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Published: Dec 30, 2025 at 10:37 AM
December 30, 1985 — Tamaqua uses a huge fourth-quarter rally to earn a 55-53 victory over visiting Pine Grove. The Blue Raiders, coached by Ed Wise, trail by 11 entering the final frame but use a 27-...
Published: Dec 29, 2025 at 04:31 PM
Fire companies from Lehighton, Franklin and Mahoning townships were dispatched Monday afternoon to a dwelling fire in Weissport. The fire was reported around 2 p.m. at 236 White St. When firefighters ...
Published: Dec 29, 2025 at 04:08 PM
Weatherly Borough changed leadership midyear in 2025 following an investigation into sexual harassment allegations.
In April, Mayor/Council President Paul J. Hadzick resigned after the borough hired a...
Updated: Dec 30, 2025 at 04:10 PM
Editor’s note: Today we begin our look back at events that happened in 2025. For more stories, see page 6. We will continue these stories through Wednesday.
By Jill Whalen
jwhalen@tnonline.com
To mark...
Published: Dec 29, 2025 at 04:07 PM
Over 500 acres of land burned, and over a half-million dollar price tag for fire response, resulted from a wildfire that ignited between Jim Thorpe and Franklin and Mahoning townships earlier this yea...
Published: Dec 29, 2025 at 04:02 PM
The search for a Tamaqua man who was missing for over a decade ended this year.
In July, ATV riders came across human remains belonging to Jesse Farber.
The discovery in Walker Township ended a 10-yea...
Published: Dec 29, 2025 at 04:02 PM
A bear that attacked a Jim Thorpe man in January tested positive for rabies.
The bear tackled and bit Andrew Nierer just before noon on Jan. 19 as he was walking on a trail to the Jim Thorpe Market.
T...
Published: Dec 29, 2025 at 04:02 PM
Community members banded together to host multiple fundraisers in the wake of a devastating house fire that claimed the lives of a family of five this year in Franklin Township.
The fundraisers were h...
Published: Dec 29, 2025 at 04:02 PM
Cats, dogs, sheep — and even a turtle — were among the animals rescued throughout the region in 2025.
Sick sheep found
In February, the Pennsylvania SPCA’s Animal Law Enforcement team rescued 11 sheep...
Published: Dec 29, 2025 at 02:45 PM
The Northern Lehigh 250 Committee is gearing up for a major community celebration in honor of America’s 250th Anniversary. The event, part of the nationwide America 250 festivities, will take place on...