Wes Cipolla
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...
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Wes Cipolla
Jul 11, 20216 min read
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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Wes Cipolla
Jul 4, 20215 min read
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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Wes Cipolla
Jun 28, 20216 min read
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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Wes Cipolla
Jun 24, 20213 min read
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 -...
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Wes Cipolla
Jun 22, 20215 min read
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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Wes Cipolla
Jun 9, 20213 min read
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...
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Wes Cipolla
Jun 1, 20215 min read
The General Comes Home
Retired General George Joulwan signs copies of his autobiography Watchman at the Gates at the Schuylkill County Historical Society,...
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Wes Cipolla
Jun 1, 20216 min read
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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Wes Cipolla
May 9, 20214 min read
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...
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Wes Cipolla
Apr 25, 20217 min read
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....
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Wes Cipolla
Apr 5, 20214 min read
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....
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Wes Cipolla
Apr 1, 20214 min read
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...
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Wes Cipolla
Apr 1, 20215 min read
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...
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Wes Cipolla
Apr 1, 20217 min read
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...
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Wes Cipolla
Apr 1, 20217 min read
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...
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Wes Cipolla
Apr 1, 20215 min read
They're Still Hippies
At Auburn's Long Trout Winery, the Swingin' '60s never ended. PHOTO BY LINDSEY SHUEY Originally appeared in the Pottsville...
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Wes Cipolla
Apr 1, 20216 min read
The Closing of St. Stephen Church
Monsignor William F. Glosser during the final Sunday morning service at St. Stephen Church in Port Carbon. PHOTOS BY JACQUELINE DORMER...
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Wes Cipolla
Apr 1, 20217 min read
Folklore, flu and the Cursed Stone Couch
Kris Birshell explores the Cursed Stone Couch for her YouTube channel, DD Explores. PHOTO FROM DD EXPLORES ON YOUTUBE Originally appeared...
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Wes Cipolla
Apr 1, 202112 min read
The Hibernian House and the Molly Maguires
Joe Wayne sits at his bar in the Hibernian House. PHOTOS BY JACQUELINE DORMER This story originally appeared in two parts in the...
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