{"id":183,"date":"2025-10-14T22:40:06","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T22:40:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/183\/"},"modified":"2025-10-14T22:40:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T22:40:06","slug":"reading-northern-gives-back-to-mahanoy-city-pottsville-republican-herald","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/183\/","title":{"rendered":"Reading & Northern gives back to Mahanoy City \u2013 Pottsville Republican Herald"},"content":{"rendered":"

MAHANOY CITY \u2014 The Port Clinton-based Reading & Northern Railroad has given back to Mahanoy City, which hosted its passenger trains for the Community Day<\/a> celebration in September, the Mahanoy Area Chamber of Commerce announced on its Facebook page.<\/p>\n

The railroad provided a $10,000 donation \u201cfollowing a very successful day of passenger train excursions\u201d during the community\u2019s biggest annual celebration.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor the third year in a row, Reading & Northern featured three 70-minute round trip diesel-powered train rides from Mahanoy City to Tamaqua\u201d as part of Community Day, according to the Facebook announcement. \u201cThese trips proved quite popular again, drawing 600 riders.\u201d<\/p>\n

The railroad\u2019s pledge to the chamber \u201cwas made in the hopes of bringing more frequent passenger service to Mahanoy City, which is situated on a Reading & Northern branch that typically sees only freight traffic.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to Matt Fisher, Reading & Northern Railroad\u2019s senior vice president\/general manager-passenger, in the past three years, \u201cwe have had over 2,500 riders take our trains from Mahanoy City. The borough of Mahanoy City and the railroad have coexisted since their inception, and we look forward to working with them in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dawn Frye, chamber treasurer, said the chamber \u201cis grateful for the opportunity to work with the railroad. We are excited to bring more train rides to the borough of Mahanoy City in the coming months and years.\u201d<\/p>\n

Reading & Northern is a privately held railroad company serving more than 80 customers in nine eastern Pennsylvania counties (Berks, Bradford, Carbon, Columbia, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Northumberland, Schuylkill, and Wyoming). It transports nearly 35,000 carloads of freight and its passenger department welcomes nearly 340,000 riders annually. It operates its freight and steam- and diesel-powered passenger excursions over 400 miles of track, owns nearly 2,000 freight cars and employs more than 350 people.<\/p>\n

R&N was named Regional Railroad of the Year in 2020 by Railway Age magazine, according to the release.<\/p>\n

Cup o\u2019 Joe II slated to boost small businesses<\/p>\n

POTTSVILLE \u2014 The Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce has scheduled another chat over a cup o\u2019 joe to mull over small business matters.<\/p>\n

\u201cCoffee Matters is back for a second round after an incredible first event that sparked real conversations, authentic connections and even new business deals made right in the room,\u201d chamber directors said in an event announcement.<\/p>\n

The next session is scheduled for 7:30-9:30 a.m. Oct. 30 in the chamber headquarters at 1 Progress Circle, Suite 201 Union Station Building Suite 201.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis isn\u2019t your typical networking event, it\u2019s a space designed for meaningful dialogue, shared ideas and genuine relationship building,\u201d the chamber said for the original event, adding, \u201cRunning a small business comes with big challenges \u2014 and you\u2019re not alone. Grab a coffee, pull up a chair and let\u2019s talk about what matters most to your business.\u201d<\/p>\n

To register, visit www.schuylkillchamber.com or call 570-622-1942. The chamber\u2019s contact for the event is Cierra Abrachinsky, who can be emailed at cbarachinsky@schuylkillchamber.com.<\/p>\n

Ribbon cutting on tap for new Century 21<\/p>\n

The Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce is promoting a ribbon-cutting ceremony for:<\/p>\n

\u25a0 Vince Boyle Team, Century 21 Ryon Real Estate, 237 W. Broad St., Tamaqua, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 21.<\/p>\n

The Schuylkill chamber ceremonies are free community events. The chamber asks that those planning to attend register in advance by calling the chamber office at 570-622-1942 or emailing chamber contacts Cierra Abrachinsky at cabrachinsky@schuylkillchamber.com or Anthony Merchlinsky at amerchlinsky@schuylkillchamber.com.<\/p>\n

Retirees reunion reservations called<\/p>\n

LLEWELLYN \u2014 Reservations are being accepted for Allied Signal\/Honeywell and Advansix retirees reunion scheduled for Oct. 18 at the Blu Tavern, Route 209.<\/p>\n

The cost is $25 per person, according to a release from Rudy Gherghel.<\/p>\n

To make arrangements, call 570-391-1677, 570-617-9168 or 570-617-4148.<\/p>\n

MAEA updates training lineups<\/p>\n

POTTSVILLE \u2014 The Pottsville-based Northeast Pennsylvania Manufacturers and Employers Association offers myriad training and other sessions for regional employers, including:<\/p>\n

\u25a0 On-site first aid, CPR, AED training; also professional development trainings. Contact MAEA.<\/p>\n

\u25a0 Review of \u201cOne Big Beautiful Bill\u201d act, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 21, virtual briefing, registration needed.<\/p>\n

\u25a0 Forklift Train the Trainer certification, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 29 at Pottsville MAEA office (also multiple other trainings, call for dates, times and locations).<\/p>\n

\u25a0 HR roundtable: AI in the Workplace, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 30, MAEA Pottsville conference room.<\/p>\n

\u25a0 OSHA 10-hour general industry training, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 3 and 8 a.m.-noon Nov. 17, MAEA One Norwegian Plaza, Suite 250 Pottsville office.<\/p>\n

\u25a0 Excel trainings formulas\/functions; also pivot tables and chats, Nov. 4, Pottsville.<\/p>\n

\u25a0 Prep for UC benefits appeal, virtual via Zoom, Nov. 5.<\/p>\n

\u25a0 Live Zoom webinar: Addressing Language Barriers in the Workplace, 1-3 p.m. Nov. 7.<\/p>\n

To register for these or other MAEA programs\/activities, or for more information and pricings, call 570-622-0992. More information also is available at www.nepmaea.com.<\/p>\n

MAEA contacts include: Darlene J. Robbins, MAEA president, drobbins@nepamaea.com; Eileen Kuperavage, director of employer engagement, ekuperavage@nepamaea.com; Joan Trosterud, marketing and administrative coordinator, jtrosterud@nepamaea.com and Nichole Jenan, administrative assistant, njenan@nepamaea.com.<\/p>\n

Up next at Pioneer Tunnel, \u2018Ashland in Autumn\u2019 event<\/p>\n

ASHLAND \u2014 Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine & Steam Train, 1900 Oak St., will celebrate Ashland in Autumn 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 26.<\/p>\n

The event will include entertainment with The Coal Fired Ramblers, a visit with Bear & Friends, steam train rides to the pumpkin patch plus radio polka personality Joe Manjack.<\/p>\n

Additionally, visitors will be able to enjoy food and beverages, Highland cows and goats, sweet treats, crafters as well as mine tours, train rides and \u201cautumn-themed favorites.\u201d<\/p>\n

A special $20 per adult (17-plus) wristband will grant access to all tours and activities, and all children in the group can join in the fun free with a paying adult.<\/p>\n

Vendors wishing to participate can complete, by Oct. 10, a vendor form online at https:\/\/www.pioneertunnel.com\/_files\/ugd\/c8a81b_938ea7c9bb9c40a681fb11f3ebb865d4.pdf<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Pioneer Tunnel can be reached by phone at 570-875-3850 or via email to info@pioneertunnel.com.<\/p>\n

Ashland Community Enterprises, a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation established in 1962, operates Pioneer Tunnel.<\/p>\n

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