Thoughts By BOB URBAN rurban@tnonline.comYou have to go back some time, but a lot of pre-baby boomers who live in Tamaqua will re... What's up? Last week's column, which listed a lot of English words that have double or triple meanings, got a lot of response. One ... The art of kite flying It's been a beautiful spring so far and I became reacquainted with one of the simpler pleasures in life, flying a kite. ... Perceptions of reality In one of William Shakespeare's most famous and longest plays comes the line that I have pondered many times especially ... Umpire Hurst knew how to take charge By jim zbick jzbick@tnonline.comAt the turn of the century, The New York Times referred to Tim Hurst, who earned most of... Press helps the police to clean out a 'dirty dive' By JIM ZBICK jzbick@tnonline.comLike any good lawman - or U.S. Marine - George Hahn, Tamaqua's police chief during the f... Packing up old insecurities I walked toward the door of the video store and it wouldn't open. Then I noticed the sign with an arrow that said, "Plea... Not all reporters were kind in reviewing Mark Twain In 1909, Mark Twain was quoted as saying: "I came in with Halley's Comet in 1835. It is coming again next year, and I ex... Many meanings I took two years of Spanish in high school. Even though I passed the course, I'd be hard pressed today to deliver 20 wor... Another shot of winter Earlier this week it was difficult to believe winter was ever going to give up its hold even though spring has been here... 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 112 113 114 » 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
What's up? Last week's column, which listed a lot of English words that have double or triple meanings, got a lot of response. One ... The art of kite flying It's been a beautiful spring so far and I became reacquainted with one of the simpler pleasures in life, flying a kite. ... Perceptions of reality In one of William Shakespeare's most famous and longest plays comes the line that I have pondered many times especially ... Umpire Hurst knew how to take charge By jim zbick jzbick@tnonline.comAt the turn of the century, The New York Times referred to Tim Hurst, who earned most of... Press helps the police to clean out a 'dirty dive' By JIM ZBICK jzbick@tnonline.comLike any good lawman - or U.S. Marine - George Hahn, Tamaqua's police chief during the f... Packing up old insecurities I walked toward the door of the video store and it wouldn't open. Then I noticed the sign with an arrow that said, "Plea... Not all reporters were kind in reviewing Mark Twain In 1909, Mark Twain was quoted as saying: "I came in with Halley's Comet in 1835. It is coming again next year, and I ex... Many meanings I took two years of Spanish in high school. Even though I passed the course, I'd be hard pressed today to deliver 20 wor... Another shot of winter Earlier this week it was difficult to believe winter was ever going to give up its hold even though spring has been here... 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 112 113 114 » 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
The art of kite flying It's been a beautiful spring so far and I became reacquainted with one of the simpler pleasures in life, flying a kite. ... Perceptions of reality In one of William Shakespeare's most famous and longest plays comes the line that I have pondered many times especially ... Umpire Hurst knew how to take charge By jim zbick jzbick@tnonline.comAt the turn of the century, The New York Times referred to Tim Hurst, who earned most of... Press helps the police to clean out a 'dirty dive' By JIM ZBICK jzbick@tnonline.comLike any good lawman - or U.S. Marine - George Hahn, Tamaqua's police chief during the f... Packing up old insecurities I walked toward the door of the video store and it wouldn't open. Then I noticed the sign with an arrow that said, "Plea... Not all reporters were kind in reviewing Mark Twain In 1909, Mark Twain was quoted as saying: "I came in with Halley's Comet in 1835. It is coming again next year, and I ex... Many meanings I took two years of Spanish in high school. Even though I passed the course, I'd be hard pressed today to deliver 20 wor... Another shot of winter Earlier this week it was difficult to believe winter was ever going to give up its hold even though spring has been here... 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 112 113 114 » 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
Perceptions of reality In one of William Shakespeare's most famous and longest plays comes the line that I have pondered many times especially ... Umpire Hurst knew how to take charge By jim zbick jzbick@tnonline.comAt the turn of the century, The New York Times referred to Tim Hurst, who earned most of... Press helps the police to clean out a 'dirty dive' By JIM ZBICK jzbick@tnonline.comLike any good lawman - or U.S. Marine - George Hahn, Tamaqua's police chief during the f... Packing up old insecurities I walked toward the door of the video store and it wouldn't open. Then I noticed the sign with an arrow that said, "Plea... Not all reporters were kind in reviewing Mark Twain In 1909, Mark Twain was quoted as saying: "I came in with Halley's Comet in 1835. It is coming again next year, and I ex... Many meanings I took two years of Spanish in high school. Even though I passed the course, I'd be hard pressed today to deliver 20 wor... Another shot of winter Earlier this week it was difficult to believe winter was ever going to give up its hold even though spring has been here... 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 112 113 114 » 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
Umpire Hurst knew how to take charge By jim zbick jzbick@tnonline.comAt the turn of the century, The New York Times referred to Tim Hurst, who earned most of...
Press helps the police to clean out a 'dirty dive' By JIM ZBICK jzbick@tnonline.comLike any good lawman - or U.S. Marine - George Hahn, Tamaqua's police chief during the f... Packing up old insecurities I walked toward the door of the video store and it wouldn't open. Then I noticed the sign with an arrow that said, "Plea... Not all reporters were kind in reviewing Mark Twain In 1909, Mark Twain was quoted as saying: "I came in with Halley's Comet in 1835. It is coming again next year, and I ex... Many meanings I took two years of Spanish in high school. Even though I passed the course, I'd be hard pressed today to deliver 20 wor... Another shot of winter Earlier this week it was difficult to believe winter was ever going to give up its hold even though spring has been here... 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 112 113 114 » Next
Packing up old insecurities I walked toward the door of the video store and it wouldn't open. Then I noticed the sign with an arrow that said, "Plea... Not all reporters were kind in reviewing Mark Twain In 1909, Mark Twain was quoted as saying: "I came in with Halley's Comet in 1835. It is coming again next year, and I ex... Many meanings I took two years of Spanish in high school. Even though I passed the course, I'd be hard pressed today to deliver 20 wor... Another shot of winter Earlier this week it was difficult to believe winter was ever going to give up its hold even though spring has been here... 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
Not all reporters were kind in reviewing Mark Twain In 1909, Mark Twain was quoted as saying: "I came in with Halley's Comet in 1835. It is coming again next year, and I ex... Many meanings I took two years of Spanish in high school. Even though I passed the course, I'd be hard pressed today to deliver 20 wor... Another shot of winter Earlier this week it was difficult to believe winter was ever going to give up its hold even though spring has been here... 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
Many meanings I took two years of Spanish in high school. Even though I passed the course, I'd be hard pressed today to deliver 20 wor... Another shot of winter Earlier this week it was difficult to believe winter was ever going to give up its hold even though spring has been here...
Another shot of winter Earlier this week it was difficult to believe winter was ever going to give up its hold even though spring has been here...
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...