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 GalleriesWalnutport Canal Days2026-10-20Chestnuthill spooktacular2026-10-20Palmerton Halloween Parade2026-10-19Lehighton Halloween Parade2026-10-18Opinion Questions for Heffley, Bartulovich? The Times News is participating in a debate Sunday night with state Rep. Doyle Heffley and challenger Christian Bartulovich to represent Car... Letter to the editor: Defending CarusosLetter to the editor: Vote for Thomas KucerLetter to the editor: Miracle in FatimaLetter to the editor: Supporting Tina BurnsOn This Date - News ON THIS DATE OCTOBER 21, 1997 The board of directors of the Miners Memorial Medical Center, Coaldale, held its public session in the hospital’s community room and elected... ON THIS DATE OCTOBER 20, 1990ON THIS DATE OCTOBER 19, 1991ON THIS DATE OCTOBER 14, 1987ON THIS DATE OCTOBER 13, 1988AP News Pope spends peaceful night after cancer surgeryHurricane Isaias is expected to strengthen as it barrels toward the US Gulf CoastUN health agency wants more details from Russia on suspected pneumonic plague casePa. records 5th measles death; worst outbreak since 1991Jazz singer Cassandra Wilson dies at 70Gloria Steinem, voice of U.S. feminism, dies at 92Mail 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 refinery « Previous 43 44 45 » Next Carbon judge hears Lehighton director removal caseJim Everett, Country Junction founder, diesPalmerton crowns homecoming king and queenPalmerton Hungarian Club donates $18K to nonprofitsLansford mayor requests police stats after consultant says call volume appears inflated
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 GalleriesWalnutport Canal Days2026-10-20Chestnuthill spooktacular2026-10-20Palmerton Halloween Parade2026-10-19Lehighton Halloween Parade2026-10-18Opinion Questions for Heffley, Bartulovich? The Times News is participating in a debate Sunday night with state Rep. Doyle Heffley and challenger Christian Bartulovich to represent Car... Letter to the editor: Defending CarusosLetter to the editor: Vote for Thomas KucerLetter to the editor: Miracle in FatimaLetter to the editor: Supporting Tina BurnsOn This Date - News ON THIS DATE OCTOBER 21, 1997 The board of directors of the Miners Memorial Medical Center, Coaldale, held its public session in the hospital’s community room and elected... ON THIS DATE OCTOBER 20, 1990ON THIS DATE OCTOBER 19, 1991ON THIS DATE OCTOBER 14, 1987ON THIS DATE OCTOBER 13, 1988AP News Pope spends peaceful night after cancer surgeryHurricane Isaias is expected to strengthen as it barrels toward the US Gulf CoastUN health agency wants more details from Russia on suspected pneumonic plague casePa. records 5th measles death; worst outbreak since 1991Jazz singer Cassandra Wilson dies at 70Gloria Steinem, voice of U.S. feminism, dies at 92Mail 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 refinery « Previous 43 44 45 » Next Carbon judge hears Lehighton director removal caseJim Everett, Country Junction founder, diesPalmerton crowns homecoming king and queenPalmerton Hungarian Club donates $18K to nonprofitsLansford mayor requests police stats after consultant says call volume appears inflated
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 GalleriesWalnutport Canal Days2026-10-20Chestnuthill spooktacular2026-10-20Palmerton Halloween Parade2026-10-19Lehighton Halloween Parade2026-10-18Opinion Questions for Heffley, Bartulovich? The Times News is participating in a debate Sunday night with state Rep. Doyle Heffley and challenger Christian Bartulovich to represent Car... Letter to the editor: Defending CarusosLetter to the editor: Vote for Thomas KucerLetter to the editor: Miracle in FatimaLetter to the editor: Supporting Tina BurnsOn This Date - News ON THIS DATE OCTOBER 21, 1997 The board of directors of the Miners Memorial Medical Center, Coaldale, held its public session in the hospital’s community room and elected... ON THIS DATE OCTOBER 20, 1990ON THIS DATE OCTOBER 19, 1991ON THIS DATE OCTOBER 14, 1987ON THIS DATE OCTOBER 13, 1988AP News Pope spends peaceful night after cancer surgeryHurricane Isaias is expected to strengthen as it barrels toward the US Gulf CoastUN health agency wants more details from Russia on suspected pneumonic plague casePa. records 5th measles death; worst outbreak since 1991Jazz singer Cassandra Wilson dies at 70Gloria Steinem, voice of U.S. feminism, dies at 92Mail 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 refinery « Previous 43 44 45 » Next Carbon judge hears Lehighton director removal caseJim Everett, Country Junction founder, diesPalmerton crowns homecoming king and queenPalmerton Hungarian Club donates $18K to nonprofitsLansford mayor requests police stats after consultant says call volume appears inflated
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 GalleriesWalnutport Canal Days2026-10-20Chestnuthill spooktacular2026-10-20Palmerton Halloween Parade2026-10-19Lehighton Halloween Parade2026-10-18Opinion Questions for Heffley, Bartulovich? The Times News is participating in a debate Sunday night with state Rep. Doyle Heffley and challenger Christian Bartulovich to represent Car... Letter to the editor: Defending CarusosLetter to the editor: Vote for Thomas KucerLetter to the editor: Miracle in FatimaLetter to the editor: Supporting Tina BurnsOn This Date - News ON THIS DATE OCTOBER 21, 1997 The board of directors of the Miners Memorial Medical Center, Coaldale, held its public session in the hospital’s community room and elected... ON THIS DATE OCTOBER 20, 1990ON THIS DATE OCTOBER 19, 1991ON THIS DATE OCTOBER 14, 1987ON THIS DATE OCTOBER 13, 1988AP News Pope spends peaceful night after cancer surgeryHurricane Isaias is expected to strengthen as it barrels toward the US Gulf CoastUN health agency wants more details from Russia on suspected pneumonic plague casePa. records 5th measles death; worst outbreak since 1991Jazz singer Cassandra Wilson dies at 70Gloria Steinem, voice of U.S. feminism, dies at 92Mail 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 refinery « Previous 43 44 45 » Next Carbon judge hears Lehighton director removal caseJim Everett, Country Junction founder, diesPalmerton crowns homecoming king and queenPalmerton Hungarian Club donates $18K to nonprofitsLansford mayor requests police stats after consultant says call volume appears inflated
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 GalleriesWalnutport Canal Days2026-10-20Chestnuthill spooktacular2026-10-20Palmerton Halloween Parade2026-10-19Lehighton Halloween Parade2026-10-18Opinion Questions for Heffley, Bartulovich? The Times News is participating in a debate Sunday night with state Rep. Doyle Heffley and challenger Christian Bartulovich to represent Car... Letter to the editor: Defending CarusosLetter to the editor: Vote for Thomas KucerLetter to the editor: Miracle in FatimaLetter to the editor: Supporting Tina BurnsOn This Date - News ON THIS DATE OCTOBER 21, 1997 The board of directors of the Miners Memorial Medical Center, Coaldale, held its public session in the hospital’s community room and elected... ON THIS DATE OCTOBER 20, 1990ON THIS DATE OCTOBER 19, 1991ON THIS DATE OCTOBER 14, 1987ON THIS DATE OCTOBER 13, 1988AP News Pope spends peaceful night after cancer surgeryHurricane Isaias is expected to strengthen as it barrels toward the US Gulf CoastUN health agency wants more details from Russia on suspected pneumonic plague casePa. records 5th measles death; worst outbreak since 1991Jazz singer Cassandra Wilson dies at 70Gloria Steinem, voice of U.S. feminism, dies at 92Mail 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 refinery « 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 GalleriesWalnutport Canal Days2026-10-20Chestnuthill spooktacular2026-10-20Palmerton Halloween Parade2026-10-19Lehighton Halloween Parade2026-10-18Opinion Questions for Heffley, Bartulovich? The Times News is participating in a debate Sunday night with state Rep. Doyle Heffley and challenger Christian Bartulovich to represent Car... Letter to the editor: Defending CarusosLetter to the editor: Vote for Thomas KucerLetter to the editor: Miracle in FatimaLetter to the editor: Supporting Tina BurnsOn This Date - News ON THIS DATE OCTOBER 21, 1997 The board of directors of the Miners Memorial Medical Center, Coaldale, held its public session in the hospital’s community room and elected... ON THIS DATE OCTOBER 20, 1990ON THIS DATE OCTOBER 19, 1991ON THIS DATE OCTOBER 14, 1987ON THIS DATE OCTOBER 13, 1988AP News Pope spends peaceful night after cancer surgeryHurricane Isaias is expected to strengthen as it barrels toward the US Gulf CoastUN health agency wants more details from Russia on suspected pneumonic plague casePa. records 5th measles death; worst outbreak since 1991Jazz singer Cassandra Wilson dies at 70Gloria Steinem, voice of U.S. feminism, dies at 92Mail 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 refinery
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 GalleriesWalnutport Canal Days2026-10-20Chestnuthill spooktacular2026-10-20Palmerton Halloween Parade2026-10-19Lehighton Halloween Parade2026-10-18Opinion Questions for Heffley, Bartulovich? The Times News is participating in a debate Sunday night with state Rep. Doyle Heffley and challenger Christian Bartulovich to represent Car... Letter to the editor: Defending CarusosLetter to the editor: Vote for Thomas KucerLetter to the editor: Miracle in FatimaLetter to the editor: Supporting Tina BurnsOn This Date - News ON THIS DATE OCTOBER 21, 1997 The board of directors of the Miners Memorial Medical Center, Coaldale, held its public session in the hospital’s community room and elected... ON THIS DATE OCTOBER 20, 1990ON THIS DATE OCTOBER 19, 1991ON THIS DATE OCTOBER 14, 1987ON THIS DATE OCTOBER 13, 1988AP News Pope spends peaceful night after cancer surgeryHurricane Isaias is expected to strengthen as it barrels toward the US Gulf CoastUN health agency wants more details from Russia on suspected pneumonic plague casePa. records 5th measles death; worst outbreak since 1991Jazz singer Cassandra Wilson dies at 70Gloria Steinem, voice of U.S. feminism, dies at 92Mail 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 refinery
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...
Questions for Heffley, Bartulovich? The Times News is participating in a debate Sunday night with state Rep. Doyle Heffley and challenger Christian Bartulovich to represent Car...
ON THIS DATE OCTOBER 21, 1997 The board of directors of the Miners Memorial Medical Center, Coaldale, held its public session in the hospital’s community room and elected...