Local lawmakers lead charge on cursive comeback It comes as good news to see that a local lawmaker’s proposal to require cursive handwriting to be taught in Pennsylvani... Face forward on front plates The front-platers. Anyone who drives around here has seen them. They’re the ones who plug up the parking lots at Beltzvi... John Adams’ vision still ‘illuminating’ John Adams was a visionary. Who’d have thought — all these years later — that the fledgling nation he helped create woul... Opinion: Sunday hunting gains ground in Pa. Hunting licenses went on sale Monday across Pennsylvania, and this year brings a change in the flow of traffic to stores... A senior’s take on today’s seniors Over the last week or so, I’ve read countless stories in area newspapers about hopes, dreams, goals and just life in gen... Opinion: Water safety’s like sunscreen: Slather it on A well-known actor’s tragic death is a stark reminder of just how quickly fun can turn to heartbreak, especially when th... Budget deadline debacle taxes local resources Deadlines have been a part of my life for more years than I care to remember. Missing one had consequences. Pressmen wer... Lehighton Area tax reduction raises questions What’ll $42 buy you these days? That’s about eight “Meal Deals” at McDonald’s. Or the cost of a child’s combo pass at an... Opinion: Dental school brings smiles in Tamaqua It’s a good bet that community leaders in Tamaqua are smiling. That’s because in the last few days, they’ve received new... Lower teaching standards mean we’ve all failed In the early days of my newspaper career, a speaker at an industry-related seminar offered what he said was some sage ad... 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
Face forward on front plates The front-platers. Anyone who drives around here has seen them. They’re the ones who plug up the parking lots at Beltzvi... John Adams’ vision still ‘illuminating’ John Adams was a visionary. Who’d have thought — all these years later — that the fledgling nation he helped create woul... Opinion: Sunday hunting gains ground in Pa. Hunting licenses went on sale Monday across Pennsylvania, and this year brings a change in the flow of traffic to stores... A senior’s take on today’s seniors Over the last week or so, I’ve read countless stories in area newspapers about hopes, dreams, goals and just life in gen... Opinion: Water safety’s like sunscreen: Slather it on A well-known actor’s tragic death is a stark reminder of just how quickly fun can turn to heartbreak, especially when th... Budget deadline debacle taxes local resources Deadlines have been a part of my life for more years than I care to remember. Missing one had consequences. Pressmen wer... Lehighton Area tax reduction raises questions What’ll $42 buy you these days? That’s about eight “Meal Deals” at McDonald’s. Or the cost of a child’s combo pass at an... Opinion: Dental school brings smiles in Tamaqua It’s a good bet that community leaders in Tamaqua are smiling. That’s because in the last few days, they’ve received new... Lower teaching standards mean we’ve all failed In the early days of my newspaper career, a speaker at an industry-related seminar offered what he said was some sage ad... 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
John Adams’ vision still ‘illuminating’ John Adams was a visionary. Who’d have thought — all these years later — that the fledgling nation he helped create woul... Opinion: Sunday hunting gains ground in Pa. Hunting licenses went on sale Monday across Pennsylvania, and this year brings a change in the flow of traffic to stores... A senior’s take on today’s seniors Over the last week or so, I’ve read countless stories in area newspapers about hopes, dreams, goals and just life in gen... Opinion: Water safety’s like sunscreen: Slather it on A well-known actor’s tragic death is a stark reminder of just how quickly fun can turn to heartbreak, especially when th... Budget deadline debacle taxes local resources Deadlines have been a part of my life for more years than I care to remember. Missing one had consequences. Pressmen wer... Lehighton Area tax reduction raises questions What’ll $42 buy you these days? That’s about eight “Meal Deals” at McDonald’s. Or the cost of a child’s combo pass at an... Opinion: Dental school brings smiles in Tamaqua It’s a good bet that community leaders in Tamaqua are smiling. That’s because in the last few days, they’ve received new... Lower teaching standards mean we’ve all failed In the early days of my newspaper career, a speaker at an industry-related seminar offered what he said was some sage ad... 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
Opinion: Sunday hunting gains ground in Pa. Hunting licenses went on sale Monday across Pennsylvania, and this year brings a change in the flow of traffic to stores... A senior’s take on today’s seniors Over the last week or so, I’ve read countless stories in area newspapers about hopes, dreams, goals and just life in gen... Opinion: Water safety’s like sunscreen: Slather it on A well-known actor’s tragic death is a stark reminder of just how quickly fun can turn to heartbreak, especially when th... Budget deadline debacle taxes local resources Deadlines have been a part of my life for more years than I care to remember. Missing one had consequences. Pressmen wer... Lehighton Area tax reduction raises questions What’ll $42 buy you these days? That’s about eight “Meal Deals” at McDonald’s. Or the cost of a child’s combo pass at an... Opinion: Dental school brings smiles in Tamaqua It’s a good bet that community leaders in Tamaqua are smiling. That’s because in the last few days, they’ve received new... Lower teaching standards mean we’ve all failed In the early days of my newspaper career, a speaker at an industry-related seminar offered what he said was some sage ad... 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
A senior’s take on today’s seniors Over the last week or so, I’ve read countless stories in area newspapers about hopes, dreams, goals and just life in gen...
Opinion: Water safety’s like sunscreen: Slather it on A well-known actor’s tragic death is a stark reminder of just how quickly fun can turn to heartbreak, especially when th... Budget deadline debacle taxes local resources Deadlines have been a part of my life for more years than I care to remember. Missing one had consequences. Pressmen wer... Lehighton Area tax reduction raises questions What’ll $42 buy you these days? That’s about eight “Meal Deals” at McDonald’s. Or the cost of a child’s combo pass at an... Opinion: Dental school brings smiles in Tamaqua It’s a good bet that community leaders in Tamaqua are smiling. That’s because in the last few days, they’ve received new... Lower teaching standards mean we’ve all failed In the early days of my newspaper career, a speaker at an industry-related seminar offered what he said was some sage ad... 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
Budget deadline debacle taxes local resources Deadlines have been a part of my life for more years than I care to remember. Missing one had consequences. Pressmen wer... Lehighton Area tax reduction raises questions What’ll $42 buy you these days? That’s about eight “Meal Deals” at McDonald’s. Or the cost of a child’s combo pass at an... Opinion: Dental school brings smiles in Tamaqua It’s a good bet that community leaders in Tamaqua are smiling. That’s because in the last few days, they’ve received new... Lower teaching standards mean we’ve all failed In the early days of my newspaper career, a speaker at an industry-related seminar offered what he said was some sage ad... 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
Lehighton Area tax reduction raises questions What’ll $42 buy you these days? That’s about eight “Meal Deals” at McDonald’s. Or the cost of a child’s combo pass at an... Opinion: Dental school brings smiles in Tamaqua It’s a good bet that community leaders in Tamaqua are smiling. That’s because in the last few days, they’ve received new... Lower teaching standards mean we’ve all failed In the early days of my newspaper career, a speaker at an industry-related seminar offered what he said was some sage ad... 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
Opinion: Dental school brings smiles in Tamaqua It’s a good bet that community leaders in Tamaqua are smiling. That’s because in the last few days, they’ve received new... Lower teaching standards mean we’ve all failed In the early days of my newspaper career, a speaker at an industry-related seminar offered what he said was some sage ad...
Lower teaching standards mean we’ve all failed In the early days of my newspaper career, a speaker at an industry-related seminar offered what he said was some sage ad...
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...