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The Carbon County American Legion Inter-Post Association and the county commissioners have agreed to a joint effort to make the position of county director of Veterans Affairs a permanent position rat...

State police at the Fern Ridge barracks reported the following incidents: • Police are investigating a theft by deception incident in which a 70-year-old woman from Effort is the victim. They were cal...

With most of the region impacted by drought, folks can save water by using these conservation tips from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. • Turn off the tap while shaving or brushing teeth. • ...

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced a burn ban for all state forests. The ban will be in place until May 25, due to the increased potential for spring wildfires...

The Times News is compiling a list of Easter events, including special church programs, Easter bunny visits and egg hunts. Send your event information to tneditor@tnonline.com. Please include all the ...

Lower Towamensing Township supervisors took the following action on Tuesday: • Agreed to have Hanover Engineering do a traffic study on the parking situation at Palmerton Area High School. Last month,...

The Carbon County Commissioners approved or acknowledged the following personnel actions. • Prison board appointment: Anthony J. Andrews of Tamaqua, corrections officer, effective March 9. • Resignati...

The Northern Lehigh America 250 Committee is seeking local groups to join the celebration. The committee is seeking nonmusical entertainment and community organizations interested in offering activiti...