News
The 'Roller Coaster Reverend' celebrates Knoebels 100th anniversary
6+ hour, 23+ min ago (225+ words) The News-Item Cliff Herring, known as the "Roller Coaster Reverend," delivers the invocation during Knoebels Amusement Resort's 100th anniversary celebration, Saturday, at the park's Hawaiian Bandshell. Herring offered a prayer honoring the park's century of family traditions and compared life to…...
Despite stormy weather, America marks 250 years of independence, in photos
12+ hour, 11+ min ago (1144+ words) A person rides a scooter past a large "USA" installation on Independence Day in Huntington Beach, Calif. , Saturday, July 4, 2026. Tall ships parade under flyovers during the International Parade of Sail, part of Sail250, a gathering of tall ships and military ships,…...
Homeland Security says driver who allegedly caused crash that killed PSP trooper is an illegal immigrant
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (172+ words) The News-Item A Pennsylvania State Police vehicle. The operator of the tractor-trailer charged with vehicular homicide for allegedly causing a crash that killed Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr. on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County, Wednesday morning, has been in the country illegally…...
Storms don't deter celebrations in Mount Carmel, Kulpmont
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (221+ words) The News-Item Salena Yeager listens to "The Star-Spangled Banner" during Mount Carmel Revive and Thrive's celebration in Town Park, Friday evening. An opening ceremony included comments by Mayor Philip Cimino and a performance of "America the Beautiful." Janelle Dowkus performs…...
Photos of enduring American symbols across the globe as US turns 250
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (698+ words) A taxi driver navigates his classic American car past the "Capitolio," inspired by the U. S. Capitol among other iconic buildings around the world, in Havana, Cuba, Thursday, June 25, 2026. FILE - A banner of President Donald Trump reads "Republicans for Freedom" as supporters…...
Napoli hires former Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri on 3-year deal
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (160+ words) The News-Item FILE -AC Milan's head coach Massimiliano Allegri reacts during the Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Cagliari, in Milan, Italy, May 24, 2026. The news had been expected for weeks, since Antonio Conte confirmed he was leaving Napoli…...
Cars We Remember: 1962 Mopar 413 Max Wedge still tops list of best muscle cars | Automotive | newsitem. com
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (193+ words) Cars We Remember: 1962 Mopar 413 Max Wedge still tops list of best muscle cars The News-Item Tom Hoover, one of Chrysler's top engineers and later known as the Father of the 426 Hemi, was a key member of the Ramchargers, the factory-backed…...
Daily life around the world, in photos
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (379+ words) A girl cools off in a public fountain in Vilnius, Lithuania, Friday, June 26, 2026. Tubers chain together as they float along the cool waters of the Comal River in New Braunfels, Texas, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Jose Gomez waits for a coworker to…...
Walt's Way: For kids, noise always sounds like a good idea
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (199+ words) The News-Item Our folks were usually very patient and understanding, but we had to watch the volume on the stereo console while playing a record. When the dishes in the kitchen started to rattle, my brothers and I could expect…...
The story of 'the other' Declaration of Independence
3+ day, 17+ min ago (333+ words) WILLIAMSPORT " The Revolutionary War couldn't have been successful without the efforts of people living on the vast Pennsylvania frontier. Their efforts are encapsulated in the patriotic story of the "Pine Creek Declaration of Independence," in which West Branch settlers gathered…...