Larry Roeder

3 weeks ago | upvnews.com | Larry Roeder

Germans began immigrating to Penn's-Woods in the late 1600s and have been here for a long time.             Nearing the end of World War I, Americans of German Heritage started to hide their culture.             In March 1918, area clergymen confronted the topic of whether or not to continue to conduct their services in the Pennsylvania-German (Pennsylvania Dutch) dialect or to convert to the use of English language only.

1 month ago | upvnews.com | Larry Roeder

Friday nights are fun times for many young people. They could include movies, games, television, or other things that let them give off a little steam after a week of school and chores.

1 month ago | upvnews.com | Larry Roeder

With the recent passing of Pope Francis we wanted to publish this item that was printed in the Town and Country on Oct. 1, 2015. It reminds area residents of a local business that helped to welcome the Pope to the Keystone State with a sweet treat for the Pontiff's visit. Local dairy and the Pontiff's desert             When the owners of Franklin Fountain ice cream and soda shop, Ryan and Eric Berley were called upon to create a special dessert for Pope Francis, they were honored.

1 month ago | upvnews.com | Larry Roeder

See this weeks print edition for these stories: Local Bowling League Results Pottsgrove Pitcher Stymies Tribe Tribe Lacrosse Drops PAC Opener Kuzmission, Reid Lead Tribe Track to Victory Galbavy, Perkiomen Valley Win State Title Stoudt Starts Season at Triple-A Norfolk; Kachmar in Double-A and much, much, more! Destination - Hoppenville, Marlborough Twp. Pa. Written by Larry Roeder, Editor, Photos by Steve Pestrock and Larry Roeder 2025-04-09 A destination location is intended to influence...

2 months ago | upvnews.com | Larry Roeder

As the Town and Country newspaper completes its Quasquicentennial and enters the 126th year of the publication, we understand that very few things last forever. Only hard work and a solid finished product will keep a business, well, in business.             People with their noses in the air–and a preference for only working with those who can benefit them–often lack a true concern for their communities and the people who live there.