Tamaqua police reported on March 7, Shayne N. Earle, 29, of MaryD and Tamaqua, was observed drinking alcohol at Kellner's Dam, Clemens Lane.
Upon approach, Earle consented to a search. The search resu...
After decades of debate, a portion of Lower Towamensing Township is expected to hook up to Palmerton Borough's brand new wastewater treatment plant.
The board of supervisors on Tuesday unanimously agr...
Alicia Hirsch of the Lehigh Valley, author of "Wildwood by the Sea: Nostalgia and Recipes" will be signing books at the Lehighton Area Memorial Library from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 17. The book is...
Mahoning Township supervisors are encountering a major stumbling block they did not anticipate concerning bid construction contracts for new buildings.
Supervisor Bruce Steigerwalt felt the township e...
The Polk Township Historical Society wants to repair the bake oven that was moved from the Jonas Hotel to the West End Fairgrounds. President Norman Burger asked at the March 5 meeting if anyone had i...
Discount airline Direct Air is suspending all flights for two months after it abruptly cancelled its schedule at the height of spring break.
The airline's shutdown following its apparent failure to pa...
A thorough review will be conducted to determine if an extra 46 acres of a 700-acre tract of land in Lower Towamensing Township may be used for a fairgrounds and recreational complex.
After over 2 1/2...
Nesquehoning
Food PantryThe Nesquehoning Food Pantry, located in the Meed's Methodist Church, will hold its monthly distribution of nonperishable food items to those in need from 1-3:30 p.m., Thursday...
Lehigh Valley Horse Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 15. The topic for this evening's demonstration will be the "Importance of Forage in Equine Diet" with the guest speaker David Fink. T...
Senior citizens
The Tamaqua Seniors met March 8 at the Tamaqua Community Center with 84 members in attendance. President Jean Machamer conducted the business meeting. Rose Vallee provided the invocati...