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April 2, 2025 THE COAL SPEAKER

Val Kilmer dead at 65

A Hollywood heartthrob in the 1990s who played Batman dead of throat cancer at 65.

January 31, 2025 THE COAL SPEAKER

The voice of He-Man dead

The man behind the voice of our childhood hero He-Man, John Erwin, has passed away. He died of natural causes

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..

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..