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Gallery 255's August exhibit features 1700s folk art and medieval manuscripts
Lewisburg, Pa. — This August, Gallery 255 will feature a captivating, one-of-a-kind exhibition featuring the works of Nancy Cleaver, Donna Spangler, and Della Hutchinson. Donna Spangler is a master artisan recognized by the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsman. She brings 18th century Pennsylvania German fraktur to the modern age. Just like the old days when pieces were crafted to commemorate special family moments, Spangler's creations include family trees, birth announcements, and inspirational verses. To a casual observer, her meticulous drawings of birds and floral scrolls and...
Go Joe Visits Valley Next Week, Sunbury Plans Celebration
UNDATED – Go Joe is coming to The Valley. The well-known weather broadcaster on Channel 16 brings his fundraising bicycle ride to our region this week. Monday, he’ll be in Lock Haven, Jersey Shore, Watsontown, and Milton. The next day, Tuesday, he’ll start in Mifflinburg, go through Lewisburg,...
Pirates, Nick Gonzales Walk Off Phillies 8-7 to Begin Second Half
PITTSBURGH— The Pirates’ winning streak carried over into the second half of the season as they walked off the Phillies with a Nick Gonzales’ single at a packed PNC Park on Friday. The top of the Pirates’ order feasted as Andrew McCutchen, Bryan Reynolds and Oneil Cruz...
High bacteria levels force third closure of Dry Brooks Swim Beach at Blue Marsh Lake
For the third time in less than a month, swimming at the Dry Brooks Day Use Area of Blue Marsh Lake is restricted due to high bacteria levels. The swimming area was previously closed for the same reason from June 28th to July 2nd, and from 8th to July 13th.
Angel Reese stuns Caitlin Clark in impromptu half-court shooting contest at WNBA All-Star Weekend
Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark’s college rivalry has continued into their WNBA careers. Their respective LSU and Iowa teams faced off in the 2023 national title game and again in the Final Four this past season, and now, the top-10 draft picks are both vying for the league’s Rookie of the Year Award as the top two contenders.
Lehigh County woman died of exposure to extreme heat, coroner says
An Upper Macungie Township woman died in her home after being exposed to severe heat conditions, the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office determined on Thursday. The 93-year-old suffered from accidental hyperthermia, county Coroner Daniel Buglio said. Hyperthermia occurs when the body’s heat-regulating mechanisms don’t work effectively generating a body temperature...
Proposed NFL Trade Has Eagles Land Steelers $65 Million 6-Time Pro Bowler
The start of training camp is fast approaching for the Philadelphia Eagles. Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox put together a list of the top-10 NFL players who could be traded. The NFL analyst has Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward as the No. 10 rated player on the trade board....
National Pennsylvania Day is Today, Here’s What to Know About The Keystone State
As National Pennsylvania Day approaches, it's the perfect time to celebrate the remarkable features that make this state unique. Today is National Pennsylvania Day, which makes it the ideal moment to showcase what makes our commonwealth such an amazing place to live, according to The Keystone Newsroom. Philadelphia is renowned...
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Warns About Scam Texts Over Unpaid Tolls
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission warned motorists that texts they received from “Pennsylvania Turnpike Toll Services” are actually from scammers. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is alerting motorists that the texts claiming to be from “Pennsylvania Turnpike Toll Services” are in fact scammers trying to steal their personal financial information, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
‘They should not have cancer when they don’t smoke’: Workers, clean air advocates urge state to move on banning smoking at casinos
Jennifer Rubolino said she has enjoyed working as a table games dealer at Rivers Casino for the past five years. What she does not like, however, is the smoke from patrons’ cigarettes and cigars that permeates the entire casino floor, even the nonsmoking area where she is stationed. “I...
Overcrowded Pa. shelter paying people to foster dogs, cats | Today in Pa.
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West Perry boys’ basketball dominates summer league
Everyone knows the saying, “practice makes perfect.”. For the Mustangs, this proved to be true at the conclusion of the Summer league they partake in. West Perry played in the Tri-Valley summer league and played local teams such as Greenwood, Halifax, Millersburg, Newport, East Juniata, Susquenita and Juniata. Last...
Taking it outside: Newport council debates sidewalk seating
Newport Borough Council continued to debate several proposed ordinance changes during its July 2 meeting. Councilman Christian Fickes presented a new proposal pertaining to sidewalk cafes. The need for the ordinance’s drafting followed a request from Juniata Valley Winery in the square to have outdoor seating. Fickes explained annual...
Perry County stranded on bases in 5-3 loss to Enola
Those of you of a certain age may remember the TV show where Gilligan and his mates were left stranded on an island. Well, no fewer than 11 Perry County sandlot players may have felt just like Gilligan as they were left stranded on the bases in a close 5-3 loss to Enola in New Bloomfield July 11 in East Shore Twilight League play.
Greenwood’s Maya Gantt to run at Lees-McRae College
Maya Gantt of Greenwood High School will be moving to Banner Elk, North Carolina to pursue running cross country and indoor and outdoor track and field at Lees-McRae College. During high school, Gantt participated in the standard 5000m (3.1 miles) cross country run in the fall and in spring track events such as the 800m run, 1600m run, 3200m run, and the 4x800m relay.
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