Questions. We love ‘em. When somebody has a question for us here at Paper Shop, we know that they’re either already advertising with us or thinking of giving us a try. We’re happy to help with and all inquiries, and we’ve found that a number of them are, well, frequently asked questions. Here’s where we take…
Pictured on stage are 130 students from 13 county schools who were selected to perform as members of the Schuylkill County Band. The 38th Annual event was held at the Shenandoah Valley High School, & was attended by a packed audience of over 500 people. Under the direction of guest conductor Dr. Fred David Romines,…
Beware the Ides of March! Or, you know, don’t. Unless you’re Caesar (or someone who needs to be absolutely sure your ad appears in the next issue of Paper Shop), you’ll probably be okay. Friday is the day that we wrap up our week’s work, give the paper a final go-over, and send the whole…
Ready to get your motor runnin’? Head out on the highway? Yeah, us too. Some people gauge the arrival of spring by the first crocus to peep out of the snow or by the appearance of the first robin, but not us. We know spring’s on its way when our Motorcycle category begins taking off.…
Ale. Lager. Porter. Stout. Light or dark, hoppy or malty. How do you like your brew? If you’re American, chances are that you like it cold. And we’ve got you covered! Beer’s got a very solid spot in American history. According to a Mayflower passenger’s diary, the pilgrims chose to land at what later became…
Ever feel like you’ve got a round peg in a world full of square holes? Have you experienced the angst of uncertainty over which category would best suit your advertised item? Sadly, we can’t assist with existential crises, but we can help you put your ad in just the right spot. And we’re happy to…
Lackawanna Trail winter sports athletes were honored at the awards program held on Monday, February 25, at the high school. Athletes honored were: Wrestling: Left to right, Kyle Burgette, Coach’s Award; Victor Rosa, Most Outstanding; Billy Lee, Most Dedicated; and Justin Barber, Most Improved. Basketball Cheerleading: Left to rightKara Fernald, Most Improved; Lindsay Bergey, Best All Around; Coach Betty-Jo Bergey,…
It’s said that every journey begins with a single step; even so, it’s odd to think that one of the culminating events of the High School experience takes its name from a simple walk. You might have already guessed that Prom is a shortened form of the word promenade, but did you ever wonder what…
It’s the atomic number of Unqadnilium (yikes!). The age at which Job supposedly died. The phone number for you’d dial for directory assistance if you found yourself in Cairo. It also happens to be the maximum number of characters that can be used in a tweet. You know us. We’re friendly, open and tend toward…
Laackawanna Trail sophomore Jericho Hendershot, son of Seth and Mari Hendershot, Dalton, received a citation from Commander Albert C. Seeman, Commanding Officer Navel Operational Support Center Avoca. Hendershot received the citation for “Your superb leadership, military bearing and outstanding participation making him an effective and intricate part of the United States Navel Sea Cadet Corps…