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A young man driving a Penske rental truck accidentally hit the tension wire at the intersection of Bowe and Mahanoy streets in Tamaqua.

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Volunteer firefighting is a rewarding and valuable way to serve your community.

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The driver of a sport utility vehicle was injured Saturday afternoon when involved in a crash along Route 902 in Summit Hill. The crash occurred at 12:30 p.m.

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“Win today.”

It’s a mantra that’s as simple as it is clear.

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The school year is over at Panther Valley Junior-Senior High School, but parents’ frustration over a series of lockdowns is not.

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A young man driving a Penske rental truck accidentally hit the tension wire at the intersection of Bowe and Mahanoy streets...

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A Lehighton man was arrested following the robbery of a Lehigh County gas station on Friday morning.

Hector Santiago-Quinonez, 27,...

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Volunteer firefighting is a rewarding and valuable way to serve your community. To become a firefighter, it takes dedication and many...

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The school year is over at Panther Valley Junior-Senior High School, but parents’ frustration over a series of lockdowns is...

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Move aside, Indiana Jones.

There’s a new name in archaeology — Carbon Career and Technical Institute alumnus Dakota Kalavoda.

Kalavoda,...

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Two people were recently cited by Tamaqua Police for providing false information in their attempt to purchase guns at Ed’s...

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Robert M. Fenton of Saylorsburg is facing charges of driving under the influence and possession of a controlled substance (heroin)...

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A Dauphin County driver was cited following a two-vehicle crash that occurred around 7:50 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of...

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A Summit Hill woman is facing charges of persistent disorderly conduct and harassment following an incident on May 29.

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A 37-year-old Albrightsville man is facing charges of harassment, disorderly conduct and criminal mischief following an incident at 11:30 p.m....

Sports

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“Win today.”

It’s a mantra that’s as simple as it is clear.

And one that works perfectly for Josh Black’s...

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So let the games begin!

The District 18 Little League All Star Tournament is underway.

One of the four opening...

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June 23, 2004 — Mark Angst hits a game-tying homer in the bottom of the seventh inning and Kyle Spotts...

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I was a bit slow to warm up to the state of Michigan, probably because I’m a Penn State fan....

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How do you tell a buddy he’s sadly mistaken?

One of mine told me he lost the desire to race...

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Volunteer firefighting is a rewarding and valuable way to serve your community. To become a firefighter, it takes dedication and many...

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I have been an outdoor nut since I was 5 or 6 years old.

I began identifying all the...

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There are some changes I applaud because they enhance life in positive ways.

But there are other changes I lament...

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He’s Mr. Somebody.

He’s past 70 years old and he’s taking his daily walk in the park.

He navigates the...

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In gardening, whether you’re talking about pest control or fertilization, “organic” generally means natural.

The word “organic” refers to “organic...

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Republican immigration overhaul is dangling precariously. It is imperiled by stubborn differences between conservative and...