Randy Burns, folk music icon, dies at 78

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What $500,000 Can Buy in Schuylkill County (Week of Oct. 26)

Prospective homebuyers had a range of options across Schuylkill County during the week of Oct. 26 to Nov. 1. This article outlines recent property sales priced at $500,000...

Published Nov 4, 2026, 8:06 AM EST

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Democrats win control of Congress in 2026 midterms

Democrats captured both the U.S. House and Senate in Tuesday's 2026 midterm elections, giving them control of Congress. The outcome completed a blue wave that some have described...

Published Nov 4, 2026, 7:54 AM EST

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Girl grabbed while trick-or-treating escapes with groin kick; Washington man not in custody

Police said a Washington man followed children in a van on Halloween and grabbed a girl who was trick-or-treating. She escaped by kicking him in the groin, and...

Published Nov 4, 2026, 7:37 AM EST

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Collins concedes U.S. Senate race to Jackson

Incumbent Sen. Susan Collins was edged out by Democratic challenger Troy Jackson and conceded the U.S. Senate race. Jackson's victory was a major upset that helped Democrats win...

Published Nov 4, 2026, 7:21 AM EST

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District 11 4A girls volleyball final: Northwestern Lehigh vs. Bethlehem Catholic (Nov. 3, 2026)

Bethlehem Catholic met Northwestern Lehigh in the District 11 4A girls volleyball final on Nov. 3, 2026, at Catasauqua. View the action-packed photo gallery by clicking anywhere in...

Published Nov 4, 2026, 7:20 AM EST

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Central Catholic overcomes injury, defeats Pine Grove for D-11 title

Allentown Central Catholic adjusted to a new lineup and overcame an injury and a second-set stumble to beat Pine Grove Tuesday night and capture the District 11 girls...

Published Nov 4, 2026, 7:15 AM EST

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Popular children’s clothing chain preparing for bankruptcy, may close all stores

A popular children’s clothing chain is reportedly preparing to file for bankruptcy, a move that could lead to a shutdown of its operations. Reports say the bankruptcy filing...

Published Nov 4, 2026, 7:00 AM EST

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Millions of Social Security recipients to get payments a day early next week

Millions of Social Security recipients will see their benefit payments deposited a day early next week. Officials say this early deposit is one of several payment-schedule changes that...

Published Nov 4, 2026, 7:00 AM EST

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No. 1-ranked wrestler Luke Stanich to face world champion: ‘It’s going to be fireworks’

Luke Stanich, a New Jersey native, begins the college season as the No. 1-ranked wrestler in the country and will defend that ranking on Friday against a world...

Published Nov 4, 2026, 7:00 AM EST

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Disneyland’s Autopia to switch from gas to electric

Autopia, the car ride that debuted with Disneyland in 1955, will trade its gas engines for electric power, according to The New York Times. The update ends the...

Published Nov 4, 2026, 7:00 AM EST