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Tuesday, February 12, 2019


February 13, 2018

COVER STORY-R.K. LAROS SILK CO.

Keeping the story alive

The R. K. Laros Foundation and the Industrial Archives and Library hosted a joint reception at the Industrial Archives and Library to thank the nearly 30 individuals who have participated in the organizations’ joint Laros Oral History Project and to provide an interim report on the results of the project to date. Launched in March 2017, The Laros Oral History Project is documenting the history and impact of the R. K. Laros Silk Company on the Lehigh Valley community from the perspective of the everyday lives of employees and their families.

 

PEOPLE

Freedom senior earns Eagle

Christian Michael Jancsarics has achieved Boy Scout immortality by earning the organization’s most distinguished honor of Eagle Scout. “Scouting taught me about leadership,” Jancsarics said during an interview at his Eagle Scout ceremony Nov. 24 at East Hills Moravian Church in Bethlehem. “I think it has helped me grow as a person. I think it will help me later on in life.” Photo: Christian Jancsarics earned the Boy Scouts of America’s prestigious Eagle Scout award. During a ceremony for the honor, he is with his parents, Joseph and Cindy, at East Hills Moravian Church in Bethlehem.

By Stephen Althouse

 

SPORTS

Hawks win 7th state title

It was a bit of a shock when Bethlehem Catholic senior Ryan Anderson, the nation’s top-ranked wrestler at 145 pounds, lost a close decision to Northampton’s Jagger Condomitti in the state championships. The upset kept Northampton’s title hopes alive and certainly seemed to swing momentum to the Konkrete Kids, even if momentarily. But it didn’t last long. Junior Cole Handlovic left no doubt in Hershey’s Giant Center that there wouldn’t be any more upsets or hiccups. Handlovic’s fall, the Golden Hawks’ second of the match, sealed Becahi’s seventh PIAA team championship with a 31-19 win over Northampton on Saturday.

By Todd Kress

 

FOCUS

Mister Valentine: Tamaqua museum features vintage cards

They say still waters run deep. Late artist John G. Scott was a prime example of that adage. Those who remember Tamaqua’s most famous commercial-art illustrator say he was a quiet, humble man who touched hearts, not through bravado, but quiet brush strokes. Descendants of Scott from Oregon, California, Delaware and other states gathered Nov. 11, 2018, to unveil an extensive collection of Scott’s creativity, the inaugural exhibit at the newly-opened Tamaqua Historical Society Museum Annex, 114 W. Broad St., Tamaqua.

By Donald Serfass

 

OTHER STORIES

Bethlehem: 911 deal made
Bethlehem: $405K in KIZ grants go to start-ups

Bethlehem: Ben Franklin reports continued growth

Bethlehem: Contest winner gets peek at PEEPS

Bethlehem: Laros grants aid 8 local organizations

Bethlehem: Retired firefoighter seeks city council seat

Bethlehem: Book sale ‘great srt’ for new year

Classroom: Rep. McNeill reads to Calypso students

Classroom: Charter Arts hosts honors breakfast

Hellertown: Class-1 e-bikes get thumbs up

Lehigh County: Hanna announces bid for 2nd term

Lehigh County: Grassroots organizer seeks commissioner’s seat

Lehigh Valley: Registration open for recovery high school

Lehigh Valley: LVHN welcome newborns with Red Hate

Lehigh Valley: Baby names show trends

Lehigh Valley: Mickey Mouse visitis pediatric patients

Letter: Adaptive reuse saves our history

Northampton County: Gracedale rating concerns continue

Northampton County: Terry Houck seeks district attorney job

Opinion: Dorney Parklawsuit: Wait until all the facts are in

South Bethlehem: Sands gets AAA’s 4 Diamond rating

Student profiles: Lean Fastenau, Freedom HS

High school news reports: Saucon Valley news by Maddie Schaffer

 

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