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 GalleriesUkraine Dance Camp2025-07-07Photo gallery: D & L trailfest 2025-06-30Photo gallery: Summit Hill Hootenanny 20252025-06-30Photo gallery: Summit Hill fire2025-06-30Opinion Common sense, moral issues and changing minds We are a debt ridden nation with a need for a great number of workers. Every where you look you see help wanted signs. We have a large numbe... Face forward on front platesblue mountain resort amusement taxesHow our legislators votedLetter to the editor: Look beyond the insurance company mascotOn This Date - News ON THIS DATE JULY 18, 1966 The Rev. Edwin L. Druckenmiller, pastor of the Weissport Lutheran Parish for the last 5-1/2 years, announced his resignation yesterday. He w... JULY 16, 1964ON THIS DATE JULY 15, 1962ON THIS DATE JULY 14, 1961ON THIS DATE JULY 12, 1993AP News Nursing homes struggle due to immigration crackdownBattle takes shape for House in 20262 killed in Ky. church shootingU.S. measles outbreak highest in yearsWorkers, Philadelphia reach deal to end strikeSearchers in Texas still hunting for missingLast jail escapee still on the runDeath toll in Texas flash floods rises to 70; 11 campers remain missingFetterman a concern for Dems, Lamb is back « Previous 112 113 114 » Next 2025 Readers' ChoiceLehighton grad wins an EmmyMan charged after gun discharges, shooting childDodgers pick Tamaqua’s LigenzaMahoning meat business issued notice of violation
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 GalleriesUkraine Dance Camp2025-07-07Photo gallery: D & L trailfest 2025-06-30Photo gallery: Summit Hill Hootenanny 20252025-06-30Photo gallery: Summit Hill fire2025-06-30Opinion Common sense, moral issues and changing minds We are a debt ridden nation with a need for a great number of workers. Every where you look you see help wanted signs. We have a large numbe... Face forward on front platesblue mountain resort amusement taxesHow our legislators votedLetter to the editor: Look beyond the insurance company mascotOn This Date - News ON THIS DATE JULY 18, 1966 The Rev. Edwin L. Druckenmiller, pastor of the Weissport Lutheran Parish for the last 5-1/2 years, announced his resignation yesterday. He w... JULY 16, 1964ON THIS DATE JULY 15, 1962ON THIS DATE JULY 14, 1961ON THIS DATE JULY 12, 1993AP News Nursing homes struggle due to immigration crackdownBattle takes shape for House in 20262 killed in Ky. church shootingU.S. measles outbreak highest in yearsWorkers, Philadelphia reach deal to end strikeSearchers in Texas still hunting for missingLast jail escapee still on the runDeath toll in Texas flash floods rises to 70; 11 campers remain missingFetterman a concern for Dems, Lamb is back « Previous 112 113 114 » Next 2025 Readers' ChoiceLehighton grad wins an EmmyMan charged after gun discharges, shooting childDodgers pick Tamaqua’s LigenzaMahoning meat business issued notice of violation
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 GalleriesUkraine Dance Camp2025-07-07Photo gallery: D & L trailfest 2025-06-30Photo gallery: Summit Hill Hootenanny 20252025-06-30Photo gallery: Summit Hill fire2025-06-30Opinion Common sense, moral issues and changing minds We are a debt ridden nation with a need for a great number of workers. Every where you look you see help wanted signs. We have a large numbe... Face forward on front platesblue mountain resort amusement taxesHow our legislators votedLetter to the editor: Look beyond the insurance company mascotOn This Date - News ON THIS DATE JULY 18, 1966 The Rev. Edwin L. Druckenmiller, pastor of the Weissport Lutheran Parish for the last 5-1/2 years, announced his resignation yesterday. He w... JULY 16, 1964ON THIS DATE JULY 15, 1962ON THIS DATE JULY 14, 1961ON THIS DATE JULY 12, 1993AP News Nursing homes struggle due to immigration crackdownBattle takes shape for House in 20262 killed in Ky. church shootingU.S. measles outbreak highest in yearsWorkers, Philadelphia reach deal to end strikeSearchers in Texas still hunting for missingLast jail escapee still on the runDeath toll in Texas flash floods rises to 70; 11 campers remain missingFetterman a concern for Dems, Lamb is back « Previous 112 113 114 » Next 2025 Readers' ChoiceLehighton grad wins an EmmyMan charged after gun discharges, shooting childDodgers pick Tamaqua’s LigenzaMahoning meat business issued notice of violation
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 GalleriesUkraine Dance Camp2025-07-07Photo gallery: D & L trailfest 2025-06-30Photo gallery: Summit Hill Hootenanny 20252025-06-30Photo gallery: Summit Hill fire2025-06-30Opinion Common sense, moral issues and changing minds We are a debt ridden nation with a need for a great number of workers. Every where you look you see help wanted signs. We have a large numbe... Face forward on front platesblue mountain resort amusement taxesHow our legislators votedLetter to the editor: Look beyond the insurance company mascotOn This Date - News ON THIS DATE JULY 18, 1966 The Rev. Edwin L. Druckenmiller, pastor of the Weissport Lutheran Parish for the last 5-1/2 years, announced his resignation yesterday. He w... JULY 16, 1964ON THIS DATE JULY 15, 1962ON THIS DATE JULY 14, 1961ON THIS DATE JULY 12, 1993AP News Nursing homes struggle due to immigration crackdownBattle takes shape for House in 20262 killed in Ky. church shootingU.S. measles outbreak highest in yearsWorkers, Philadelphia reach deal to end strikeSearchers in Texas still hunting for missingLast jail escapee still on the runDeath toll in Texas flash floods rises to 70; 11 campers remain missingFetterman a concern for Dems, Lamb is back « Previous 112 113 114 » Next 2025 Readers' ChoiceLehighton grad wins an EmmyMan charged after gun discharges, shooting childDodgers pick Tamaqua’s LigenzaMahoning meat business issued notice of violation
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 GalleriesUkraine Dance Camp2025-07-07Photo gallery: D & L trailfest 2025-06-30Photo gallery: Summit Hill Hootenanny 20252025-06-30Photo gallery: Summit Hill fire2025-06-30Opinion Common sense, moral issues and changing minds We are a debt ridden nation with a need for a great number of workers. Every where you look you see help wanted signs. We have a large numbe... Face forward on front platesblue mountain resort amusement taxesHow our legislators votedLetter to the editor: Look beyond the insurance company mascotOn This Date - News ON THIS DATE JULY 18, 1966 The Rev. Edwin L. Druckenmiller, pastor of the Weissport Lutheran Parish for the last 5-1/2 years, announced his resignation yesterday. He w... JULY 16, 1964ON THIS DATE JULY 15, 1962ON THIS DATE JULY 14, 1961ON THIS DATE JULY 12, 1993AP News Nursing homes struggle due to immigration crackdownBattle takes shape for House in 20262 killed in Ky. church shootingU.S. measles outbreak highest in yearsWorkers, Philadelphia reach deal to end strikeSearchers in Texas still hunting for missingLast jail escapee still on the runDeath toll in Texas flash floods rises to 70; 11 campers remain missingFetterman a concern for Dems, Lamb is back « 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 GalleriesUkraine Dance Camp2025-07-07Photo gallery: D & L trailfest 2025-06-30Photo gallery: Summit Hill Hootenanny 20252025-06-30Photo gallery: Summit Hill fire2025-06-30Opinion Common sense, moral issues and changing minds We are a debt ridden nation with a need for a great number of workers. Every where you look you see help wanted signs. We have a large numbe... Face forward on front platesblue mountain resort amusement taxesHow our legislators votedLetter to the editor: Look beyond the insurance company mascotOn This Date - News ON THIS DATE JULY 18, 1966 The Rev. Edwin L. Druckenmiller, pastor of the Weissport Lutheran Parish for the last 5-1/2 years, announced his resignation yesterday. He w... JULY 16, 1964ON THIS DATE JULY 15, 1962ON THIS DATE JULY 14, 1961ON THIS DATE JULY 12, 1993AP News Nursing homes struggle due to immigration crackdownBattle takes shape for House in 20262 killed in Ky. church shootingU.S. measles outbreak highest in yearsWorkers, Philadelphia reach deal to end strikeSearchers in Texas still hunting for missingLast jail escapee still on the runDeath toll in Texas flash floods rises to 70; 11 campers remain missingFetterman a concern for Dems, Lamb is back
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 GalleriesUkraine Dance Camp2025-07-07Photo gallery: D & L trailfest 2025-06-30Photo gallery: Summit Hill Hootenanny 20252025-06-30Photo gallery: Summit Hill fire2025-06-30Opinion Common sense, moral issues and changing minds We are a debt ridden nation with a need for a great number of workers. Every where you look you see help wanted signs. We have a large numbe... Face forward on front platesblue mountain resort amusement taxesHow our legislators votedLetter to the editor: Look beyond the insurance company mascotOn This Date - News ON THIS DATE JULY 18, 1966 The Rev. Edwin L. Druckenmiller, pastor of the Weissport Lutheran Parish for the last 5-1/2 years, announced his resignation yesterday. He w... JULY 16, 1964ON THIS DATE JULY 15, 1962ON THIS DATE JULY 14, 1961ON THIS DATE JULY 12, 1993AP News Nursing homes struggle due to immigration crackdownBattle takes shape for House in 20262 killed in Ky. church shootingU.S. measles outbreak highest in yearsWorkers, Philadelphia reach deal to end strikeSearchers in Texas still hunting for missingLast jail escapee still on the runDeath toll in Texas flash floods rises to 70; 11 campers remain missingFetterman a concern for Dems, Lamb is back
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...
Common sense, moral issues and changing minds We are a debt ridden nation with a need for a great number of workers. Every where you look you see help wanted signs. We have a large numbe...
ON THIS DATE JULY 18, 1966 The Rev. Edwin L. Druckenmiller, pastor of the Weissport Lutheran Parish for the last 5-1/2 years, announced his resignation yesterday. He w...