N'western gets baseball, softball, soccer wins
Northwestern picked up victories in baseball, softball and soccer on Wednesday. BASEBALL No. Lehigh-Palmerton Palmerton scored three runs in the seventh to come from behind and defeat Northern Lehigh...
View ArticleLehigh driver facing DUI count
A Lehigh County driver is facing a charge of driving under the influence (DUI) following an incident that occurred about 12:53 a.m. on Wednesday, April 11, along SR100, between Herber and Hollenbach...
View ArticleAmerican Cancer Society Telethon set for April 14, 15 at Penn's Peak
The 33rd annual Carbon-Tamaqua ACS Telethon airs Saturday, April 14 and Sunday, April 15 live from Penn's Peak beginning at noon and continuing until midnight each day. The telethon can be found on...
View ArticleExtra! Extra!
A party atmosphere pervaded the TIMES NEWS newsroom last month as we welcomed old friends and new for the finals of the 25th annual cookbook and recipe contest. There were balloons, a beautiful cake...
View ArticleBoard warns residents of dry conditions for burning
Because of the dry conditions in the woods, Frank Staudenmeier, chairman of the board of Schuylkill County Commissioners, at Wednesday's public meeting at the courthouse in Pottsville, asked residents...
View ArticleEaster Egg Hunt benefits community food pantry
More than 100 children and their families enjoyed Lehighton Rotary Club's inaugural Community Easter Egg Hunt last Saturday at Lehighton Recreation Center. "We are very impressed with the turn-out,"...
View ArticleCarbon County Navy Club slates meeting
The Carbon County Navy Club will meet at the VFW in Nesquehoning, on April 30. Please note the meeting will be held at 7 p.m., which is a new time. The club welcomes any one who might be interested to...
View ArticleMarian sweeps Panther Vy.
Marian continued its recent track and field success against Schuylkill League Division 2 opponents with a sweep over Panther Valley on Wednesday afternoon. The Marian boys came away with 99-42 win...
View ArticleMonroe crash
Pocono Mountain Regional police reported investigating a two vehicle crash about 3:22 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, at the intersection of SR196 and Nittany Court, in Mount Pocono. Police said vehicles...
View ArticleWhat's the difference?
Crocheting and knitting are processes of creating fabric from yarn, thread, or other material strands. Crocheting uses a crochet hook. The word is derived from the French word "crochet", meaning hook....
View ArticleTruck blocks Route 443
West Penn Township police officer Jason Lorah directs traffic around a disabled tractor trailer late Wednesday afternoon along SR443 near the intersection with Mountian Road. The incident began just...
View ArticleLehighton news
All Saints Church holds dinner All Saints Episcopal Church, 301 N. Second St., Lehighton, will host a free community dinner from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, April 19. Everyone is invited. Christ Evangelical...
View ArticleGAR Cemetery cleanup
The Summit Hill GAR will be holding a cleanup on Saturday morning, April 14 at 9 a.m. if the weather is nice. Anyone wishing to volunteer some of their time would be welcome to pick up debris in the...
View Article'Lucky' Tamaqua woman to receive Courage Award
Wendi Rigler believes she is very lucky. While she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year, she was lucky enough to find the cancer early. A doctor's hunch led to a prompt diagnosis and treatment....
View ArticleBowmanstown mayor issues burn ban
Keith G. Billig, mayor of Bowmanstown, has issued a burn ban in the borough of Bowmanstown until further notice.
View ArticlePalmerton Lions to meet
Palmerton Lions will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 16, at the Fire Line Hotel. Members are encouraged to bring a guest and/or family member to the meeting. The club is preparing for its Community...
View ArticleCompetency evaluation is sought for suspect who threatened officer
A preliminary hearing for a Lehighton man who allegedly threatened to kill a borough police officer and spat all over the inside of a police cruiser ended minutes after it started Wednesday when his...
View ArticleZinc's importance discussed at Palmerton Chamber meeting
Zinc: The hidden metal that went on to become the lifeblood of Palmerton. Peter Kern, chamber president, discussed with members of the Palmerton Area Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday the importance of...
View ArticleSchuylkill County court news
File for divorce Pamela Binder, 155 Kepners Road, New Ringgold, started a divorce action against Joseph J. Binder, 145 Kepners Road, New Ringgold. They were married Nov. 20, 1993. Earl Bitzer, 119 E....
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