Mertztown

Moravian College graduates

2013-05-13 13:33:00

Moravian College held graduation ceremonies 10 a.m. May 11. The ceremony concludes the 271st academic year at Moravian, America's sixth-oldest college. Moravian College President Christopher M. Thomforde conferred degrees to approximately 398 bachelor...

Local driver Frantz off to good start at Mountain Speedway

2013-05-07 17:45:33

Second-generation driver Paul Frantz finished up in fourth place on Sunday afternoon at Mountain Speedway in St. John's, Luzerne County, which kept alive his streak of top-five finishes this season. Aboard that self-owned Gilbert Funeral Home-backed No....

Five battle for GOP nod in Lower Macungie race

2013-05-04 05:16:00

In three-plus years since Lower Macungie seated its first elected Board of Commissioners, no single issue in the Lehigh Valley's third most populated municipality has been more discussed, dissected and criticized than the rezoning of David Jaindl-owned...

Whitehall Township to hear requests for variances and coverage May 21

2013-05-03 12:21:40

Whitehall Township Zoning Hearing Board will meet at 7 p.m. May 21 to consider the following three appeals: A variance from front yard setback requirements for a pool deck is being requested by Erica Heckman and Mark Kulp, Sr., of 5400 Pennsylvania St....

Saad wins fourth title, outlasting Pinto in classic

2013-04-25 04:34:02

It was a Berks title match for the ages. When the first game of BCIAA singles championship between Wyomissing senior Ricardo Saad and Brandywine Heights senior Diego Pinto lasted 16 points and nearly 20 minutes, it became easy to see why a crowd of more...

Bullets avenge loss to Panthers

2013-04-24 04:24:02

It wasn't a match that could lift them into first place, but it was one of great significance for the Brandywine Heights boys volleyball players. Coming off an unexpected loss that left them two games behind division-leading Schuylkill Valley, the...

Saad, Pinto reach Berks title match

2013-04-23 04:24:03

Wyomissing senior Ricardo Saad and Brandywine Heights senior Diego Pinto advanced to the Berks singles final with straight-set semifinal victories at the BCIAA Tournament Monday at Gov. Mifflin. Saad, the three-time defending champion, defeated Wilson...

Pennsylvania dogs do well at Westminster

2013-02-13 16:30:19

How are local dogs doing at Westminster Dog Show?

2013-02-11 16:29:06

State Roads Closed in East Central Pennsylvania Due to Storm

2012-10-29 16:09:00

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) advises drivers several state roads are closed or restricted in East Central Pennsylvania because of weather issues caused by Hurricane Sandy. Here is the latest list of road closings in PennDOT...

Alligator found in Berks County fish pond

2012-08-03 11:07:00

A Mertztown resident had a bit of an adventure this morning. Robert Hipp spotted a 3 foot-long alligator swimming in his outdoor fish pond. Hipp and his children managed to catch the gator, referred to as "Little Rocky" in the police release, and called...

Randy Kane's Trackside column: Laubach wins again

2012-08-07 18:09:00

After getting off to a rough start at other local tracks earlier last week, Rick Laubach finally found the success he was looking for. He picked up his seventh win this season last Saturday night at Bridgeport Speedway. The first race of the week for the...

Erik Bortz of Mertztown spins his daughter Ava Bortz, 7 in a circle as they take advantage of the sunny, mild temperatures at Allentown's Cedar Beach Playground on Sunday, March 10, 2013.

2013-03-10 00:00:00

Kathy Appleton of Mertztown sits with Miley, her Airedale Terrier, and other representatives of the Lehigh Valley Therapy Dogs, Inc. at the 4th Annual Catherine Boulay Foundation 5K Run/Walk in the Lehigh Parkway Saturday.

2012-09-15 00:00:00

Allentown Assistant Chief of Police Joseph Hanna, left Christina Villacis, of Whitehall, Richard Seltzer, Ryan Murray, both of Breinigsville, Eric Stauffer, of Mertztown, Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski and Police Chief Roger MacLean pose for photographs during a ceremony in Allentown City Council

2012-04-25 00:00:00