At last night's meeting, Nesquehoning Borough Councilman David Hawk announced the preliminary figures for the 2013 budget, which includes a .5 mill increase.
Citing recent improvements in the borough,...
Carbon County Domestic Violence Service Center is offering a support group for victims and survivors of domestic violence in Carbon County. Support group is held the second Tuesday of each month. Anyo...
"The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2," fifth and final in the series, should please fans of the Stephenie Meyer novel and movie series.
For non-fans, "Breaking Dawn" signals it's time to put the...
Library news
The Tamaqua Public Library will offer its Christmas story time session from 6-7:30 p.m. Dec. 13. The session is open to preschool children between the ages of 2-5, but older and younger s...
"I am very proud to announce that we (Schuylkill United Way) have exceeded our original goal of $1,002,013 by over $62,000," said Jeff Bowe, 2013 Tamaqua Campaign chairperson, Schuylkill United Way. "...
Allen E. McGowan, 26, of Pen Argyl, is facing charges of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol as a result of a traffic stop made by state police at the Lehighton.
Police said they stopped a ve...
A spokesman for PennDOT said the state agency responded as soon as possible when it received word during Tuesday's snow fall that several school buses, loaded with children, were stuck on the Lansford...
No one was hurt in a snow-related crash at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 27 at the intersection of Darkwater Road and State Route 61 in New Castle Township.
State police at the Frackville barracks said Scott Hats, 3...
A candle lighting ceremony in honor of Worldwide Children's Remembrance Day will take place at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9 at Zion United Church of Christ, Second and Iron streets, Lehighton.
Worldwide C...
Marc Galen, 19, of Minersville, escaped injuries in a one-vehicle crash at 8:05 a.m. Nov. 27 on Scheffer Hill Road in Cass Township, Schuylkill County.
State police at Frackville said he was driving a...