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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026 • VOLUME LX, NO. 42 • READ THE DIGITAL EDITION ON THE WEB: SNEWS.COM
In This Week’s Issue:
Spread Love With The 13th Annual “Touch A Heart” Initiative
Section A
Do You Know...? Page 7A Hometown Flavors Recipes Page 6A Biblical Message ............. 14A Births.......................................5A Crossword Puzzle......... 13A “Happy Birthday”.............5A Obituaries ............................2A Professor Beam’s “Deitsch Eck”......................4A Things To Do ................... 13A
Section B
Student Spotlight Gehmans Mennonite School Colson Rhoads Garden Spot High School Elena Zimmerman
Who’s Hiring in Construction/ Mechanical
LOOK FOR OUR
The 13th annual “Touch A Heart” initiative by Blue Ridge, is a communitydriven effort inviting people of all ages to make a meaningful difference this Valentine’s Day. Through small acts of kindness, “Touch A
Heart” delivers handmade Valentine’s to nursing home residents, veterans, soldiers, caregivers, hospital patients, and others who may not receive a personalized message. Participants of all ages are encouraged to create and submit
homemade Valentine cards. Last year, the community helped collect and deliver over 10,000 cards to 105 local organizations. Blue Ridge invites the community to join in again and help make 2026 another impactful year.
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese Handmade Valentines are Noonan at 610-826-9284, or due by Tuesday, February email lnoonan@brctv.com. 3, 2026, and can be dropped Shown in the photo, from off at any Blue Ridge retail left to right, with their center or mailed to: Attn: Valentine’s ready to go are Lori Noonan, P.O. Box 215, Palmerton, PA 18071. For (front) Bronne and Cameron; more information, call Lori and (back) Otto.
All Aboard! The Two Horsepower Winter Express Is Leaving The Station
FAMILY
FUN
PAGE on page 16A! Featuring
NEW puzzles each week through February 4th and a
SPECIAL CONTEST
on February 11th!
Young at at
HEART ...Enjoying Life!
In This Issue!
Pages
7A-12A
This winter scene was captured along Snyder Drive prior to the arrival of our latest snowstorm. This
brother and sister were ready to frolic in the snow with two of the family’s horses on a chilly winter morning. As
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese you can see, comfort was a top priority, with the addition very grateful for. The black This was a very sophisticated of patio cushions to sit on - dog in the background just rigging setup, featuring which the furry friend was missed the “all aboard” call. independent steering.