Three elementary schools of Tamaqua Area School District were among the 12 schools in Schuylkill County which were honored by the county commissioners at their public meeting Wednesday at the courthou...
Safe Kids Carbon County Chapter members recently recognized a group of individuals for their dedication to the organization, which helps teach parents and children how to be safe.
During the Safe Kids...
State police at Lehighton are invsetigating a burglary and theft incident.
The break-in occurred at a residence at 413 Bear Creek Drive, in Penn Forest Township, Carbon County. Entry was gained by bre...
Was PennDOT ready for Tuesday's snow?
It wasn't a major storm. Only about three inches of snow fell on most of the area.Yet, there were a lot of accidents because of snow-covered roads. Accidents happ...
Panther Valley Middle School recently selected its October Students of the Month. Students were chosen based on their excellence in academics and conduct and received a certificate and gift card for t...
Richard Penberg, 42, of Bowmanstown, has been arrested by state police at the Lehighton for drivng under the influence (DUI) of alcohol.
Police said they stopped him while witnessing several traffic v...
A third-grade student at Tamaqua Elementary School will reign over the Tamaqua Spirit of Christmas Festival.
Callista Fannock, daughter of Tony and Shannon Fannock, Tamaqua, was selected to wear the c...
Lehigh Valley Health Network wants high school students to know the dangers of distracted or impaired driving.
Through a new computer driving simulation program, students can witness first-hand what i...
Two persons were arrested by Pocomo Mountain Regional police following an incident at 2:10 a.m. Nov. 25 on SR611 in Mount Pocono.
Police said they encountered two males walking in the middle of the no...
At November's Jim Thorpe Borough Council meeting, council tentatively adopted the budget for 2013. There will be no tax increase.
The following were tentatively adopted.• Tax Levy Ordinance• Decrease ...