Year: 2024

May 24, 2024 THE COAL SPEAKER

Bird is the word

Bird flu fears and vaccine plans..

May 24, 2024 THE COAL SPEAKER

End of an Era in local journalism

Longtime Schuylkill County newspaper reporter and columnist John Usalis, known for his dedication to community journalism and his witty “Wandering Around” column, died Wednesday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill..

May 5, 2024 THE COAL SPEAKER

While you have tacos and Corona, here are a few Cinco de Mayo facts for tonight’s party..

A few tidbits about Cinco De Mayo so you just don’t celebrate without at least a bit of knowledge of history.

May 4, 2024 THE COAL SPEAKER

The time traveler in the shed

Could it be! MODERN TECH finally showcases a real time traveler!? TikTok is on the case.

That 1990s moment when the entire world came together to watch a slow speed car chase on a beautiful summer day.. when America came together to collectively watch a trial in the court room on television, in class rooms.. workplaces..

And when the world fell apart and was clearly divided at a jury decision with an acquit because it didn’t fit..