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.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 ...

Prize-winning floral arrangements and horticultural exhibits, an educational speaker, and the sale of hundreds of locally grown plants will be featured during the show, themed “Books and Blooms.” See ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

This year was no exception, despite the lingering threat of stormy weather. Several hundred people attended the annual service in Ludlow Park; many more watched the four-division parade traverse the ...

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 ...

These seemingly unconnected moments wove together Tuesday night as 138 graduates from Lehighton Area High School’s Class of 2025 received their diplomas during the school’s 140th Commencement ...