Quick, Marian down Indians
Nobody knows the importance of linemen more than a quarterback. But with Marian's Corey Quick, he doesn't only appreciate the play of his teammates in the trenches, he also lives it. The Colts'...
View ArticleCarbon County property transfers
Deeds recorded Bowmanstown William P. Shiffert to Daniel Walck, P.O. Box 166, Bowmanstown, property at 254 W. Mill St., $9,000. Michael R. Miller to Chad M. Benner, 742 Pine St., Palmerton, property at...
View ArticleNL boys, NW girls get wins
The Northern Lehigh boys and the Northwestern girls picked up victories in scholastic soccer action on Friday. GIRLS TENNIS Bangor-Pleasant Vy. Bangor made quick work of Pleasant Valley, cruising to a...
View ArticleTwo persons hurt in Schuylkill crash
Two teenagers were injured in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday, Aug. 28, at 5:48 p.m. on SR339 in Union Township, Schuylkill County. State police at the Frackville said the two injured persons, both...
View ArticleLehighton still serious on hydropower
For over 34 years, Lehighton borough officials have been exploring hydroelectric as a power source for the borough. If such a project does become reality, it appears the borough would receive annual...
View ArticleSmith stars for PV
Panther Valley senior running back Richie Smith is listed in the football program as the senior class president. He might as well be the president of the school's football program, as well, as he not...
View ArticlePirates blank Tigers
NOCKAMIXON TWSP - Northwestern first-year head football coach Josh Snyder figured his club would endure some growing pains along the way this season. Last night, he found out how quickly those pains...
View ArticleWhat's it costing the taxpayers?
Dear Editor: You can tell an election is coming up soon. As November draws closer, we get more and more taxpayer-funded mailers telling us all the wonderful things our legislators claim to do. They...
View ArticleLooking ahead
The Tamaqua Blue Waves Swim Team will be accepting registrations for fall conditioning on Sept. 5, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at the Tamaqua High School pool. The team is open to all elementary and middle...
View ArticleTrail Cams are a fun way to scout for deer
With the archery deer season rapidly approaching, many hunters are busy scouting for locations to hang their treestands, and one tool that's helping them keep tabs on the whitetails in their favorite...
View ArticleTamaqua holds off Thorpe
If you purchased a ticket to the opening night of high school football yesterday evening at Olympian Stadium then you most certainly got a bargain. Jim Thorpe and Tamaqua left it all out on the field...
View Article35 radiators stolen
State police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating the theft of 35 automotive radiators from an elderly Ashland woman that ocurred sometime between 9 a.m. Aug. 28 and 10 a.m. Sept. 1. The radiators...
View ArticleReality TV
Scripted speeches. Slick advertising and choreographed stage shows. Political talking points being repeated ad nauseam. It's the environment that political handlers, image-makers and especially the...
View ArticlePalmerton Community Festival this weekend
Hungry? With a vast array of homemade foods, it's certain to satisfy the taste buds. In the mood for some pick-me-up music? Grab a seat and sing along as the talented entertainers belt out one tune...
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The American Cancer Society will host a Look Good, Feel Better makeover workshop from 4-6 p.m., Sept. 10, at the Schuylkill Medical Center East, 700 E. Norwegian St., Pottsville, and from 4 to 6 p.m....
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UHER A daughter, Lucy Rose Uher, was born at 5:14 p.m. on July 30, 2012 at Schuylkill Medical Center in Pottsville to John and Kerry (Jones) Uher of Coaldale. She weighed 8 pounds, 14.5 ounces and...
View ArticleCopper wire stolen
Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating a theft at a Pine Grove Township business. The incident happened sometime between Sept. 2 and Sept. 4, at the City of Lebanon Authority,...
View ArticleFarm market vouchers are still available
A limited number of farm market vouchers are still available for income-eligible people age 60 and above who have not yet received vouchers in 2012. Older adults eligible for the program must present...
View ArticleColts clash with 'Canes
Schuylkill Haven and Marian are entering their week two Anthracite Football League matchup in totally different positions. Schuylkill Haven is coming off a thumping at the hands of one of the best AA...
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Public drunkenness Criminal charges were filed against Zachary Watson, 19, of 590 Preachers Camp Road, Lehighton, for persistent disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, public drunkenness, and 2 counts...
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