Year in Review: Counties kick off America250 events Editor’s note: Today we begin our look back at events that happened in 2025. For more stories, see page 6. We will conti... 2025 in Review: Tamaqua man missing for 10 years found dead The search for a Tamaqua man who was missing for over a decade ended this year. In July, ATV riders came across human re... 2025 in Review: Several animal rescues took place throughout region Cats, dogs, sheep — and even a turtle — were among the animals rescued throughout the region in 2025. Sick sheep found I... Monroe wants to drill well at prison The Monroe County commissioners are looking to drill a new well for the Monroe County Correctional Facility. At their m... NL preparing for 250th celebration The Northern Lehigh 250 Committee is gearing up for a major community celebration in honor of America’s 250th Anniversar... 2025 in review: Packerton fire burned 560 acres, cost $500K Over 500 acres of land burned, and over a half-million dollar price tag for fire response, resulted from a wildfire that... 2025 in Reviews: Family of 5 dies in Franklin Township fire Community members banded together to host multiple fundraisers in the wake of a devastating house fire that claimed the ... Nesquehoning fire chief reminds all to maintain furnaces Winter is upon us and a Nesquehoning fire chief wants people to remember that keeping their furnaces maintained will cut... Eldred prepares backup for power outages The generator will soon be ready to go into action if electricity goes out at the Eldred Township Municipal Building and... Marian to host free 529 savings plan webinar Marian Catholic High School will hold a free educational webinar on Jan. 20, 2026, open to all Marian parents, prospecti... Latest Photo GalleriesNorthern Lehigh wins over Shenandoah2026-11-09Pleasant Vy. vs. PM East2026-11-09Tamaqua vs. Jim Thorpe2026-11-09Penn Forest Trunk or Treat2026-10-28Opinion Opinion: Communities must answer volunteers’ call Volunteer fire companies and ambulance corps are facing a problem that can’t be ignored for much longer. The people who answer a pager at 2 ... Letter to the editor: The trailhead kindness that must continue at homemy oathLetter to the editor: Mix-Up about drug costsLetter to the editor: West Virginia’s AG is doing Shapiro’s job on electricityOn This Date - News ON THIS DATE NOVEMBER 10, 1974 The Rev. Stephen Vidoczy, pastor of Our Lady of Hungary Parish, Northampton, was feted Sunday by his former parishioners of St. Joseph Churc... NOVEMBER 9, 1973NOVEMBER 7, 2006NOVEMBER 6, 2007ON THIS DATE NOVEMBER 4, 2004AP News Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concernsPope 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 80 « Previous 498 499 500 » Next Parents of boy who drown in Lehigh sues rafting companyLehighton looking at homeless campsFacing deficit, Lansford balks on garage, truckLehighton OKs ordinance for 4-way stop at intersectionPalmerton officials say school incidents dropped 52%
2025 in Review: Tamaqua man missing for 10 years found dead The search for a Tamaqua man who was missing for over a decade ended this year. In July, ATV riders came across human re... 2025 in Review: Several animal rescues took place throughout region Cats, dogs, sheep — and even a turtle — were among the animals rescued throughout the region in 2025. Sick sheep found I... Monroe wants to drill well at prison The Monroe County commissioners are looking to drill a new well for the Monroe County Correctional Facility. At their m... NL preparing for 250th celebration The Northern Lehigh 250 Committee is gearing up for a major community celebration in honor of America’s 250th Anniversar... 2025 in review: Packerton fire burned 560 acres, cost $500K Over 500 acres of land burned, and over a half-million dollar price tag for fire response, resulted from a wildfire that... 2025 in Reviews: Family of 5 dies in Franklin Township fire Community members banded together to host multiple fundraisers in the wake of a devastating house fire that claimed the ... Nesquehoning fire chief reminds all to maintain furnaces Winter is upon us and a Nesquehoning fire chief wants people to remember that keeping their furnaces maintained will cut... Eldred prepares backup for power outages The generator will soon be ready to go into action if electricity goes out at the Eldred Township Municipal Building and... Marian to host free 529 savings plan webinar Marian Catholic High School will hold a free educational webinar on Jan. 20, 2026, open to all Marian parents, prospecti... Latest Photo GalleriesNorthern Lehigh wins over Shenandoah2026-11-09Pleasant Vy. vs. PM East2026-11-09Tamaqua vs. Jim Thorpe2026-11-09Penn Forest Trunk or Treat2026-10-28Opinion Opinion: Communities must answer volunteers’ call Volunteer fire companies and ambulance corps are facing a problem that can’t be ignored for much longer. The people who answer a pager at 2 ... Letter to the editor: The trailhead kindness that must continue at homemy oathLetter to the editor: Mix-Up about drug costsLetter to the editor: West Virginia’s AG is doing Shapiro’s job on electricityOn This Date - News ON THIS DATE NOVEMBER 10, 1974 The Rev. Stephen Vidoczy, pastor of Our Lady of Hungary Parish, Northampton, was feted Sunday by his former parishioners of St. Joseph Churc... NOVEMBER 9, 1973NOVEMBER 7, 2006NOVEMBER 6, 2007ON THIS DATE NOVEMBER 4, 2004AP News Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concernsPope 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 80 « Previous 498 499 500 » Next Parents of boy who drown in Lehigh sues rafting companyLehighton looking at homeless campsFacing deficit, Lansford balks on garage, truckLehighton OKs ordinance for 4-way stop at intersectionPalmerton officials say school incidents dropped 52%
2025 in Review: Several animal rescues took place throughout region Cats, dogs, sheep — and even a turtle — were among the animals rescued throughout the region in 2025. Sick sheep found I... Monroe wants to drill well at prison The Monroe County commissioners are looking to drill a new well for the Monroe County Correctional Facility. At their m... NL preparing for 250th celebration The Northern Lehigh 250 Committee is gearing up for a major community celebration in honor of America’s 250th Anniversar... 2025 in review: Packerton fire burned 560 acres, cost $500K Over 500 acres of land burned, and over a half-million dollar price tag for fire response, resulted from a wildfire that... 2025 in Reviews: Family of 5 dies in Franklin Township fire Community members banded together to host multiple fundraisers in the wake of a devastating house fire that claimed the ... Nesquehoning fire chief reminds all to maintain furnaces Winter is upon us and a Nesquehoning fire chief wants people to remember that keeping their furnaces maintained will cut... Eldred prepares backup for power outages The generator will soon be ready to go into action if electricity goes out at the Eldred Township Municipal Building and... Marian to host free 529 savings plan webinar Marian Catholic High School will hold a free educational webinar on Jan. 20, 2026, open to all Marian parents, prospecti... Latest Photo GalleriesNorthern Lehigh wins over Shenandoah2026-11-09Pleasant Vy. vs. PM East2026-11-09Tamaqua vs. Jim Thorpe2026-11-09Penn Forest Trunk or Treat2026-10-28Opinion Opinion: Communities must answer volunteers’ call Volunteer fire companies and ambulance corps are facing a problem that can’t be ignored for much longer. The people who answer a pager at 2 ... Letter to the editor: The trailhead kindness that must continue at homemy oathLetter to the editor: Mix-Up about drug costsLetter to the editor: West Virginia’s AG is doing Shapiro’s job on electricityOn This Date - News ON THIS DATE NOVEMBER 10, 1974 The Rev. Stephen Vidoczy, pastor of Our Lady of Hungary Parish, Northampton, was feted Sunday by his former parishioners of St. Joseph Churc... NOVEMBER 9, 1973NOVEMBER 7, 2006NOVEMBER 6, 2007ON THIS DATE NOVEMBER 4, 2004AP News Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concernsPope 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 80 « Previous 498 499 500 » Next Parents of boy who drown in Lehigh sues rafting companyLehighton looking at homeless campsFacing deficit, Lansford balks on garage, truckLehighton OKs ordinance for 4-way stop at intersectionPalmerton officials say school incidents dropped 52%
Monroe wants to drill well at prison The Monroe County commissioners are looking to drill a new well for the Monroe County Correctional Facility. At their m... NL preparing for 250th celebration The Northern Lehigh 250 Committee is gearing up for a major community celebration in honor of America’s 250th Anniversar... 2025 in review: Packerton fire burned 560 acres, cost $500K Over 500 acres of land burned, and over a half-million dollar price tag for fire response, resulted from a wildfire that... 2025 in Reviews: Family of 5 dies in Franklin Township fire Community members banded together to host multiple fundraisers in the wake of a devastating house fire that claimed the ... Nesquehoning fire chief reminds all to maintain furnaces Winter is upon us and a Nesquehoning fire chief wants people to remember that keeping their furnaces maintained will cut... Eldred prepares backup for power outages The generator will soon be ready to go into action if electricity goes out at the Eldred Township Municipal Building and... Marian to host free 529 savings plan webinar Marian Catholic High School will hold a free educational webinar on Jan. 20, 2026, open to all Marian parents, prospecti... Latest Photo GalleriesNorthern Lehigh wins over Shenandoah2026-11-09Pleasant Vy. vs. PM East2026-11-09Tamaqua vs. Jim Thorpe2026-11-09Penn Forest Trunk or Treat2026-10-28Opinion Opinion: Communities must answer volunteers’ call Volunteer fire companies and ambulance corps are facing a problem that can’t be ignored for much longer. The people who answer a pager at 2 ... Letter to the editor: The trailhead kindness that must continue at homemy oathLetter to the editor: Mix-Up about drug costsLetter to the editor: West Virginia’s AG is doing Shapiro’s job on electricityOn This Date - News ON THIS DATE NOVEMBER 10, 1974 The Rev. Stephen Vidoczy, pastor of Our Lady of Hungary Parish, Northampton, was feted Sunday by his former parishioners of St. Joseph Churc... NOVEMBER 9, 1973NOVEMBER 7, 2006NOVEMBER 6, 2007ON THIS DATE NOVEMBER 4, 2004AP News Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concernsPope 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 80 « Previous 498 499 500 » Next Parents of boy who drown in Lehigh sues rafting companyLehighton looking at homeless campsFacing deficit, Lansford balks on garage, truckLehighton OKs ordinance for 4-way stop at intersectionPalmerton officials say school incidents dropped 52%
NL preparing for 250th celebration The Northern Lehigh 250 Committee is gearing up for a major community celebration in honor of America’s 250th Anniversar...
2025 in review: Packerton fire burned 560 acres, cost $500K Over 500 acres of land burned, and over a half-million dollar price tag for fire response, resulted from a wildfire that... 2025 in Reviews: Family of 5 dies in Franklin Township fire Community members banded together to host multiple fundraisers in the wake of a devastating house fire that claimed the ... Nesquehoning fire chief reminds all to maintain furnaces Winter is upon us and a Nesquehoning fire chief wants people to remember that keeping their furnaces maintained will cut... Eldred prepares backup for power outages The generator will soon be ready to go into action if electricity goes out at the Eldred Township Municipal Building and... Marian to host free 529 savings plan webinar Marian Catholic High School will hold a free educational webinar on Jan. 20, 2026, open to all Marian parents, prospecti... Latest Photo GalleriesNorthern Lehigh wins over Shenandoah2026-11-09Pleasant Vy. vs. PM East2026-11-09Tamaqua vs. Jim Thorpe2026-11-09Penn Forest Trunk or Treat2026-10-28Opinion Opinion: Communities must answer volunteers’ call Volunteer fire companies and ambulance corps are facing a problem that can’t be ignored for much longer. The people who answer a pager at 2 ... Letter to the editor: The trailhead kindness that must continue at homemy oathLetter to the editor: Mix-Up about drug costsLetter to the editor: West Virginia’s AG is doing Shapiro’s job on electricityOn This Date - News ON THIS DATE NOVEMBER 10, 1974 The Rev. Stephen Vidoczy, pastor of Our Lady of Hungary Parish, Northampton, was feted Sunday by his former parishioners of St. Joseph Churc... NOVEMBER 9, 1973NOVEMBER 7, 2006NOVEMBER 6, 2007ON THIS DATE NOVEMBER 4, 2004AP News Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concernsPope 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 80 « Previous 498 499 500 » Next
2025 in Reviews: Family of 5 dies in Franklin Township fire Community members banded together to host multiple fundraisers in the wake of a devastating house fire that claimed the ... Nesquehoning fire chief reminds all to maintain furnaces Winter is upon us and a Nesquehoning fire chief wants people to remember that keeping their furnaces maintained will cut... Eldred prepares backup for power outages The generator will soon be ready to go into action if electricity goes out at the Eldred Township Municipal Building and... Marian to host free 529 savings plan webinar Marian Catholic High School will hold a free educational webinar on Jan. 20, 2026, open to all Marian parents, prospecti... Latest Photo GalleriesNorthern Lehigh wins over Shenandoah2026-11-09Pleasant Vy. vs. PM East2026-11-09Tamaqua vs. Jim Thorpe2026-11-09Penn Forest Trunk or Treat2026-10-28Opinion Opinion: Communities must answer volunteers’ call Volunteer fire companies and ambulance corps are facing a problem that can’t be ignored for much longer. The people who answer a pager at 2 ... Letter to the editor: The trailhead kindness that must continue at homemy oathLetter to the editor: Mix-Up about drug costsLetter to the editor: West Virginia’s AG is doing Shapiro’s job on electricityOn This Date - News ON THIS DATE NOVEMBER 10, 1974 The Rev. Stephen Vidoczy, pastor of Our Lady of Hungary Parish, Northampton, was feted Sunday by his former parishioners of St. Joseph Churc... NOVEMBER 9, 1973NOVEMBER 7, 2006NOVEMBER 6, 2007ON THIS DATE NOVEMBER 4, 2004AP News Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concernsPope 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 80
Nesquehoning fire chief reminds all to maintain furnaces Winter is upon us and a Nesquehoning fire chief wants people to remember that keeping their furnaces maintained will cut... Eldred prepares backup for power outages The generator will soon be ready to go into action if electricity goes out at the Eldred Township Municipal Building and... Marian to host free 529 savings plan webinar Marian Catholic High School will hold a free educational webinar on Jan. 20, 2026, open to all Marian parents, prospecti... Latest Photo GalleriesNorthern Lehigh wins over Shenandoah2026-11-09Pleasant Vy. vs. PM East2026-11-09Tamaqua vs. Jim Thorpe2026-11-09Penn Forest Trunk or Treat2026-10-28Opinion Opinion: Communities must answer volunteers’ call Volunteer fire companies and ambulance corps are facing a problem that can’t be ignored for much longer. The people who answer a pager at 2 ... Letter to the editor: The trailhead kindness that must continue at homemy oathLetter to the editor: Mix-Up about drug costsLetter to the editor: West Virginia’s AG is doing Shapiro’s job on electricityOn This Date - News ON THIS DATE NOVEMBER 10, 1974 The Rev. Stephen Vidoczy, pastor of Our Lady of Hungary Parish, Northampton, was feted Sunday by his former parishioners of St. Joseph Churc... NOVEMBER 9, 1973NOVEMBER 7, 2006NOVEMBER 6, 2007ON THIS DATE NOVEMBER 4, 2004AP News Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concernsPope 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 80
Eldred prepares backup for power outages The generator will soon be ready to go into action if electricity goes out at the Eldred Township Municipal Building and... Marian to host free 529 savings plan webinar Marian Catholic High School will hold a free educational webinar on Jan. 20, 2026, open to all Marian parents, prospecti...
Marian to host free 529 savings plan webinar Marian Catholic High School will hold a free educational webinar on Jan. 20, 2026, open to all Marian parents, prospecti...
Opinion: Communities must answer volunteers’ call Volunteer fire companies and ambulance corps are facing a problem that can’t be ignored for much longer. The people who answer a pager at 2 ...
ON THIS DATE NOVEMBER 10, 1974 The Rev. Stephen Vidoczy, pastor of Our Lady of Hungary Parish, Northampton, was feted Sunday by his former parishioners of St. Joseph Churc...