Today marks the 50th anniversary of one of the most defining speeches of John F. Kennedy's presidency - the call for America to land a man on the moon.
"This nation should commit itself to achieving t...
Senior news
The Tamaqua Senior Citizens group met May 19 with 85 members in attendance. Two guests, Philip Price and Linda Thompson, received warm welcomes.President Jean Machamer conducted the busine...
Shirley Radler, left, organizer of the Carbon County CROP Hunger Walk, presents a check of $1,023.28 to Carolyn Long, coordinator of the Trinity Food Pantry. The walk was held in October with 75 perce...
The April Students of the Month have been announced by the Panther Valley Middle School. Selected for their outstanding performance are, left to right Delana Nalesnik, sixth grade; Megan Heckman, seve...
The taste of a chilled drink surrounded by the stillness of the colorful valley view as the sun sets.
That too good to be true scenario is about to become a reality thanks to the Blue Mountain Ski Are...
Tamaqua Crime Watch is asking people to take photos or record a video of anyone stealing or leaving a shopping cart lay around Tamaqua. A crime watch official pointed out that these shopping carts are...
The Anita Shapolsky Art Foundation's Exhibition Center in Jim Thorpe is reopening for the 2011 season with an open house reception. The gallery opens on Memorial Day weekend Saturday, May 28, and the ...
Tamaqua's CDBG (community development block grant) program will continue this year, however, it is most likely facing a drastic reduction in funding. According to information from PSAB (Pennsylvania S...
Lansford council at a special meeting Tuesday accepted the resignation of secretary-treasurer Renee Slakoper, and after some discussion agreed to hire temporary help until a permanent replacement is h...
State police at Lehighton reported investigating a burglary and theft incidents in recent days.
Troopers said a residence at 15 Recreation Drive, in Penn Forest Township, Carbon County, was entered so...