Published June 29. 2019 06:17AM
The American Legion CH Berry Post 173 in Tamaqua purchased 16 lightweight, quick-deploy armor shields for multiple area police departments, including Tamaqua, West Penn, Rush and Ryan townships. The Legion spent roughly $2,000 in the effort. One regular member donated an additional significant amount. The local departments were on site to receive their new shields last Friday. Front row, from left: Brian Johnson, Ken Zipovsky, Henry Woods, Corey Herring, Rick Weaver and Tamaqua Mayor Nathan Gerace. Back row: Paul Corinchock, Dave Meredith, Jim Murphy, Gary Wetterau, Tom Isleib, Joe Matsago and Lee Herko. For a video, head to tnonline.com. JUSTIN CARLUCCI/TIMES NEWS
The American Legion CH Berry Post 173 in Tamaqua purchased 16 lightweight, quick-deploy armor shields for multiple area police departments, including Tamaqua, West Penn, Rush and Ryan townships. The Legion spent roughly $2,000 in the effort. One regular member donated an additional significant amount. The local departments were on site to receive their new shields last Friday. Front row, from left: Brian Johnson, Ken Zipovsky, Henry Woods, Corey Herring, Rick Weaver and Nathan Gerace. Back row: Paul Corinchock, Dave Meredith, Jim Murphy, Gary Wetterau, Tom Isleib, Joe Matsago and Lee Herko. For a video, head to tnonline.com. JUSTIN CARLUCCI/TIMES NEWS