At a Christmas party I attended, a good-natured fellow in a red velvet suit did a good job impersonating Santa Claus.
He went around the room drawing each woman on his lap then asking what she wanted ...
My Dad always said, "Life turns on a dime." I really didn't understand what he meant when I was young, but now I do. The 'dime' reference comes from a saying involving excellent cars - the kinds that ...
By BOB URBAN
rurban@tnonline.comWhat better way to begin the New Year than with a lesson in life. Most of us have already broken our New Year's resolutions, or will be breaking them soon. The Christma...
The Carbon County Commissioners today accepted the recommendation of William Marsden, Nesquehoning, custodian of the tower clock on the Court House, directing that the giant time piece which was insta...
By RON GOWER
rgower@tnonline.comFor many years, Lehighton borough's fiscal status was the envy of the region. Lehighton always had the lowest taxes, it always seemed financially sound, and it owned no...
The Carbon County commissioners approved the following personnel action at the Carbon County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Weatherwood, during the month of December:
RetirementsMargaret D. Bray...
Dear Editor:
On the afternoon of December 28th, my group of friends met up in Jim Thorpe over a friend's house. Being in our second year of college and attending colleges in different states, we thoug...
The Carbon County commissioners approved the following seminar requests during the month of December:
Children and Youth ServicesSallianne Newton and Anissa Nunemacher, PCYA Quarterly Meeting, Harrisb...
An elderly Carbon county woman is homeless after a devastating fire destroyed her home in Lower Towamensing Township on New Year's Eve.
The fire was first reported just before 8 p.m. at the home of Ma...
Dear Editor:
The Owl Creek Reservoirs served as the drinking supply for many generations of Tamaquans. Even though the reservoirs are no longer used as drinking water, they are still a valuable asset ...