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Updated: Oct 29, 2024 at 06:46 AM
The general election is fast approaching on Nov. 5. To help inform our readers, the Times News will accept election-related letters through Tuesday.
Letters will be published in our daily and Saturday...
Published: Oct 28, 2024 at 12:39 PM
On Oct. 15 Palmerton’s school board finished their search for a new superintendent. What a farce! It started with spending $5,000 (tax dollars) to get the IU to help. We the taxpayer will have to jump...
Published: Oct 28, 2024 at 12:39 PM
Everyday we read and hear about terrible things happening in the world, but there are moments when we can all feel good about our fellow man.
Returning home after a refreshing walk along the canal in ...
Published: Oct 28, 2024 at 12:37 PM
Dear Editor,
As a “swing” voter until just this week, I’d like to share how I finally made my choice for president. My light-bulb moment is mostly due to the crucial necessity for checks and balances....
Published: Oct 28, 2024 at 12:37 PM
Clowns, pumpkins, and race cars were among those taking part in the annual Weissport Halloween Parade.
Weissport Borough Mayor Paulette Watson led the parade, driving the borough’s police car. Members...
Published: Oct 28, 2024 at 12:37 PM
Nesquehoning is beginning to prepare for a new Christmas event that will include Christmas trees, fun for the family, a parade, appearance by Santa Claus and two very special guests — live reindeer.
O...
Published: Oct 28, 2024 at 12:36 PM
Six Times News area teams will be participating in the upcoming District 11 football playoffs, which begin on Thursday.
In addition, another club will play for an Eastern Conference championship.
Nort...
Published: Oct 28, 2024 at 12:32 PM
October 28, 2005 — Pleasant Valley rallies from a 14-point deficit to gain a 23-14 victory over rival Pocono Mountain East to retain the ‘Ol Oaken Bucket. The turning point of the game comes in the th...
Published: Oct 28, 2024 at 12:32 PM
Chad “Zip” Zaengle of Polk Township, and originally from Nesquehoning, recently shot an eight-point buck on the Broad Mountain in Nesquehoning.
Published: Oct 28, 2024 at 12:32 PM
While walking mindfully in the woods at a retreat many years ago, Thich Nhat Hanh encountered a rather precocious young girl. Precocious enough to ask the world-renown monk, author, poet, and peace ac...