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Fire destroys truck tractor on turnpike

Published: Apr 28, 2024 at 07:02 AM

A truck was destroyed by fire Saturday morning along the Turnpike in Carbon County. The fire was reported around 11 a.m. in the northbound lanes at the 82.5 mile marker. When Franklin Township firefi...

Homeless camp being cleared

Published: Apr 27, 2024 at 08:58 AM

A homeless encampment that has been in the spotlight in Carbon County over the last few months is nearly vacated, officials report. On Thursday, Commissioners’ Chairman Michael Sofranko said that the ...

Tamaqua gets $424K for walkway

Published: Apr 27, 2024 at 08:57 AM

A project to extend a river walk along the Little Schuylkill River in Tamaqua has received a $424,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The funds were awarded to the Tamaqua Ar...

It’s in your nature: Springing up everywhere

Published: Apr 27, 2024 at 08:56 AM

The nighttime hours of April 14 brought rain and a thunderstorm, but to me it also meant a frontal passage. It seems, that just overnight, many new bird species arrived in our region. I ventured to ...

Panther Vy. gives reading incentive

Published: Apr 27, 2024 at 08:53 AM

Panther Valley Elementary School has a new device for encouraging students to read. A book vending machine was donated to the school by Matrix Behavioral Solutions. Matrix has offices in Lehighton, Po...