BERWICK, Pa. (AP) A man struck by lightning at last weekend's NASCAR race in Pennsylvania said he saw a brilliant flash of white and sparks flying off his hand before losing consciousness.
Travis Rauc...
State police at Lehighton reported investigating a rear-end type crash about 1:24 p.m. on Aug. 5 along Old Route 115 at Mountain Road, in Ross Township, Monroe County.
Troopers said the vehicle of Mic...
This is International Assistance Dog Week, which recognizes the service dogs often used to aid disabled veterans or assist others with health-related concerns in facilities such as nursing homes.
The ...
Verdict for defendant
A Carbon County jury panel ruled in favor of the defendant this week in a civil trial in which damages were sought for an alleged assault.The suit was filed by John D. Whittaker,...
WILKES-BARRE -- Free home radon test kits are available to residents of nine counties in northeast and north-central Pennsylvania, thanks to a $75,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environ...
Penn Forest Township
The Penn Forest Township Municipal Offices, located at 2010 State Route 903, Jim Thorpe, will be closed on Monday-Wednesday, Aug. 20-22 for employee training. Please plan accordin...
State police at Lehighton reported on the following driving under the influence (DUI) arrests made by troopers.
Leonard Anthony Cusumano, 67, of Wind Gap, was stopped about 7:50 p.m. on Aug. 4 along S...
Representing the West End Rotary Club (WERC) Jim Mannello, chairman of the Bear 5k run and Jill Rehrig, president, presented a check for $1,200 to Girls on the Run, a nonprofit organization. It is a t...
Joseph Engler Jr. of Jim Thorpe was admitted to the practice of law before the Courts of Connecticut and the Supreme Court of that state. He is a son of Attorney and Mrs. W. Joseph Engler. He will ser...