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A big hurray for taxpayers

Dear Editor: This September I read in the TIMES NEWS how Mahoning Township said "no" to the county in regard to an industrial park. Government moving outside its charter and competing with the private...

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Adam Foley completes Eagle Scout project

What do you do when your rainbow becomes dull and faded? You hope a Boy Scout comes to the rescue. The Rainbow Walk at Pleasant Valley Elementary School had once been a vibrant walkway of the seven...

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Tamaqua driver escapes injury

A Tamaqua driver escaped injury in a one vehicle crash that occurred about 11:25 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18, along Tumbling Run Road, a mile west of Mountain Road, in Blythe Township. State police at...

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Stockings for Soldiers program under way

As holiday schedules get busy in the coming days and weeks, Blue Ridge Communications is asking the public to not forget those who have given so much. Now in its third year of giving, Blue Ridge...

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Fractures

One of our elderly neighbors recently fell and broke her hip. She went to a nursing home for rehabilitation and did not do well. Her age was against her, and the inactivity took its toll. She died last...

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Some thoughts and tidbits

Today, a few thoughts and tidbits to liven up your Saturday morning. I'm betting the guy "Fearless Felix" who fell 128,000 feet (more than 24 miles) to set the world's skydiving record, will keep his...

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Sheep at the raceway - it's a green thing

Are those sheep? Yes they are 45 to be exact. That's how many sheep have been "hired" by Pocono International Raceway to maintain the grass around its 25-acre solar field. "This is a common sight in...

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There's help for stutterers

Dear Editor, International Stuttering Awareness Day is Oct. 22, and it's a great time to remind your readers that there are speech-language pathologists in the Lehighton area who specialize in helping...

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Library friends meet

The Friends of the Dimmick Memorial Library met at the Harry Packer Mansion in Jim Thorpe to celebrate National Friends of Libraries Week. Janet Hermann, far left, is the current president. For...

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America needs a new direction

As part of my pre-election analysis of the candidates, I realized that the Obama administration has failed completely. When he took power, President Obama blamed Bush for the situation he inherited....

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Pet and soldier reunited

Dear Editor: I want to take this opportunity to personally thank the offices of Congressman Lou Barletta and Representative Doyle Heffley for their assistance this past week with the needs of one of my...

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Removing the confusion

Dear Editor: Recently, the Pennsylvania Court decided to DISMISS the requirement of voters to display a current, government issued, photo identification in order to vote. Earlier, in September, the...

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Celtic music group 'Seasons' set to perform at Ss. Peter and Paul's in...

The Celtic music group "Seasons" will be bringing their music and stories to Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Lehighton on Nov. 10. The Harrisburg-based group will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday at...

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Celebrating the Navy's birthday

Dear Editor: Saturday, Oct. 13, was The U.S. Navy's Birthday. Born in 1775. The Carbon County Navy Club Ship 260 celebrated it on Oct. 10, in Lansford, with a short service and followed with...

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Bamboozled

Dear Editor: The following images came to my mind looking at Romney's smiling face during the debates, especially when he denied knowing about jobs being sent overseas. I saw an old time snake oil...

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Mahoning accident investigated

Mahoning Township police reported investigating a two vehicle crash about 2:42 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 15, along SR443 at Chapel Drive. Police said a 2013 Nissan Altima, driven by April Loeper, of...

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Paddlers and anglers review Lehigh River releases

The U.S. Army Corps Engineers' Philadelphia District hosted an annual meeting to review the 2012 Francis E. Walter Dam recreation plan and solicit feedback from paddlers and anglers for next year's...

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Snapshots at the Grand Canyon

OK. So by now you know how fantabulous I think the Grand Canyon is. Besides the incredible scenic vistas, here are some incredible moments I had. *Goose bumps at the Grand Canyon George and I were...

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Andreas Halloween Parade a big hit

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Who home schools?

ยท The median income for home-educating families ($75,000 to $79,999) was similar to all married-couple families nationwide with one or more related children under age 18 (median income $74,049 in 2006...

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