EMMAUS, Pa. (AP) - Police arrested three men suspected of trying to rob a bank in northeast Pennsylvania Thursday, after they exchanged shots while trying to get away.
Emmaus Sgt. Karl Geschwindt told...
State police at the Schuylkill Haven barracks responded to a hit-and-run accident on Dec, 31 at 1:15 a.m., later arresting a man for driving under the influence of drugs.
Police said they were notifie...
Men's basketball league
The Lehighton Recreation Center is starting a men's basketball league in January.For more information, call Tom Evans at (570) 294-4532.
Tamaqua posted victories in girls swimming and boys basketball to highlight Thursday's scholastic sports action.
SWIMMINGTamaqua-SalisburyWith almost identical scores on both sides, it was different r...
Increasing numbers of people in Carbon, Monroe and Schuylkill counties are struggling to feed their families and keep them warm. Here's where to call for help in Carbon County:
• Carbon County Action ...
Pictured during the check presentations are, from front left, Lansford Fire Company firefighter Jason Diehl, Lansford Fire Company President Chris Aungst, Lansford American Legion Commander Jack Ander...
The West Penn Fire Company No. 1 held a donation collection drive during their December breakfast for the Schuylkill Carbon Marine Corps League's annual Toys For Tots campaign. Both Cheryl Laub, Toys ...
Christmas is the time of celebrating the birth of Jesus. It is a time of rejoicing of the coming of the Son of God. Over the years, Christians have found many ways to observe Christmas and families de...
Helen G. Brown of Stroudsburg died two years ago at the age of 92. She was a vivacious teacher, author and environmentalist who shared her love of the Poconos and its history in seven books.
She was a...
A number of community organizations in Lansford received multiple donations totaling $3,150 from the Lansford American Legion Post 123, Lansford Sons of the American Legion, and Lansford American Legi...