Among the many women who took defense jobs during World War II was Sophia "Sue" Kester of Walnutport. She worked at Bethlehem Steel operating a 10-ton crane.
The 92-year-old Kester was born in Palmert...
A defendant scheduled to go on trial Tuesday changed his mind and entered into a plea bargain and pleaded guilty to a new charge, while verdicts were reached in two criminal trials held Tuesday.
Amend...
Students and staff at Tamaqua Area High School have come together to draw greater attention to a national problem.
Realizing the lifelong effects of bullying, a number of students from Thelma Urban's ...
With the school year winding down the Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 School Board acted on activities for the summer school program and approved 15 students nominated for graduation at the conclusion...
This past weekend, the 2012 Jim Thorpe Art Weekend invited tourists and art enthusiasts to the shops and streets of Jim Thorpe to enjoy unique artwork, photography, music, food and even storytelling.
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The Palmerton Area Library is looking for volunteers in a number of areas at the library.
The Used Book Sale in the basement is completely run by volunteers but the donations have been coming in faste...
Last night, the Tamaqua Area School Board held a special meeting and Finance Committee meeting to pre-approve the 2012-2013 school budget and to adopt a proposed final budget.
The school district budg...
PLAYER - Kayla Susko
SCHOOL - Jim ThorpeSPORT - Girls Track and FieldHighlight package - On Friday, April 27, at the Pine Grove Invitational, Susko broke her own school record in the 400-meter run wit...
Minor injuries were sustained as part of a four-vehicle accident that occurred Tuesday morning in Palmerton.
Palmerton Police Department said the accident occurred at 10:22 a.m. at the intersection of...