SR209 in Jim Thorpe turned into a river late Thursday night when waters were sent cascading off a nearby mountain over the roadway. Borough workers were out making an attempt to open storm drains alon...
Calling all PV Band Alumni. Help us celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Pleasant Valley School District. Join with your fellow former band members for a very special concert to be held at the new PV...
The Pleasant Valley 8th grade basketball team stayed undefeated and moved into the Greater Pocono Tournament championship game by beating Wallenpaupack, 41-35.
Elijah Gonzalez led the Bears with 14 po...
"Writing to the Beat of a Different Drummer" was the program offered by Linda Oatman when she visited Towamensing Elementary School on March 4.
Reading specialist Stacey Olewine introduced her to the ...
Tamaqua will redirect swimming pool water discharge after a state regulatory agency advised the borough about the issue last June and requested remediation.
On Thursday sealed bids were opened at Tama...
Rush-Ryan seniors
The Rush, Ryan and Delano Senior Citizens Inc. met March 8 at the Ryan Township Fire Company with 50 members in attendance. Two new members, Vern Balliet and Bill Morrison, were welc...
A second annual Chili Challenge was held March 5 at Jerusalem United Church of Christ in Trachsville.
Everyone was invited to a chili dinner after which they could vote for their favorite.The fun-rais...
It's official. Carbon County is growing.
During the county commissioners' meeting on Thursday, Commissioner William O'Gurek, chairman, announced the results of the 2010 U.S. Census.He said that overal...
In last weekend's District 11 Class AAA Championship, the Tamaqua girls' basketball team not only made a huge statement, they also left a lasting impression.
With a 46-42 overtime victory over 11-time...