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Swamp Christian Fellowship Marks 275 Years of Worship
On a recent Friday afternoon, Pastor Craig Frazier was performing double duty — discussing the rich history of Swamp Christian Fellowship while smoking enough meat to make 500 pulled pork sandwiches. When asked if the sandwiches were for a church fundraiser, Frazier explained proceeds would benefit Real Life Community...
Leffler’s Service Co., on 9th Street, rolls down its garage doors for the final time
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Despite weather, residents from across the area find ways to honor fallen soldiers on Memorial Day
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The Lehigh Valley pauses to remember those who have paid the ultimate price for their country. Unfortunately, some of those ceremonies had to make some last-minute changes and even cancellations because of the weather. The weather was not cooperating, forcing a lot of cancellations, and some events...
Long-time Lebanon County business opening 'Door for Tours' this weekend
PALMYRA, Pa. — A long-time Lebanon County business is opening its Doors for Tours, starting this weekend. Smoke has billowed from wooden smokehouses at Seltzer's Smokehouse Meats for more than 120 years. Butcher Harvey Seltzer started the company in 1902 in Lebanon County, where it remains to this day.
Investigation into animal hoarding and cruelty case continues
BERN TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Efforts are underway to evaluate and treat the 51 cats and dogs that authorities say they removed from a house in Bern Township Wednesday. Officials with the Animal Rescue League of Berks County (ARL) say they initially responded to check up on an animal with a broken leg.
Storms knock out power for thousands in the Lehigh Valley
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Thousands of people are without power Thursday morning as strong thunderstorms move across the region.According to PPL Electric, nearly 12,000 customers in Lehigh County are without power as of 9 a.m., and more than 10,000 customers are without power in Northampton County.Met-Ed says more than 400 of its customers in Lehigh County lost power, while more than 2,000 people are without power in Berks County.The brunt of this storm system, which packed reports of gusty winds, heavy downpours and hail, has moved out of the region, though meteorologist Grant Gilmore says these storms have produced damage in the Bethlehem area, including downed trees and power lines.In the Philadelphia area, the most severe weather has moved on, though there's still a chance for spotty but strong showers throughout the morning.As the front drops to our south this afternoon, skies will clear for a partly sunny second half of the day. Another round of showers is possible late tonight and again early Friday morning.
Tornado touches down in Schuylkill County during stormy Monday
A tornado touched down in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, as storms moved across the region on Monday, the National Weather Service confirmed. The EF1 tornado formed just west of Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania, on May 27, 2024, at 7:38 p.m. Léelo en español aquí. The tornado uprooted several trees along...
911: One injured after train collides with SUV in Cambria County
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Authorities in Cambria County say one person was taken to the hospital Wednesday afternoon following a train versus passenger vehicle collision. 911 officials say the incident occurred just after 2 p.m. in the area of Krings Street and Eisenhower Blvd. in Richland. According to...
Berks County manufacturer working on USA Gymnastics leotards
READING, BERKS COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The Summer Olympic Games are a little more than two months away, but uniforms are being prepared right now at a manufacturer in Northeastern Pennsylvania. It’s a leotard collection for Team USA gymnasts that workers are very proud of and say is much more than just a piece of clothing. 28/22 […]
After vandalism, Lebanon Cemetery reopens in time for Memorial Day
YORK, Pa. (WHTM) — All but a small section of a vandalized cemetery in York is open in time for Memorial Day. Friends of Lebanon Cemetery announced Sunday that the cemetery had reopened to the public. One section, they said, remains temporarily closed. “Please use caution when visiting the...
Veterans come out for Memorial Day parade in Wyomissing
Saturday morning, as the sun shined brightly, Wyomissing came together to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Veterans made their way down the parade route. "Without them, we wouldn't have what we have today, and we our freedom, rights, religion and so forth," said Franklin Salamone. Franklin Salamone served...
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