Spotlight: Lincoln Assassination — 160 Years Editor’s note: This is part 2 of a two-part series. By Donald R. Serfass dserfass@tnonline.com imon Jefferson had a rema... It’s In Your Nature: Montana trip adds species to bird life list Yes, I love finding something neat and interesting on any of my Times News walks or hikes, but seeing a new bird for the... Tombstone Tales V: Grave markers in our region tell stories Our region’s resting grounds include grave markers that tell remarkable stories about people whose lives impacted our ar... Tombstone Tales IV Our region’s resting grounds include grave markers that tell remarkable stories about people whose lives impacted our ar... Spotlight: Take a hike the contents of Alexis McAllister’s backpack were lined up on a table inside the Hawk Mountain education building for th... Spotlight: Lincoln assassination 160 years ago has Tamaqua connections A Tamaqua barber possibly knew of the plot to kill President Abraham Lincoln, and did everything in his power to prevent... It’s In Your Nature: Despite weather conditions, visit to Montana worthwhile trip In June of 2022 we headed out West with our main objective Yellowstone National Park. The day we were to arrive, the ent... Spotlight: Revived Historical Society in Polk preserving items, planning displays The 20-member Polk Township Historical Society is working on restoring and displaying historical items at Lodge Hall, wh... It’s In Your Nature: Snakes just another part of natural world Some readers of this column have complimented my topics but have also stated: “I don’t like when you print pictures of s... Tombstone Tales III: Grave markers shed light on our region’s people, its past Our region’s resting grounds include grave markers that tell remarkable stories about people whose lives impacted our ar... Latest Photo GalleriesLehighton Christmas in July2025-07-29Franklin Township-Pennridge Little League2025-07-23Tamaqua-CR Newtown Little League2025-07-23Franklin Township-Tamaqua Little League2025-07-22Opinion Opinion: school choice provision could transform education Most headlines about Congress’s new tax bill have focused on what it didn’t do for working families: a modest child tax credit expansion, bu... Local lawmakers lead charge on cursive comebackLetter to the editor: Rebuking another work of fictionLetter to the editor: Our country needs good manners, civilityLetter to the editor: Marian coaching resignations/Allentown dioceseOn This Date - News ON THIS DATE JULY 31, 1991 Ground was broken this morning at the Palmerton Library, where a new, two-story annex is to be added to the back of the present structure. G... JULY 30, 1978ON THIS DATE JULY 29, 1985ON THIS DATE JULY 28, 1982JULY 26, 1984AP News Before the 4 murders, strange occurrencesLeaders press Israel about aidBillions for education to be releasedDeportation flights from Fla.’ s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ lockup beginU.S. Postal Service turns 250Hulk Hogan, icon in professional wrestling, dies at age 71Ozzy Osbourne, who led Black Sabbath and became the godfather of heavy metal, dies at 76Malcolm-Jamal Warner, ‘Cosby Show’ actor, dies at 54 in Costa Rica drowningNursing homes struggle due to immigration crackdown 1 2 3 » Next 2025 Readers' ChoiceBody found in Tamaqua Willing ParkPalmerton Area director admitted into ARD programHole found at Pleasant Valley High SchoolCarbon shelter seeks dog owner
It’s In Your Nature: Montana trip adds species to bird life list Yes, I love finding something neat and interesting on any of my Times News walks or hikes, but seeing a new bird for the... Tombstone Tales V: Grave markers in our region tell stories Our region’s resting grounds include grave markers that tell remarkable stories about people whose lives impacted our ar... Tombstone Tales IV Our region’s resting grounds include grave markers that tell remarkable stories about people whose lives impacted our ar... Spotlight: Take a hike the contents of Alexis McAllister’s backpack were lined up on a table inside the Hawk Mountain education building for th... Spotlight: Lincoln assassination 160 years ago has Tamaqua connections A Tamaqua barber possibly knew of the plot to kill President Abraham Lincoln, and did everything in his power to prevent... It’s In Your Nature: Despite weather conditions, visit to Montana worthwhile trip In June of 2022 we headed out West with our main objective Yellowstone National Park. The day we were to arrive, the ent... Spotlight: Revived Historical Society in Polk preserving items, planning displays The 20-member Polk Township Historical Society is working on restoring and displaying historical items at Lodge Hall, wh... It’s In Your Nature: Snakes just another part of natural world Some readers of this column have complimented my topics but have also stated: “I don’t like when you print pictures of s... Tombstone Tales III: Grave markers shed light on our region’s people, its past Our region’s resting grounds include grave markers that tell remarkable stories about people whose lives impacted our ar... Latest Photo GalleriesLehighton Christmas in July2025-07-29Franklin Township-Pennridge Little League2025-07-23Tamaqua-CR Newtown Little League2025-07-23Franklin Township-Tamaqua Little League2025-07-22Opinion Opinion: school choice provision could transform education Most headlines about Congress’s new tax bill have focused on what it didn’t do for working families: a modest child tax credit expansion, bu... Local lawmakers lead charge on cursive comebackLetter to the editor: Rebuking another work of fictionLetter to the editor: Our country needs good manners, civilityLetter to the editor: Marian coaching resignations/Allentown dioceseOn This Date - News ON THIS DATE JULY 31, 1991 Ground was broken this morning at the Palmerton Library, where a new, two-story annex is to be added to the back of the present structure. G... JULY 30, 1978ON THIS DATE JULY 29, 1985ON THIS DATE JULY 28, 1982JULY 26, 1984AP News Before the 4 murders, strange occurrencesLeaders press Israel about aidBillions for education to be releasedDeportation flights from Fla.’ s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ lockup beginU.S. Postal Service turns 250Hulk Hogan, icon in professional wrestling, dies at age 71Ozzy Osbourne, who led Black Sabbath and became the godfather of heavy metal, dies at 76Malcolm-Jamal Warner, ‘Cosby Show’ actor, dies at 54 in Costa Rica drowningNursing homes struggle due to immigration crackdown 1 2 3 » Next 2025 Readers' ChoiceBody found in Tamaqua Willing ParkPalmerton Area director admitted into ARD programHole found at Pleasant Valley High SchoolCarbon shelter seeks dog owner
Tombstone Tales V: Grave markers in our region tell stories Our region’s resting grounds include grave markers that tell remarkable stories about people whose lives impacted our ar... Tombstone Tales IV Our region’s resting grounds include grave markers that tell remarkable stories about people whose lives impacted our ar... Spotlight: Take a hike the contents of Alexis McAllister’s backpack were lined up on a table inside the Hawk Mountain education building for th... Spotlight: Lincoln assassination 160 years ago has Tamaqua connections A Tamaqua barber possibly knew of the plot to kill President Abraham Lincoln, and did everything in his power to prevent... It’s In Your Nature: Despite weather conditions, visit to Montana worthwhile trip In June of 2022 we headed out West with our main objective Yellowstone National Park. The day we were to arrive, the ent... Spotlight: Revived Historical Society in Polk preserving items, planning displays The 20-member Polk Township Historical Society is working on restoring and displaying historical items at Lodge Hall, wh... It’s In Your Nature: Snakes just another part of natural world Some readers of this column have complimented my topics but have also stated: “I don’t like when you print pictures of s... Tombstone Tales III: Grave markers shed light on our region’s people, its past Our region’s resting grounds include grave markers that tell remarkable stories about people whose lives impacted our ar... Latest Photo GalleriesLehighton Christmas in July2025-07-29Franklin Township-Pennridge Little League2025-07-23Tamaqua-CR Newtown Little League2025-07-23Franklin Township-Tamaqua Little League2025-07-22Opinion Opinion: school choice provision could transform education Most headlines about Congress’s new tax bill have focused on what it didn’t do for working families: a modest child tax credit expansion, bu... Local lawmakers lead charge on cursive comebackLetter to the editor: Rebuking another work of fictionLetter to the editor: Our country needs good manners, civilityLetter to the editor: Marian coaching resignations/Allentown dioceseOn This Date - News ON THIS DATE JULY 31, 1991 Ground was broken this morning at the Palmerton Library, where a new, two-story annex is to be added to the back of the present structure. G... JULY 30, 1978ON THIS DATE JULY 29, 1985ON THIS DATE JULY 28, 1982JULY 26, 1984AP News Before the 4 murders, strange occurrencesLeaders press Israel about aidBillions for education to be releasedDeportation flights from Fla.’ s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ lockup beginU.S. Postal Service turns 250Hulk Hogan, icon in professional wrestling, dies at age 71Ozzy Osbourne, who led Black Sabbath and became the godfather of heavy metal, dies at 76Malcolm-Jamal Warner, ‘Cosby Show’ actor, dies at 54 in Costa Rica drowningNursing homes struggle due to immigration crackdown 1 2 3 » Next 2025 Readers' ChoiceBody found in Tamaqua Willing ParkPalmerton Area director admitted into ARD programHole found at Pleasant Valley High SchoolCarbon shelter seeks dog owner
Tombstone Tales IV Our region’s resting grounds include grave markers that tell remarkable stories about people whose lives impacted our ar... Spotlight: Take a hike the contents of Alexis McAllister’s backpack were lined up on a table inside the Hawk Mountain education building for th... Spotlight: Lincoln assassination 160 years ago has Tamaqua connections A Tamaqua barber possibly knew of the plot to kill President Abraham Lincoln, and did everything in his power to prevent... It’s In Your Nature: Despite weather conditions, visit to Montana worthwhile trip In June of 2022 we headed out West with our main objective Yellowstone National Park. The day we were to arrive, the ent... Spotlight: Revived Historical Society in Polk preserving items, planning displays The 20-member Polk Township Historical Society is working on restoring and displaying historical items at Lodge Hall, wh... It’s In Your Nature: Snakes just another part of natural world Some readers of this column have complimented my topics but have also stated: “I don’t like when you print pictures of s... Tombstone Tales III: Grave markers shed light on our region’s people, its past Our region’s resting grounds include grave markers that tell remarkable stories about people whose lives impacted our ar... Latest Photo GalleriesLehighton Christmas in July2025-07-29Franklin Township-Pennridge Little League2025-07-23Tamaqua-CR Newtown Little League2025-07-23Franklin Township-Tamaqua Little League2025-07-22Opinion Opinion: school choice provision could transform education Most headlines about Congress’s new tax bill have focused on what it didn’t do for working families: a modest child tax credit expansion, bu... Local lawmakers lead charge on cursive comebackLetter to the editor: Rebuking another work of fictionLetter to the editor: Our country needs good manners, civilityLetter to the editor: Marian coaching resignations/Allentown dioceseOn This Date - News ON THIS DATE JULY 31, 1991 Ground was broken this morning at the Palmerton Library, where a new, two-story annex is to be added to the back of the present structure. G... JULY 30, 1978ON THIS DATE JULY 29, 1985ON THIS DATE JULY 28, 1982JULY 26, 1984AP News Before the 4 murders, strange occurrencesLeaders press Israel about aidBillions for education to be releasedDeportation flights from Fla.’ s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ lockup beginU.S. Postal Service turns 250Hulk Hogan, icon in professional wrestling, dies at age 71Ozzy Osbourne, who led Black Sabbath and became the godfather of heavy metal, dies at 76Malcolm-Jamal Warner, ‘Cosby Show’ actor, dies at 54 in Costa Rica drowningNursing homes struggle due to immigration crackdown 1 2 3 » Next 2025 Readers' ChoiceBody found in Tamaqua Willing ParkPalmerton Area director admitted into ARD programHole found at Pleasant Valley High SchoolCarbon shelter seeks dog owner
Spotlight: Take a hike the contents of Alexis McAllister’s backpack were lined up on a table inside the Hawk Mountain education building for th...
Spotlight: Lincoln assassination 160 years ago has Tamaqua connections A Tamaqua barber possibly knew of the plot to kill President Abraham Lincoln, and did everything in his power to prevent... It’s In Your Nature: Despite weather conditions, visit to Montana worthwhile trip In June of 2022 we headed out West with our main objective Yellowstone National Park. The day we were to arrive, the ent... Spotlight: Revived Historical Society in Polk preserving items, planning displays The 20-member Polk Township Historical Society is working on restoring and displaying historical items at Lodge Hall, wh... It’s In Your Nature: Snakes just another part of natural world Some readers of this column have complimented my topics but have also stated: “I don’t like when you print pictures of s... Tombstone Tales III: Grave markers shed light on our region’s people, its past Our region’s resting grounds include grave markers that tell remarkable stories about people whose lives impacted our ar... Latest Photo GalleriesLehighton Christmas in July2025-07-29Franklin Township-Pennridge Little League2025-07-23Tamaqua-CR Newtown Little League2025-07-23Franklin Township-Tamaqua Little League2025-07-22Opinion Opinion: school choice provision could transform education Most headlines about Congress’s new tax bill have focused on what it didn’t do for working families: a modest child tax credit expansion, bu... Local lawmakers lead charge on cursive comebackLetter to the editor: Rebuking another work of fictionLetter to the editor: Our country needs good manners, civilityLetter to the editor: Marian coaching resignations/Allentown dioceseOn This Date - News ON THIS DATE JULY 31, 1991 Ground was broken this morning at the Palmerton Library, where a new, two-story annex is to be added to the back of the present structure. G... JULY 30, 1978ON THIS DATE JULY 29, 1985ON THIS DATE JULY 28, 1982JULY 26, 1984AP News Before the 4 murders, strange occurrencesLeaders press Israel about aidBillions for education to be releasedDeportation flights from Fla.’ s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ lockup beginU.S. Postal Service turns 250Hulk Hogan, icon in professional wrestling, dies at age 71Ozzy Osbourne, who led Black Sabbath and became the godfather of heavy metal, dies at 76Malcolm-Jamal Warner, ‘Cosby Show’ actor, dies at 54 in Costa Rica drowningNursing homes struggle due to immigration crackdown 1 2 3 » Next
It’s In Your Nature: Despite weather conditions, visit to Montana worthwhile trip In June of 2022 we headed out West with our main objective Yellowstone National Park. The day we were to arrive, the ent... Spotlight: Revived Historical Society in Polk preserving items, planning displays The 20-member Polk Township Historical Society is working on restoring and displaying historical items at Lodge Hall, wh... It’s In Your Nature: Snakes just another part of natural world Some readers of this column have complimented my topics but have also stated: “I don’t like when you print pictures of s... Tombstone Tales III: Grave markers shed light on our region’s people, its past Our region’s resting grounds include grave markers that tell remarkable stories about people whose lives impacted our ar... Latest Photo GalleriesLehighton Christmas in July2025-07-29Franklin Township-Pennridge Little League2025-07-23Tamaqua-CR Newtown Little League2025-07-23Franklin Township-Tamaqua Little League2025-07-22Opinion Opinion: school choice provision could transform education Most headlines about Congress’s new tax bill have focused on what it didn’t do for working families: a modest child tax credit expansion, bu... Local lawmakers lead charge on cursive comebackLetter to the editor: Rebuking another work of fictionLetter to the editor: Our country needs good manners, civilityLetter to the editor: Marian coaching resignations/Allentown dioceseOn This Date - News ON THIS DATE JULY 31, 1991 Ground was broken this morning at the Palmerton Library, where a new, two-story annex is to be added to the back of the present structure. G... JULY 30, 1978ON THIS DATE JULY 29, 1985ON THIS DATE JULY 28, 1982JULY 26, 1984AP News Before the 4 murders, strange occurrencesLeaders press Israel about aidBillions for education to be releasedDeportation flights from Fla.’ s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ lockup beginU.S. Postal Service turns 250Hulk Hogan, icon in professional wrestling, dies at age 71Ozzy Osbourne, who led Black Sabbath and became the godfather of heavy metal, dies at 76Malcolm-Jamal Warner, ‘Cosby Show’ actor, dies at 54 in Costa Rica drowningNursing homes struggle due to immigration crackdown
Spotlight: Revived Historical Society in Polk preserving items, planning displays The 20-member Polk Township Historical Society is working on restoring and displaying historical items at Lodge Hall, wh... It’s In Your Nature: Snakes just another part of natural world Some readers of this column have complimented my topics but have also stated: “I don’t like when you print pictures of s... Tombstone Tales III: Grave markers shed light on our region’s people, its past Our region’s resting grounds include grave markers that tell remarkable stories about people whose lives impacted our ar... Latest Photo GalleriesLehighton Christmas in July2025-07-29Franklin Township-Pennridge Little League2025-07-23Tamaqua-CR Newtown Little League2025-07-23Franklin Township-Tamaqua Little League2025-07-22Opinion Opinion: school choice provision could transform education Most headlines about Congress’s new tax bill have focused on what it didn’t do for working families: a modest child tax credit expansion, bu... Local lawmakers lead charge on cursive comebackLetter to the editor: Rebuking another work of fictionLetter to the editor: Our country needs good manners, civilityLetter to the editor: Marian coaching resignations/Allentown dioceseOn This Date - News ON THIS DATE JULY 31, 1991 Ground was broken this morning at the Palmerton Library, where a new, two-story annex is to be added to the back of the present structure. G... JULY 30, 1978ON THIS DATE JULY 29, 1985ON THIS DATE JULY 28, 1982JULY 26, 1984AP News Before the 4 murders, strange occurrencesLeaders press Israel about aidBillions for education to be releasedDeportation flights from Fla.’ s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ lockup beginU.S. Postal Service turns 250Hulk Hogan, icon in professional wrestling, dies at age 71Ozzy Osbourne, who led Black Sabbath and became the godfather of heavy metal, dies at 76Malcolm-Jamal Warner, ‘Cosby Show’ actor, dies at 54 in Costa Rica drowningNursing homes struggle due to immigration crackdown
It’s In Your Nature: Snakes just another part of natural world Some readers of this column have complimented my topics but have also stated: “I don’t like when you print pictures of s... Tombstone Tales III: Grave markers shed light on our region’s people, its past Our region’s resting grounds include grave markers that tell remarkable stories about people whose lives impacted our ar...
Tombstone Tales III: Grave markers shed light on our region’s people, its past Our region’s resting grounds include grave markers that tell remarkable stories about people whose lives impacted our ar...
Opinion: school choice provision could transform education Most headlines about Congress’s new tax bill have focused on what it didn’t do for working families: a modest child tax credit expansion, bu...
ON THIS DATE JULY 31, 1991 Ground was broken this morning at the Palmerton Library, where a new, two-story annex is to be added to the back of the present structure. G...