There were two lockdowns of Tamaqua Area School District facilities Friday morning.
The first was a routine, scheduled procedure.The second action, however, came at the request of Tamaqua Police Chief...
Dear Editor:
I would like to call some facts to the attention of the readers.As you may know, the Bonusgate scandal began with allegations that several lawmakers used tax dollars to conduct election c...
Lehighton's Mountain Karate Academy received two awards last weekend at the Eastern USA International Martial Arts Association's convention in Pittsburgh.
The association includes membership in over 5...
Representatives from both volunteer fire companies in Penn Forest are preparing this weekend for an important public meeting to be held Monday night (Nov. 23) at 7 p.m. at the Penn Forest Volunteer Fi...
It has survived the Great Depression, two world wars, and various recessions throughout its illustrious century of existence.
Yet, through it all, the Ironton Telephone Company managed to prosper, and...
I spent last Thursday evening watching the long anticipated disaster film "2012" and I found it to be a great film full of jaw dropping and gripping special effects and excitement that kept me on the ...
Dear Editor:
If the spirit of Jim Thorpe cannot be at peace according to Indian tradition, then it is only fair that he be returned home so he can rest in peace on the proper reservation.The idea of c...
On Thursday, Nov. 12, two Marian students, Justin Huegel (left) of Tamaqua and Daniel Lisella of Jim Thorpe attended the International Business Immersion Day at Marywood University, Scranton. Marywood...
Bob Mitchell had hoped his 308th and final game as Northwestern's head coach would end with his team hoisting the Eastern Conferene Class AAA trophy.
However, despite Beca's 13-0 win in Friday night's...