From scuba to the courtroom, Berks teen completed every Scouting merit badge
There’s a story — sometimes an adventure — behind each of Oliver Messner’s Scouting merit badges. All 142…
What will spring be like in Lehigh Valley? What Old Farmer’s Almanac says
While the Lehigh Valley is dealing with one of its snowiest and coldest winters in years, the Old…
Concentrated effort puts Berks near tops in PA for human-trafficking charges, DA says
Berks County District Attorney John T. Adams says aggressive work by law enforcement is the reason the county…
Reading man charged with attempted homicide in shooting of one-time friend
Reading police have charged a 24-year-old man with attempted homicide and conspiracy in the shooting of his one-time…
Lehigh Valley food safety report: February 2, 2026
Here are the food safety inspection reports from Lehigh and Northampton counties, conducted the week of Jan. 18.…
Genesius Theatre announces 55th season
Genesius Theatre in Reading has announced its 55th season, brimming with eight fairies, a vampire, a hobgoblin, two…
Pittsfield resident retires after 30 years with EmergyCare | News, Sports, Jobs
Times Observer photos by Jessica N. Rex Pictured are Matt Bennett, EmergyCare Erie director of operations; Phil Wilson,…
Robert H. Spitz Foundation donates to Scranton Counseling Center – Scranton Times-Tribune
Scranton Counseling Center recently received a $7,000 donation from the Robert H. Spitz Foundation to help defray the…
Former Western District of Pennsylvania U.S. attorney appointed to U.S. Health and Human Services ge – Butler Eagle
Attorney served under first Trump administration Former U.S. Attorney Scott Brady, who led health care fraud prosecutions and…
Erie council removes DEI reference from town document, citing federal funding fear
A reference to diversity, equity and inclusion was removed from Erie’s 2026 Legislative Agenda after some members of…
Glamping-style campground, Copacabana, still under development in Scranton
A developer, who in 2021 got zoning approval for a “glamping”-style campground called Copacabana on a 197-acre mountainous…
Repairs completed, service restored after water main break in Hill Section
Pennsylvania American Water crews completed repairs and restored service to 55 customers Sunday around 11 a.m. after a…