Dear Editor: I often wondered when I read the papers on why the expression is used to describe the use of the caption "the late" when describing the condition of a person who has died. And how long do...

By JIM ZBICK jzbicktnonline.comOne of the more depressing chapters of American health care was the treatment of the mentally ill leading into the 20th century. Because they were totally misunderstood ...

I didn't think the humorous stories of last week's whirlwind tour of Florida could be so easily topped, but this week's national news has managed to do so although the reaction from me and I'm sure ma...

Here it is, April 2nd already. So why haven't I put away my winter coat, hat and gloves? Two shovels and a 50 pound bag of rock salt still sit on my front steps. Global warming, my eye. I know why I g...

On March 24, John Eremus, 46, of Nesquehoning, armed with a high-powered rifle and allegedly hallucinating from the effects of a synthetic stimulant commonly known as "bath salts," held police at bay ...

Dear Editor: Lehighton Downtown Initiative Committee is currently planning for the 2011 Bike Night Event. This will be the 13th time the streets of Lehighton will be filled with the thunder of some be...

Dear Editor, The column on Planned Parenthood published on March 23, 2011 by Star Parker was so misleading that I feel compelled to respond to this article.Planned Parenthood is one of America's most ...

State police at Frackville reported investigating a one vehicle crash along Interstate 81 in Butler Township, Schuylkill County, that occurred about 8:20 a.m. on Friday, April 1. Troopers said Jeffrey...

Seven area residents were among 55 who were arraigned Monday morning in the district attorney's office at the Schuylkill County courthouse on criminal charges and all entered pleas of not guilty and r...