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Published: Apr 18, 2026 at 09:07 AM
Editor’s note: Larry Bulanda of Jim Thorpe worked as an engineer at Newport News Shipbuilding, which is where the S.S. United States was built. He will be speaking to the Lehighton Area Heritage Allia...
Published: Apr 18, 2026 at 09:04 AM
When it was time for me to share my thoughts in this column back in January, I took the opportunity to dig up names of area residents who grew up in the Carbon-Schuylkill County region playing basketb...
Published: Apr 18, 2026 at 09:04 AM
Call me crazy, but we added six more ducklings to the flock this year.
We rolled the dice with our additions last summer and ended up with three males and two females.
At first, it wasn’t an issue, bu...
Published: Apr 18, 2026 at 09:02 AM
Street sweeping will begin in Lansford borough on Monday, weather permitting, and streets will be posted with “No Parking” signs the day before the scheduled sweeping.
Parking will be restricted start...
Published: Apr 18, 2026 at 09:02 AM
I drove by Recreation Park on Route 903 the other day and glanced at the all-plastic playground.
The image in my head time-traveled me back to my childhood. My mind returned to a place behind my grade...
Published: Apr 18, 2026 at 09:02 AM
Repairs of several pieces of equipment were ratified at April’s Penn Forest Township supervisors meeting.
Among the items: the backhoe hydraulic hose at a cost of $201.89; additional repair of backhoe...
Published: Apr 18, 2026 at 09:02 AM
I don’t know who came up with the old adage “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.”
I’m somewhat of an old dog and sure are learning new tricks.
I found that no matter how old you are you can grow in...
Published: Apr 18, 2026 at 09:02 AM
Slatington Police Chief William Borst presented Officer Kevin Torres with a Certificate of Commendation for a 911 call on March 10 in the borough.
According to Borst, “When Officer Torres arrived the...
Published: Apr 18, 2026 at 09:01 AM
The Jim Thorpe Area High School Class of 2028 is presenting a craft fair and basket raffle today at the high school.
Admission and parking is free for the event featuring local vendors.
Also, the kitc...
Published: Apr 18, 2026 at 09:01 AM
The Joint Operating Committee of the Carbon Career & Technical Institute, Jim Thorpe, voted to accept the letter of resignation for the purpose of retirement it received from Eugene Colosimo, CCTI gui...