Panthers fall
Panther Valley head coach Lon Hazlet said earlier this week that in order to stay in the game with Schuylkill Valley they had to limit their big plays. Schuylkill Valley was coming into their contest...
View ArticleSafetySuit makes Penn's Peak debut
Two concert events are scheduled this weekend at Penn's Peak in Jim Thorpe. Tonight, Live Wire performs an AC/DC tribute. Opening for Live Wire is Completely Unchained. The music gets underway at 8...
View ArticleHospital named in suit Ex-worker alleges discrimination, policy violations
A terminated employee has filed a lawsuit against Palmerton Hospital and the ex-employee's supervisor, Lois Richards, the Director of Radiology, alleging discrimination and that she was fired "for...
View ArticleBig second half lifts Eagles over Thorpe
ORWIGSBURG – In the first half of last night's game against Blue Mountain, the Jim Thorpe football team appeared to have put last week's loss behind them by correcting everything that went wrong...
View ArticleLandlord headaches
A friend of mine stopped me the other day to ask if I was still involved with the Summit Hill Council because he had a question. I told him I was not for the last several years, but I would be more...
View ArticleA dangerous dilemma
Dear Editor: My husband and I are residents of Bowmanstown. We live on East Mill Street in Meadow Crest. In the past we have had two access roads to exit or enter our home: East Mill to Craig Street to...
View ArticleIndians lose
STROUDSBURG – Not even a 40-minute lightning delay could help the Lehighton defense slow down Stroudsburg's offensive attack. The Mounties' two talented skill players, running back Altarique Mosley-Dew...
View ArticleThe fish story continues
It was a day after we replaced the first fish which died that Katie first noticed the ick on the fish. Ick is a parasite that looks like spores which attach to the fish. While not initially mortal to...
View ArticleON THIS DATE
September 8, 2006 Derek George carries 12 times for 174 yards and a touchdown to help Palmerton cruise to a 49-0 Colonial League victory over Bangor. Zach Heller tosses a pair of scoring passes, one...
View ArticlePanther Valley's ambassadors
Looking sharp in neatly pressed uniforms, members of Panther Valley High School's U.S. Army Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps color guard hoist the American flag as they practice for...
View ArticleUsing exercise to combat depression
Zoloft is one of the many drugs to battle depression. As it does, it can also create, according to the Nurses Drug Guide, 55 adverse side effects, including chest pain, blurred vision, loss of hair,...
View ArticleMcAdoo police encourage children to have safe Halloween
The McAdoo Police Department is reminding all children to be safe this Halloween. Some tips include: Ÿ Wear brightly colored clothing instead of dark Ÿ Stay in neighborhoods you are familiar with. Ÿ...
View Article10K race, 2-milescamper slated at Lehigh Gap center
You're invited to participate in the second annual Lehigh Gap Nature Center 10K race and 2 mile Scamper which will be held this Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Center in Slatington. The two-mile race kicks...
View ArticleVietnam veterans gather in Lehighton
The 44th annual banquet of the Vietnam War Last Man's Club of the Lehighton American Legion Post was held. Officers of the club are, l-r, Manny Muniz, secretary-treasurer; Floyd Brown, commander of the...
View ArticleStatus of recycling program discussed
To recycle, or not to recycle. The status of Carbon County's recycling program was discussed during a meeting of the Lower Towamensing Township board of supervisors on Tuesday. Ed Ziegler, a resident...
View ArticleHeritage Festival may draw thousands
The Tamaqua Historical Society will present its 28th Annual Tamaqua Heritage Festival on Sunday, Oct. 14 in downtown Tamaqua from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. The annual event celebrates the fall...
View ArticleCoaldale Trick or Treat
Trick or Treat Night will be observed in Coaldale on Wednesday, Oct. 31, between 6-8 p.m. All residents are asked to keep their porch lights on for youths they are welcoming to their homes. Police...
View ArticleDuo performs duets for Nesquehoning Woman's Club
The members of the Nesquehoning Woman's Club welcomed "Sy and I" as the monthly entertainment to their meeting for the month of October. Judy Greg introduced her friend Sy and they performed several...
View ArticleOpen House at East End Fire Company
Members of the East End Fire Company in Tamaqua are holding their annual open house today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at their station, 553 East Broad Street. All are invited to browse the station and fire...
View Article$30,000 worth of copper wire stolen in Slatington
Over $30,000 worth of copper wire was stolen from a Slatington area slate company. State Police at Bethlehem said at least 3,000 ton was taken from Penn Big Bed Slate Co, 8450 Brown Street, Washington...
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