Kovatch helps hurricane victims
What started out as a friend helping a friend has quickly expanded to a massive disaster relief effort by residents and businesses of Carbon County to help those affected by Hurricane Sandy in the...
View ArticleFillies play Saturday at Muhlenberg High School
The Marian volleyball team finally knows its opponent and site for their PIAA State Volleyball Tournament state quarterfinal round game.The District 11 champion Filies (17-1) will meet District 1 champ...
View ArticleRetired pastor gives inspirational talk
Eugene Hamilton, a retired United Methodist pastor, a collector of fine "junque," and inspirational speaker, brought several items from his collection for his speaking engagement at the Western Pocono...
View ArticleTamaqua students honor veterans
Students and staff of the Tamaqua Area School High School held their annual Veterans and Flag Raising Ceremony Friday morning in the front of the Senior High School in celebration of Veterans...
View ArticleDrug dealer sentenced to state prison term
A Carbon County drug dealer was recently sentenced to a state prison term by the county court.Joseph Tate, 49, of Palmerton, was sentenced by President Judge Roger N. Nanovic II to serve 21 to 48...
View ArticlePicking the playoff winners is never easy
By ED HEDESehedes@tnonline.comWith the regular season put to bed, things get a little tougher here as we set sight on the post-season.By the looks of the standings, the real battle is for second place...
View ArticleAround the world
Wayne Cho, 38, of Vancouver British Columbia, Canada, ran through Hometown and Tamaqua recently during his run around the world to talk openly about mental illness. Averaging 27 miles a day, Cho began...
View ArticleMother accused of shooting baby waives right to hearing
A Slatington woman jailed after her toddler son was shot to death while in his crib has waived her right to a preliminary hearing.Holly Pallone, 26, of 214 N. Walnut St., second floor apartment, has...
View ArticleChange in Palmerton Historical Society Program
The Palmerton Area Historical Society's regular monthly meeting will be held as usual on Monday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. in the Palmerton Library's second-floor gallery.However, in place of the previously...
View ArticleHometown helps Sandy victims
Two neighboring Rush Township businesses have joined forces to provide relief aid to victims of Superstorm Sandy and are asking the public to support their efforts.Basile's Italian Restaurant and...
View ArticleSix JT soccer players on First Team
Jim Thorpe's outstanding season was rewarded with six First Team selections on the Schuylkill League Boys Division I Soccer All-Star team. The Olympians were represented with the league's highest...
View ArticleFall fun at the Growing Place
Hannah Newson, 4, is participating in one of the Harvest Fall Festival activities at the Growing Place in Kresgeville. All students of the Growing Place Centers and their families were treated to a...
View ArticleTamaqua news
SAL holidaysThe Tamaqua Salvation Army is gearing up for its annual holiday traditions, including the Angel Tree Program and the Christmas Kettle Campaign.The Angel Tree Program provides a season...
View ArticleLearn how to read food labels
Do you want to eat more nutritionally?Are you confused when you try to read food labels?The West End Community Change Club (WECCC) invites you to join them on Thursday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. at Kinsley's...
View ArticlePassing the torch
Retired journalism professor R. Thomas Berner returned to his alma mater last Friday after an absence of 51 years and offered youngsters sage advice about a secret to success."Fall in love," he said....
View ArticleN.J. resident charged in Monroe
A New Jersey resident is facing charges in Monroe County.Pocono Mountain Regional police said about 12:43 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 4, they received a complaint of a male attempting to enter a vehicle along...
View ArticleFallout
Those suffering from Hurricane Sandy in the Northeast were dealt another bad hand by the nor'easter that added to the East Coast's misery Wednesday and Thursday. There are many who lost their homes and...
View ArticlePledge of Allegiance explained to Peter's Elementary kindergarteners
Karen Bandzi and the Ladies Auxiliary to R.W. Fritzinger VFW Post 7215 do their very best to educate children about the importance of the Pledge of Allegiance.This marks the eighth year that they are...
View ArticleLehighton crowns 2012 Homecoming King and Queen
Lehighton Area High School crowned its homecoming royalty during a recent weekend of festivites. Sage Terembula was crowned the 2012 Homecoming Queen at the homecoming game on Oct. 19, while Jacen...
View ArticleMarket value of properties in county increases by over $37M
The market value of properties in Schuylkill County increased by more than $37 million for 2013 taxes it was reported by Chief County Assessor Virginia "Ginny" Murray at the work session of the...
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