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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..

December 22, 2023 THE COAL SPEAKER

THIS ONE HURTS: Ian Punnett dead at 63

Ian Punnnett holds a special place for night owls that needed some comfort, oddity, and ‘Jason the Horse’ to get you through life. May he rest in peace.