Silberline Manufacturing Co., Inc., the global supplier of effect pigments with its Corporate Headquarters in Tamaqua announced the appointment of

A son, Nicholas Michael Keer, was born to Pamela and William Keer of Palmerton, at 9:56 p.m., on Dec. 11, 2012.

Leandra Green and Daniel Kenny, both of Emmaus, together with their parents, have announced their engagement.

Joseph F. Shalanski of Heritage Hill Senior Community in Weatherly, formerly of Conyngham, recently celebrated his 97th birthday.

Mr. and Mrs.

Air Force Reserve Airman Courtney A. Strohl graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

Air Force Airman Madison C. Nagy graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

Elizabeth Lutton and Timothy Knappenberger, both of Dahlgren, Va. are engaged to be married.

The engagement of Kristin Danchak of Emmaus to Robert Bekesy, also of Emmaus, has been announced by her parents.

Kaitlyn Keich, daughter of John and Jeanine Keich of Hometown, has been named to the dean's list for the fall semester at Kutztown University.