JT fades in the 4th
Jim Thorpe looked poised on Friday night to snap out of its five-game skid and take with them a very important Division I victory. Pine Grove on the other hand had a different idea on how the Olympians...
View ArticleMurder trial Blood stains found
A state police forensic expert testified Friday of finding several blood stains in the basement of a Lansford man charged with killing his estranged wife. Trooper Phillip Barletta, of the Hazleton...
View ArticleWhat would Jesus do?
The year 2011 was interesting and the week of August 21, particularly so. Pennsylvania was hit by an earthquake and hurricane within four days. For me, the unusual week began when I stopped at our...
View ArticleDeveloper optimistic about housing Mahoning project slowed by recession, but...
Five years ago, one of the most impressive housing developments in the Mahoning Valley was begun. Along with some breathtaking views, the Summit Ridge development, located about a half-mile west of the...
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Revenue from deeds Carbon County Recorder of Deeds Emmett P. McCall reported his office recorded 231 deeds, 238 mortgages and 409 other writs during the month of December. As a result of those...
View ArticleNolehi falls to ND
For the second straight game, Northern Lehigh had a tough time putting the ball in the basket and that kind of luck isn't going to win many games. The Lady Bulldogs dropped another Colonial League...
View ArticleIT'S THE READER'S TURN
Now that the Christmas holidays are history, what do you do to brighten your days during the long-cold winter?
View ArticleFood choice stakes are higher than you might expect: Part 2
I imagine you've heard the comment or one like it nearly as often as I have. It comes from someone chronically chubby witnessing someone eternally thin eating something fattening and calorie-laden like...
View ArticleWhy vote when good ole boys rule?
Dear Editor: In reference to the appointment of Mr. William O'Gurek to the commissioner vacancy when "crybaby" Mr. Charles Getz resigned was a miscarriage of justice to the voters of Carbon County. The...
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SCHOLASTIC ROUNDUP BOYS BASKETBALL Pocono Mountain West-Lehighton Pocono Mountain West cruised to a 72-22 Mountain Valley Conference victory over Lehighton. The Panthers' Jon Amoroso led all scorers...
View ArticleDefense, late free throws lift Bears
The Pleasant Valley girls' basketball team had been a collective 0-for-9 on free throws before Amber Chieffo stepped to the line with 8.6 seconds left. With their ten-point fourth quarter lead over...
View ArticleCarcass, anyone?
Those of you who read this column regularly know that I am enamored of little lizards, geckos, anoles, or whatever. Since moving to South Carolina in 1998 and Florida in 2010, we have had quite a few...
View ArticleLocal man honored by PBA
Ron Fritz, right, of R.A. Fritz Plumbing and Heating, Inc. was recently named a life director of the 6,400 member Pennsylvania Builders Association. Warren Peter, PBA president, presents the award to...
View ArticleTwo vehicles damaged in Tamaqua crash
Drivers, passengers and garbage truck workers all escaped serious injury Friday in Tamaqua. Around 1 p.m., a Tamaqua Transfer and Recycling garbage truck, nearing the Tamaqua's Five Points intersection...
View ArticleA tough resolution to keep
I like the start of each New Year. I like to think each January gives me a clean slate. Maybe that means starting over or just putting a patch on a little piece of life that's rough around the edges....
View ArticleCarbon Builders Association name new president, directors
Carbon Builders Association installed a new president, vice president and board members at a meeting held recently at Platz's Restaurant, Lehighton. Warren Peter, president of the Pennsylvania Builders...
View ArticleLate Tri-Valley rally edges Weatherly
For the first 28 minutes, Weatherly sure didn't look like the young inexperienced team coming in with a 2-7 record. Then, reality hit, and the Wreckers showed that they were exactly that in the final...
View ArticlePlenty of reasons why Americans love to hate politicians
Dear Editor: One thing you almost have to respect about the Republicans: They have no shame about using their power to bludgeon opponents into submission. Using their right-wing radio and TV attack...
View ArticleRush theft being investigated
Rush Township Police are investigating two theft incidents reported to the department in the last few days. One incident involves a purse taken from a vehicle parked on Crescent Drive in Lake Hauto....
View ArticlePFSC/PWF set theme for contest
In addition to passing on traditional outdoors activities to youngsters, instilling in them an appreciation of the outdoors is just as important. read more
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