Franklin Township captured the District 18 8-10-year-old Little League title Monday with an 8-7 victory against Valley West. Franklin manager Ben Moyer talks about the triumph.

Marian's Mike Fellin, the Times News/Lehigh Valley Health Network Male Track and Field Athlete of the Year.

Northwestern's Carter Welch, the Times News/Lehigh Valley Health Network Baseball Player of the Year.

Palmerton's Megan Green, the Times News/Lehigh Valley Health Network Softball Player of the Year.

Lehighton's Aaron Miller, the Times News/Lehigh Valley Health Network Boys Tennis Player of the Year.

PennDOT representatives talked about work zone safety for the summer construction season at a media session in Tamaqua on Wednesday. Justin Carlucci/...

Lehighton's Abby Meckes, the Times News/Lehigh Valley Health Network Female Track and Field Athlete of the Year.

Pleasant Valley's Alexandra Bush, Time News/Lehigh Valley Health Network Lacrosse Player of the Year.

John Loyak, president of Alvernia University, speaks in Pottsville. Amy Marchiano/Times News

Richard “Dick” Yuengling, president and CEO of D.G. Yuengling and Son Inc., speaks at the ribbon cutting of the new Mahantongo Parking Garage Friday in Pottsville. A donation of $2.8 million from Yuengling helped make the project a reality. Amy Marchiano/Times News