In the absence of two supervisors, Towamensing Township could not hold a formal meeting on Oct. 1 for lack of a quorum. Supervisor Rodney George was held up on the turnpike due to an accident while Ga...

The Carbon County Cultural Project, 268 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe, will present a free poetry reading by Michael Newton at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, from his new book, entitled Carbon County. Newton...

The Pennsylvania Turnpike reports that motorists traveling northbound and southbound on the Northeastern Extension (I-476) should be prepared for intermittent single-lane closures through Oct. 3 betwe...

A Tamaqua man charged with trafficing in drugs went on trial before a jury this morning in Schuylkill County court and trials began for three other criminal cases as the September term of criminal cou...

The Lehighton Area Education Association issued a statement, noting it is eager to share with the community the results of the district's progress on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment for 2...

The Carbon County Salary Board approved the following changes during its monthly meeting on Thursday. The changes are as follows: Court Administration• Establish the position of one certified court re...

The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Carbon County is dedicated to providing help where help is needed in our communities. People over the age of 55 can make a difference in the services pro...

Lehighton Borough Council last night heard a passioned plea from residents living in the area of Third and Bridge Street in Lehighton to have a stop sign returned to that intersection. About a year ag...

Two persons were cited by Slatington police following a domestic incident. Police said on Monday, Sept. 28, about 12:58 a.m. officers were dispatched to 230 E. Church St., Apt. 4, for a domestic assau...