Hit-and-runs become a statewide epidemic It is a crime in Pennsylvania if a motorist whose vehicle has been involved in an accident that causes property damage o...
Three Americans who define the word hero Heroism can be defined as ordinary people doing extraordinary acts of courage. In recent weeks we’ve seen several Ameri...
Where free speech meets the schoolhouse gate It was almost predictable: The recent school walkouts by students across our area and the nation in the wake of the shoo...
Catholic educators face reality of declining enrollment The announcement earlier this month that St. Joseph Regional Academy in Jim Thorpe will close after this academic year d...
Remembering for 150 years Memorial Day 2018 will be special. Of course, every Memorial Day is special. But the one coming up holds a distinction. ...
Saquon Barkley – instant multimillionaire Saquon Barkley-mania was on full display last week at the National Football League draft and throughout our area when mo...
House bill gets an ‘F’ If I didn’t know better, I could swear that the state House of Representatives will pass silly bills just to see whether...
Hometown air quality need to be investigated Hershey is the chocolate capital of Pennsylvania, but Hometown has become the sweetest place for folks to breathe. Truth...
Taking a stand for persecuted Christians Speaking at the In Defense of Christians summit in Washington, D.C., last October, Vice President Mike Pence sharply cri...
State targets flagrant E-ZPass violators with jail time Last August, the state through passage of Act 165 began suspending motor vehicle registrations of motorists with six or ...
Letter to the editor: Schools must defend constitution, not just enforce manadates To the Editor, As a parent of two children attending the Lehighton Area School District, I feel compelled to speak publicly about an issue t...
MAY 31, 1965 Three young men of Bowmanstown were presented the Pro Deo et Patria awards for scouting accomplishments during a ceremony in Trinity Luthera...
