The night that ‘Krampi’ took over Jim Thorpe

Saturday night’s cold air was filled with warm embraces in Jim Thorpe.. It is the Christmas season yet again.. Beautiful lights.. packed bars and restaurants.. families parading the street to take in the sights and sounds of winter in the the town.. Another type of fare paraded the streets, however.. An event hosted by The … Read moreThe night that ‘Krampi’ took over Jim Thorpe

These are three telling headlines in today’s POTTSVILLE REPUBLICAN AND HERALD.. A factory closing, a school having issues, and yet another store in the Frackville Schuylkill Mall shutting doors..  There was an old adage about the coal region of Pennsylvania: There’s a church and bar on every street corner. These days the churches have shuddered … Read more