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Anthracite Railroad Ramble Set for July 31
Hosted by the National Museum of Industrial History (NMIH) and Reading & Northern Railroad, the Anthracite Railroad Ramble, will depart from a brand new station in Nesquehoning. Est. Read Time: < 1 min. A day-long train ride through northeastern Pennsylvania will take visitors back in time on Wednesday, July 31.
PA State Police Car Catches Fire On Route 80
The blaze happened on Route 80 near mile marker 272.1, said White Haven Fire Company. Troopers brought the flames under control by the time firefighters arrived, and a hose was used to soak down the engine compartment, authorities said. No one was injured, the fire company added. Daily Voice has...
Area high school students complete weeklong Future Leaders in Education Camp
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. “I felt so terrified, but also so proud of myself, ” said Brinda Federici of Luzerne. First came the fear, when Federici saw the ropes at Camp Kresge and realized they’d take her much higher than her comfort level allowed. The pride came later, after she’d defied her fear of heights and participated in the ropes course with the rest of the teens in her group.
Camp sight in Luzerne County fosters growth
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — On Thursday, kids got their hands dirty as they learned about what helps each plant grow and thrive at Evergreen, a plant shop in downtown Wilkes-Barre. The plants are not the only things growing here. So are the horizons of children at Camp Sight, a...
Duryea: Enjoy a day out in Duryea
The past few weeks I have highlighted the picnics taking place in Duryea throughout the month, and this week we’ll focus on the final one. NEPA’s Summer in the City will host NEPA’s Day Out Festival starting at noon Saturday, July 27, at Community Park, Stephenson Street.
West Pittston: Help those in need with back-to-school donations
It’s now late July and it's time to start thinking about going back to school. Students need lots of supplies and sometimes even new outfits. I always loved back-to-school shopping, but not every family has the luxury of being able to afford doing so every year. If you have school age children, you know how expensive it is to get them ready for school. It is costly to get the supplies a child needs, and for a low-income family, this could be impossible.
A fire severely damages the historic First Baptist Dallas church sanctuary
A fire all but destroyed the historic church sanctuary at First Baptist Dallas, sending smoke billowing over the city but causing no deaths or injuries, Dallas firefighters said. The fire in the Texas Historic Landmark, a Victorian-style red brick church built in 1890, was reported about 6:30 p.m. Friday, and...
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.
Mr. and Mrs. Terrell Engle celebrate golden anniversary
Retired SFC Terrell K. Sr. and Sharlene (Lilly) Engle are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary today. Lifelong residents of Bowmanstown, Terry and Sharlene were married in the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Northampton on July 20, 1974. They are the parents of son, Terrell K. Engle Jr., of Morrisville, NC,...
Sheep-to-shawl team to appear at Schuylkill County Fair
The Baaahd Girls will be demonstrating their talents at the Schuylkill County Fair. The sheep-to-shawl team from the Walk-In Art Center Fiber Arts Guild in Schuylkill Haven takes the fleece from a sheep and turns it into wearable art. The ladies in the group are preparing for the Pennsylvania Farm...
Blight Task Force grapples with legal hurdles in fight against negligent homeowners
SHAMOKIN — Mayoral Blight Task Force member Mike McLaughlin isn’t one to tackle issues quietly. The community-minded owner of the Plumbing Outlet has long played ancillary roles in city government in hopes of improving the community. He previously served on the city’s zoning board.
Mount Carmel adds police officer; borough raises part-time rate to $25
MOUNT CARMEL — Mayor Philip Cimino administered the oath of office to Erika Rooney as a full-time police officer at Thursday’s public meeting. On the recommendation of Chief of Police Christopher Buhay, council unanimously hired Rooney. Her son, Jeremy, held the Bible during the swearing-in ceremony.
William P. Wetzel
William P. Wetzel, 82, of Blue Mountain View, Kunkletown, Lower Towamensing Twp., Carbon County, formerly of Schnecksville, died peacefully Wednesday morning, July 17, 2024, in his home. He was the husband of Mrs. Faye (Ziegenfuss) Wetzel since July 28, 1984. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Harvey and Anna E. (Palmer) Wetzel.
Neighbors in the news
The Frackville Elks Lodge No. 1533 held its annual Flag Day ceremony on June 9. Lodge Officers were joined by members of the local Boy Scouts of America, Troop No. 745, Ashland in conducting the "History of the Flag" section of the ritual. Community members and Elks members in attendance were treated to food and refreshments following the special ceremony. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is the only fraternal organization to require a formal observance of Flag Day. According to the Elks.org website, in July of 1908, the Elks Grand Lodge provided for the annual nationwide observance of Flag Day on June 14th each year, making it mandatory for each subordinate Lodge throughout the country. June 14th was officially established as Flag Day by a proclamation by President Woodrow Wilson in 1916. Flag Day was not a national observance until 1949 when President Harry Truman, a member of the Elks, was inspired to sign an act of Congress that dedicated June 14 to the symbol of our country. Pictured, left to right, seated are Brian Kahler, Assistant Scoutmaster, Gabriel Getz, Elliot Getz, Wyatt Bradley, Asst. Senior Patrol Leader, Brendan Fetterolf, Jacob Tice, Assistant Scoutmaster, Jackson Wiest, Alexander Krapf, Senior Patrol Leader, Allen Ahrensfield, Scoutmaster. Left to right, standing: Ronald Bane, P.E.R., Bill Mack, Past State President, Lodge Secretary, Tracey Caudle, Esteemed Lecturing Knight, John Rogers, P.E.R., Exalted Ruler, Marianne Yanchulis, Chaplain, Tracy Dudash, Esteemed Leading Knight, Lance Nelson, P.D.D.G.E.R., P.E.R., Esquire. SUBMITTED PHOTO.
Nutrition trivia event at Orwigsburg library
A nutrition trivia program for tweens and teens is scheduled for Aug. 14 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Orwigsburg Area Free Public Library, 216 W. Independence St. The event will be hosted by Diane Kraft, a licensed and registered dietitian, nutritonist and columnist for the Pottsville Republican Herald.
Vols take the podium in Dallas
SEC Football Media Days were held in the Lone Star State for the first time, with Tennessee making the rounds on the event’s second day. Fourth-year head coach Josh Heupel, senior center Cooper Mays, senior linebacker Keenan Pili and senior defensive tackle Omari Thomas represented the Vols at the Omni Dallas on Wednesday. The quartet spent the day visiting with members of the local, regional and national media to preview the upcoming 2024 season.
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