Santa visits Tamaqua Older and Bolder group
Members of the Tamaqua Salvation Army's Older & Bolder held their annual early Thanksgiving and Christmas party Wednesday. The party is held early due to the approaching holiday season. To inquire...
View ArticleHealth System to hold annual holiday party
New Seasons at Blue Mountain Health System will hold its annual holiday party on Thursday, Dec. 6, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Lehighton Borough Annex Auditorium at 110 North Third Street in...
View ArticleOf Good Samaritans and reptiles
It was an incredible sight last week to walk into the Summit Hill Community Center to see almost 50 people working at sorting and packing all kinds of items ranging from clothing to food to toys and...
View ArticleCarbon man facing theft, other counts
A Carbon County man is facing identity theft and related counts.Nesquehoning police said Michael J. Macaluso, 42, of 65 W. Catawissa St., Nesquehoning, has been charged with two counts of the theft...
View ArticleAutumn cleanup
Harold Osenbach of School Drive in West Penn Township rakes away the messy remains of Autumn.
View ArticleAm I truly no one?
Dear Editor:I am no one. I am the person you see but do not perceive.I am the no one that makes your existence possible.I am the no one who crossed the Atlantic leaving my prospering business only to...
View ArticleSchuylkill County court news
Divorces grantedMark A. Boyer was granted a divorce from Christine E. Boyer, both of 337 Hazle St., Tamaqua. They were married April 11, 1987.Luke Zubris, 232 Valley St., Brockton, Schuylkill Township,...
View ArticleIrish win 10th, finish home slate today
Notre Dame won its 10th game of the season last week with a rather lackluster performance. The offense sputtered and shot itself in the foot twice, while the defense dominated when it had to but for...
View ArticleThoughts
Today some thoughts tossed in with some clever bumper stickers sent to me by loyal reader, Woody Frey.Are you looking forward to December and all the Christmas festivities? Here's another reason to...
View ArticlePFBC refilling Leaser Lake stock trout for 2013 opening day
A long-term construction project to rebuild the dam and spillway at Lehigh County's Leaser Lake has received final approval from state regulators, just in time for the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat...
View Article"Somebody else will give..."
By ANDREW LEIBENGUTHaleibenguth@tnonline.comWhat goes through your mind when you see a local organization or charity asking for a donation? Do you have compassion or do you just continue on? In a...
View ArticleDoing a petition for secession is absurd
It has been reported recently that residents in 44 States have filed Petitions with Barack Hussein Obama II that request permission from him for their State to peacefully secede from the Union.read more
View ArticleFree Thanksgiving dinner in Slatington
St. John's United Church of Christ, 15 Second St., Slatington, is offering a free Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, Nov. 22.Dinner will be served from noon until 2 p.m. All are welcome. No reservations...
View ArticlePalmerton police log
Public drunkennessCriminal charges were filed against Ian Brader, 21, of 124 Lehigh Avenue, 2nd floor, Palmerton, for two counts of simple assault, three counts of harassment, criminal mischief,...
View ArticleOn this date
The Carbon County Commissioners announced the appointment of an 11-man advisory committee to be known as the Carbon County Committee on Drug Abuse. Members are Mayor John Polumbo, Lansford; Mayor...
View ArticleCCTI Nurse Aide course graduates seven
The Carbon Career & Technical Institute Adult Education State Approved Nurse Aide Program has graduated seven individuals from the program. Pictured at the Mahoning Valley Nursing and...
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November 17, 2007 Dean Confer touches the ball just twice on offense but both times produce touchdowns in helping Marian gain a 34-14 win over Bristol in the District 11/1 playoffs. Confer catches a...
View ArticleCarbon County property transfers
Deeds recordedBeaver MeadowsKevin F. Hines to Brian Miller, 9 Broad St., P.O. Box 523, Beaver Meadows, property at 9 Broad St., $35,000.East Penn TownshipNorwood N. Frey to Andrew R. Stashefski, 1923...
View ArticleIs it time to protect ourselves from the flu vaccine?
I've taken the flu vaccine for the past several years.But now I'm beginning to regret that I did.There is growing concern among many sources that the yearly flu vaccine isn't such a good idea.One...
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