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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro proposed a 2026-27 budget of around $53.3 billion on Tuesday. Local lawmaker issued statements in reaction to the spending plan. Rep. Doyle Heffley: “The governor’s ...

“This bud is for you,” a winter tree identification walk, has been rescheduled from Saturday to Feb. 21 due to a prediction of cold weather. It will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Frog Hollow Natur...

A Carbon County shelter’s day program has been shuttered due to the building it had been using being deemed unsafe. The Lehighton Cold Weather Station’s day program at the old convent at Ss. Peter & P...

Carbon County’s municipalities have been busy planning for upcoming events to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. Here are some of the many events planned so far, with additional events being added...

A proposed relocation for a Lehighton car dealership is moving ahead with some tweaks in the plan that still need to be addressed. During the Carbon County Planning Commission meeting recently, the bo...

Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Company plans to ramp up its fundraising efforts. The fire company previously ordered a Rosenbauer Commander EXT CAFS Pumper to update its fleet of vehicles. Township ...

Slatington Borough Council held a special meeting this week to conduct a hearing to adopt an ordinance that states that Slatington Borough will be responsible for a 1% loan from PENNVEST for the purch...