A total of $2,460.82 was raised for the Tamaqua Carbon unit of the American Cancer Society (ACS) by staff, teachers and students of both the West Penn and Rush Elementary Schools during numerous event...
A teen was fatally injured when the car he was a passenger in crashed Thursday afternoon.
State police at Schuylkill Haven said the accident occurred about 5:30 p.m. along Deep Creek Road in Barry Tow...
On March 24, Walmart reported a theft of $119.50 in frozen foods.
As a result of the investigation charges of retail theft were filed on May 7 against Joshua Dean of Albrightsville. Two juveniles were...
A special surprise guest at Bright's Annual Mother's Day Party held today at the Lehighton American Legion Home was Mrs. Theresa Rigler Friedl, a native of Furstenfeld, Austria.
She is a daughter of M...
The Growing Place Child Care Centers started the tradition of a Children's Art Show in 2006, when it celebrated its 30th Anniversary. It was such a huge success that it now does it every two years. Al...
One hundred forty-two nurses and other medical staff who serve Blue Mountain Health System's Gnaden Huetten and Palmerton campuses were recently honored for their dedication to each patient that enter...
Carbon County will abolish its jury commissioner positions on Jan. 1, 2014.
During the county commissioners' meeting on Thursday, the board voted unanimously to abolish the office of jury commissioner...
A club of Navy, Marines and Coast Guard veterans and reservists is being formed for Monroe County residents. To join, call Robert "Ski" Siesputowski at (570) 645-3643.
At least 23 members are needed f...
Last week members of Palmerton Borough Council indicated they are upset about damages being done in the borough park by skateboarders. They have good reason to be.
Some council members said they would...
Kirsten Leskowich, a senior at Northern Lehigh Area High School has been named the Slatington Woman's Club's Girl of the Month for April.
She plays varsity soccer, is president of Interact, president ...