Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Local News

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Small businesses, use caution when applying for SBA loans

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is warning small businesses to use caution if they are contacted by firms offering to help them apply for funds available through SBA programs.

SBA and SBA's Office of the Inspector General (SBA OIG) have received several complaints from small businesses about abusive marketing practices, scams, and exorbitant fees charged by firms offering to help them obtain a loan, grant, or other federal funds, from SBA.

Some of these complaints include:

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Sixth annual Boyer Bowl slated

Strikes, spares and even gutter balls will be welcome as part of a special bowling benefit in honor of a deceased Slatington youth.

The sixth annual Boyer Bowl will be held Saturday at the Slatington Bowling Center. Session one is from 6 to 8:30 p.m., and session two from 9 to 11:30 p.m.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Asher F. Boyer Endowment Fund for Future Education. Asher was killed in a tragic car accident in 2004 at the age of 16.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Free college financial aid seminar sponsored by State Rep. Harhart

Pennsylvania State Representative Julie Harhart of the 183rd District, covering parts of Northampton and Lehigh counties, is sponsoring a free college financial aid seminar Wednesday, March 31, from 7- 9 p.m. at Whitehall-Coplay Middle School, 2930 Zephyr Blvd., Whitehall. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

This is an invitation to all 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students and parents from: Catasauqua, Northampton, Northern Lehigh, Parkland and Whitehall-Coplay High Schools.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Pa. out of Race to the Top for school funding

The first round of funding in the federal government's $4.35 billion Race to the Top program for school system overhauls has been awarded. Out of the 40 states that submitted applications, 16 states made it into the final round, but only two states will collect money, Delaware and Tennessee.

Delaware will get about $100 million and Tennessee about $500 million in this first round of funding.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Meet and greet the Easter Bunny

ELSA KERSCHNER/TIMES NEWS Maddyx Bergdahl brought a friendly frog to hold her Easter eggs at the East Penn recreation board hunt.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Carbon officials approve seminar requests

The Carbon County commissioners approved the following seminar requests during the month of March:

Adult Probation/Juvenile Court

Ÿ Ronald S. Kokinda and James Dodson, Spring 2010 Regional CJAB Forums, Nanticoke.

Area Agency on Aging

Ÿ Mary Ann Marzen and Susan Zeigler, PA State LTC Ombudsman Annual Enrichment Conference "Planting the Seed," State College.

Ÿ Anne Horrigan, 2010 Nutrition Conference, State College; Primetime Health 2010 Conference, Harrisburg.

Ÿ Cheri Mae Santore and Connie Lynn, 2010 Protective Services Conference, Camp Hill.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Special prize eggs bring smiles to winners

Eight-year-old best friends Casi Papay and Emily Recker, both of Palmerton, were lucky enough to find special eggs during the Palmerton Memorial Park Easter Egg. Casi won a Slip and Slide and Emily won a Whamo Track Ball set. The egg hunt was divided into five divisions from 0- 10 year old. There were ten lucky prizewinners in each group. The egg hunt was centered around the grove at the Memorial Park in Palmerton. "It just keeps getting bigger and bigger each year," said Jane Stroup, member of the Pool Pals. A raffle for adults was held in conjunction with the egg hunt.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Last days of school for Pleasant Valley are June 11 and June 14

The Pleasant Valley School District's school board gave the dates for the last day of school. For grades 8-12 it will be Friday, June 11 and for K-7 it will be Monday, June 14.

The board approved the following with the absence of member H. Charles Hoffman:

*Hiring of substitutes-Sammy Kachmar, maintenance; Kimberly DeTorres, monitor/cafeteria; Carissa Izzo, monitor; Deborah Mayberry, professional, all areas; Joel Smith, social studies; Amanda Eber, music; John Hoban, custodian.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Lehigh Valley kennel owner convicted of animal cruelty

ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) – A commercial breeder charged with neglecting scores of dogs and cats was convicted Monday of animal cruelty, capping a high-profile case that state officials have used to tout their crackdown on substandard kennels.

A Lehigh County jury convicted Derbe "Skip" Eckhart of two misdemeanor counts of cruelty – both for failing to maintain a sanitary kennel – after prosecutors alleged he permitted animals at Almost Heaven Kennel to live in their own feces and urine.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

YMCA egg hunt slated

The Tamaqua YMCA will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday, beginning at noon. In addition to the hunt for eggs, activities will include face painting, coloring and more The Y is located in the former Jamesway building in the plaza at the east end of Tamaqua Borough.

Menu

Local News