New made-from-scratch bakery brings together local favorites
If you've passed by the Village Center Mall in Snyders recently, you've probably found it hard to ignore new mouthwatering aromas emitting from one of its newest businesses. The new bakery, called...
View ArticleEaster Seals planning annual Walk With Me event in Allentown
Easter Seals Eastern PA (ESEP) will hold its annual Walk With Me event at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 23, at the Allentown Rose Garden. ESEP has served the Lehigh Valley, Berks County and the Poconos for...
View ArticleVFW Auxiliary decorates veterans' memorial in Walnutport park
The Ladies Auxiliary to R. W. Fritzinger VFW Post 7215, Walnutport, decorated with flags and flowers the veterans' memorial in the park. Large trees wore ribbons and flower pots and a wreath were...
View ArticleOhio driver facing DUI in Schuylkill
An Ohio driver is facing a charge of driving under the influence following an incident in Schuylkill County. State police at Frackville said about 6:45 p.m. on Sunday, May 27, they stopped along SR339...
View ArticleMeniere's disease can come with a host of symptoms
Q. I have Meniere's disease and I was wondering if you have any suggestions for what I should do during an attack. Meniere's disease is an inner-ear disorder that produces a group of symptoms including...
View ArticleSandusky trial under way
BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) – Despite his repeated efforts to delay it, Jerry Sandusky's child molestation trial was set to begin with the start of jury selection, as prosecutors and his defense lawyers chose...
View ArticleWarrior Hike participants visit Walnutport VFW Post 7215
When Captains Mark Silvers and Sean Gobin entered the Walnutport Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7215, they were introduced and shook hands with everyone at the gathering. Commander Bruce Jones said the...
View ArticleBingo planned for Mahoning couple whose home burned down
A Mahoning Township couple is getting a little help from their friends. The Repshers became homeless on April 18, 2012, when a fire severely damaged their home along Dead End Lane, just off Hemlock...
View ArticleLehighton Church recognized by USDA for summer lunches
Zion United Church of Christ in Lehighton was honored yesterday by two government agencies – one federal, one state – for the success of its free summer lunch program for school students. Ken Leffler,...
View ArticleCarbon County Labor Chapter remembers workers, fallen miners
Prior to the start of the No. 9 Mine and Museum Miner's Picnic held recently, volunteers and local and state officials were on hand during the mine's Annual Miners Memorial Ceremony held outside the...
View ArticleVacation Bible School set at Grace-St. Paul's in Penn Forest Twp.
Children are welcome to attend Vacation Bible School at Grace-St. Paul's UMC, Monday-Friday, June 18-22, from 6-8 p.m., and experience this fun, hands-on Bible-Times event. This year the VBS will be...
View ArticleTamaqua elementary students show off glass artwork
Members of Cindy Miller's 5th grade art class spent time painting the glass walls of the Tamaqua Elementary School. From back left are Kailyn Erbe, Lizzie Wagner, Sabrina Moyer and Kayla Sherry. From...
View ArticleHot IronPig players slowed by injuries
Just when you think a couple of players are really turning the corner and showing signs of the player they will become it is suddenly put on hold. That is what happened to IronPig outfielder Derrick...
View ArticlePalmerton celebrates 104th graduation
It's all about the numbers. At least, that's what members of the Palmerton Area High School Class of 2012 were told as they celebrated the 104th annual commencement exercises. Flanked by family and...
View ArticleOn this date
A Mauch Chunk boy who was stricken with infantile paralysis at the age of nine months and was benefited by the services of Dr. Bruce Gill, has been discharged from the crippled children's clinic. He is...
View ArticleFive of Mountain Karate Academy family inducted into Martial Arts Hall of Fame
Mountain Karate Academy of Lehighton participated in a once in a lifetime event this month. Master Kovaleski's USA Karate, in Dickson City, sponsored a visit with the Grandmasters of Tang Soo Do. The...
View Article111 cancer survivors take part in 11th annual Relay for Life
Unless they experience it firsthand, one can never fully realize the magnitude of the wretched disease that is cancer. But, that doesn't mean they couldn't attempt to walk a mile in their shoes, as...
View ArticleCLASS REUNION
S.S. Palmer High School Class of 1957 hosts its 55-year reunion Saturday, June 9 at the Blue Ridge Country Club. A social hour with cash bar will begin at 4 p.m., followed by a group photo, and a...
View ArticleBad news
With the presidential election five months away, about the only thing consistent with the Obama campaign has been the flow of bad news almost daily on just about every front. The last week has been a...
View ArticleHeroes recognized in New Philadelphia
Three local heroes were recognized at the town square during the Memorial Day Service by the New Philadelphia Borough for acts of courage and valor after rescuing John Marcavage, 51, from a fire that...
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