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James A. Barton
Schuylkill candidate charged with DUI
A Schuylkill County man charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after he crashed his car on Feb. 24 is a candidate for state representative. James A. Barton, 49, of Orwigsburg, in October announced his plans to campaign for the 124th district seat currently held by fellow Republican Jerry Knowles. The district includes parts of Berks and Schuylkill counties. Barton early Thursday said he would continue his campaign.

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Carbon business cited by PLCB
A Carbon County business has been cited by the Wilkes-Barre enforcement office of the state liquor control board for violation of the state liquor code. Alfie's Pizza and Restaurant, 136 S. First St., Lehighton, was cited for sold, furnished and/or gave or permitted such sale, furnishing or giving of alcoholic beverages to a minor. The alleged offense occurred on Jan. 31.

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Evans, Nase move to next round in wrestling championships
HERSHEY – There’s nothing better than opening the biggest wrestling tournament of the year with a win. That’s exactly what Palmerton’s Josh Evans and Panther Valley’s Richard Nase did in their preliminary bouts at the PIAA Wrestling Championships. Evans picked up a 4-3 decision win over Jeannette’s Gio Vonne Sanders while Nase scored a 3-1 win over Hyndman’s James Bennett.

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Lifestyle
Collecting gowns
Gently-used and new prom and wedding dresses, along with accessories, are being collected until March 27 at the following Blue Ridge Cable offices: Lehighton, Lansford, Gilbert, Palmerton, Walnutport and Stroudsburg. The Dress Sale will take place from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 2 at Penn's Peak. All proceeds will benefit Dream Come True, Blue Ridge Chapter.

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Entertainment
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES NEWS A free performance featuring great classical music and large, elaborate puppets will take place Saturday at the Sovereign Majestic Theater in Pottsville.
Classical music and puppets take the stage in Pottsville
The Museum of Music will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Sovereign Majestic Theater, 209 Centre St., Pottsville. This fun family event is free. Museum of Music is a fun, creative event for all ages linking many cultures and ethnicities to great classical music. Large, elaborate puppets come to life and, together with handlers and professional musicians, tell the lively story of how music has evolved from around the world. Musical selections include excerpts from jazz, opera, Hungarian,...