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Why won't kids play outdoors?

I did a story last week about a Florida man who grew up wishing he could play tennis. At that time, there were no public courts in his town. If a kid wanted to play, his family needed to join one of...

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Bulldogs pull away from Palmerton in second half

Northern Lehigh knows what it wants to do and needs to do. But for the first half against rival Palmerton, it didn't seem that interested in doing it. After halftime, however, the Bulldogs got down to...

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Inequality in the world

Dear Editor: It seems like the big thing these days is the inequality all over the world and in this country/ Some of it could be cured if congress took pay cuts plus get rid of ear marks for all...

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Tamaqua edges JT

This year's New York Giants football team showed getting hot at the end of the season is a definite recipe for success. The Tamaqua Lady Raiders just might be following that same plan as they continued...

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Exercising for all the right reasons

Exercise really can be fun, especially when it's for all the right reasons. Just ask elementary students in the Palmerton Area School District, who wrapped up a weeklong fundraiser on Friday. That's...

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Great Backyard Bird Count gets underway

Pennsylvania Game Commission officials are encouraging bird and nature fans throughout the state to join tens of thousands of everyday North American bird watchers for the 2012 Great Backyard Bird...

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Tiana Genetti named Senior of the Month at Weatherly

Tiana Genetti, daughter of Thomas and Jeanna Genetti, Weatherly, has been named Senior of the Month for January at Weatherly Area High School. Tiana is the captain of the varsity soccer and...

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Thankful for the funding

Dear Editor: On behalf of the Kidder Township Board of Supervisors, the Kidder Township Community, and all our emergency services units (the police department, three fire companies and ambulance rescue...

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World Happy Day

Today, Feb. 11, is World Happy Day. I got this email informing me about World Happy Day, with the premiere screenings of "Happy," the latest film from Academy Award® nominated director Roko Belic...

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Only the extremely rich can run for president

Dear Editor: Abraham Lincoln would not have been elected president in 2012. read more

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Chase suspect charged

One of two men arrested in Tamaqua following a high-speed chase Sunday night from Tamaqua, through Coaldale and Lansford, and into Nesquehoning, was arraigned yesterday in Carbon County on related...

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First Niagara earns 6 awards for small business banking

First Niagara Bank, N.A. racked up six national awards and several regional honors in the 2011 Greenwich Excellence Awards for Small Business Banking. Greenwich Associates, a Connecticut-based global...

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Reader's Turn

Do you observe Valentine's Day? If so, how do you celebrate?

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Tamaqua woman cited for theft

A Tamaqua woman will be cited following an incident at the Family Dollar Store in the borough. Police were dispatched to the Railroad Street store at 10:39 a.m. on Feb. 9 for a retail theft. The...

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Police raise awareness on Lacey's Law

A number of police departments throughout the area are taking part in multiple outreach and awareness efforts to raise awareness about the state's teen driver law that went into effect in December....

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NL's Oertner headed for West Point

During her high school career, Aimee Oertner has done her best to be a true floor leader for the Northern Lehigh girls' basketball team. Oertner has received an appointment to continue her education...

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On this date

Dr. Robert R. Frantz, of Mahoning Valley, was honored by the Pennsylvania Medical Society for devoting 50 years to the medical profession. Frantz, who has an office in the Mahoning Valley Medical...

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Carbon CART team meeting slated

The Carbon County Animal Response Team will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m., at the Carbon County Emergency Management Agency, 1264 Emergency Lane, Nesquehoning (located on the...

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4 charged in Lansford

Lansford police have cited the following people: Laura Redner, 28, of 149 W. Ridge St. Apt. B1, Lansford: Driving without a license, driving under suspension, violations concerning licenses 7:10 p.m....

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Tamaqua incident leads to arrest

A reported domestic incident in Tamaqua led to a former resident being arrested, then transferred into the custody of the Berks County Sheriff's Department. Police were dispatched to 409 W. Broad St.,...

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