Thoughts By BOB URBAN rurban@tnonline.comMemorial Day. It's my favorite holiday weekend of the year. Everybody feels patriotic. T... My favorite mistake Many years ago, while attempting to double a favorite muffin recipe, I was briefly called away from the kitchen. I can't... Modern day Robin Hoods I'm sure when the name Robin Hood is mentioned various personages or characters spring to mind. For some, Errol Flynn is... Say 'aloha' to your chicken In addition to lots of bulky amplifiers, guitars and other stringed instruments, my husband brought a little bit of Hawa... Running the race In an effort to have some quality mother/daughter time with my teen (and much to her chagrin), I recently experienced a ... No time like the present? JIM: I just finished Stephen King's "11/22/63," his novel about a guy who travels back in time to try to save JFK from a... "We have met the enemy and it is us." - Pogo, circa 1965 Claire: There's yet another article disparaging my generation making the rounds these days, this one written by Joel Ste... Back Again Here's some mind twisters to help you keep aging gray cells active on a spring Saturday. Don't peek at the answers below... A rose (or a Robert) by any name would smell as stinky JIM: So now that Claire is engaged and a wedding looms about 18 months away, what comfort can the Father of the Bride ta... In a New York minute It is truly amazing how life can turn on a dime. I remember the song "New York Minute" by Don Henley from the 1980s. The... Latest Photo GalleriesPhoto gallery: Germantown youth fishing2026-04-08Outdoor Expo2026-03-30Photo gallery: Cardboard Race at Blue Mountain2026-03-30Pen Argyl-Jim Thorpe Softball 2026-03-30Opinion Letter to the editor: Benefits of reading I have been reading the Times News just about my entire life. I love learning and reading, and just want to thank some great writers. Amy M... Letter to the editor: Attributes of a ChristianOpinion: Glitter, gimmicks hide real tax reliefHow our legislators votedLetter to the editor: First ever data regulationsOn This Date - News ON THIS DATE APRIL 10, 1974 The Tri County State Bank announced the appointments of Duane J. Costenbader and Glenn B. Kleppinger to the positions of loan officers of th... ON THIS DATE APRIL 9, 1976APRIL 8, 1972ON THIS DATE APRIL 7, 1971APRIL 6, 1973AP News Artemis II astronauts rocket toward the moonSoaring cof fee prices rewrite some daily routinesEric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star and ALS awareness advocate, dies at 53The Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader, dies at 84After 800 episodes, ‘The Simpsons’ creators look backJames Van Der Beek, the ‘Dawson’s Creek’ star has died at 48Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers' backlashTop Justice Department official plays down chance for chargesSpeaker Johnson faces tough choices on partial government shutdown and debate over ICE « Previous 43 44 45 » Next Missing woman from Summit Hill safe in FloridaPASD superintendent on leaveTamaqua woman killed in Walker Twp. crashTributes pour in for Palmerton barber who diedMountain Valley sells for $15M Development plans for golf course not disclosed
My favorite mistake Many years ago, while attempting to double a favorite muffin recipe, I was briefly called away from the kitchen. I can't... Modern day Robin Hoods I'm sure when the name Robin Hood is mentioned various personages or characters spring to mind. For some, Errol Flynn is... Say 'aloha' to your chicken In addition to lots of bulky amplifiers, guitars and other stringed instruments, my husband brought a little bit of Hawa... Running the race In an effort to have some quality mother/daughter time with my teen (and much to her chagrin), I recently experienced a ... No time like the present? JIM: I just finished Stephen King's "11/22/63," his novel about a guy who travels back in time to try to save JFK from a... "We have met the enemy and it is us." - Pogo, circa 1965 Claire: There's yet another article disparaging my generation making the rounds these days, this one written by Joel Ste... Back Again Here's some mind twisters to help you keep aging gray cells active on a spring Saturday. Don't peek at the answers below... A rose (or a Robert) by any name would smell as stinky JIM: So now that Claire is engaged and a wedding looms about 18 months away, what comfort can the Father of the Bride ta... In a New York minute It is truly amazing how life can turn on a dime. I remember the song "New York Minute" by Don Henley from the 1980s. The... Latest Photo GalleriesPhoto gallery: Germantown youth fishing2026-04-08Outdoor Expo2026-03-30Photo gallery: Cardboard Race at Blue Mountain2026-03-30Pen Argyl-Jim Thorpe Softball 2026-03-30Opinion Letter to the editor: Benefits of reading I have been reading the Times News just about my entire life. I love learning and reading, and just want to thank some great writers. Amy M... Letter to the editor: Attributes of a ChristianOpinion: Glitter, gimmicks hide real tax reliefHow our legislators votedLetter to the editor: First ever data regulationsOn This Date - News ON THIS DATE APRIL 10, 1974 The Tri County State Bank announced the appointments of Duane J. Costenbader and Glenn B. Kleppinger to the positions of loan officers of th... ON THIS DATE APRIL 9, 1976APRIL 8, 1972ON THIS DATE APRIL 7, 1971APRIL 6, 1973AP News Artemis II astronauts rocket toward the moonSoaring cof fee prices rewrite some daily routinesEric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star and ALS awareness advocate, dies at 53The Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader, dies at 84After 800 episodes, ‘The Simpsons’ creators look backJames Van Der Beek, the ‘Dawson’s Creek’ star has died at 48Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers' backlashTop Justice Department official plays down chance for chargesSpeaker Johnson faces tough choices on partial government shutdown and debate over ICE « Previous 43 44 45 » Next Missing woman from Summit Hill safe in FloridaPASD superintendent on leaveTamaqua woman killed in Walker Twp. crashTributes pour in for Palmerton barber who diedMountain Valley sells for $15M Development plans for golf course not disclosed
Modern day Robin Hoods I'm sure when the name Robin Hood is mentioned various personages or characters spring to mind. For some, Errol Flynn is... Say 'aloha' to your chicken In addition to lots of bulky amplifiers, guitars and other stringed instruments, my husband brought a little bit of Hawa... Running the race In an effort to have some quality mother/daughter time with my teen (and much to her chagrin), I recently experienced a ... No time like the present? JIM: I just finished Stephen King's "11/22/63," his novel about a guy who travels back in time to try to save JFK from a... "We have met the enemy and it is us." - Pogo, circa 1965 Claire: There's yet another article disparaging my generation making the rounds these days, this one written by Joel Ste... Back Again Here's some mind twisters to help you keep aging gray cells active on a spring Saturday. Don't peek at the answers below... A rose (or a Robert) by any name would smell as stinky JIM: So now that Claire is engaged and a wedding looms about 18 months away, what comfort can the Father of the Bride ta... In a New York minute It is truly amazing how life can turn on a dime. I remember the song "New York Minute" by Don Henley from the 1980s. The... Latest Photo GalleriesPhoto gallery: Germantown youth fishing2026-04-08Outdoor Expo2026-03-30Photo gallery: Cardboard Race at Blue Mountain2026-03-30Pen Argyl-Jim Thorpe Softball 2026-03-30Opinion Letter to the editor: Benefits of reading I have been reading the Times News just about my entire life. I love learning and reading, and just want to thank some great writers. Amy M... Letter to the editor: Attributes of a ChristianOpinion: Glitter, gimmicks hide real tax reliefHow our legislators votedLetter to the editor: First ever data regulationsOn This Date - News ON THIS DATE APRIL 10, 1974 The Tri County State Bank announced the appointments of Duane J. Costenbader and Glenn B. Kleppinger to the positions of loan officers of th... ON THIS DATE APRIL 9, 1976APRIL 8, 1972ON THIS DATE APRIL 7, 1971APRIL 6, 1973AP News Artemis II astronauts rocket toward the moonSoaring cof fee prices rewrite some daily routinesEric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star and ALS awareness advocate, dies at 53The Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader, dies at 84After 800 episodes, ‘The Simpsons’ creators look backJames Van Der Beek, the ‘Dawson’s Creek’ star has died at 48Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers' backlashTop Justice Department official plays down chance for chargesSpeaker Johnson faces tough choices on partial government shutdown and debate over ICE « Previous 43 44 45 » Next Missing woman from Summit Hill safe in FloridaPASD superintendent on leaveTamaqua woman killed in Walker Twp. crashTributes pour in for Palmerton barber who diedMountain Valley sells for $15M Development plans for golf course not disclosed
Say 'aloha' to your chicken In addition to lots of bulky amplifiers, guitars and other stringed instruments, my husband brought a little bit of Hawa... Running the race In an effort to have some quality mother/daughter time with my teen (and much to her chagrin), I recently experienced a ... No time like the present? JIM: I just finished Stephen King's "11/22/63," his novel about a guy who travels back in time to try to save JFK from a... "We have met the enemy and it is us." - Pogo, circa 1965 Claire: There's yet another article disparaging my generation making the rounds these days, this one written by Joel Ste... Back Again Here's some mind twisters to help you keep aging gray cells active on a spring Saturday. Don't peek at the answers below... A rose (or a Robert) by any name would smell as stinky JIM: So now that Claire is engaged and a wedding looms about 18 months away, what comfort can the Father of the Bride ta... In a New York minute It is truly amazing how life can turn on a dime. I remember the song "New York Minute" by Don Henley from the 1980s. The... Latest Photo GalleriesPhoto gallery: Germantown youth fishing2026-04-08Outdoor Expo2026-03-30Photo gallery: Cardboard Race at Blue Mountain2026-03-30Pen Argyl-Jim Thorpe Softball 2026-03-30Opinion Letter to the editor: Benefits of reading I have been reading the Times News just about my entire life. I love learning and reading, and just want to thank some great writers. Amy M... Letter to the editor: Attributes of a ChristianOpinion: Glitter, gimmicks hide real tax reliefHow our legislators votedLetter to the editor: First ever data regulationsOn This Date - News ON THIS DATE APRIL 10, 1974 The Tri County State Bank announced the appointments of Duane J. Costenbader and Glenn B. Kleppinger to the positions of loan officers of th... ON THIS DATE APRIL 9, 1976APRIL 8, 1972ON THIS DATE APRIL 7, 1971APRIL 6, 1973AP News Artemis II astronauts rocket toward the moonSoaring cof fee prices rewrite some daily routinesEric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star and ALS awareness advocate, dies at 53The Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader, dies at 84After 800 episodes, ‘The Simpsons’ creators look backJames Van Der Beek, the ‘Dawson’s Creek’ star has died at 48Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers' backlashTop Justice Department official plays down chance for chargesSpeaker Johnson faces tough choices on partial government shutdown and debate over ICE « Previous 43 44 45 » Next Missing woman from Summit Hill safe in FloridaPASD superintendent on leaveTamaqua woman killed in Walker Twp. crashTributes pour in for Palmerton barber who diedMountain Valley sells for $15M Development plans for golf course not disclosed
Running the race In an effort to have some quality mother/daughter time with my teen (and much to her chagrin), I recently experienced a ...
No time like the present? JIM: I just finished Stephen King's "11/22/63," his novel about a guy who travels back in time to try to save JFK from a... "We have met the enemy and it is us." - Pogo, circa 1965 Claire: There's yet another article disparaging my generation making the rounds these days, this one written by Joel Ste... Back Again Here's some mind twisters to help you keep aging gray cells active on a spring Saturday. Don't peek at the answers below... A rose (or a Robert) by any name would smell as stinky JIM: So now that Claire is engaged and a wedding looms about 18 months away, what comfort can the Father of the Bride ta... In a New York minute It is truly amazing how life can turn on a dime. I remember the song "New York Minute" by Don Henley from the 1980s. The... Latest Photo GalleriesPhoto gallery: Germantown youth fishing2026-04-08Outdoor Expo2026-03-30Photo gallery: Cardboard Race at Blue Mountain2026-03-30Pen Argyl-Jim Thorpe Softball 2026-03-30Opinion Letter to the editor: Benefits of reading I have been reading the Times News just about my entire life. I love learning and reading, and just want to thank some great writers. Amy M... Letter to the editor: Attributes of a ChristianOpinion: Glitter, gimmicks hide real tax reliefHow our legislators votedLetter to the editor: First ever data regulationsOn This Date - News ON THIS DATE APRIL 10, 1974 The Tri County State Bank announced the appointments of Duane J. Costenbader and Glenn B. Kleppinger to the positions of loan officers of th... ON THIS DATE APRIL 9, 1976APRIL 8, 1972ON THIS DATE APRIL 7, 1971APRIL 6, 1973AP News Artemis II astronauts rocket toward the moonSoaring cof fee prices rewrite some daily routinesEric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star and ALS awareness advocate, dies at 53The Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader, dies at 84After 800 episodes, ‘The Simpsons’ creators look backJames Van Der Beek, the ‘Dawson’s Creek’ star has died at 48Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers' backlashTop Justice Department official plays down chance for chargesSpeaker Johnson faces tough choices on partial government shutdown and debate over ICE « Previous 43 44 45 » Next
"We have met the enemy and it is us." - Pogo, circa 1965 Claire: There's yet another article disparaging my generation making the rounds these days, this one written by Joel Ste... Back Again Here's some mind twisters to help you keep aging gray cells active on a spring Saturday. Don't peek at the answers below... A rose (or a Robert) by any name would smell as stinky JIM: So now that Claire is engaged and a wedding looms about 18 months away, what comfort can the Father of the Bride ta... In a New York minute It is truly amazing how life can turn on a dime. I remember the song "New York Minute" by Don Henley from the 1980s. The... Latest Photo GalleriesPhoto gallery: Germantown youth fishing2026-04-08Outdoor Expo2026-03-30Photo gallery: Cardboard Race at Blue Mountain2026-03-30Pen Argyl-Jim Thorpe Softball 2026-03-30Opinion Letter to the editor: Benefits of reading I have been reading the Times News just about my entire life. I love learning and reading, and just want to thank some great writers. Amy M... Letter to the editor: Attributes of a ChristianOpinion: Glitter, gimmicks hide real tax reliefHow our legislators votedLetter to the editor: First ever data regulationsOn This Date - News ON THIS DATE APRIL 10, 1974 The Tri County State Bank announced the appointments of Duane J. Costenbader and Glenn B. Kleppinger to the positions of loan officers of th... ON THIS DATE APRIL 9, 1976APRIL 8, 1972ON THIS DATE APRIL 7, 1971APRIL 6, 1973AP News Artemis II astronauts rocket toward the moonSoaring cof fee prices rewrite some daily routinesEric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star and ALS awareness advocate, dies at 53The Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader, dies at 84After 800 episodes, ‘The Simpsons’ creators look backJames Van Der Beek, the ‘Dawson’s Creek’ star has died at 48Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers' backlashTop Justice Department official plays down chance for chargesSpeaker Johnson faces tough choices on partial government shutdown and debate over ICE
Back Again Here's some mind twisters to help you keep aging gray cells active on a spring Saturday. Don't peek at the answers below... A rose (or a Robert) by any name would smell as stinky JIM: So now that Claire is engaged and a wedding looms about 18 months away, what comfort can the Father of the Bride ta... In a New York minute It is truly amazing how life can turn on a dime. I remember the song "New York Minute" by Don Henley from the 1980s. The... Latest Photo GalleriesPhoto gallery: Germantown youth fishing2026-04-08Outdoor Expo2026-03-30Photo gallery: Cardboard Race at Blue Mountain2026-03-30Pen Argyl-Jim Thorpe Softball 2026-03-30Opinion Letter to the editor: Benefits of reading I have been reading the Times News just about my entire life. I love learning and reading, and just want to thank some great writers. Amy M... Letter to the editor: Attributes of a ChristianOpinion: Glitter, gimmicks hide real tax reliefHow our legislators votedLetter to the editor: First ever data regulationsOn This Date - News ON THIS DATE APRIL 10, 1974 The Tri County State Bank announced the appointments of Duane J. Costenbader and Glenn B. Kleppinger to the positions of loan officers of th... ON THIS DATE APRIL 9, 1976APRIL 8, 1972ON THIS DATE APRIL 7, 1971APRIL 6, 1973AP News Artemis II astronauts rocket toward the moonSoaring cof fee prices rewrite some daily routinesEric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star and ALS awareness advocate, dies at 53The Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader, dies at 84After 800 episodes, ‘The Simpsons’ creators look backJames Van Der Beek, the ‘Dawson’s Creek’ star has died at 48Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers' backlashTop Justice Department official plays down chance for chargesSpeaker Johnson faces tough choices on partial government shutdown and debate over ICE
A rose (or a Robert) by any name would smell as stinky JIM: So now that Claire is engaged and a wedding looms about 18 months away, what comfort can the Father of the Bride ta... In a New York minute It is truly amazing how life can turn on a dime. I remember the song "New York Minute" by Don Henley from the 1980s. The...
In a New York minute It is truly amazing how life can turn on a dime. I remember the song "New York Minute" by Don Henley from the 1980s. The...
Letter to the editor: Benefits of reading I have been reading the Times News just about my entire life. I love learning and reading, and just want to thank some great writers. Amy M...
ON THIS DATE APRIL 10, 1974 The Tri County State Bank announced the appointments of Duane J. Costenbader and Glenn B. Kleppinger to the positions of loan officers of th...