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Government forum grows in Palmerton
A forum that educates Palmerton residents in local government is looking to grow. Borough Manager Autumn Canfield gave a report on Local Government Forum to borough council on Thursday. Canfield said the event offers borough residents a chance to discuss local government and ask questions. She noted that while it...
Vacation Bible School
To be listed here, send information to tneditor@tnonline.com. • Effort UMC will hold its VBS the week of July 29 through Aug. 2. The theme for the week is: “Hometown Nazareth- Where Jesus was a Kid.” This program will be held from 9 a.m. to noon. Those who are willing to volunteer at VBS, contact Deb Audett at: daudett@ptd.net and she will assist folks in signing up and ensuring clearances are up-to-date.
Spaghetti dinner to help fire victims
A spaghetti dinner to raise money for the North First Street, Lehighton, fire victims will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at St. John’s Church, 826 Mahoning Drive, Lehighton. Sponsored by St. John’s Lutheran Church and Dinkey Memorial Lutheran Church, the meal includes homemade meatballs, choice of...
MCT announces quarterly earnings
The Board of Directors of Mauch Chunk Trust Financial Corp. have released earnings results for the corporation for the period ended June 30. Net income for the three months ended June 30, was $253,000, $670,000 lower than the same period in 2023. On a per share basis, net income was 8 cents this year versus 28 cents last year.
Ss Peter and Paul schedule
Ss. Peter and Paul Church, located at 260 N. Third St., Lehighton, announces the following schedule:. •The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is offered on the Lord’s Day at Saints Peter and Paul Parish by Father Christopher M. Zelonis, assisted by Deacon Joseph C. Wilhelm Jr., throughout the year on at 4 p.m. Saturdays and at 7:45 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sundays. Daily Masses are at 8 a.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. We welcome you, or welcome you back, to worship the Lord at our parish.
ON THIS DATE JULY 27, 1986
Residents of the Lake Harmony community were encouraged to support the Lake Harmony Volunteer Fire Company as its personnel continues to improve upon emergency capabilities. This was the message conveyed by A.J. Heightman, executive director of the Eastern Pennsylvania Emergency Medical Services Council during the formal dedication of the Lake Harmony Rescue Squad and Ambulance Corps’ newest equipment, a 1986 Excellence Golden Eagle Type III ambulance and a 1974 GMC rescue truck.
Days Gone By July 27, 2024
SCRANTON, Pa. - Court today granted a rule to show cause why the entire school board of Scranton should not be ousted from office. The rule was made returnable August 7. The petition for the ousting of the board members was presented by district Attorney Harold A. Scragg upon the recommendations of the members of the grand jury.
Major transformation set for former school in Carbon County
WEATHERLY, Pa. — Perched on the hill overlooking the borough of Weatherly, you can't help but notice the Mrs. Charles M. Schwab School. "As you come into town, it's an icon; you know it's the feature of the town," said Weatherly Borough Manager Harold Pudliner,. The school on the...
One question for each Pocono football team to answer ahead of the season
Football season is only a month away in the Poconos, and every team is filled with anticipation of a new season. While there is a lot to be optimistic about ahead of 2024, every program has questions as a lot of talent is no longer on the mountain and new faces will...
Human Resources Center celebrates American Legion donation
The Human Resources Center, Inc. (HRC) recently announced the successful completion of a new garden at the Pike Building located at 117 Pike County Blvd., Hawley, made possible by a donation from The American Legion Post 139 of Milford. This project, led by James Percicas, was officially unveiled last Friday during a ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by a luncheon to honor and thank the benefactors.
WooSox Drop Series Opener to RailRiders, 8-4
MOOSIC, PA –– Nick Sogard homered and Luis Guerrero notched four strikeouts in two scoreless innings of relief, but the Worcester Red Sox (10-11)/(45-51) lost 8-4 to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (9-12)/(52-43) on Tuesday night in the first of seven games at PNC Field in Moosic, Pennsylvania. Nick Sogard...
Iced Coffee Day fundraiser benefits St. Joseph's Center
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Dunkin’ of Northeastern Pennsylvania is hosting its 15th annual St. Joseph’s Center Iced Coffee Day fundraiser. For every Iced Coffee purchased at participating Dunkin’s on Wednesday, Dunkin’ franchisees throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania will donate $1 to St. Joseph’s Center. ”All you really...
Efforts recognized in Robert Baron murder investigation
SCRANTON, Pa. — The Lackawanna County district attorney's office on Wednesday celebrated the "team effort" behind the six-year-long investigation of Old Forge business owner Robert Baron's murder. Two weeks after convicted killer Justin Schuback learned he will spend the rest of his life behind bars for killing the 58-year-old...
Raising awareness for maternal mental health
PECKVILLE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WWYOU) — A national organization with a local branch here in NEPA hosted a walk to raise awareness of a common mental health issue. Maternal mental health and women and their loved ones in our area may be dealing with it and may not realize it. Wednesday afternoon Nami’s Momma Bears support […]
Woman charged after officer stuck with drug needle
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman is facing charges after police say an officer was stuck with a hypodermic needle while attempting to arrest the woman. According to Wilkes-Barre City Police, officers found a woman, later identified as Jessica Shaver, 33, of Exeter, lying on a grassy area with what appeared to be track […]
Wilkes-Barre City prepared to clear out encampment
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown announced on Monday the encampment behind Kirby Park in the city will be cleaned up and cleared out. Signs were posted around the encampment on Monday notifying people that they must remove their personal belongings by 6:00 a.m. Thursday. Otherwise, they will be considered abandoned property. […]
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