"It's so sad that it had to happen at this time of the year."
We hear that phrase often during the Christmas season. Just like the rest of the year, our daily journeys are often filled with setbacks.T...
In an unexpected announcement, Lehighton Borough treasurer Ann Wilhelm has resigned effective Dec. 31.
The resignation occurred following an executive meeting of the council Monday night.Borough Manag...
The S.S. Palmer Elementary School has announced its first marking period Principal's List and Honor Roll.
Honor Roll3rd Grade: Emma Ahner, Raina Alexander, Nathan Andress, Maxwell Appello, Craig Balli...
Several years ago at the World War II Weekend show at Reading Airport, I handed a book titled "Home By Christmas" to one guest veteran to autograph.
When he saw the title his first reaction was "Which...
This past fall, Palmerton senior golfer Mike Englert faced a pretty serious situation in the Regional scholastic golf tournament a 10-person playoff for the final three qualifying spots in the PIAA Go...
The Grinch, Ebeneezer Scrooge and Jack Frost all found themselves in court last week in Tamaqua, as seventh grade students in the Tamaqua Middle School and St. Jerome's Regional School took part in mo...
Due to the recent 20 percent cut in library funds from the Pennsylvania state government, the Palmerton Area Library board of directors has announced that the library will no longer be open Wednesday ...
The sun was barely up in Mahoning Township, but a few dedicated volunteers and veterinarians were already at work. One by one they carried crates of timid dogs and puppies into the Mahoning Valley Ani...
In addition to the Pottsville Schuylkill and Eastern Northumberland Chapter of the American Red Cross, the Citizens Fire Company No 2 in Mahanoy City is also helping the fire victims of the homes dest...
Once upon a time, in the Pocono Mountain forest, in Pennsylvania, Santa Claus was bringing Christmas joy to the homes of the mountain forest folks - as well as the rest of the world. He heard some lit...