoes moving up to Class 3A
After Mount Carmel and Southern Columbia’s football rivalry was heavily lopsided in the Tigers’ favor for a decade, the Red Tornadoes are beginning to have some success in the series again, winning the regular-season meeting each of the last two years. It’s impossible to feel fully confident in...
JT Hall of Fame: Vitti to be honored
Kevin Vitti, a 2016 graduate of Jim Thorpe Area High School and a 2020 graduate of Bloomsburg University, was a standout linebacker for the Olympians’ football team during his four-year career. Vitti’s accolades included Schuylkill County Football Coaches Association (SCFCA) first team linebacker, SCFCA North Co-Defensive Player of the...
Some flights canceled at Lehigh Valley airport from global Microsoft outage
Three flights at Lehigh Valley International Airport were canceled Friday morning amid widespread technology outages around the world. Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority spokesperson Colin Riccobon said Friday morning that three Allegiant flights were canceled and one American Airlines flight was delayed at the airport. He encouraged those with later Friday flights...
Ralpho West crowned MCAJBL Major champions
ELYSBURG — Ralpho West won the Mount Carmel Area Junior Baseball League Major Division championship by defeating Locust Gap, 11-8, in Game 3 on Wednesday. Coach Mike Keefer said MVPs of the series were Ralpho’s Marcus Stanley, offense, and Nathan Rosko, defense; and Locust Gap’s Bentley Wisnoskie, offense, and Bobby Green, defense.
Domanski promoted to Mount Carmel Area High School principal; Educator says 'incredible teachers' have guided him
MOUNT CARMEL — The Mount Carmel Area School Board on Thursday promoted head teacher Aaron Domanski to high school principal and reassigned John Darrah to junior high principal. Darrah served as the principal of the junior high and high schools during the 2023-24 school year, following the retirement of...
In The Pits: 'Topless Night' set for Big Diamond Speedway
Jake and Jasmine Smulley, promoters of Big Diamond Speedway, kick open the gates tonight with another spectacular night of action for fans and racers as well as a few special treats for the kids. The Minersville-area track will present “Topless Night” for the headlining modifieds, 602 Crate Sportsman and the...
Camper dies at Bear Creek Camp
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. The Bear Creek Camp community is mourning the loss of one of its campers. According to a press release from the Lutheran camp, which is located in Bear Creek Township, a camper went missing Tuesday afternoon during a scheduled time at the lake and after a search, was found in the water unresponsive.
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