Kutztown News

A quick-moving thunderstorm put an early end to the Goldie Meitzler Memorial season opener Wednesday night at JeffreyHogueRealtor.com Action Track USA.

I am a parent of two little girls who attend a public school in Shippensburg. In a few weeks, you will make decisions in Harrisburg that will have an impact on Pennsylvania's children for the rest of their lives.

Mary Smith and her late husband, Gene, operated a former inn in Bern Township as a bed and breakfast for several years.

It is puzzling how water, our most precious and essential natural resource, is at the same time our most taken-for-granted gift.

Hayden Craddolph, executive director of the Haydenfilms Institute, high-fives a student before the start of the screening of public-service announcements created by teens.

Racing legends Billy Pauch, front, and Kenny Brightbill, in SpeedSTRs, take part in a practice session at JeffreyHougueRealtor.com Action Track USA on the Kutztown Fairgrounds.

I am fortunate to own but one Lerch Dairy quart bottle and one source of history relating to Howard K. Lerch of Hellertown, whose brief biography appeared in my great uncle's book, published in 1926 by Editor-in-Chief George P. Donehoo and titled "Pennsylvania, a History." When the book was printed, the Lerch Dairy stood on the northwest corner of ... (more)

"The Eagles Are Back" by Jean Craighead George, illustrated by Wendell Minor, is certain to inspire readers both young and old alike.

Reading Eagle Kutztown University is heading back to the NCAA Division II Softball World Series.

Tucker Hilliard, 6, and his brother Jaxson Hilliard, 3, both of Kutztown, work on painting the Children's Mural on South State Street Saturday during the Hamburg Arts Fest.

One vivid recollection was of some guy on stage sporting wire-rimmed spectacles, a beard and a derby.

At least five Pennsylvania state-owned universities are now allowing guns on campus after the state's lawyers concluded that an outright ban on weapons was probably unconstitutional, according to KDKA-TV . Weapons at five universities--Kutztown, Shippensburg, Edinboro, Slippery Rock and Millersville--are now allowed on campus, though they are still ... (more)

There will be fireworks in the township park again this year to celebrate the nation's independence along with some new faces behind the scenes.

Now that one Pennsylvania university has decided to allow guns on its grounds -- in limited circumstances -- it's possible that other schools may follow suit.

At least five Pennsylvania state-owned universities are now allowing guns on campus after the state's lawyers concluded that an outright ban on weapons was probably unconstitutional, according to KDKA-TV . Weapons at five universities--Kutztown, Shippensburg, Edinboro, Slippery Rock and Millersville--are now allowed on campus, though they are still ... (more)

Last week, nearby Kutztown University made national news by allowing firearms to be carried on campus "outside of buildings and events". Guns remain prohibited in dorms, classrooms, dining halls, and on athletic fields, but that's OK.

Kutztown University in Pennsylvania has decided to allow guns on its campus. This is a terrible move, but this isn't the reason for the post.

In response to a question posted Monday on Hellertown Patch's Facebook page , readers are voicing their opinions about overwhelmed intersections at the north end of Main Street, near the Route 412 interchange on I-78. Specifically, readers are saying there needs to be police officers or flagger forces deployed to help prevent traffic from blocking ... (more)

At least five Pennsylvania state-owned universities are now allowing guns on campus after the state's lawyers concluded that an outright ban on weapons was likely unconstitutional.

Editor: The closing of the McConway & Torley foundry in Kutztown cost 130 workers their jobs .