State police at Lehighton are investigating a burglary in Carbon County. Troopers reported on that incident and several others.
The break-in occurred at a cabin located at Lot 1, Belle Place, in Towamensing Township. Unknown criminals gained entry through a rear sliding glass door. Once inside the cabin was ransacked with an estimated $2,000 in damages. The incident occurred sometime between June 20 and Aug. 26. The cabin is owned by Jane A. Washington, 66, of Willow Grove.
A rejuvenation is taking place at the Tamaqua Shopping Center and the new owner says even more is coming.
In fact, the former Jamesway Plaza will soon undergo a visible overhaul at its location in the east end of Tamaqua.
Partners Doug Topkis and Bruce E. Toll recently purchased the shopping center complex with an eye on improving and expanding it.
"We're excited. It's a very busy place. It's really picked up" said Topkis.
State police at Lehighton are investigating a criminal mischief incident.
Troopers said unknown criminals damaged the latch on a shed and struck the freezer door inside the shed with a blunt object causing damages on the property of Cleotha A. Niziolek, located in the 100 block of Paw Paw Drive, in Polk Township, Monroe County. The incident occurred sometime between Aug. 11 and 26.
It's a day for car aficionados who have kept their vehicles in tip top shape to show off their set of wheels.
The 23rd annual Antique/Collector Car Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Slatington Airport along State Route 873. The rain date is Monday.
Sponsored by the Slatington Lions Club, Inc., the event will be comprised of a flea market vendor setup, registration of cars, and an awards presentation at 3 p.m. There will be food, refreshments, and entertainment all day.
Slatington Memorial Park
Northern Lehigh Future Focus announces that the Slatington Memorial Park, Second and Main streets, Slatington, will be dedicated as part of a community concert/celebration from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25.
All are invited. More details will follow in upcoming weeks.
Slatington Lions Club
Help is needed for the 23rd annual Antique/Collector Car Show on Sunday, Sept. 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Slatington Airport on SR873. The rain date is Monday, Sept. 5. The car show is sponsored by the club.
Marriage licenses
Lisa L. Trezise and Troy M. Meckes, 239 Orwigsburg Street, Tamaqua.
Jennifer A. Mazaika, 19 Marlyn Lane, Exton, and Zachary R. Tanner, 19 Marylyn Lane, Exton. Mazaika is formerly from McAdoo.
Allison N. Wallace and Matthew R. Govern, 56 Washington Street, Middleport.
Angelina A. Patton, 607 East Broad Street, Tamaqua and Jose Toro Velez, 765 Carson Street, Hazleton.
Kenya M. DeSangles and Angel M. Torres, 129 West Birch Street, Hazleton.
Margaret A. Martin, 1018 Spruce Lane, Tamaqua and Vernon L. Nolt, 347 Rife Run Road, Manheim.
State police at the Fern Ridge barracks are investigating the theft of cash from a home in Chestnuthill Township.
The victim is Douglas Searles, 30, of Saylorsburg.
Police said someone stole about $750 form the victim's residence located on the Effort-Neola Road between 8;20 a.m. Aug. 25 and 10 a.m. Aug. 29.
No other information about the incident was released by police.
Axel Figueroa, 33, of Albrightsville, escaped injury in a one-vehicle crash Aug. 28 at 8:20 p.m. on State Route 534, near Jonas Mountain Drive, in Penn Forest Township.
State police at the Fern Ridge barracks said he was westbound on Rt. 534 in a 2007 Nissan when he lost control of the vehicle. It traveled off the westbound shoulder of the road and struck a pile of boulders, becoming disabled and requiring towing from the scene.
Getz's Farm, Albrightsville, will be the site of a Horse Show to benefit Special Olympics of Carbon County. this Sunday, Sept. 4. Rain date is Sept. 5. The event begins at 9 a.m. and continues throughout the day. There will be a Chinese auction, various horse show events, and many food items for purchase. Show prizes will be announced in the afternoon.
Becky's Drive In, Route 248, 4548 Lehigh Drive, Walnutport, Berlinsville area, will hold their Eighth Annual Two Big Movie Nights event on Sept. 3 and Sept. 4. Gates open each night at 6 p.m. Marathon shows will play from dusk to dawn on two big screens. On screen one, at 8 p.m. Kung Fu Panda (PG) will play, followed by X-Men (PG-13), Crazy, Stupid, Love (PG-13), Bad Teacher (R) and Insidious (R) and on screen two, 8:05 p.m. start time will feature Apollo 18 (PG-13), Fright Night (R) and Hangover (R).
An incident at 8:45 p.m. Aug. 30 in Port Clinton resulted in a Fleetwood man being arrested by state police at the Schuylkill Haven barracks.
Police said Daniel Ruch, 30, was charged with defiant trespass, persistent disorderly conduct, public drunkenness, harassment, criminal mischief and simple trespass after the incident at 73 Center St. in the borough.
The victim is Matthew Carroll Sr., 28, of Port Clinton.
Summit Hill
Anthracite LL
The Anthracite Little League will hold election of officers for the 2012 Little League season at a meeting scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. in the Summit Hill Borough Building. Any and all parents of league participants, as well as members of the community, are encouraged to attend.
For more information, contact Roobhenn Smith, (570) 645-5385.
St. Paul Lutheran
The line up of guest speakers has been announced for the annual Tamaqua Area 9/11 Remembrance Service. The event will be held Sunday, Sept. 11, the tenth anniversary of the worst terrorist attack on American soil, at the Hometown Nursing Center on SR54 in Hometown. The annual event was moved to the nursing center last year as organizers took steps to include almost 20 military veterans who reside at the center.
After a stormy start, the West End Fair in Gilbert is seeing some of the best weather it has had in years.
And the attendance is proving that people are enjoying it.
Large crowds packed the midway last night.
It was a full house on the grandstand, too, for the first of three nights of demolition derbies.
The second demo derby is tonight, with compacts, pickups, lawn mowers, and 4x4 SUVs featured. The first fender will be crunched at 7 p.m.
Admission to the grandstand for the demolition derby is $8.
Ronald J. Seibert, 50, of 34 Second St., Slatington, was committed to the Northampton County Prison, Easton, after being arraigned on charges on Aug. 30 in Walnutport.
Police said he was charged with resisting arrest and persistent disorderly conduct and jailed in lieu of $5,000 bail set by District Judge Robert Hawke.
The incident happened in the 400 block of Main Street in Walnutport. The arresting officer is Christopher Fredericks.
The third annual Dudefest was held recently at the West Penn Rod and Gun Club in Clamtown to promote suicide prevention and awareness.
Tara McCarroll Stauffenberg, who has organized the Dudefest every year, has held the fundraising event in honor of her brother Cory McCarroll, 32, who took his own life in June of 2009.
Rod Stufflebean tightens wire siding on new bleachers installed at the Marian Catholic High School football field in Hometown. The bleachers were purchased by the Men of Marian and are installed by J.R. Vaughn Construction of Frazeysburg, Ohio. Construction foreman Jim Vaughn assured they'll be ready for Marian's season opener at home Friday night against Lehighton.
Two nights of music are featured on Labor Day weekend at the Mauch Chunk opera House
On Friday, the Philadelphia-based band US Rails takes the Opera House stage.
These A-list musicians and songwriters consisting of Ben Arnold, Joseph Parsons, Scott Bricklin, Matt Muir and Tom Gillam possess individual talents. They echo some of the classic folk, pop and rock unions of the 60's and 70's.
Opening will be the Shannon Marsyada Trio.
On Saturday, Sept. 3, folk rocker Jonathan Edwards and his Band perform.
The September evening garden program presented by Penn State Cooperative Extension and the Master Gardeners will be a "Veggie Delight and Harvest Program."
It will take place from 6:15-8:40 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at the Penn State Extension office on Phillips Street in Stroudsburg.
Registration forms and information are available online at http://extension.psu.edu/monroe/events/wednesday-garden-program-6, or by calling (570) 421-6430.
Rain didn't stop hundreds of fire trucks, floats, marchers and bands from taking part in the 57th Annual Schuylkill County Firefighter's Association Convention parade held Saturday in Minersville. The weeklong convention ended with the parade and after celebration where awards were presented.
Parade winners are as follows:
Most Functional and Fire Ready Chief Officer/Command Unit: 1st place, Schuylkill Haven; 2nd place, Anthracite Protective Services
A teen riding a bicycle ran into a truck in an incident in Schuylkill County that occurred on Monday, Aug. 29. State police at Schuylkill Haven, who did not indicate what time the accident occurred, said it happened along W. Laurel Boulevard at N. Second Street, in Pottsville.
Beth Schmoyer, 26, of 2633 Lehigh Street, Slatington, was cited for speeding. The violation occurred on Aug. 21 at 12:26 p.m. on SR248 east.
Criminal charges were filed against Jared Bailey, 22, of 4801 Jasper Road, Emmaus, for fleeing or attempting to elude police, reckless driving, careless driving, and speeding. The incident occurred on Aug. 5 at 9:16 p.m. on SR248 west.
A citation was filed against Conlin Gross, 49, of 112 Gaffney Hill Road, Easton, for speeding. The violation occurred on Aug. 25 at 5:27 a.m. on SR248 east.
A Monroe County driver is facing a charge of driving under the influence (DUI), and several motor vehicle code violations, following an incident that occurred about 5:32 p.m. on Aug. 24 along Gilbert Road at Fairground Road, in Polk Township.
State police at Lehighton said Jolanta B. Loranc, of the 200 block of Shady Oaks East, Saylorsburg, was operating a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder when she failed to stop for a stop sign, failed to use turn signals and failed to stay her lane of travel.
Yes, you better look before you sniff this flower because this pollen-coated busy-bee may just have a painful surprise waiting for you if you disturb its work.
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Pennsylvanians are both marrying and divorcing at a lower rate than the rest of the country, a quality they share with many men and women of the Northeast, a new U.S. Census Bureau report says.
Later marriages have traditionally been viewed as more likely to last longer.
That's a link making itself known more favorably in states like Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York than places such as Arkansas, Georgia and West Virginia, where divorce rates are well above the norm, according to the data released today from the 2009 American Community Survey.
The 22nd Annual Palmerton Community Festival will be held Friday, Sept. 9, from 5 to 11 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 10, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, Sept. 11, from noon to 9 p.m. in the Palmerton Borough Park. The event will be held rain or shine.
There is no admission charge and plenty of free continuous entertainment, bingo, rides, Chinese auction, games, lots of homemade foods and crafts and free parking.
August 31, 1991 Brian Kennedy throws a pair of touchdown passes and also runs for a score to help Marian open its season with a 36-21 win over Wilkes-Barre Meyers. Both TD tosses, one from 34 yards out and the other a 17-yard strike, go to Mark Makovec, who finishes with 79 receiving yards and 56 rushing yards. Rich Miller carries 21 times for 102 yards and a touchdown while Chris Lewis returns a fumble 29 yards for another score.
The North Central PA Regional DUI Enforcement Program has released the results from a sobriety checkpoint held Aug. 26 in Coaldale.
A total of 269 vehicles were contacted with 16 detained. Three operators were tested for possible intoxication, with one adult arrested. Officers also issued 10 traffic citations and issued 30 warnings. Four law enforcement departments were represented by 10 officers.
ALLENTOWN - The Lehigh Valley IronPigs had an opportunity to regain a lead in International League's Wild Card race as Gwinnett dropped their contest against Durham, but they dropped a 4-1 decision to the Scranton-Wilkes Barre Yankees in 14 innings at Coca-Cola Park.
Pawtucket also lost on Tuesday, falling 8-6 against Rochester, so the IronPigs remain two games behind the Pawsox in the IL North standings and stayed tied with Gwinnett for the Wild Card.
A Tamaqua area man was picked up by Tamaqua Police Monday night after a warrant was issued for his arrest on felony theft charges.
Richard G. Wolfe, 22, of 232 Millhead Rd., Tamaqua, was picked up Monday evening, then video arraigned before duty District Judge Carol Pankake, Frackville, on charges of access device fraud, theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property.
Family Promise of Carbon County Vice President Tina Dowdwas guest speakerat a recent meeting of Lehighton Rotary Club. Shediscussedthe nondenominational 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is preparingto provide shelter, meals, and fellowship in order to meet the basic needs of homeless familiesin Carbon County. Picturedleft toright are Rotarian Harry Hill, Dowd, andLehighton Rotary ClubVice President Rev. Leon Morgan. Rotary Club of Lehighton meets Mondays from 7:30to 8:30 a.m. at Beacon 443 Diner / Restaurant.
