1910 Thanksgiving was marked by faith, tragedy, outdoor sports By JIM ZBICK jzbick@tnonline.comA century ago, the president of the United States was actually encouraging people to "as... Making gravy is for the birds I would like to wish everyone in advance a very Happy Thanksgiving. By this time next week, many of probably will be sic... No, PSU stadium wasn't named after the animal! By JIM ZBICK jzbick@tnonline.comName identity is big business today, evidenced by the new sports stadiums that have rise... A theme party Last month was Kathryn's third birthday and the theme of the month chosen by my daughter was pirates. She wanted to dres... Some weirdness in the air during the fall of 1910 Some may blame it on the harvest moon, but there were some eerie new stories that were reported in the local papers duri... The magic of number 33 As we head into Thanksgiving week, here's some data that might have you scratching your head in disbelief. But according... Hug a veteran It's a couple of days after Veterans Day. Did you hug a veteran? If not, do so. And then say, "Thank you." As a young pe... Playing by the rules By BOB URBAN rurban@tnonline.comWe all live by rules. At least we should live by them. Someone sent me a list of the rul... Our mysterious past This week was quite interesting and it began with a conversation on the overnight radio show "Coast to Coast" with Georg... A soldier died today This poem was sent on to me by a subscriber. I thought it appropriate to share it with readers prior to Veterans Day nex... Latest Photo GalleriesWeatherly Festival2026-08-312026 West End Fair2026-08-31Ukrainian Festival2026-08-18Photos: Carbon County Fair/4-H auction2026-08-10Opinion Letter to the editor: Rebuttal for Activate America There have been two recent letters promoting Activate America. Not a single mention in either letter that Activate America is a Democrat pro... Opinion: Shared services save taxpayers, local identitiesLetter to the editor: Made in the USA Ha HaOpinion: Parents have final say on cellphones, restrictionsLetter to the editor: National blood crisisOn This Date - News AUGUST 31, 1977 A Boyertown area couple has purchased a 100-plus acre tract of land along the Lentz Trail in Jim Thorpe. Peter J. Schneider Jr. and his wife... ON THIS DATE AUGUST 29, 1965AUGUST 28, 1961ON THIS DATE AUGUST 27, 1964AUGUST 24, 1965AP News Mail voting ruling fuels uncertaintyDolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations has died at 80Ukrainian drone attack kills 13, and hits oil refineryRecord-breaking driver attempts another land speed record in UtahProbe looks at efforts to deport U.S. military members, familiesThailand student kills six in shootingWater level dropping in the DanubeSenate passes sweeping Russia sanctions billICE develops policy for release of body camera video « Previous 100 101 102 » Next Thrift store buy brings Best of Show ribbonLehighton native was on the road with Dolly PartonOrthodox churches in Panther Valley have new priestLASD board votes 5-4 for Witches’ Market shuttlesLehighton borough manager resigns
Making gravy is for the birds I would like to wish everyone in advance a very Happy Thanksgiving. By this time next week, many of probably will be sic... No, PSU stadium wasn't named after the animal! By JIM ZBICK jzbick@tnonline.comName identity is big business today, evidenced by the new sports stadiums that have rise... A theme party Last month was Kathryn's third birthday and the theme of the month chosen by my daughter was pirates. She wanted to dres... Some weirdness in the air during the fall of 1910 Some may blame it on the harvest moon, but there were some eerie new stories that were reported in the local papers duri... The magic of number 33 As we head into Thanksgiving week, here's some data that might have you scratching your head in disbelief. But according... Hug a veteran It's a couple of days after Veterans Day. Did you hug a veteran? If not, do so. And then say, "Thank you." As a young pe... Playing by the rules By BOB URBAN rurban@tnonline.comWe all live by rules. At least we should live by them. Someone sent me a list of the rul... Our mysterious past This week was quite interesting and it began with a conversation on the overnight radio show "Coast to Coast" with Georg... A soldier died today This poem was sent on to me by a subscriber. I thought it appropriate to share it with readers prior to Veterans Day nex... Latest Photo GalleriesWeatherly Festival2026-08-312026 West End Fair2026-08-31Ukrainian Festival2026-08-18Photos: Carbon County Fair/4-H auction2026-08-10Opinion Letter to the editor: Rebuttal for Activate America There have been two recent letters promoting Activate America. Not a single mention in either letter that Activate America is a Democrat pro... Opinion: Shared services save taxpayers, local identitiesLetter to the editor: Made in the USA Ha HaOpinion: Parents have final say on cellphones, restrictionsLetter to the editor: National blood crisisOn This Date - News AUGUST 31, 1977 A Boyertown area couple has purchased a 100-plus acre tract of land along the Lentz Trail in Jim Thorpe. Peter J. Schneider Jr. and his wife... ON THIS DATE AUGUST 29, 1965AUGUST 28, 1961ON THIS DATE AUGUST 27, 1964AUGUST 24, 1965AP News Mail voting ruling fuels uncertaintyDolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations has died at 80Ukrainian drone attack kills 13, and hits oil refineryRecord-breaking driver attempts another land speed record in UtahProbe looks at efforts to deport U.S. military members, familiesThailand student kills six in shootingWater level dropping in the DanubeSenate passes sweeping Russia sanctions billICE develops policy for release of body camera video « Previous 100 101 102 » Next Thrift store buy brings Best of Show ribbonLehighton native was on the road with Dolly PartonOrthodox churches in Panther Valley have new priestLASD board votes 5-4 for Witches’ Market shuttlesLehighton borough manager resigns
No, PSU stadium wasn't named after the animal! By JIM ZBICK jzbick@tnonline.comName identity is big business today, evidenced by the new sports stadiums that have rise... A theme party Last month was Kathryn's third birthday and the theme of the month chosen by my daughter was pirates. She wanted to dres... Some weirdness in the air during the fall of 1910 Some may blame it on the harvest moon, but there were some eerie new stories that were reported in the local papers duri... The magic of number 33 As we head into Thanksgiving week, here's some data that might have you scratching your head in disbelief. But according... Hug a veteran It's a couple of days after Veterans Day. Did you hug a veteran? If not, do so. And then say, "Thank you." As a young pe... Playing by the rules By BOB URBAN rurban@tnonline.comWe all live by rules. At least we should live by them. Someone sent me a list of the rul... Our mysterious past This week was quite interesting and it began with a conversation on the overnight radio show "Coast to Coast" with Georg... A soldier died today This poem was sent on to me by a subscriber. I thought it appropriate to share it with readers prior to Veterans Day nex... Latest Photo GalleriesWeatherly Festival2026-08-312026 West End Fair2026-08-31Ukrainian Festival2026-08-18Photos: Carbon County Fair/4-H auction2026-08-10Opinion Letter to the editor: Rebuttal for Activate America There have been two recent letters promoting Activate America. Not a single mention in either letter that Activate America is a Democrat pro... Opinion: Shared services save taxpayers, local identitiesLetter to the editor: Made in the USA Ha HaOpinion: Parents have final say on cellphones, restrictionsLetter to the editor: National blood crisisOn This Date - News AUGUST 31, 1977 A Boyertown area couple has purchased a 100-plus acre tract of land along the Lentz Trail in Jim Thorpe. Peter J. Schneider Jr. and his wife... ON THIS DATE AUGUST 29, 1965AUGUST 28, 1961ON THIS DATE AUGUST 27, 1964AUGUST 24, 1965AP News Mail voting ruling fuels uncertaintyDolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations has died at 80Ukrainian drone attack kills 13, and hits oil refineryRecord-breaking driver attempts another land speed record in UtahProbe looks at efforts to deport U.S. military members, familiesThailand student kills six in shootingWater level dropping in the DanubeSenate passes sweeping Russia sanctions billICE develops policy for release of body camera video « Previous 100 101 102 » Next Thrift store buy brings Best of Show ribbonLehighton native was on the road with Dolly PartonOrthodox churches in Panther Valley have new priestLASD board votes 5-4 for Witches’ Market shuttlesLehighton borough manager resigns
A theme party Last month was Kathryn's third birthday and the theme of the month chosen by my daughter was pirates. She wanted to dres... Some weirdness in the air during the fall of 1910 Some may blame it on the harvest moon, but there were some eerie new stories that were reported in the local papers duri... The magic of number 33 As we head into Thanksgiving week, here's some data that might have you scratching your head in disbelief. But according... Hug a veteran It's a couple of days after Veterans Day. Did you hug a veteran? If not, do so. And then say, "Thank you." As a young pe... Playing by the rules By BOB URBAN rurban@tnonline.comWe all live by rules. At least we should live by them. Someone sent me a list of the rul... Our mysterious past This week was quite interesting and it began with a conversation on the overnight radio show "Coast to Coast" with Georg... A soldier died today This poem was sent on to me by a subscriber. I thought it appropriate to share it with readers prior to Veterans Day nex... Latest Photo GalleriesWeatherly Festival2026-08-312026 West End Fair2026-08-31Ukrainian Festival2026-08-18Photos: Carbon County Fair/4-H auction2026-08-10Opinion Letter to the editor: Rebuttal for Activate America There have been two recent letters promoting Activate America. Not a single mention in either letter that Activate America is a Democrat pro... Opinion: Shared services save taxpayers, local identitiesLetter to the editor: Made in the USA Ha HaOpinion: Parents have final say on cellphones, restrictionsLetter to the editor: National blood crisisOn This Date - News AUGUST 31, 1977 A Boyertown area couple has purchased a 100-plus acre tract of land along the Lentz Trail in Jim Thorpe. Peter J. Schneider Jr. and his wife... ON THIS DATE AUGUST 29, 1965AUGUST 28, 1961ON THIS DATE AUGUST 27, 1964AUGUST 24, 1965AP News Mail voting ruling fuels uncertaintyDolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations has died at 80Ukrainian drone attack kills 13, and hits oil refineryRecord-breaking driver attempts another land speed record in UtahProbe looks at efforts to deport U.S. military members, familiesThailand student kills six in shootingWater level dropping in the DanubeSenate passes sweeping Russia sanctions billICE develops policy for release of body camera video « Previous 100 101 102 » Next Thrift store buy brings Best of Show ribbonLehighton native was on the road with Dolly PartonOrthodox churches in Panther Valley have new priestLASD board votes 5-4 for Witches’ Market shuttlesLehighton borough manager resigns
Some weirdness in the air during the fall of 1910 Some may blame it on the harvest moon, but there were some eerie new stories that were reported in the local papers duri...
The magic of number 33 As we head into Thanksgiving week, here's some data that might have you scratching your head in disbelief. But according... Hug a veteran It's a couple of days after Veterans Day. Did you hug a veteran? If not, do so. And then say, "Thank you." As a young pe... Playing by the rules By BOB URBAN rurban@tnonline.comWe all live by rules. At least we should live by them. Someone sent me a list of the rul... Our mysterious past This week was quite interesting and it began with a conversation on the overnight radio show "Coast to Coast" with Georg... A soldier died today This poem was sent on to me by a subscriber. I thought it appropriate to share it with readers prior to Veterans Day nex... Latest Photo GalleriesWeatherly Festival2026-08-312026 West End Fair2026-08-31Ukrainian Festival2026-08-18Photos: Carbon County Fair/4-H auction2026-08-10Opinion Letter to the editor: Rebuttal for Activate America There have been two recent letters promoting Activate America. Not a single mention in either letter that Activate America is a Democrat pro... Opinion: Shared services save taxpayers, local identitiesLetter to the editor: Made in the USA Ha HaOpinion: Parents have final say on cellphones, restrictionsLetter to the editor: National blood crisisOn This Date - News AUGUST 31, 1977 A Boyertown area couple has purchased a 100-plus acre tract of land along the Lentz Trail in Jim Thorpe. Peter J. Schneider Jr. and his wife... ON THIS DATE AUGUST 29, 1965AUGUST 28, 1961ON THIS DATE AUGUST 27, 1964AUGUST 24, 1965AP News Mail voting ruling fuels uncertaintyDolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations has died at 80Ukrainian drone attack kills 13, and hits oil refineryRecord-breaking driver attempts another land speed record in UtahProbe looks at efforts to deport U.S. military members, familiesThailand student kills six in shootingWater level dropping in the DanubeSenate passes sweeping Russia sanctions billICE develops policy for release of body camera video « Previous 100 101 102 » Next
Hug a veteran It's a couple of days after Veterans Day. Did you hug a veteran? If not, do so. And then say, "Thank you." As a young pe... Playing by the rules By BOB URBAN rurban@tnonline.comWe all live by rules. At least we should live by them. Someone sent me a list of the rul... Our mysterious past This week was quite interesting and it began with a conversation on the overnight radio show "Coast to Coast" with Georg... A soldier died today This poem was sent on to me by a subscriber. I thought it appropriate to share it with readers prior to Veterans Day nex... Latest Photo GalleriesWeatherly Festival2026-08-312026 West End Fair2026-08-31Ukrainian Festival2026-08-18Photos: Carbon County Fair/4-H auction2026-08-10Opinion Letter to the editor: Rebuttal for Activate America There have been two recent letters promoting Activate America. Not a single mention in either letter that Activate America is a Democrat pro... Opinion: Shared services save taxpayers, local identitiesLetter to the editor: Made in the USA Ha HaOpinion: Parents have final say on cellphones, restrictionsLetter to the editor: National blood crisisOn This Date - News AUGUST 31, 1977 A Boyertown area couple has purchased a 100-plus acre tract of land along the Lentz Trail in Jim Thorpe. Peter J. Schneider Jr. and his wife... ON THIS DATE AUGUST 29, 1965AUGUST 28, 1961ON THIS DATE AUGUST 27, 1964AUGUST 24, 1965AP News Mail voting ruling fuels uncertaintyDolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations has died at 80Ukrainian drone attack kills 13, and hits oil refineryRecord-breaking driver attempts another land speed record in UtahProbe looks at efforts to deport U.S. military members, familiesThailand student kills six in shootingWater level dropping in the DanubeSenate passes sweeping Russia sanctions billICE develops policy for release of body camera video
Playing by the rules By BOB URBAN rurban@tnonline.comWe all live by rules. At least we should live by them. Someone sent me a list of the rul... Our mysterious past This week was quite interesting and it began with a conversation on the overnight radio show "Coast to Coast" with Georg... A soldier died today This poem was sent on to me by a subscriber. I thought it appropriate to share it with readers prior to Veterans Day nex... Latest Photo GalleriesWeatherly Festival2026-08-312026 West End Fair2026-08-31Ukrainian Festival2026-08-18Photos: Carbon County Fair/4-H auction2026-08-10Opinion Letter to the editor: Rebuttal for Activate America There have been two recent letters promoting Activate America. Not a single mention in either letter that Activate America is a Democrat pro... Opinion: Shared services save taxpayers, local identitiesLetter to the editor: Made in the USA Ha HaOpinion: Parents have final say on cellphones, restrictionsLetter to the editor: National blood crisisOn This Date - News AUGUST 31, 1977 A Boyertown area couple has purchased a 100-plus acre tract of land along the Lentz Trail in Jim Thorpe. Peter J. Schneider Jr. and his wife... ON THIS DATE AUGUST 29, 1965AUGUST 28, 1961ON THIS DATE AUGUST 27, 1964AUGUST 24, 1965AP News Mail voting ruling fuels uncertaintyDolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations has died at 80Ukrainian drone attack kills 13, and hits oil refineryRecord-breaking driver attempts another land speed record in UtahProbe looks at efforts to deport U.S. military members, familiesThailand student kills six in shootingWater level dropping in the DanubeSenate passes sweeping Russia sanctions billICE develops policy for release of body camera video
Our mysterious past This week was quite interesting and it began with a conversation on the overnight radio show "Coast to Coast" with Georg... A soldier died today This poem was sent on to me by a subscriber. I thought it appropriate to share it with readers prior to Veterans Day nex...
A soldier died today This poem was sent on to me by a subscriber. I thought it appropriate to share it with readers prior to Veterans Day nex...
Letter to the editor: Rebuttal for Activate America There have been two recent letters promoting Activate America. Not a single mention in either letter that Activate America is a Democrat pro...
AUGUST 31, 1977 A Boyertown area couple has purchased a 100-plus acre tract of land along the Lentz Trail in Jim Thorpe. Peter J. Schneider Jr. and his wife...