Warmest regards: Giving kids the chance to fail, learn from mistakes Editor’s note: We’re reprinting this column from 2016 because it is an important reminder for families today. Most paren... Warmest Regards: The perfect year-round gifts For Christmas, I tried to be as generous as I could for my daughters and grandchildren. But I ended up giving money, not... Warmest Regards: Just can’t get enough Way back in 1981, the band Depeche Mode had a big hit with its song “Just can’t Get Enough.” Every time I hear the song ... Warmest Regards: The power of gratitude Those who know me and those who read my column know that staying steeped in gratitude is important to me. I find it impo... Warmest Regards: Do you have enough to eat? This column might be viewed as Pattie standing on her soapbox. If so, so be it. I don’t do that too often. But with Than... Warmest Regards: ‘Don’t say that word’ It’s not too often that I get scolded. I would say I can’t remember the last time. But, truth be told, I can’t remember ... Warmest Regards: Christmas in my heart This has been a surprising Christmas season. By some miracle, Christmas has landed in my heart. No matter what goes on i... Warmest Regards: Ending some traditions I am definitely a traditionalist. I never realized how I was a creature of habit until I finally broke some long ingrain... Warmest Regards: Realize your power Do you realize how powerful you are? If you’re like me, your first reaction might be Who? Me? If I had to list 100 adjec... Warmest Regards: Every child is a gift One thing that’s a little difficult to fully understand is that many of the decisions we make today will impact us our e... Latest Photo GalleriesTamaqua-Panther Valley girls basketball2026-01-08Live Nativity2025-12-30Wreaths Across America at SkyView2025-12-15Photos: Walnutport Christmas Trees2025-12-11Opinion It’s time to modernize Pennsylvania’s zoning law Local governments across Pennsylvania are losing the ability to make basic decisions about what happens in their own communities. That’s not... New Cadillac fits bill for Franklin BudgetWarm beds, warm hearts aid homelessHow our legislators votedHow our area legislators votedOn This Date - News JANUARY 10, 1989 The Carbon County Board of Commissioners yesterday appointed a temporary director for the county’s Office of Children and Youth Services. Th... JANUARY 9, 1985ON THIS DATE JANUARY 8, 1983ON THIS DATE JANUARY 7, 1982JANUARY 6, 1987AP News Prosecutor in Minnesota seeks shooting evidenceMan jailed in Pa. grave robbery caseMeta lines up nuclear power for AI data centersEarthquake hits MexicoSparkling candles likely ignited fatal Swiss fireAuthorities think mountain lion killed solo hikerFBI says it disrupted New Year’s Eve plot inspired by Islamic StateCoast Guard pursues another tanker in VenezuelaLouisiana Gov. to serve as envoy to Greenland 1 2 3 » Next Mahoning speedway to operate under new leadershipPalmerton hears Title IX falloutCrews dispatched to W. Penn crashRt. 443 closed in Lehighton because of firePopular area entertainer Buster the Clown dies
Warmest Regards: The perfect year-round gifts For Christmas, I tried to be as generous as I could for my daughters and grandchildren. But I ended up giving money, not... Warmest Regards: Just can’t get enough Way back in 1981, the band Depeche Mode had a big hit with its song “Just can’t Get Enough.” Every time I hear the song ... Warmest Regards: The power of gratitude Those who know me and those who read my column know that staying steeped in gratitude is important to me. I find it impo... Warmest Regards: Do you have enough to eat? This column might be viewed as Pattie standing on her soapbox. If so, so be it. I don’t do that too often. But with Than... Warmest Regards: ‘Don’t say that word’ It’s not too often that I get scolded. I would say I can’t remember the last time. But, truth be told, I can’t remember ... Warmest Regards: Christmas in my heart This has been a surprising Christmas season. By some miracle, Christmas has landed in my heart. No matter what goes on i... Warmest Regards: Ending some traditions I am definitely a traditionalist. I never realized how I was a creature of habit until I finally broke some long ingrain... Warmest Regards: Realize your power Do you realize how powerful you are? If you’re like me, your first reaction might be Who? Me? If I had to list 100 adjec... Warmest Regards: Every child is a gift One thing that’s a little difficult to fully understand is that many of the decisions we make today will impact us our e... Latest Photo GalleriesTamaqua-Panther Valley girls basketball2026-01-08Live Nativity2025-12-30Wreaths Across America at SkyView2025-12-15Photos: Walnutport Christmas Trees2025-12-11Opinion It’s time to modernize Pennsylvania’s zoning law Local governments across Pennsylvania are losing the ability to make basic decisions about what happens in their own communities. That’s not... New Cadillac fits bill for Franklin BudgetWarm beds, warm hearts aid homelessHow our legislators votedHow our area legislators votedOn This Date - News JANUARY 10, 1989 The Carbon County Board of Commissioners yesterday appointed a temporary director for the county’s Office of Children and Youth Services. Th... JANUARY 9, 1985ON THIS DATE JANUARY 8, 1983ON THIS DATE JANUARY 7, 1982JANUARY 6, 1987AP News Prosecutor in Minnesota seeks shooting evidenceMan jailed in Pa. grave robbery caseMeta lines up nuclear power for AI data centersEarthquake hits MexicoSparkling candles likely ignited fatal Swiss fireAuthorities think mountain lion killed solo hikerFBI says it disrupted New Year’s Eve plot inspired by Islamic StateCoast Guard pursues another tanker in VenezuelaLouisiana Gov. to serve as envoy to Greenland 1 2 3 » Next Mahoning speedway to operate under new leadershipPalmerton hears Title IX falloutCrews dispatched to W. Penn crashRt. 443 closed in Lehighton because of firePopular area entertainer Buster the Clown dies
Warmest Regards: Just can’t get enough Way back in 1981, the band Depeche Mode had a big hit with its song “Just can’t Get Enough.” Every time I hear the song ... Warmest Regards: The power of gratitude Those who know me and those who read my column know that staying steeped in gratitude is important to me. I find it impo... Warmest Regards: Do you have enough to eat? This column might be viewed as Pattie standing on her soapbox. If so, so be it. I don’t do that too often. But with Than... Warmest Regards: ‘Don’t say that word’ It’s not too often that I get scolded. I would say I can’t remember the last time. But, truth be told, I can’t remember ... Warmest Regards: Christmas in my heart This has been a surprising Christmas season. By some miracle, Christmas has landed in my heart. No matter what goes on i... Warmest Regards: Ending some traditions I am definitely a traditionalist. I never realized how I was a creature of habit until I finally broke some long ingrain... Warmest Regards: Realize your power Do you realize how powerful you are? If you’re like me, your first reaction might be Who? Me? If I had to list 100 adjec... Warmest Regards: Every child is a gift One thing that’s a little difficult to fully understand is that many of the decisions we make today will impact us our e... Latest Photo GalleriesTamaqua-Panther Valley girls basketball2026-01-08Live Nativity2025-12-30Wreaths Across America at SkyView2025-12-15Photos: Walnutport Christmas Trees2025-12-11Opinion It’s time to modernize Pennsylvania’s zoning law Local governments across Pennsylvania are losing the ability to make basic decisions about what happens in their own communities. That’s not... New Cadillac fits bill for Franklin BudgetWarm beds, warm hearts aid homelessHow our legislators votedHow our area legislators votedOn This Date - News JANUARY 10, 1989 The Carbon County Board of Commissioners yesterday appointed a temporary director for the county’s Office of Children and Youth Services. Th... JANUARY 9, 1985ON THIS DATE JANUARY 8, 1983ON THIS DATE JANUARY 7, 1982JANUARY 6, 1987AP News Prosecutor in Minnesota seeks shooting evidenceMan jailed in Pa. grave robbery caseMeta lines up nuclear power for AI data centersEarthquake hits MexicoSparkling candles likely ignited fatal Swiss fireAuthorities think mountain lion killed solo hikerFBI says it disrupted New Year’s Eve plot inspired by Islamic StateCoast Guard pursues another tanker in VenezuelaLouisiana Gov. to serve as envoy to Greenland 1 2 3 » Next Mahoning speedway to operate under new leadershipPalmerton hears Title IX falloutCrews dispatched to W. Penn crashRt. 443 closed in Lehighton because of firePopular area entertainer Buster the Clown dies
Warmest Regards: The power of gratitude Those who know me and those who read my column know that staying steeped in gratitude is important to me. I find it impo... Warmest Regards: Do you have enough to eat? This column might be viewed as Pattie standing on her soapbox. If so, so be it. I don’t do that too often. But with Than... Warmest Regards: ‘Don’t say that word’ It’s not too often that I get scolded. I would say I can’t remember the last time. But, truth be told, I can’t remember ... Warmest Regards: Christmas in my heart This has been a surprising Christmas season. By some miracle, Christmas has landed in my heart. No matter what goes on i... Warmest Regards: Ending some traditions I am definitely a traditionalist. I never realized how I was a creature of habit until I finally broke some long ingrain... Warmest Regards: Realize your power Do you realize how powerful you are? If you’re like me, your first reaction might be Who? Me? If I had to list 100 adjec... Warmest Regards: Every child is a gift One thing that’s a little difficult to fully understand is that many of the decisions we make today will impact us our e... Latest Photo GalleriesTamaqua-Panther Valley girls basketball2026-01-08Live Nativity2025-12-30Wreaths Across America at SkyView2025-12-15Photos: Walnutport Christmas Trees2025-12-11Opinion It’s time to modernize Pennsylvania’s zoning law Local governments across Pennsylvania are losing the ability to make basic decisions about what happens in their own communities. That’s not... New Cadillac fits bill for Franklin BudgetWarm beds, warm hearts aid homelessHow our legislators votedHow our area legislators votedOn This Date - News JANUARY 10, 1989 The Carbon County Board of Commissioners yesterday appointed a temporary director for the county’s Office of Children and Youth Services. Th... JANUARY 9, 1985ON THIS DATE JANUARY 8, 1983ON THIS DATE JANUARY 7, 1982JANUARY 6, 1987AP News Prosecutor in Minnesota seeks shooting evidenceMan jailed in Pa. grave robbery caseMeta lines up nuclear power for AI data centersEarthquake hits MexicoSparkling candles likely ignited fatal Swiss fireAuthorities think mountain lion killed solo hikerFBI says it disrupted New Year’s Eve plot inspired by Islamic StateCoast Guard pursues another tanker in VenezuelaLouisiana Gov. to serve as envoy to Greenland 1 2 3 » Next Mahoning speedway to operate under new leadershipPalmerton hears Title IX falloutCrews dispatched to W. Penn crashRt. 443 closed in Lehighton because of firePopular area entertainer Buster the Clown dies
Warmest Regards: Do you have enough to eat? This column might be viewed as Pattie standing on her soapbox. If so, so be it. I don’t do that too often. But with Than...
Warmest Regards: ‘Don’t say that word’ It’s not too often that I get scolded. I would say I can’t remember the last time. But, truth be told, I can’t remember ... Warmest Regards: Christmas in my heart This has been a surprising Christmas season. By some miracle, Christmas has landed in my heart. No matter what goes on i... Warmest Regards: Ending some traditions I am definitely a traditionalist. I never realized how I was a creature of habit until I finally broke some long ingrain... Warmest Regards: Realize your power Do you realize how powerful you are? If you’re like me, your first reaction might be Who? Me? If I had to list 100 adjec... Warmest Regards: Every child is a gift One thing that’s a little difficult to fully understand is that many of the decisions we make today will impact us our e... Latest Photo GalleriesTamaqua-Panther Valley girls basketball2026-01-08Live Nativity2025-12-30Wreaths Across America at SkyView2025-12-15Photos: Walnutport Christmas Trees2025-12-11Opinion It’s time to modernize Pennsylvania’s zoning law Local governments across Pennsylvania are losing the ability to make basic decisions about what happens in their own communities. That’s not... New Cadillac fits bill for Franklin BudgetWarm beds, warm hearts aid homelessHow our legislators votedHow our area legislators votedOn This Date - News JANUARY 10, 1989 The Carbon County Board of Commissioners yesterday appointed a temporary director for the county’s Office of Children and Youth Services. Th... JANUARY 9, 1985ON THIS DATE JANUARY 8, 1983ON THIS DATE JANUARY 7, 1982JANUARY 6, 1987AP News Prosecutor in Minnesota seeks shooting evidenceMan jailed in Pa. grave robbery caseMeta lines up nuclear power for AI data centersEarthquake hits MexicoSparkling candles likely ignited fatal Swiss fireAuthorities think mountain lion killed solo hikerFBI says it disrupted New Year’s Eve plot inspired by Islamic StateCoast Guard pursues another tanker in VenezuelaLouisiana Gov. to serve as envoy to Greenland 1 2 3 » Next
Warmest Regards: Christmas in my heart This has been a surprising Christmas season. By some miracle, Christmas has landed in my heart. No matter what goes on i... Warmest Regards: Ending some traditions I am definitely a traditionalist. I never realized how I was a creature of habit until I finally broke some long ingrain... Warmest Regards: Realize your power Do you realize how powerful you are? If you’re like me, your first reaction might be Who? Me? If I had to list 100 adjec... Warmest Regards: Every child is a gift One thing that’s a little difficult to fully understand is that many of the decisions we make today will impact us our e... Latest Photo GalleriesTamaqua-Panther Valley girls basketball2026-01-08Live Nativity2025-12-30Wreaths Across America at SkyView2025-12-15Photos: Walnutport Christmas Trees2025-12-11Opinion It’s time to modernize Pennsylvania’s zoning law Local governments across Pennsylvania are losing the ability to make basic decisions about what happens in their own communities. That’s not... New Cadillac fits bill for Franklin BudgetWarm beds, warm hearts aid homelessHow our legislators votedHow our area legislators votedOn This Date - News JANUARY 10, 1989 The Carbon County Board of Commissioners yesterday appointed a temporary director for the county’s Office of Children and Youth Services. Th... JANUARY 9, 1985ON THIS DATE JANUARY 8, 1983ON THIS DATE JANUARY 7, 1982JANUARY 6, 1987AP News Prosecutor in Minnesota seeks shooting evidenceMan jailed in Pa. grave robbery caseMeta lines up nuclear power for AI data centersEarthquake hits MexicoSparkling candles likely ignited fatal Swiss fireAuthorities think mountain lion killed solo hikerFBI says it disrupted New Year’s Eve plot inspired by Islamic StateCoast Guard pursues another tanker in VenezuelaLouisiana Gov. to serve as envoy to Greenland
Warmest Regards: Ending some traditions I am definitely a traditionalist. I never realized how I was a creature of habit until I finally broke some long ingrain... Warmest Regards: Realize your power Do you realize how powerful you are? If you’re like me, your first reaction might be Who? Me? If I had to list 100 adjec... Warmest Regards: Every child is a gift One thing that’s a little difficult to fully understand is that many of the decisions we make today will impact us our e... Latest Photo GalleriesTamaqua-Panther Valley girls basketball2026-01-08Live Nativity2025-12-30Wreaths Across America at SkyView2025-12-15Photos: Walnutport Christmas Trees2025-12-11Opinion It’s time to modernize Pennsylvania’s zoning law Local governments across Pennsylvania are losing the ability to make basic decisions about what happens in their own communities. That’s not... New Cadillac fits bill for Franklin BudgetWarm beds, warm hearts aid homelessHow our legislators votedHow our area legislators votedOn This Date - News JANUARY 10, 1989 The Carbon County Board of Commissioners yesterday appointed a temporary director for the county’s Office of Children and Youth Services. Th... JANUARY 9, 1985ON THIS DATE JANUARY 8, 1983ON THIS DATE JANUARY 7, 1982JANUARY 6, 1987AP News Prosecutor in Minnesota seeks shooting evidenceMan jailed in Pa. grave robbery caseMeta lines up nuclear power for AI data centersEarthquake hits MexicoSparkling candles likely ignited fatal Swiss fireAuthorities think mountain lion killed solo hikerFBI says it disrupted New Year’s Eve plot inspired by Islamic StateCoast Guard pursues another tanker in VenezuelaLouisiana Gov. to serve as envoy to Greenland
Warmest Regards: Realize your power Do you realize how powerful you are? If you’re like me, your first reaction might be Who? Me? If I had to list 100 adjec... Warmest Regards: Every child is a gift One thing that’s a little difficult to fully understand is that many of the decisions we make today will impact us our e...
Warmest Regards: Every child is a gift One thing that’s a little difficult to fully understand is that many of the decisions we make today will impact us our e...
It’s time to modernize Pennsylvania’s zoning law Local governments across Pennsylvania are losing the ability to make basic decisions about what happens in their own communities. That’s not...
JANUARY 10, 1989 The Carbon County Board of Commissioners yesterday appointed a temporary director for the county’s Office of Children and Youth Services. Th...