Tamaqua Area High School
Candidates for Tamaqua Area High School's Homecoming King and Queen are, first row, from left, Lacey Folweiler, Molly Betz, Makia Stocker, Alexandra Wagner, Janelle Cinicola and Kori Kabilko. Second...
View ArticleGuns
Gun control and the banning of guns often come up as a hotly debated issues in political circles. Some politicians are determined to ban virtually all guns. Here's a story that lends good argument as...
View ArticleThe loss is preventable
Dear Editor: After reading the article in THE TIMES NEWS on Saturday's Oct. 6, 2012 publication on the front page, "Four Suicides an Hour", I believe more can be done to save a life. I'm going to talk...
View ArticleCurrent number of local home and cyber-schooled students
Here are the current numbers of home and cyber-schooled students in our local districts: Jim Thorpe: 19 home schooled; 82 cyber schooled. Lehighton: 20 home schooled and 71 cyber/charter schooled...
View Article4 interested in vacated Palmerton council seat
Several candidates have emerged to fill a vacant seat on Palmerton Borough Council. Four applicants submitted their letter of interest to the borough as of Friday's deadline, according to borough...
View ArticleLehighton man facing drug count
A Lehighton man is facing drug charges following an incident in Mahaoning Twonship. Township police said on Sunday, Oct. 14, they received a report from Lehighton police indicating James Jones, 33, and...
View ArticleNine first time offenders enter Carbon probation program
Nine first time offenders in the criminal justice system were placed in Carbon County's Accelerated Rehabilitation Disposition (ARD) probation program on Thursday by Judge Steven R. Serfass. If a...
View ArticleTamaquans were excited to see themselves in film
By jim zbick jzbick@tnonline.com Tourism is the second leading industry in Pennsylvania, which is the fourth most visited state in the nation. Groups and officials have long used the natural beauty of...
View ArticleLehighton schools set for Red Ribbon Week Program emphasizing a strong...
TN Correspondent editor@tnonline.com Lehighton Area School District has been busy making preparations for Red Ribbon Week next Monday through Friday, which will emphasize a strong message of anti-drug,...
View ArticleSchuylkill man facing charges
A Schuylkill County man is facing charges following an incident that occurred about 12:20 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18, at 484 Blue Mountain Road, in Wayne Township. State police at Schuylkill Haven said...
View ArticleWalnutport Canal Fest Sunday
Walnutport Canal in Walnutport will be a busy place Sunday with the 31st annual Walnutport Canal Festival from noon to 6 p.m. According to Everett Kaul, president of the Walnutport Canal Association,...
View ArticleMusical instrument for Environmental Center
As the final step in her pursuit of the distinguished Girl Scout Gold Award, Katie Eidem of local Troop 34229 presented a hand made xylophone to the staff of the Carbon County Environmental Education...
View ArticleMore lessons learned from downsizing
I received some interesting feedback to my recent column about downsizing and thought it'd be nice to share. "The downsizing is also due to the economy," wrote friend Megan in Summit Hill. "People just...
View ArticleA 'tired' history
By RON GOWER rgower@tnonline.com When politics get involved in an issue, the result can be like a car stuck on ice - the tires spin but there's no forward progress. That's exactly what's happening at...
View ArticleAssault incident being probed
State police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating an assault incident that occurred at a home in Schuylkill County. Troopers said the incident occurred about 6:20 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18, along...
View ArticlePenn Forest property owners beware
Dear Editor: Penn Forest Township has openly admitted at their meeting that they have the power to allow an R-2 Development to be changed and allow an amusement park to be put in place. All people of...
View ArticleCarbon County Soccer Cup returns
Dear Editor: The second annual Carbon County Soccer Cup will take place on Saturday, Nov. 3. This year's soccer cup was a cooperative effort between the Lehighton, Panther Valley, Jim Thorpe, and...
View ArticleAutumn splendor
St. Peters Union church in the village of Mantzville, West Penn Township, is framed by the bright colors of the autumn season. LARRY NEFF/SPECIAL TO THE TIMES NEWS
View ArticleDriver facing DUI count in Carbon
A driver is facing a charge of driving under the influence (DUI) following an incident in Carbon County. State police at Lehighton said Walter Francis Trainor, 48, of Kunkletown, was cited about 10:15...
View ArticleRt. 903 ramp project proceeds
Senators David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill), John Yudichak (D-Luzerne) and Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) have announced that bids will be opening in December for a new EZ-Pass-only interchange that would...
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