Marian High School staged the annual King of Hearts 'beauty' contest for boys. This year's King is Mike Sofranko. His escort was Maura Hydro. Richard Galloway impressed the judges with his form and gr...
Pennsylvania anglers have long considered the opening day of trout season as an unofficial state holiday.
In recent years, with more and more people recognizing the importance of introducing and retai...
In case you weren't paying attention, two relatively important events happened. First, last Saturday night the moon reached perigee, meaning it was the closest it could get to the earth in their dance...
State police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating a burglary and theft incident at a Schuylkill County residence.
Troopers said the home of Jennifer M. Boyer, 33, of 9 Second St., Pine Grove, Porter ...
When I lived in Pennsylvania, I could never plant a garden. Our yard was always shaded and all we grew well was moss and ivy. Once I tried a pot of cherry tomatoes, but even after carrying it around t...
The Carbon County Area Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame will induct its 2011 class at a banquet on Sunday, May 29 at Memorial Hall in Jim Thorpe.
This will be the 18th class to be induc...
A Monroe County driver is facing a charge of driving under the influence (DUI) following an incident that occurred on Monday, March 21, along Hemlock Drive at Green Road, in Tobyhanna.
Pocono Mountain...
A guy came up to me at a party with a strange question. "You know, you're a good writer," he said. "Why are you ashamed to use your real name in your newspaper column?"
He came to that conclusion beca...
By SEN. JOHN YUDICHAK
Recently, my colleagues and I, as well as citizens from all across Pennsylvania, watched as Governor Tom Corbett unveiled his budget proposal. The $27.3 billion budget calls for ...
Dear Editor:
A reminder to the people who are homeowners over age 65, widows from age 50 to 64, as of Dec. 31, 2010 or disabled persons receiving Social Security: you may qualify for the refund under ...