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WES CIPOLLA
JOURNALIST. WRITER. STORYTELLER


Ed Asner brings one-man show to Pottsville
Ed Asner live on stage in a performance of "A Man and His Prostate" at the Majestic Theater in Pottsville. PHOTOS BY JACQUELINE DORMER...
Wes Cipolla
Jul 23, 20214 min read
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Finding God on the Road to Knoebels: Maidencreek Quakers
Writing and photos by Wes Cipolla Taylor Lanborn, center, in red hat, discusses the history of the Maidencreek Meetinghouse with his...
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Jul 19, 20217 min read
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Losing God on the Road to Knoebels
Jason Brocious (left) officiates a discussion at Lehigh Valley Humanists. PHOTO COURTESY OF JASON BROCIOUS I have fond memories of Route...
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Jul 11, 20216 min read
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Schuylkill County author tells of veterans 'Walking Toward Peace' on America's hiking trails
Cindy Ross (right) and Steve Clendenning. PHOTO COURTESY OF CINDY ROSS This story originally appeared in the Pottsville Republican-Herald...
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Jul 4, 20215 min read
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Finding God on the Road to Knoebels: The Pilgrims of Saint Pauline
Writing and photos by Wes Cipolla Originally published in the Pottsville Republican-Herald on July 4, 2021. A statue of Jesus on the...
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Jul 4, 20217 min read
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Born on the Fourth of July
(L-R) Eric Salen, Marcus Mazzuca, John O'Sullivan and Brendan Ebling show their fingers (to prove that none of them have been blown off)...
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Jun 28, 20216 min read
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Elvis is Alive! - in the form of a 17-year-old
Gino Mercuri as Elvis. PHOTO BY DAVE MCKEOWN Originally published in the Pottsville Republican-Herald on June 24, 2021 SUMMIT STATION -...
Wes Cipolla
Jun 24, 20213 min read
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Passengers remember rail days gone by at fundraiser for 113 crew member
Steve Gilbert and Mike Spock. Originally published in the Pottsville Republican-Herald on June 20, 2021. Writing and Photos by Wes...
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Jun 22, 20215 min read
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Lake Wynonah man's love of truck shines through in collection
Peter Rinaldi Jr. stands with his personal fire trucks. PHOTOS BY DAVE McKEOWN Originally published in the Pottsville Republican-Herald...
Wes Cipolla
Jun 9, 20213 min read
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The General Comes Home
Retired General George Joulwan signs copies of his autobiography Watchman at the Gates at the Schuylkill County Historical Society,...
Wes Cipolla
Jun 1, 20215 min read
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Finding God on the Road to Knoebels: Oheb Zedeck Synagogue
Writing and photos by Wes Cipolla Originally published in the Pottsville Republican-Herald on June 1, 2021. Dolores Delin, acting...
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Jun 1, 20216 min read
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Scaly 'rock star' fascinates Schuylkill Haven park goers
Lacye Straka of Schuylkill Haven with her 16-year-old iguana Guacamole. PHOTOS BY JACKIE DORMER Published in the Pottsville...
Wes Cipolla
May 9, 20214 min read
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A Life of Adventure
Jack Miller (right) and his son Fritz hiking the Appalachian Trail. The Trail hike is just one of many daring exploits in Jack's life....
Wes Cipolla
Apr 25, 20217 min read
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'Twas the Night Before Fastnacht Day
Josh Smith makes fastnachts at Frecon Farms Bakery in Boyertown. PHOTOS BY WES CIPOLLA Originally appeared in the Reading Eagle in...
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Apr 5, 20213 min read
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Community celebrated at Borough Day in Schuylkill Haven
The Victorian High Rollers. PHOTO BY LINDSEY SHUEY Originally published in the Pottsville Republican-Herald on September 28, 2019....
Wes Cipolla
Apr 5, 20214 min read
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Steers and Tears At the Schuylkill County Fair Royalty Pageant
15-year-old Kassidy Balulis is crowned 2019 Schuylkill County Fair Princess. Originally published in the Pottsville Republican-Herald on...
Wes Cipolla
Apr 1, 20214 min read
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During a Local Festival, A Small Town Remembers Its Past
William Eisnhauer, a native of Port Clinton, looks at photographs of his boyhood home. PHOTOS BY JACQUELINE DORMER Originally published...
Wes Cipolla
Apr 1, 20215 min read
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Hungry Like the Wolf
Wolves Spirit and Mika, residents of the Wolf Sanctuary of PA. PHOTO FROM WOLF SANCTUARY OF PA Originally appeared in the Reading Eagle...
Wes Cipolla
Apr 1, 20214 min read
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Schaffrillas Productions: Berks County Native Joins YouTube Revolution
James Phyrillas of Schaffrillas Productions. PHOTO BY BILL ULRICH Originally appeared in the Reading Eagle on January 21, 2020. James...
Wes Cipolla
Apr 1, 20217 min read
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A Hero's Friends
George V. Jackson, center, sees the memorial bench that his friends gave him for his 96th birthday. The bench is located in Schuylkill...
Wes Cipolla
Apr 1, 20217 min read
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