Of three magisterial races in Carbon County, there was competition in just one.
That was in the Palmerton area which covers Palmerton, Towamensing Township, Parryville, Franklin Township, Weissport, a...
This week, an alternative budget proposal that restores $580 million to basic and higher education funding was introduced and approved by the House Appropriations Committee. The budget plan would main...
There will be a Fish for Free Day from 9-12 p.m. Monday May 30 at the program shelter in Locust Lake State Park. No fishing license is needed to fish on this day; however, all other regulations apply....
State police at Frackville are investigating a theft incident at a Schuylkill County site.
Troopers said unknown persons entered the property of Reading Anthracite Company coal lands in Cass Township ...
An incumbent and a newcomer won nomination to five 4-year terms and an incumbent took the nomination to one 2-year term on the Jim Thorpe School board.
Total Democratic votes for the 4-year terms were...
Incumbents and former members of the Weatherly Area school board won their parties' nominations to five 4-year terms and one 2-year term.
Total Democratic votes for the 4-year terms were: Incumbent Ge...
Lisa Dart, second from left, director of the Carbon County Bureau of Election, reviews Carbon election results at the conclusion of voting last night with, l-r, Charles Wildoner of the Election Board,...
Residents who live in the Palmerton Area School District will likely see a 12.6 percent increase in their property tax rates next year.
The school board on a 7-2 vote on Tuesday agreed to grant propos...
Jim Thorpe police reported a borough resident has been charged following a domestic incident.
Police said the incident occurred on Tuesday, May 3, about 10:21 p.m.On the time and date stated police we...
Special Olympics annual competition
Special Olympics PA Carbon County is hosting its annual athletics competition on Saturday, May 21, at the Jim Thorpe Area High School Stadium.The competition will b...