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Meet PennLive’s 2024 Preseason Mid-Penn Capital Football All-Star Team
Just like that, high school football is back in Pennsylvania. And in order to pass the time between now and kickoff on Aug. 23, PennLive fielded preseason All-Star teams for every division in the Mid-Penn Conference. • Sign up for PennLive’s new high school sports newsletter here. If you...
2024 HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the wide receivers
Aug. 15—TribLive HSSN will break down the top players at one position per day until Week Zero. Here is a look at the top wide receivers for the 2024 season. 1. Scoop Smith Woodland Hills Junior, 5-7, 150 Smith's speed and big-play ability make him a concern for opposing defenses. The reigning WPIAL 100-meter dash champion scored three touchdowns longer than 80 yards last season, including a ...
Pa. Meteorologist predicts another hurricane is coming to the East Coast region in the next couple of days
Aired; August 14th, 2024. Heading into the month of September, we are heading into the peak of hurricane season. The Central Pennsylvania region just experienced remnants of Hurricane Debbie in the past week. ABC 27’s Meteorologist Dan Tomaso, says hurricane season is roughly between August though September. “Most of...
High school golfer sets course record at Allentown Municipal; breaks mark held jointly by Arnold Palmer and Kyle Wambold
Lydon Patascher can now say he’s better than the late Arnold Palmer – at least at Allentown Municipal Golf Course. The Pleasant Valley senior golfer set a course record by shooting 60 at Allentown Muni on Thursday in a high school match to break the course record of 61 held jointly by Palmer, who shot it in the 1960s, and Kyle Wambold, who shot his 61 in 2017. Patascher finished 12-under par ...
Parkland SD to honor veteran with high school diploma
ALLENTOWN, Pa -– The Parkland Board of School Directors will present a Vietnam veteran with his high school diploma. The board will present Robert Franklin Seel, class of 1961, with his Parkland High School diploma during its regular school board meeting on Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. Mr. Seel,...
AAC announces Temple Football’s 2025 conference schedule
The American Athletic Conference announced Temple Football’s conference schedule model for the 2025 football season on Thursday afternoon. The Owls will play four home conference games, and will also head on the road for four conference games next season. Temple will host Navy, Tulane, UTSA and East Carolina in...
Homicide charge against Allentown man dropped after expert rules woman’s death a suicide
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — An Allentown man jailed since October on homicide charges will be released after an expert ruled the victim died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to her head. Ethan Bastien, 22, was arrested Oct. 2 and charged with attempted homicide after authorities alleged he shot 18-year-old Sian...
Bridging the gender science gap: College freshmen present NASA-funded projects
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — When considering what project to tackle this summer at Cedar Crest College, Aaliyah Johnson chose to study xylazine – a veterinary tranquilizer that officials say is contributing to a rise in overdose deaths in people. “I chose xylazine because it’s popular where I’m from,” said...
Things to Do: Award-winning singer at Native American festival
The oldest Native American festival in Pennsylvania is celebrating its 44th year with music, crafts, food and more. The Museum of Indian Culture at 2825 Fish Hatchery Rd. in Allentown will hold its Roasting Ears of Corn Festival from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday in Little Lehigh Parkway.
Central Catholic football preview 2024: Vikings focused on returns, not departures
Some members of Allentown Central Catholic’s football team always keep a reminder of last season’s abrupt ending nearby. “We were all heartbroken. We didn’t expect that outcome,” said senior Maksim Godbolt of the Vikings’ defeat to rival Bethlehem Catholic in the District 11 Class 4A final. “This year, we’re using it as motivation. I know a couple of the guys have pictures of the district championship on their phones. They look at it every day before practice.”
Police: Drug deal turned robbery led to teen's shooting
MUHLENBERG TWP., Pa. - Two teens are under arrest, charged for their alleged involvement in a drug deal turned robbery that left a 16-year-old shot on a Muhlenberg Township street. Police were initially called to the intersection of Taft Avenue and West View Drive just before 1 p.m. Wednesday for...
Easton Catholic retreat site to close due to low attendance
EASTON, Pa., -- This fall, the St. Francis Retreat House, a haven of spirituality for thousands of Roman Catholics in Allentown and other faith communities, will close. According to church officials, the St. Francis Retreat House will close at the end of the day on Oct. 6. There won't be...
Allentown Redevelopment Authority looks to boost efficiency, find its stride
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Allentown Redevelopment Authority board is preparing for a busy six months, as officials aim to get the agency back up to speed by early next year. Allentown Community and Economic Development Director Vicky Kistler on Wednesday detailed a set of goals she described as “very aggressive,” but attainable.
Open auditions set for Allentown Symphony's The Nutcracker
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The Allentown Repertory Dance Theatre and Allentown Symphony Orchestra are seeking dancers for its celebrated annual production of The Nutcracker. Auditions for the performance are scheduled for Aug. 25 at Repertory Ballet Academy, 6426 Memorial Road, Allentown. Dancers will perform as the Allentown Symphony Orchestra plays...
Abington Schools Ban Cell Phones During Class to Boost Student Focus
The Abington School District in Montgomery County is implementing new cell phone restrictions for the 2024-2025 school year. The Abington School District in Montgomery County is implementing new cell phone restrictions for the 2024-2025 school year, aiming to enhance the social and emotional well-being of students while reducing classroom distraction, according to 6 ABC Philadelphia.
Montgomery County commissioners receive 2024 budget update
NORRISTOWN, Pa. – Montgomery County commissioners heard a six-month update on the 2024 budget Thursday from Dean Dortone, the county’s chief financial officer, at their meeting Thursday. “Where we are for the first six months is to be expected,” Dortone commented. He started his presentation by quickly...
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