Monroe domestic incident probed
Pocono Mountain Regional police said a Monroe County man is facing charges following a domestic incident. Police said on Oct. 18 about 8:30 p.m. they were dispatched to 21 Summit Drive, Mount Pocono,...
View ArticleThe Immortal Peddler
His name was Jost Folhaber. He was a traveling salesman on his way to peddle wares. He stopped for a short break at a tavern 15 miles northwest of Tamaqua, and continued on his way. Within an hour or...
View ArticleThe Badlees will be in concert tonight at M.C. Opera House
The Badlees, in support of their latest album release "See Me As A Picture: The Best So Far," will perform at the historic Mauch Chunk Opera House this evening. Originally from Selinsgrove, The Badlees...
View ArticleCasey Gavalla named October Girl of the Month
Slatington Woman's Club Girl of the Month for October is Casey Gavalla. Sports have always been a big part of Casey's life. She has been involved with soccer since she was 6 and played on several club...
View ArticleDUI arrests reported in Monroe
Pocono Mountain Regional police reported on three driving under the influence (DUI) arrests made by officers. On Oct. 20 about 2:40 a.m. police on patrol along SR940 observed a vehicle traveling...
View ArticleThree major concert events this weekend at Penn's Peak
Arguably the biggest concert weekend of the year occurs tonight through Sunday at Penn's Peak in Jim Thorpe. * Tonight, Paul Revere and the Raiders brings its 60s and 70 music - and its fancy attire...
View ArticleColleen Barry weds Dennis Steigerwalt II
Colleen Barry, daughter of Karen and Edward Barry of Pittsburgh, and Dennis Steigerwalt II, son of Dennis Steigerwalt of New Ringgold and Debbie Mullins of West Palm Beach, Fla. were united in marriage...
View ArticleDescent of Autumn's foliage
The leaf covered yard of this home in Hometown resembles many yards throughout our area as leaves begin their descent.
View ArticleTigers advance to semifinals
Twice the Tigers built a two-goal lead. Both times Blue Mountain responded with goals to keep the District 11 Class AA boys soccer game close. Finally, with just 3:15 left Northwetsern's Kyle Willis...
View ArticleLocal Scouts mark Red Ribbon Week
When it comes to keeping our community and youth drug free, prevention is key. Dozens of Palmerton Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts gathered this week at the Carbon Monroe Pike Drug and Alcohol Commission in...
View Article'Frankenstorm' on its way
NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) Hurricane Sandy raged through the Bahamas early Friday after leaving 22 people dead across the Caribbean, following a path that could see it blend with a winter storm to hit the...
View ArticleNamed Executive Accounts Manager
Silberline Manufacturing Co., Inc., the global supplier of effect pigments with its Corporate Headquarters in Tamaqua, announced that Ms. Stephanie Vlasman recently joined the firm as Executive...
View ArticleWater boil advisory in Hometown
Homes northwest of Hometown's Five Points intersection (SR309 and SR54) are encouraged to boil their water following a water main break Thursday morning. Crews spent time yesterday digging up asphalt...
View ArticleNo. 9 Coal Mine offers new Haunted Mine Tour program
The new and improved 2012 rendition of the 'No. 9 Haunted Mine Tours' will be presented today, Saturday and Sunday October 26, 27, and 28, at the No. 9 Coal Mine and Museum in Lansford. This is one of...
View ArticleNL beats Catty
Northern Lehigh couldn't get its corner plays working in the first half or on its first attempt of the second half of yesterday's District 11 Class AA field hocke ygame. But the Bulldogs seized...
View ArticleStudent facing assault count
A student at the Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29, 17 Maple Ave., in Norwegian Township, is facing assault charges following an incident at the school which involved a Carbon County resident as the...
View ArticleON THIS DATE
October 26, 1974 Mike Clewell rushes for 162 yards and both Jim Thorpe touchdowns as the Olympians gain a 13-0 win over Pleasant Valley. Frank Flizack's blocked punt sets up the first Thorpe score - a...
View ArticleGrandest Kid is cutest pumpkin in the patch
Zachary Zelinsky celebrated his first birthday with his first trip to the pumpkin patch. He's the cutest one in the patch. He is the Grandest Kid of Bruce and Gail Connell of Palmerton.
View ArticleMarine earns her wings
Marine Pvt. Rachel Garrison has graduated from the Army jump school at Ft. Benning GA and earned her wings. At 18, she was the youngest in her company, one of only seven women, and the only female...
View ArticleSandy to take aim at New England, Mid-Atlantic
AccuWeather.com reports Sandy, currently a Category 2 hurricane near the Bahamas, is forecast to take a turn toward the Atlantic Coast and make landfall early next week between Virginia and Nova...
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