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Law in Jim Thorpe dispute aims to prevent Native American plunder
It was a sweat lodge ceremony in Texas where Jim Thorpe reached out to his grandson through a medicine man.
The 58th annual celebration of the arts continues today and Sunday on Public Square in downtown Wilkes-Barre. Festivities include art exhibits, live music and performances and children's activities.
Get outdoors, get active and explore nature by walking, running or biking the D&L Trail.
Council will challenge legal decision that could affect Jim Thorpe remains
A legal decision involving the remains of Jim Thorpe will be challenged by the Carbon County borough that is home to the famed athlete's grave and is named in his honor.
WellSpan appoints Dr. Kevin H. Mosser as it next president and CEO
Mosser, a board-certified family physician and native of Jim Thorpe, Pa., will succeed current president Bruce M. Bartels as of Oct.
More than 200 senior athletes, clad in primary color T-shirts yellow for Panther Valley, red for Jim Thorpe, blue for Palmerton, orange for Weatherly and maroon for Lehighton stood at attention as the American flag, borne by the Panther Valley School District JROTC color guard, was carried into the recreation center gym.
New Interchange Under Construction
After years of talk, a big project to increase access to the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike is underway.
Saturday was a beautiful day to be outdoors and a great day to take advantage of the first Carbon County Community Safety Day at Mauch Chunk Lake Park.
WellSpan appoints Dr. Kevin H. Mosser as its next president and CEO
WellSpan's Board of Directors has picked Dr. Kevin H. Mosser as the health care organization's next president and CEO.
Libertarian candidate claims county is...
Carbon County commissioners on Thursday tried to calm a man who is seeking election as a Libertarian to the Penn Forest board of supervisors and who claims commissioners and the county solicitor were trying to block him from the ballot.
Area family recognized for volunteering...
The Ruff family, of Jim Thorpe, recently accepted an award for Outstanding Community Supporter for their volunteer efforts organizing the 2012 Alzheimer's Family Fun Festival and Walk on behalf of the Greater Pennsylvania Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.
Pa. slots revenue down for 5th straight month
Temple University has asked a Canadian high school to stop using an owl mascot that looks very much like its own.
The Future of Jim Thorpe's Remains
Jim Thorpe, Carbon County- The borough of Jim Thorpe is the resting place of the famous olympian himself, but that could change.
Jim Thorpe legend takes one last strange turn
A bittersweet restlessness has long been tied to the legend of Jim Thorpe, the Olympic champion and Native American whose gold medal feats mesmerized the nation a century ago.
Jim Thorpe legend takes one last strange turn
A bittersweet restlessness has long been tied to the legend of Jim Thorpe, the Olympic champion and Native American whose gold medal feats mesmerized the nation a century ago.
Nine school teams ready for Citizen Bee
CARBON CAREER & TECHNICAL INSTITUTE: Brook Dunbar, senior; and Shelby Haydt, senior; adviser Mike Baumgardt, Jacob Evans, senior; and Charles Trovato, junior.
The recent ruling by a federal judge declaring the town of Jim Thorpe a museum is the dumbest thing that I have heard.
Liquor Stores: Privatize or Modernize?
It's a battle over brews. Many beer distributors are against Pennsylvania privatizing liquor sales.