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July 8, 2026: Days Gone By
100 years ago — 1926 Forty officers of the United Mine Workers and members of the general mine committee gathered about the festive board of the Graemar hotel, Shamokin, to bid Chris. J. Golden, president of District No. 9 bon voyage before his departure for Greco Poland where he will attend the International Mining Congress. 75 years ago — 1951 A colored fi
Calendar: July 9, 2026
Better Together: 1 p.m. Thursdays, First United Methodist Church, 330 W. Market St., Pottsville. A faith based support group for those in need. All are welcome, no judgement. A safe place to find friends that listen. Bingo: 6 p.m. every Thursday, Ryan Twp. Fire Company, Barnesville. Doors open 4 p.m. Bus available for transportation, call John at 570-778-090
July 9, 2026: Days Gone By
100 years ago — 1926 Advertisement: Parking is easy with the new Overland Whippet. The steering mechanism is specially built to suit the four-wheel brakes and the balloon tires. The car turns in a 34-foot circle. 75 years ago — 1951 M.J. Shore, of Gilberton, was recently elected president of the Retired Teachers’ Association. The Association was formed last
July 9, 2026: Around the Region
ASHLAND Throughout the summer, the Ashland Area Public Library, 1229 Centre St., has preschool story hour for youngsters ages 2-4 from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays; ages 5-7 10-11 a.m. Thursdays. STEM programs for ages 8-12 are held 10-11 a.m. Fridays. No registration is needed. Programs for all ages will be held at Crossfire Ministries 1-2 p.m. every Tuesday in J
Local team to compete in Lebanon Area Fair Shear to Shawl competition
Members of The BAAAhd Girls/BAAAhd Company Sheep to Shawl team will be participating in the Lebanon Area Fair Shear to Shawl competition to be held on Sunday, July 26. The competition starts at 3 p.m. in North Hall. During the competition, the team has 2.5 to flick, spin, ply,and weave a shawl starting from the raw fleece of a Romney sheep. Following the com