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The 97th annual West End Fair opened Sunday afternoon and got off to a great start with quarter midget racing in the main arena, followed

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Crews prepare to replace a traffic signal pole at the Five Points intersection in Tamaqua Monday morning.

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The West End Fair has a new queen — Katarina Frantz.

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West Broad Street in Tamaqua is still closed at the Wabash Creek Bridge construction site but an out-of-state truck became the first to dr

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Two people were seriously injured Sunday

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The 97th annual West End Fair opened Sunday afternoon and got off to a great start with quarter midget racing...

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State money allocated for security improvements in Pennsylvania’s school districts may not be available until 2019.

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Tuesday was a double-edged sword for victims of sexual abuse.

More than 1,000 victims referenced in a grand jury report...

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Federal authorities have announced a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a Pennsylvania man...

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VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis issued a letter to Catholics around the world Monday condemning the crime of priestly...

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A Philadelphia man who stole a pair of bicycles, tools and other items in several counties is in prison.

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Tamaqua police released information on recent cases involving bad checks and retail thefts.

• Teresa Maresca, 53, of Orwigsburg Street,...

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A Saylorsburg man has been charged with rape.

John Hill, 46, faces charges of criminal attempt — rape; criminal attempt...

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McAdoo police released information on recent traffic stops.

• James Carroll III, 42, of Summit Hill and Stacey Miletto, 42,...

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A Nazareth man who admitted to police that he ”shot up” with drugs before police’s arrival at a crash scene...

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August 20, 1983 — Bob Thomas betters a field of 119 runners in 90-degree heat to capture first place at...

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LONG POND (AP) — IndyCar driver Robert Wickens is being treated for injuries to his lower extremities, right arm and...

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The 2018 golf season will feature new head coaches at Lehighton and Tamaqua.

JIM THORPE

COMING BACK ......

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Tamaqua and Marian posted golf wins on Friday.

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Tamaqua posted a 378-444 Schuylkill League Division I victory over...

Arts & Lifestyle

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Marywood University’s Audiology Clinic is accepting used hearing aids for those in need. Donations can be dropped off at the...

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Back-to-school shopping is big business.

According to Credit Card Insider, 29 million households across the U.S. will spend around $27.6...

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Students are heading back to school soon, which means parents are heading to the store.

And just like Christmas shopping...

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NEW YORK (AP) — Aretha Franklin’s funeral will be held Aug. 31 in her hometown of Detroit.

The late singer’s...

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Who was it that figured bacon goes with eggs, peanut butter with jelly or that hot...

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