Forming the new Lions Club was a daunting task, but one that has brought immense satisfaction to all of us new members. It's been refreshing to see the satisfaction on everyone's faces as we come toge...

Jules Verne was one of the greatest science fiction writers arguably in history. Some of his stories eerily predicted current technologies at a time when they were considered pipe dreams and fantasy. ...

The first time I ever took my wife out on a date was almost 50 years ago. The movie was the James Bond classic "Goldfinger", starring Sean Connery. We viewed the movie at the Majestic Theater on Broad...

There are some things we seem to know intuitively. Then we feel good when some expert comes along and reaffirms what we already know. For years, one of my main beliefs has been that we find our happin...

The Carbon County Citizen Corps Council will meet on Monday, Jan. 21, beginning at 6:30 p.m., at the Carbon County Emergency Management Agency, located on the Broad Mountain in Nesquehoning.

Panther Valley had a strong showing on the opening night of the Schuylkill League Wrestling Tournament in Pottsville, advancing four wrestlers to the semi-final round, along with seven others going th...

January 19, 1945 Hub Becker pours in a game-high 21 points to help lead Tamaqua to a convincing 57-29 Black Diamond League victory over Shenandoah. The Blue Raiders, who outscore their opponent in eve...

Dear Editor: No tax increase for the middle class? Just take a look at your paycheck in 2013 and compare it to your 2012 paycheck. Payroll deductions are higher this year and employers are passing on ...

Currently, the only forms of gambling authorized by statute in Pennsylvania are: • Gambling activities conducted pursuant to the Horse Racing Industry Reform Act.• Pennsylvania Lottery• Bingo conducte...