JIM THORPE — The hand-lettered donation jar on Anne Marie Fitzpatrick’s store counter says what many residents of this well-preserved Victorian-era town are thinking and feeling lately: “Keep Jim ...

JIM THORPE, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The town of Jim Thorpe in Carbon County is named after one of the greatest athletes in history. That man was honored at the white house with the highest ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. JIM THORPE, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The town of Jim Thorpe in Carbon County is named after one of the greatest athletes in ...

Jim Thorpe was arguably the greatest athlete of all time, yet the sports legend has mostly been in the news of late due to his remains, which were controversially buried in a town he never visited.

(WHTM) – When you hear the name Jim Thorpe, you may think of the small Carbon County town tucked away in the foothills of the Poconos. On Friday, the man the town is named for will receive the country ...

A Pennsylvania town named after the legendary Native American athlete and Olympic medalist Jim Thorpe could loose its namesake. Jim Thorpe Borough Council has voted to appeal a federal judge's order ...

Exploring Jim Thorpe or “Little Switzerland” is a perfect way to experience the Poconos. Just 90 minutes and 90 miles, it’s an easy ride of mostly Pennsylvania Turnpike driving to breathe some ...

On two October Saturdays, one each in 1908 and 1909, Wilkes-Barre was the site of college football games between two national powers, featuring a legendary coach and the world’s greatest athlete. The ...