Amanda McHugh, 16, of Jim Thorpe, uses a sledge hammer to ring a bell and win a prize at the 76th annual St. Joseph Parish Festival in Summit Hill. A highlight of the festival was a major fireworks di...
A one vehicle crash in Monroe County has led to the driver facing a driving under the influence (DUI) charge. It was one of three DUI arrests reported by Pocono Mountain Regional police.
About 1:30 a....
Jill Mermon, 14, of Lehighton R. 2, and Kenny Krum, 13, of Lehighton R. 1, will represent Lehighton in the State Hula-Hoop Finals scheduled for Philadelphia on Aug. 1. Mermon and Krum emerged as the c...
While attending Jim Thorpe Area High School, Erin Kennedy represented her school's sports teams, nicknamed the Olympians, on the athletic field.
Kennedy is now getting the chance to be involved with O...
Members of the Tamaqua Blue All-Stars in this year's Panther Valley Little League 11-12 year-old Tournament include, front row from left, Owen Bates, Hanna Perla, Brandon Rex, Dakota George and Russ B...
Weissport Borough Council held its monthly meeting last night, having postponed the original meeting date of July 5 in observance of the July 4 holiday.
Those expecting progress to be made on the boro...
Last week, a neighborhood meeting was held in Lehighton conducted by Councilman Dale Traupman. Also in attendance was Council President Grant Hunsicker.
About 20 people attended and discussion was civ...
July 21, 1986 Jeff Hausamann earns the pitching win and also collects two hits and two runs scored to help Northwestern gain a 6-5 win over Lehighton in the opening game of their Lehigh Valley Legion ...
Representatives from the Jim Thorpe Tram and Skyline Hotel Development outlined a plan to amend Jim Thorpe Borough's zoning codes to representatives from the Jim Thorpe Planning Committee on Tuesday. ...
The Summit Hill Water Authority will hold its monthly meeting tonight at 7 o'clock in the borough hall. John Michalik, president, will be in charge. It was incorrectly stated in last night's paper tha...