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State resources wasted during these hard times?

Editor: It was nice to hear that Lehighton Fire Department was awarded $1.75 million dollars from the state of Pennsylvania. But what many do not know, this was funds taken from other programs....

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Trivia that makes you think

By BOB URBAN rurban@tnonline.com Some Interesting Trivia. Believe them or not. They were sent by an avid reader and should give you something to reflect on a winter Saturday morning. In the 1400s a law...

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Wounded Warriors hunt at Clover Hollow

Four Mile Outfitters and the Keystone Wounded Warriors Project have teamed with Clover Hollow Hunting Preserve, Lime Kiln Road, Slatington, to provide U.S. Marine Sgt. Jonathan Tompkins, a Berks County...

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Obama is beatable, but ...

Dear Editor: I just got done listening to Rick Santorum's address following the Iowa Republican caucus. I gotta admit, the guy can give a speech. If you didn't know who he was, you might think of him...

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Know what?

The Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development runs a "Program for International Student Assessment." Among the 34 participating countries, in 2009 American 15-year-olds' math...

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Blue Ridge launches SWRV

Blue Ridge Communications and Music Choice® announced today the launch of SWRV™-the first 24/7 interactive music video network that puts the viewers in control. The 24/7 linear channel is available to...

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Children became 1912 newsmakers

By JIM ZBICK jzbick@tnonline.com Heading into the new year, Tamaqua Courier readers knew that times were tough for many families in the region. That was evident in the tone of the children's letters to...

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Mathewson leads Panthers

For Nate Mathewson and Panther Valley, it was deja vu all over again. A year ago, Mathewson scored a season-high against Tamaqua to help the Panthers break out of a slump. With the Raiders in town...

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ON THIS DATE

January 14, 1987 A key pin from Brad Klotz helps Lehighton rally for a 32-25 Centennial League wrestling win over Pleasant Valley. The Indians trail by 18 after six bouts but use a forfeit, a major...

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No Header!

On Thursday my parents celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Sixty years is a really long time. My parents were an odd pairing to begin with. My mother is from a large Italian family, growing up...

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The trials and tribulations of shopping in modern times

This week, we have been bombarded with news about the Republican Primary. Rather than bore you with politics, I picked an entirely different topic. Over the last few years, I have noticed a significant...

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Counting my blessings

Time passes so quickly that we take it for granted until we reach meaningful milestones that bring that eternal march into perspective. I've learned that once children enter the picture those...

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Soaring above life's setbacks

Diagnosed with thyroid cancer in early 2007, Fran Stahl of Tamaqua, didn't let that or other medical issues prevent her from pursuing her lifelong dream of flying. After going through 40 appointments...

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Women's Cancer Support Group to meet Tuesday in Lehighton

Blue Mountain Health System Women's Cancer Support Group will meet from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, at the Gnaden Huetten Campus, 211 N. 12th Street, Lehighton, in the Community Room. The group is...

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Jim Thorpe couple celebrates 40 years

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Melber of Jim Thorpe celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday. They were married on Jan. 15, 1972 by the late Rev. William Liefield in St. John's Lutheran Church in Jim...

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Policeman's Ball in JT will aid Cystic Fibrosis

The Jim Thorpe Police Department is gearing up to hold its fourth annual Policeman's Ball at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 at Memorial Hall, 101 E. 10th St., Jim Thorpe. The event, which will feature formal...

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Monroe driver facing charges

A Monroe County driver is facing charges following an incident that occurred about 10:14 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 13, along Dorshimer Road at Burger Hollow Road, in Polk Township. State police at Fern...

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Weatherly boys, girls get hoop wins

Marian, Northern Lehigh and Weatherly picked up boys basketball wins over the weekend, as did the Palmerton, Tamaqua and Weatherly girls. Panther Valley also managed a victory on the mats. BOYS...

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Attorney Stopp honored with top peer review rating

Charles W. Stopp, Esquire, the Senior Partner of the law firm of Steckel and Stopp in Slatington, was recently honored with the AV Preeminent Rating. The AV Preeminent Rating is the pinnacle of...

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Hluschak dominates at Mid Atlantic Duals

Redshirt senior Adam Hluschak went 3-0 with two pins and a major decision of the No. 3-ranked wrestler at 141 pounds in Division II to lead East Stroudsburg University at the Mid-Atlantic Duals on...

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