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Helen M. [Romberger] Koppenhaver (1922-2022) – Almost a Centenarian

HELEN KOPPENHAVER Helen Koppenhaver, everyone’s Oma, passed away peacefully of natural causes on March 15, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. Almost a centurion, Helen was born on June 10, 1922 […]

July 24, 2023
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Spring Glen Inn

An undated advertising item (bottle opener) from the Spring Glen Inn, Spring Glen, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. “You’re A Stranger Here But Once” “Thank You” ________________________________________________ Corrections and additional information should […]

July 24, 2023
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Shamokin – Henry Clay Colliery Breaker

An undated colorized post card view of the breaker at the Henry Clay Colliery, Shamokin, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. _____________________________________________ Corrections and additional information should be added as comments to this […]

July 24, 2023
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Halifax Hometown Heroes – Carl Poffenberger

SPC/3 (T) CARL POFFENBERGER U. S. ARMY KOREAN CONFLICT 1954-1957 See also: For information on the availability of copies of this book, contact Halifax Area Historical Society. ________________________________ Corrections and additional […]

July 24, 2023
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Loyalton – The Indian Head Inn Fire, 1990

A early morning fire on February 24, 1990, in Loyalton, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, completely destroyed the Indian Head Inn, a landmark old hotel and restaurant on the northeast corner of […]

July 23, 2023 2 Comments
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Curtin C. McLaughlin (1884-1938) – Businessman & Auto Dealer

The death of Curtin Cleveland McLaughlin on February 10, 1938, brought to an end a garage and auto dealership (McLaughlin Motor Company) located on Market Square, Millersburg, in the brick […]

July 23, 2023
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Halifax Hometown Heroes – James R. Miller

CPL JAMES R. MILLER U. S. ARMY KOREAN CONFLICT See also: For information on the availability of copies of this book, contact Halifax Area Historical Society. ________________________________ Corrections and additional information […]

July 23, 2023
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Coal Castles – Guinea Hill Colliery (1830-1849)

A photograph of Pottsville’s Coal Street, taken on August 9, 1886. The Philadelphia & Reading Coal & Iron Company shops are on the right and the new railroad station is […]

July 23, 2023

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Norman Gasbarro, Ed.D., is a genealogical/historical researcher and writer living in Philadelphia, PA. Norm taught history for over twenty-five years. He is a graduate of Muhlenberg College with a major in history and holds advanced degrees from Rowan University (NJ) and Columbia University (NY). Contact

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