Vavras have big day for ESU swimmers
East Stroudsburg University won eight of the nine individual events and both relays, including two victories each from Panther Valley grads Sami Vavra and freshman Karoline Vavra, to record a 121-82...
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Visitors to American Legion Post 316, Summit Hill, are marveling about a painting that pays tribute to U.S. military veterans in general, and fallen comrades from Summit Hill in particular. The...
View ArticleBo Tkach foundation focused on teens
With a goal of creating a positive influence on the region's teens, the Bo Tkach Under the Helmet and Hat Foundation has received certification as a profit corporation from the Pa. Department of State,...
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Credit defaults The following actions were filed by credit card companies, or their collection agencies, for alleged defaults on credit card/loan accounts. Calvary Portfolio, Valhalla, N.Y., filed...
View ArticleFree dinner set at Lehighton church
All Saints Episcopal Church, Second and Coal streets, Lehighton will offer a free community dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 19. Everyone is invited.
View ArticleChelsea Garvin weds Brandon Wagner
Chelsea Elizabeth Garvin, daughter of Jeffrey and Jane Garvin of Weatherly, and Brandon Holt Wagner, son of Douglas and Roslyn Wagner of Lehighton, were united in marriage on Dec. 16, 2011 at Blue...
View ArticleCoadale police investigating violent domestic dispute; woman hospitalized
Coaldale police are probing an incident which was first reported as an accident on Saturday afternoon but later became a violent domestic dispute investigation. Emergency personnel were dispatched at...
View ArticleMonroe man charged, placed in prison
A Monroe County man is facing charges following an incident that occurred on Friday, Jan. 13. Pocono Mountain Regional police said about 3:06 a.m. they were called to the Leach residence at 339...
View ArticleCarbon County EMA training courses set
The Carbon County Emergency Management Agency has coordinated the following emergency services training. Registration is required. To register, call the Carbon County Emergency Management Agency at...
View Article'When you wish upon a star'
Mirror, mirror on the wall? Who's the luckiest one of all? Kaitlyn Keich of Hometown is about to embark on a journey guaranteed to fulfill her childhood dreams, but luck had very little to do with it....
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January 16, 1990 Four Panther Valley players reach double figures in scoring as the Panthers cruise to a 64-48 Schuylkill League Division III win over rival Marian. Tom Rosahac leads the way with 18...
View ArticleBurglary occurs in Summit Hill
Summit Hill police are investigating a burglary which is believed to have occurred sometime Sunday evening at the Midas Touch Hair Salon, 46 W. Ludlow St., Summit Hill. Chief of Police Joseph Fittos...
View ArticlePeter Kern to present talk on zinc history at LV Heritage Museum
A presentation on "From Mine to Metal – A History of Zinc in Eastern Pennsylvania" will be given on Saturday, Jan. 21, at the Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum, by Peter Kern, former New Jersey Zinc senior...
View ArticleTestimony centers on blood stains
The murder trial of a Lansford man charged with killing his estranged wife, continued Monday in Carbon County court with a state police forensic expert finishing testimony that began last Friday....
View ArticleIcy road blamed for Schuylkill crash
An icy roadway was blamed for a one-vehicle crash that occurred about 8:43 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14, along Interstate 81 in Kline Township, Schuylkill County. State police at Frackville said Philip W....
View ArticleSchuylkill crashes
State police at Schuylkill Haven reported on three crashes, including a hit and run, that occurred on Schuylkill County roadways. A crash occurred about 9:40 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, along Brookside Drive...
View ArticleLehighton Ambulance set for new Summit Hill quarters
The Lehighton Ambulance Association's new garage and headquarters in Summit Hill is nearing completion and occupancy could occur within a few weeks. The new garage is being constructed on the corner of...
View ArticleFillies, Bomber matmen both score wins
The Marian girls basketball team and the Palmerton wrestling squad both posted wins in scholastic action on Monday. The Fillies rolled past Williams Valley, while the Bombers defeated North Schuylkill....
View ArticleThorpe domestic incident probed
A Jim Thorpe woman was jailed following a domestic incident. Borough police responded to 52 W. Fourth St., about 10:51 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 12, to a report of a domestic incident. On scene officers...
View ArticleNorthampton County history is showcased
The historical societies and organizations of Northampton County have issued a Passport to History for Northampton County. The Passport program was launched in conjunction with the opening celebration...
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