Lansford borough officials have trimmed some expenses in the 2010 proposed budget, but residents can still expect to see an increase in their property taxes.
During the regularly scheduled meeting of ...
Two persons were arrested following a traffic stop in Monroe County.
Pocono Mountain Regional police officers stopped a vehicle about 12:39 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 7, along SR115 at Poplar Drive for an e...
Rory Koons, Aquashicola Fire Company president, said the annual Christmas party held Sunday at the Blue Ridge Country Club is a token of the company's appreciation to "anyone who has helped our organi...
One of the most recognized ballads at Christmas is the Elvis Presley hit, "Blue Christmas."
It's one of numerous songs about the Christmas season that Elvis had recorded. Others included "If Every Day...
The Towamensing Elementary School has announced its Principal's List and Honor Roll.
PRINCIPAL'S LIST: Students who have attained all A's in all major subjects.Third Grade: Victoria Alvarez, Matthew B...
More layoffs.
A reduction in state tax collections.More state program cuts.And more bad news could be on the way.What's needed to salvage Pennsylvania's sagging economy?One such step would be the expa...
A Carbon County jury panel deliberated for about an hour early Wednesday afternoon before finding an Monroe County man guilty of seven counts of sexual assault on a teenage girl in 2007.
Merrick Dougl...
Looking for a tasty and decadent gift, that comes from the kitchen this holiday? Why not try your hand at caramel apples, covered in a rich coating of milk chocolate?
These apples sell in the gourmet ...
The economic tsunami that struck the country last year swept hundreds of thousands of people out of jobs. In most cases, not only did workers lose their livelihoods, they also lost their health insura...
It's not an easy task finding first-year head coach Dave Lavin in the Palmerton High wrestling room. To say he looks like one of the boys would be an understatement.
Lavin, who hails from Mamaroneck, ...