Castillo's status hangs over Eagles' finale
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Juan Castillo's eyes got red and watery and his voice quivered slightly when he was asked if he ever lost confidence in himself during his struggles as a first-time defensive...
View ArticleLong Pond man charged with DUI
Pocono Mountain Regional Police have arrested Alex Vigo, 32, of Long Pond, for driving under the influence. Police said the arrest was made after a stop for a Vehicle Code violation on Dec. 28 on Rt....
View ArticleRunning strong
After 30 years in the auto business, salesman Tim Maurer can just about read people's minds. "I know what people expect in a vehicle," he says. They want cost-efficient, reliable transportation that is...
View ArticleBalliet, Veppert battle back for third
It was a shot at redemption that Michael Balliet wanted ever since he got pinned by Big Spring's Cody Seibert Wednesday night at the Bethlehem Holiday Wrestling Classic at Liberty High School. Balliet...
View ArticlePenn State headed to Dallas to face Keenum's Cougars
The 2012 bowl season is here and the Nittany Lions will be going to Dallas to face The Houston Cougars (12-1) in the TicketCity Bowl. Yes, Penn State fans, the Nittany Lions have literally punched...
View ArticleTrees accepted at Phifer Ice Dam Park after Jan. 1
Franklin Township residents can dispose of their Christmas trees after Sunday, Jan. 1 at the Phifer Ice Dam Park using the Penn Street entrance.
View ArticleTamaqua couple reunites in marriage at car show
Carlene (Kohut) Jones and Bruce Jones, both of Tamaqua, were remarried in a special ceremony on Aug. 6, 2011 in Macungie, Pa. The Hon. Arnold C. Rapoport officiated the double ring ceremony, which took...
View Article17 Schuylkill judicial, county officials sworn in
A crowd of more than 500 people packed the Ceremonial Courtroom at the Schuylkill County Courthouse Thursday for the swearing in ceremony for 17 judicial and county officials, who were elected in last...
View ArticleWildcat club's cabin burglarized
State police at the Frackville barracks are investigating a burglary that happened between 9 a.m. Dec. 24 and 9:30 a.m. Dec. 28 at a cabin owned by the Wildcat Gun Club, 137 Wildcat Road, Walker...
View ArticleFree New Year's Day dinner in Lehighton
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 175 S. Third St., Lehighton, will serve a free community New Year's Day pork and sauerkraut dinner on Sunday in it's Luther Hall. Dinner will include potatoes,...
View ArticleON THIS DATE
December 30, 2002 Dave Conway and Eddie McLaughlin each score six first-quarter points as Marian jumps out to an early lead and then cruises to a 57-40 win over Northwestern. Conway finishes with a...
View ArticleNesquehoning cops make arrest
Nesquehoning police have arrested Russell L. Bahrey III, 35, of Hatfield, Pa., for drug-related charges stemming from an incident whereby he was transported to the Carbon County Correctional Facility...
View ArticleWhere were the police?
Dear Editor, I am writing in regards to our local law enforcement officers and whom ever answered my 911 call on the evening of 12/28/2011. I want to explain my dilemma and what came of it. I answered...
View ArticleA thumbs down to red light ticket cameras
Dear Editor: This is an open letter to all your readers who drive: I am asking for your help to ban photo traffic enforcement in Pennsylvania. As a motorist, you know how important road safety is when...
View ArticleInmate is facing drug charges
Katrina Marie Vandling, 22, of 81 Jamestown Drive, Lehighton, is facing drug-related charges filed against her by Nesquehoning police, who said they were called to the Carbon County Correctional...
View ArticleNine Bulldogs on TN First Team
It's becoming quite common this time of the year. Select a football all-star team and you're bound to have a host of Northern Lehigh players on it. After another successful season (the Bulldogs have...
View ArticleMailbox damaged in Monroe County
A criminal mischief incident that happened between 7:30 p.m. Dec. 27 and 8 a.m. Dec. 28 in Chestnuthill Township, Monroe County, is under investigation by state police at the Fern Ridge barracks. The...
View ArticleDriver is facing drug charges
Nesquehoning police report the arrest of Jordan Michael Tessitore, 19, of 209 E. Patterson St., Lansford, on charges of possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. The...
View ArticleA Quiet Valley Christmas
Many have Christmas traditions handed down to them from generation to generation. Baking cookies, trimming a Christmas tree and caroling are just a few. When families gather, they often tell and retell...
View ArticlePanther Valley news
Feed the People The public is invited to a "Feed the People" program on Tuesday, Jan. 3, at 10:30 a.m. at the Summit Hill Heritage Center, 1 W. Hazard St., Summit Hill. This is a new program being...
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