Bruce P. Frassinelli, son of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Frassinelli, Summit Hill, has been inducted into the Eta Tau Chapter of Phi Alpha Theata, national historical fraternity at East Stroudsburg State Col...
This Saturday, shoppers at both the Hometown and Lehighton Wal-Mart can add a few items to their cart for a good cause. Wal-Mart has teamed up with the Tamaqua Salvation Army to collect toys and coats...
Historical society
The Eldred Township Historical Society elected new officers. They are Jalene Keiser, president; Shirley Krum, vice president; Joyce Gower, secretary; and Sharon Solt, treasurer.Ther...
As we remember Pearl Harbor 71 years ago today, we are reminded of the many sacrifices of the Greatest Generation who led us through through some very difficult years which included the Depression and...
Student art show
The Tamaqua Community Arts Center will sponsor an art exhibit featuring local students during the weeks of Dec. 10-Dec. 27. A public reception will be held Dec. 13, from 5:30-8:30 p.m...
Panther Valley school board on Thursday rejected its insurance carrier's proposed settlement of a lawsuit filed against the board by a Nesquehoning man, and is looking for a new company.
School direct...
The Ben Salem Handbell Choir and contemporary worship team "Daybreak" will combine for a Christmas concert on Sunday, December 9 at 2:30 p.m.
"This is the first time that the bell choir will be perfor...
A Lackawanna County driver fell asleep at the wheel of his truck early Wednesday morning, Dec. 5, and crashed along Interstate 81 in Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County.
State police at Frackville sai...
Want to make really special decorated cupcakes for the holidays?
Then come to the Palmerton Area Library on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 10 a.m. for a cupcake decorating class.Cupcake expert Daughn Edwards wil...
Another link in the progress of the Packerton Business Park clicked into place Thursday when Carbon County commissioners agreed to sign a letter of intent to purchase for $9,100 a parcel of land to pr...