Recently, the 2025 U.S. State of the Birds report was announced. As you may expect, science and conservation organizations ...

OK, I’m now thinking about a platitude that goes something like this: What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger. One truth we don’t talk about so much is this one: We’re stronger than we think we are.

Traveling was something that Steve and I always wanted to do more of with the kids … when they were a little older. Early on, we realized that we were not good schleppers. Dragging three kids and all ...

I yield my column to the commencement speeches from Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and from the iconic actor and comedian Jim Carrey. I do so with no allegiance to a political party or to no great ...

LEHIGHTON WEATHER - WeatherWidget.ioThe City of Bethlehem will present its annual fireworks at approximately 9:15 p.m. Friday, July 4 (weather permitting). In the event of inclement weather, the ...

LEHIGHTON WEATHER - WeatherWidget.ioAbove: Manny Paulo, of Pottsville, keeps an eye on his line at the Owl Creek Reservoir in Tamaqua. He was among the dozens of anglers on hand for the kickoff of the ...

Battista, a Republican, has more than 15 years of legal experience in civil, criminal and administrative law and is a former assistant district attorney. She is also a skilled mediator and public ...

When the games began, the question was, who will capture the commissioners’ cup — the South, consisting of Lehighton and Palmerton; or the North, made up of Jim Thorpe, Panther Valley and Weatherly.

The event also featured other foods and refreshments, a bake sale, a basket raffle, music and a garden tractor pull. Of course, the big draw was the wide variety of vehicles on display. As interesting ...

She completed her months of training and two out of the three tests to become certified as a therapy dog while Scotty was here on Earth. He died in a motorcycle crash in 2023. “Two weeks after Scotty ...

According to reports on scene, an explosive device was discovered in the parking lot. According to information from the Schuylkill County Emergency Management Agency, courthouse employees have been ...

LEHIGHTON WEATHER - WeatherWidget.ioFire companies from throughout Schuylkill County responded to a two-alarm fire Wednesday morning in Orwigsburg. The alarm came in at 7:30 a.m. when passing ...