News from ELYSBURG

Published on September 6, 2022 - Page 4
ELYSBURG — The Municipal Authority of Ralpho Township will be smoke testing its sewer system Wednesday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The...
Published on August 13, 2022 - Page 1
ELYSBURG — When Ralpho Township Ptlm. Matthew Filarski pulled up to a fire on Alpha Avenue in Elysburg on Friday afternoon, a neighbor told him a dog...
Published on August 7, 2022 - Page 24
ELYSBURG — Ralpho Library Bridge Club’s regular game was held July 26 with these results: Dave and Mina McCormick, 8 points; Bob Reed and Jean Olcese...
Published on August 2, 2022 - Page 5
ELYSBURG — A 16-year-old Catawissa girl pulled into traffic, causing a two-vehicle crash Friday morning near Sheetz on South Market Street, Ralpho...
Published on June 19, 2022 - Page 24
ELYSBURG — Memorials received at Ralpho Township Public Library include: • G. Earl Bell by Diane Ambrose and Lenny Miller • Dagmar “Dagi” Black...
Published on June 9, 2022 - Page 1
ELYSBURG — One man was killed and another taken to Geisinger with unknown injuries after a head-on collision Tuesday afternoon on Route 487 here....
Published on May 18, 2022 - Page 4
ELYSBURG — All United States military members can enjoy a free ride pass this Saturday at Knoebels Amusement Resort. Guests can visit with...
Published on April 28, 2022 - Page 1
ELYSBURG —Knoebels opens for the season Saturday, but Cesari’s Pizza will not. The owner of the family-run food stand, Angela Martini, has retired,...
Published on March 21, 2022 - Page 1
ELYSBURG — State Rep. Kurt Masser announced Sunday he will not seek re-election ahead of the May primary and will instead focus on running his...
Published on January 23, 2022 - Page 24
ELYSBURG — The following memorials were received at the Ralpho Township Public Library: In honor of: • Ken & Mel Schetroma by Beth Albertini...
Published on January 2, 2022 - Page 24
ELYSBURG — Elysburg Bridge Club met Dec. 14; play yielded these results: Cleon Dodge, 1,900 points; Bob Reed, 1,300 points; Alice Pensyl, 920 points...
Published on December 19, 2021 - Page 26
ELYSBURG — The Elysburg Bridge Club played a regular game Nov. 30 with the following results: Alice Pensyl and Georgette Smolak, 7.5 points; Bob...
Published on November 7, 2021 - Page 26
ELYSBURG — The Ralpho Bridge Club continued play Oct. 26 with the new format of scoring. Scores: Jean Olcese, 1110 points; Cleon Dodge, 900 points;...
Published on October 17, 2021 - Page 26
ELYSBURG — Ralpho Bridge Club met Oct. 5. Here are scores: Cleon Dodge and Joe Fields, 17.5 points; Jean Olcese and Alice Pensyl, 13.5 points; Bill...
Published on October 10, 2021 - Page 26
ELYSBURG — Ralpho Bridge Club met Sept. 21. Here are results: Eloise Reed and Dave Brosius, 9 points; Dave and Mina McCormick and Alice Pensyl and...
Published on September 4, 2021 - Page 1
ELYSBURG — Since World War I, the borough’s All Home Days has honored those Elysburg-area residents who served their county. For the past 16 years,...
Published on August 29, 2021 - Page 28
ELYSBURG — The Ralpho Bridge Club met Aug. 17 for its regular game night. Here are results: Virginia Ruhl and Bud Breech, 10.5 points; Alice Pensyl...
Published on August 22, 2021 - Page 26
ELYSBURG — Ten Knoebels Amusement Resort team members were recognized with $500 scholarships in recognition of their scholastic achievements and...
Published on August 22, 2021 - Page 26
ELYSBURG — Ralpho Bridge Club played Aug. 10 and new winners emerged: Shyem Bhatia and Bill Tyler, 21.5 points; Virginia Ruhl and Bud Breech, 17...
Published on August 15, 2021 - Page 26
ELYSBURG — Bridge play continued Aug. 3 at the Elysburg library. Plans are being made for another luncheon and bridge at a different location to draw...
Published on July 17, 2021 - Page 9
ELYSBURG — The Elysburg United Methodist Church will begin a community book study via Zoom on Monday, July 26, from 7-8 p.m. The study will be led...
Published on July 11, 2021 - Page 24
ELYSBURG — Ralpho Bridge Club welcomed some new players on June 22; a round robin tournament was held with players rotating between tables and boards...
Published on July 8, 2021 - Page 1
ELYSBURG — Knoebels is hiking its starting pay rate by up to $1 as it seeks to hire several hundred more workers at its understaffed park this summer...
Published on July 4, 2021 - Page 24
ELYSBURG — The Ralpho Bridge club met June 15, with several ties resulting: Bob Reed and Dave Brosius, and Dale and Fern Krothe, 7 points; Cleon...
Published on June 26, 2021 - Page 11
ELYSBURG — “SONLife Bible Adventure” outdoor vacation Bible school will be held at Paxinos Bible Church from July 12-16 from 6:30-8 p.m. Children...
Published on June 6, 2021 - Page 26
ELYSBURG — The following memorials were received at the Ralpho Township Public Library: In Honor of: • Maxine Schetroma by Elizabeth & Frank...
Published on May 23, 2021 - Page 26
ELYSBURG — Elysburg Bridge Club scores from May 11 are: Norma Reed and Bob Reed, 9 points; Alice Pensyl and Jean Olcese, 9 points; Dale and Ferne...
Published on May 13, 2021 - Page 1
ELYSBURG — A Lehigh County man is accused of groping two young girls Saturday as he stood behind them in line for the Impulse roller coaster at...
Published on May 10, 2021 - Page 3
ELYSBURG — A Milton man escaped injury early Friday after his pickup veered off Route 54 here, striking a mailbox and a utility pole, then...
Published on April 26, 2021 - Page 4
ELYSBURG — A portion of Knoebels Amusement Resort was cleared about an hour before closing time Sunday after someone made a call to park staff that...
Published on April 26, 2021 - Page 5
ELYSBURG — The man who died in a garage fire here Friday was Leslie Little, 67, the Northumberland County coroner said. An autopsy for Little is...
Published on April 25, 2021 - Page 1
ELYSBURG — The weather was beautiful, most of the patrons were masked, and the lines were long as Knoebels opened Saturday for its second season in...
Published on April 11, 2021 - Page 1
ELYSBURG — After a year of shutdowns and restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic, Knoebels Amusement Resort is hoping its 95th season will hold...
Published on March 6, 2021 - Page 7
ELYSBURG — Elysburg United Methodist Church, 171 W. Center St., will host a Drive-Through Easter Bunny Event on Saturday, March 13, from 2-4 p.m....
Published on January 17, 2021 - Page 26
ELYSBURG — These memorials were received at Ralpho Township Public Library recently: • Henry Bebenek by Ann Wimble • Ralph Buchspics Sr. by Ned and...
Published on December 14, 2020 - Page 3
ELYSBURG — The Patton family, operator of Watsontown Trucking Company and Patton Warehousing and Logistics groups, is hoping to brighten the spirits...
Published on November 25, 2020 - Page 5
ELYSBURG — Knoebels Amusement Park is making final preparations for its newest attraction — Joy Through the Grove: A Christmas Light Experience. The...
Published on November 22, 2020 - Page 3
ELYSBURG — An Elysburg man died Thursday after crashing an SUV down an embankment along Route 487 near Knoebels, according to Shamokin’s newspaper...
Published on November 8, 2020 - Page 5
ELYSBURG — The driver of a pickup was injured Friday when he lost control of his truck and struck a guide rail, police say. The crash happened in...
Published on October 11, 2020 - Page 23
ELYSBURG — The following memorials were received at Ralpho Township Public Library from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2019. In Honor of: • Ken and Mel...
Published on October 9, 2020 - Page 1
ELYSBURG — Each year, dozens of volunteers spend months switching up the frights at the Elysburg Haunted House. This year, some of those changes...
Published on August 27, 2020 - Page 14
ELYSBURG — As area students prepare for the start of the school year, there are 10 Knoebels Amusement Resort team members who have an extra $500 in...
Published on July 21, 2020 - Page 1
ELYSBURG — Yet another area event slated for this fall has fallen victim to concerns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. The 2020 Covered Bridge...
Published on July 18, 2020 - Page 10
ELYSBURG — Bob Rupp recorded a hole-in-one at Three Ponds Golf Course on Wednesday while golfing with Gene Bonner and Bruno Cafisco. It was...
Published on July 2, 2020 - Page 1
ELYSBURG — Timothy and Maureen Stueve of Elysburg admitted Wednesday they were a bit irked at the sight of some Knoebels Amusement Resort customers...
Published on June 29, 2020 - Page 13
ELYSBURG — Ralpho Township Public Library reopens for in-person service today. Masks will be required to enter. COVID-19 protection guidelines will...
Published on June 27, 2020 - Page 1
ELYSBURG — Delayed more than two months by the coronavirus pandemic, Knoebels Amusement Resort announced Friday that it will open for the season...
Published on June 15, 2020 - Page 1
ELYSBURG — A man told police he used “super glue” to keep a wound above his left eye shut after his ex-girlfriend punched him in the face, according...
Published on June 1, 2020 - Page 14
ELYSBURG — Starting today, the Ralpho Township Public Library will be open for borrowing, pick-up and drop-off of books and materials. There will be...
Published on May 24, 2020 - Page 8
ELYSBURG — Great Dane, Elysburg celebrated the retirement of their facilities engineering manager last month after a 42-year career with the company...