Dear Editor:
Most business people are familiar with "per diems." They are a standard limit on what business travelers can be reimbursed for meals and lodging when they are away from home. The IRS calc...
The Carbon County commissioners approved the following personnel actions in the county during the month of December:
HireDerek Thomas, Lehighton, part-time collection drive trainee, Solid Waste Depart...
An elderly Carbon county woman is homeless after a devastating fire destroyed her home in Lower Towamensing Township on New Year's Eve.
The fire was first reported just before 8 p.m. at the home of Ma...
Dear Editor:
The Owl Creek Reservoirs served as the drinking supply for many generations of Tamaquans. Even though the reservoirs are no longer used as drinking water, they are still a valuable asset ...
Carbon County's nursing home in Weatherly may soon be up for sale.
During the weekly meeting of the county commissioners' on Thursday, the board discussed the future of the financially bleeding Weathe...
My Dad always said, "Life turns on a dime." I really didn't understand what he meant when I was young, but now I do. The 'dime' reference comes from a saying involving excellent cars - the kinds that ...
By BOB URBAN
rurban@tnonline.comWhat better way to begin the New Year than with a lesson in life. Most of us have already broken our New Year's resolutions, or will be breaking them soon. The Christma...
No matter your age, physical capabilities, income level, or schedule, there is a local organization who would love to have you as a volunteer.
Everyone knows those folks who seem to be involved in eve...
The Carbon County commissioners approved the following seminar requests during the month of December:
Children and Youth ServicesSallianne Newton and Anissa Nunemacher, PCYA Quarterly Meeting, Harrisb...
Dear Editor:
On the afternoon of December 28th, my group of friends met up in Jim Thorpe over a friend's house. Being in our second year of college and attending colleges in different states, we thoug...