A loss of muscle: Why so many diets fail
There's always a danger in likening sports to war. You may offend combat veterans because sports are not life or death. Except in the rarest of instances, in sports you live to play another day.I do...
View ArticleUnited Nations issues stamp series by Tamaqua artist
The United Nations Postal Administration recently issued 18 commemorative stamps by portrait artist Stephen Bennett of Tamaqua.On Oct. 11, 2012, the UNPA issued a set of "Indigenous People" stamps in...
View ArticlePart-time clerk hired in Towamensing
Beth Mesko was hired as a part-time clerk in the Towamensing Township office. The appointment was made at the Nov. 1 meeting. She replaces Marian Kramer.She will work from 16 to 20 hours per week at...
View ArticleRaiders remain perfect
Tamaqua head football coach Sam Bonner wore a big smile on his face as he stood on the turf at Men of Marian Stadium in Hometown on Saturday night.The Blue Raiders had just shut out the Colts by a 12-0...
View ArticleJohn Harkins a special man
Dear Editor:Thanks to David Wargo on his article on Mr. (John)Harkins.I also had Mr. Harkins for a teacher and he had a big impact on me. I last saw him four years ago at a PV football scrimmage I...
View ArticleScouting for Food
Jim Thorpe Cub Pack 138 and Boy Scout Troop 555 will be participating in Scouting for Food.Bags have already been distributed to area residents. The troops will be collecting the filled bags on...
View ArticleSchuylkill man facing drug count
A Schuylkill County resident is facing a drug possession count following an incident that occurred about 10:36 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 2,State police at Frackville said troopers went to 8 Park St.,...
View ArticleLiving without power
Even though PPL has restored power to the majority of those affected by last week's power outage, many homes are still struggling without power. Knowing this, volunteers and soldiers with the Tamaqua...
View ArticleHome delivery
SSG Amanda Kerr, left, and SPC Steven Leary, both of the Schuylkill Haven Army Reserve unit, use the back of their HUMVEE to fill hot food containers and help members of the Tamaqua Salvation Army...
View ArticleSandy destroys shed
Even though it has been a week since our area was hit by Hurricane Sandy, many remnants still remain in reminder. Pictured is what remains of a shed along SR895 and SR309 in Snyders.
View ArticleFeed the People dinner schedule
Feed the People, a non-profit, mobile community café serving Carbon County, has changed its schedule. Beginning in January, Feed the People will only be serving dinner. The breakfast schedule has been...
View ArticleFillies capture gold
The Marian volleyball team has had quite a successful season. On Saturday afternoon at Martz Hall, the Fillies added yet another page to what they hope will be a state championship story book ending....
View ArticleCoaldale snow parking
With the season's first snowfall expected Wednesday into Thursday, Coaldale reminds residents of its parking rules:Between Nov. 1 and April 1, nonmotorized vehicles, recreational vehicles, motor homes,...
View ArticleSchuylkill crashes
State police at Frackville reported on three crashes investigated by troopers on Schuylkill County roadways.A one vehicle crash was reported about 1:20 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 2, along Walnut St. in...
View ArticleCrashes probed
State police at Lehighton reported on the following crashes investigated by troopers.A two vehicle crash was reported about 5:50 p.m. on Oct. 25 at the intersection of SR903 and Maury Road, in Penn...
View ArticleChange?
In this down-to-the-wire race for the White House, Pennsylvania was long considered a solid blue state by the Obama camp. But the political winds started to shift after the first presidential debate...
View ArticleSchuylkill break-in
State police at Frackville are investigating a burglary at a residence in Gilberton, Schuylkill County.Troopers said the home of Antoinette Smith, 114 Growler St., was entered with several items...
View ArticleCarbon seeks to become child care program administrator
Carbon County is hoping to become the administrator of the subsidized child care program for Carbon and Monroe counties.During the county commissioners' meeting last week, the board voted to submit the...
View ArticleScouting for Food
Summit Hill Boy Scout Troop 743 will be distributing Scouting for Food bags throughout Summit Hill on Thursday evening, Nov. 8The troop will be collecting the filled bags on Saturday morning, Nov. 10,...
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