A runaway, three-quarter ton truck, owned by the Somerset Valley Construction Company in New Jersey, the firm engaged in the sewer project on the west side of the community, crashed into the rear of t...
Fair, firm justice.
That best sums up how Magisterial District Judge Bruce F. Appleton would assess his time in office.A quarter century after he took the oath of office, Appleton recently announced h...
A Palmerton man charged with indecent exposure has had his preliminary continued.
Benedict Flynn, 75, was set to go before District Magistrate Bruce Appleton of Palmerton this morning on one charge of...
Tiffani Hoffman of Sunbury, Pa., became the bride of Michael Wernett Jr. of Jim Thorpe on Oct. 30, 2010 at St. Joseph's Church, Jim Thorpe.
The double ring ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Francis ...
Employees and customers were evacuated from Hometown McDonald's on Wednesday at 10 p.m. when smoke filled the fast food eatery located at 9 Lincoln Drive. The Hometown Fire Co. responded and pinpointe...
Tax help begins
The West End AARP Tax Assistance Group from Lehighton has begun its work in the West End today, weather permitting at Salem UCC in Gilbert. Offered is free tax help for all ages, with ...
February 3, 1965 Charlie Keer connects for 28 points to help Marian post a 73-65 Anthracite Catholic League win over Immaculate Heart of Fountain Springs. Keer, the Colts' 6-3 center, hits for 12 buck...
In addition to new cardio programs, such as Zumba, sports programs, and it's new-age gym equipment, the Tamaqua YMCA recently added new equipment to its floor space.
Some of the new equipment includes...
Nothing says "home" like cookies and Christmas ornaments, and Lehighton Area School District students who participate in the SHINE afterschool program have parlayed those comforts into a boost for a l...