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A celebration of life service will be held this weekend for a pilot with local ties who died in a plane crash in Florida Sunday. Kendall Harris, the chapel's senior pastor, said Limerick Chapel in Montgomery County will hold a celebration of life Saturday, Nov. 7, at 11 a.m. for Jeff Gregory.
The Schuylkill County Register of Wills public index lists 11 marriage licenses with official issued dates from Saturday, October 31, 2026 , through Friday, November 6, 2026 . The index was reviewed on November 6, 2026. Issuance of a marriage license does not confirm that the couple married. Schuylkill County Marriage Licenses by Issued Date Saturday, October 31, 2026 George Michael Nyer and Kimberly M Fletcher Billy Jo Sinclair and Ana Maria Suarez de la Cruz Kevin Lane Taylor and Timothy James Long Sunday, November 1, 2026 Dominick John Cirelli and Loubna Fassih Jed Nathaniel Martin and Caroline Joy Weaver Monday, November 2, 2026 Todd Edward Burd Jr and Danielle Lynn Shaak Tuesday, November 3, 2026 No marriage licenses with this issued date were listed in the index. Wednesday, November 4, 2026 No marriage licenses with this issued date were listed in the index. Thursday, November 5, 2026 Peter Emmanuel Collazo and Marilean Gonzalez-Esquilin Shaheed Abdul Kelly and Daizhi-Rhae Amber Thompson-Green Joseph J Shevokis and Marcy Suzanne Nordwick Dan E Carter Sr and Susan K Koury Derick John Ney and Kyleigh Rae Stump Friday, November 6, 2026 No marriage licenses with this issued date were listed in the index. Total:
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — For years, Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District has been defined by close elections, shifting political loyalties and victories decided by narrow margins. On Tuesday night, Democrat Bob Brooks broke that pattern. “We did it,” Brooks told cheering supporters at his election-night celebration. The retired Bethlehem...
NESQUEHONING BOROUGH, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — U.S. Route 209 in Nesquehoning Borough will remain closed for another six to eight weeks while work to repair the road after a rockslide continues, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). The rockslide resulted in the closure of the road and the railroad tracks below, forcing the […]
The following are Luzerne County property transfers from Sept. 16 through Sept. 21:. • Stephen Solovey and Margaret A. Solovey to Gensy E. Pena Polanco and Gensy E. Pena Polanco, $175,000, Plains Township. • Union Home Mortgage Corp. to Morban Properties LLC, $115,950, 1008 Ridge St., Hanover Township. • Michelle...
Smoke can drift out of cracks in the ground in one tiny Pennsylvania borough. The cause is an underground coal fire that started in 1962 and still hasn’t gone out. About a thousand people lived there in 1980. By the 2020 census, the count had dropped to just five residents.
Long before his family built one of America’s largest department store chains, a young immigrant arrived with little money and began selling household goods door to door. His journey took him to Pennsylvania, where he walked between farms carrying merchandise on his back. Solomon Boscov eventually turned those humble...
Pennsylvania singers are being invited to audition for the 2027 Pennsylvania Farm Show’s national anthem contest , an opportunity that has brought statewide recognition to Schuylkill County performers for five consecutive years. Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced that entries are being accepted for “Oh, Say, Can You Sing?”, which selects individuals and groups to perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” during the Farm Show, scheduled for January 9–16, 2027 , at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg. The upcoming show carries the theme “Leading a Legacy,” and Schuylkill County has built a legacy of its own in the singing competition. Schuylkill County Singers Led the Public Vote for Five Consecutive Years From the 2022 through 2026 Farm Shows, a Schuylkill County contestant received the most votes in the contest’s public voting round each year. The most recent was Carly Green of Tamaqua, who won the fan vote for the 2026 show and performed during its opening ceremony. The county’s five consecutive top vote-getters, listed by the year of the Farm Show, were: Schuylkill County’s PA Farm Show National Anthem Contest Top Vote-Getters, 2022–2026 Farm Show Year Singer Community 2022 Kalli Smith Gordon 2023 Mia Bixler Schuylkill Haven 2024
Runners from 11 Schuylkill County schools are listed among the entries for the 2026 PIAA Cross Country Championships , scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2026 , at Big Spring High School in Newville. According to PIAA’s published qualifier lists, county schools account for 44 entries: 18 girls and 26 boys across the Class 1A and Class 2A races. The local contingent includes the Schuylkill Haven girls, Nativity BVM boys, and Blue Mountain boys team rosters, along with individual qualifiers from schools throughout the county. The totals include every listed team roster member. The qualifier documents do not identify final starters or alternates. PIAA State Cross Country Race Schedule Saturday’s championships begin with the Class 1A girls race at 9:30 a.m. Six races are scheduled, concluding with the Class 3A boys race at 1:15 p.m. All times below are Eastern. Saturday, November 7, 2026 — PIAA Cross Country Championship Race Times Race Start Time Class 1A Girls 9:30 a.m. Class 2A Girls 10:15 a.m. Class 3A Girls 11 a.m. Class 1A Boys 11:45 a.m. Class 2A Boys 12:30 p.m. Class 3A Boys 1:15 p.m. Parking Passes and Spectator Information PIAA requires one parking pass per vehicle . Parking passes cost $10
A $17.5 million battle is on to extinguish a massive coal refuse fire. How it started remains a mystery.
SOUTH WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. - The search for a missing dog is now turning into a community effort. On September 18th, Hank escaped through a hole in a fence in South Whitehall Township, Lehigh County. His owners have been searching hard ever since. "My best friend walked in here the...
READING, Pa. – The Berks County Commissioners voted Thursday to authorize letters of support for grant applications on behalf of Mary’s Shelter. The letters of support were for Mary’s Shelter applications for:. Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Funds for the Youth Bridge Program, which provides affordable...
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - A shelter in place order has been updated after a hazardous materials spill at the Lehigh County Authority water treatment facility in Allentown. Allentown Fire Department Capt. of Public Affairs Jon Hammel says the order now covers an area within a half mile radius of the facility. He says the order was changed due to shifting winds.
Republican state Rep. Jamie Barton has won another term representing Pennsylvania’s 124th House District, defeating Democratic challenger Tina Burns and carrying both the Schuylkill County and Berks County portions of the district in reported unofficial returns. Barton received 15,268 votes, or 64.68% , compared with Burns’ 8,339 votes, or 35.32% , according to Pennsylvania Department of State returns for the November 3, 2026 , General Election. The district-wide margin was 6,929 votes . Barton will return to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for another two-year term. 124th House District Election Results 124th Pennsylvania House District — Unofficial District-Wide Results Candidate Party Votes Percentage Jamie Barton Republican 15,268 64.68% Tina Burns Democratic 8,339 35.32% Schuylkill County Results In the Schuylkill County portion of the district, Barton received 8,970 votes, or 68.70% , while Burns received 4,086 votes, or 31.30% . Barton’s margin in Schuylkill County was 4,884 votes . Berks County Results In the Berks County portion of the district, Barton received 6,298 votes, or 59.69% , compared with Burns’ 4,253 votes, or 40.31% . Barton’s margin in Berks County was 2,045 votes . 124th District Results by County Unofficial Candidate Votes and Percentages in Each County Portion County Portion Barton
A Berks County company has been awarded more than $825,000 in state funding to replace diesel-powered equipment with an electric alternative as part of a statewide initiative aimed at reducing fuel costs and improving air quality. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced that AMG Resources will receive $825,840...
Hundreds of Luzerne County Nov. 3 general election provisional ballots were approved for processing during Friday’s county Election Boar
Six Luzerne County residents filed an amended complaint to stop a referendum asking 2027 primary election voters whether they want to repeal t
A good lunch spot is more than good food. It has to be fast and close to home (or work) and have good food. Living in Wyomissing, we have a lot of great lunch spots around us. One of those is Gourmand Cafe. For a few years, the cafe felt...
