Century-old Jim Thorpe diary is discovered
A year after being proclaimed The World's Greatest Athlete by King Gustav of Sweden for his record-setting performance in the 1912 Olympic Games, Jim Thorpe married Iva Miller, and for a honeymoon they...
View ArticleEmployee of medical service enters guilty plea
An employee of a medical service in Barnesville pleaded guilty in Schuylkill County court to theft of shipments of drugs and received a long probation sentence. He was one of 21 who entered guilty...
View ArticlePerry Shelton honored in SH
The Anthracite Little League, Summit Hill and Nesquehoning, honored longtime Little League member Perry Shelton during its Memorial Day weekend ceremonies held at the Philip Melley Memorial Field,...
View Article'Treasure where you come from,' Tamaqua graduates told
"I know that living here, and being part of this community, has made me who I am today," guest speaker Phil Zimmerman said to the 140 members of Tamaqua's 2012 graduating class and to those assembled...
View ArticleBeijing Blogger: Beware of the holy and deadly Ganges
The Ganges is one of the holiest rivers in the world, a sacred waterway where millions of Hindus, Jains, Buddhists and other religious minorities come to worship and liberate their souls. It's also one...
View ArticleFern Ridge State Police probe crashes
State police at Fern Ridge reported on the following crashes probed by troopers. A one-vehicle crash occurred about 7:36 a.m. on Thursday, May 31, along SR903 in Penn Forest Township, Carbon County....
View ArticleData is often open to interpretation
During the school year, I teach language arts in a junior high for seven hours a day five days a week. A conservative estimate of the time I spend weekly creating lessons and grading papers adds...
View ArticleUnconditional love
Dear Editor: I read your article about dogs. Let me tell you I have more than my share. I watch how they interact with each other and how they guard not only me but each other. Here is a true story...
View ArticleViolation of fundament rights of all U.S. citizens
On December 15, 2011, on the 220th anniversary of the Bill of Rights, the United States Senate passed the Conference Report to House of Representative Bill H.R. 1540, the "NATIONAL DEFENSE...
View ArticleTamaqua man has probation revoked; sentenced to jail term
Four defendants who were found guilty of violating their parole and probations after a hearing in Schuylkill County court were committed to prison. Derek Anthony Shelhamer, 25, of 307 Arlington St.,...
View ArticleClubs have July deadline to apply for free pheasants for junior hunt
Yes, the countdown has begun in earnest as the final days of another school click off the calendar and youngsters anticipate another summer of activities that may include fishing, picnics, swimming,...
View ArticleLoves being called 'Grandma Friend'
By GAIL MAHOLICK gmaholick@tnonline.com She takes my hand, and says, "Come on Grandma Friend." This child called Caroline has captured my heart. This little person has changed my world. Why is it that...
View ArticleRegistration underway for youth camp
Registration is underway for the Norm Thornburg Youth Conservation Camp for youngsters between the ages of 13-15 at the Schuylkill County Fairground, Summit Station, Thursday-Saturday, June 14-16....
View ArticleJim Thorpe Class of 2012 honored with awards
The Jim Thorpe Area High School 2012 Academic Athletic All-Star Ceremony was held in the high school auditorium Wednesday evening. Students received a combined total of $29,075 in scholarship money, as...
View ArticleMemorial Day not a soapbox
Dear Editor: I am writing because I take exception to your front page news article on Monday, May 21, titled "Memorial service set in Lehighton." I regard it as a back-door attempt to get some free...
View ArticleSomething for the fishermen
Dear Editor: To whom it may concern at Mauch Chunk Lake: To Shemp Horvath and Moe, Larry and Curly "The County Commissioners: read more
View Article'It's been a long run' - Long-time Lansford dentist is honored
It was June of 1966. Lyndon B. Johnson was in the second year of his presidency, the Mamas & the Papas had just won a gold record for their hit song, Monday, Monday, and teenage girls were swooning...
View ArticleDUI arrests reported by Lehighton police
Lehighton police reported on the following arrests by for driving under the influence (DUI). Police said on Feb. 25 about 1:55 a.m. Todd W. Kerschner, 43, of 1923 Long Run Rd., Lehighton, was observed...
View ArticleDonation aids Friends of Animals and Safe Kids
Carbon County Majority Commissioners Wayne Nothstein, chairman, right; and Thomas J. Gerhard, vice chairman, second from left; recently supported two area organizations by donating the remaining...
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