Parents raised questions and concerns regarding the weapons violation that occurred two weeks ago at the L.B. Morris Elementary school, at the Jim Thorpe school board meeting Monday evening.
It had be...
The effects of the freak Halloween weekend snowstorm that dumped over a foot of snow on parts of the region still are being felt.
Thousands of people remain without electricity since the storm struck ...
Early last month, during a forum in Washington, Vice President Joe Biden said the Wall Street protesters have "a lot in common with the tea party."
Whatever Biden had to drink prior before making that...
The Panther Valley girls' volleyball team entered the opening round of the District 11 Class AA playoffs already knowing what it had to do in order to succeed.
The only thing that stood in its way fro...
A Bloomsburg woman, who formerly resided in Palmerton, was sentenced in Carbon County court on Monday for her part in smuggling drugs into the county prison by using postage stamps.
Kristin M. Gemmel,...
The race for five seats on the Tamaqua Area School Board, four year terms, was settled in the May primary as five candidates secured both the Republican and Democratic nominations.
In the order on the...
Rush Township's 200-year history was celebrated Sunday during the Rush Township Bicentennial Celebration and Community Day held at the township building to observe the township's long history.
In addi...
A Slatington woman has been charged with simple assault and harassment.
Borough police said about 6:28 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30, officers responded to 14 North St. for a domestic incident.As a result o...
Q. They're starting a tai chi class at our senior center. Do you think this is worth taking?
Tai chi (tie-chee) has helped many people feel better. However, you should check with your doctor first to ...