Posts tagged: Coal Region
A Speech Pattern That’s, Like, Hard to Break
Sara Dimmick and Taylor Walsh Sometimes when our friends speak, in between their words they say “like.” Why is that part of their speech pattern? Well that’s what we are here to explain. Many people believe the 80s hit song, “Valley Girl” by Frank and... Read More
Remembering Ray Cavenas
Family, Community Service and Bear Pride Photo captions by Joei Shaller Photos courtesy Keri Cavenas Coal Cracker Advisor Raymond Anthony Cavenas, of Mahanoy City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 7 at Hershey Medical Center surrounded by family and friends. Born on June 5, 1966, Ray was the son... Read More
Emil Kubek Walking Tour
Courtesy of Nicholas Kupensky From 1904 to 1940, Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania was the home of one of the most prolific Carpatho-Rusyn writers – Father Emil Kubek. The residents of Mahanoy City who knew Father Kubek remember him as the devoted priest of St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church... Read More
Walking Paths in the Works
Regular physical activity has health benefits. Being active can reverse normal aging-related memory loss, delay the development of Alzheimer’s and reduce risk factors for such diseases as obesity, heart disease, diabetes and asthma. It can also decrease stress and anxiety and prevent depression. Yet, despite the proven benefits of regular... Read More
New Local Food Program
By Amber Lawrence Photos courtesy Schuylkill Conservation District Did you ever wonder how you could get vegetables and fruits locally for a low price? Maybe Schuylkill County Grown can help. It’s a new project of the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce Agribusiness Committee, through which local businesses sell... Read More
Walk for Suicide Prevention
Article & photos by Serena Bennett As part of a suicide prevention effort, on April 25, the second annual Stomp Out Suicide walk was hosted at the Mahanoy Area High School track. I talked to Susan Moyer, a member of the Schuylkill County Suicide Prevention Taskforce,... Read More
Medical Marijuana Have an Opinion?
By John Wiekrykas Earlier this year the Coal Cracker staff participated in an Editorial Board meeting with Senator David G. Argall (R-29) at the Mahanoy City Downtown Center. I talked with Senator Argall about his position on the legalization of marijuana, which is a big topic... Read More
Photo Contest Winners
The Schuylkill Conservation District and Schuylkill County Conservancy recently held the “Give Us Your Best Shot” photo contest, which included two categories: Schuylkill County is Naturally Beautiful and People in Nature. Winners are: Schuylkill County is Naturally Beautiful ... Read More
Why do People Pollute the Earth?
Ask Emma Advice on food, fashion and life in general By Emma Shaller Q: Why do people pollute the earth? EMMA: People pollute the earth because they think it’s ok to throw their trash on the ground. They don’t think that they are hurting animals, plants and humans.... Read More
Schuylkill Youth Summit Welcomes Coal Cracker
Coal Cracker Reporters Joei and Emma Shaller attended the third annual Schuylkill Youth Summit in March at the Penn State Schuylkill campus. Schuylkill Youth Summit The summit convenes high school students to help make Schuylkill County a better place to live, work, play, and raise their families. While at the... Read More