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Published: Dec 20, 2025 at 09:00 AM
The head of Palmerton’s police force has received a new one-year deal that calls for a 4.5% raise in his salary.
On a unanimous vote, borough council on Thursday approved an agreement with police Chie...
Published: Dec 20, 2025 at 09:00 AM
Yes, the darkest day of the year is here, but that means brighter days are ahead.
Sunday is the shortest day of the year north of the equator, where the solstice marks the start of astronomical winter...
Published: Dec 20, 2025 at 09:00 AM
West Penn Township hasn’t given up on its quest to nab the sign stealing bandit who remains on the lam.
The advertisement for the sign reward was briefly discussed at Tuesday morning’s board of superv...
Published: Dec 20, 2025 at 09:00 AM
A Coaldale native was recognized by the Philadelphia Eagles on Dec. 14 for being selected as one of the top educators in the tri-state area of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
And for Michael De...
Published: Dec 20, 2025 at 09:00 AM
Franklin Township plans to create a list of potential sale items that includes things from the former candle shop it plans to convert to house its police department and administration office.
Supervis...
Published: Dec 20, 2025 at 09:00 AM
How many times have I had to write this same column? Three, four, some other version of a tangential subject? I’ve lost count. They’ve all fallen on deaf ears. I’m foolish to think this time will be a...
Published: Dec 20, 2025 at 09:00 AM
State police at Troop M, Bethlehem, have announced its Christmas and New Year’s holiday enforcement detail will be in effect on roads within its coverage area of Lehigh, Northampton and Bucks counties...
Published: Dec 20, 2025 at 09:00 AM
The other day, I was shoveling snow when a little girl I did not know came out of a house nearby. She looked to be about 5 or 6 years old.
“Hi,” I said. “No school today?”
“No, it snowed too much,” sh...
Published: Dec 20, 2025 at 09:00 AM
Thirty years from now, will towns like Weissport, Parryville, East Side Borough and maybe even Summit Hill still exist?
This isn’t meant to imply a negative connotation. There are logical observations...
Published: Dec 20, 2025 at 09:00 AM
Thanks to the committed effort of the Tamaqua Borough Recreation Committee, Tamaqua Borough Council approved the start of the pool project. The new pool will replace the existing pool with the additio...