Both head coaches for Marian and Williams Valley expressed that they were happy with their team's effort at halftime last night. The Colts and Vikings were knotted at 24 a piece in what was a big mid-...
No injuries were reported after a large passenger van impacted the rear of a triaxle truck just after 7 a.m. today at the intersection of Tide Road and SR309 in Hometown. Little damage was done to the...
As Weissport Council's first order of business in 2013, council on Monday night has hired a borough worker.
After a brief executive session, council voted to hire Dale Biegley of Lehighton.Sue Pywar, ...
Board of Health
The January meeting of the Tamaqua Board of Health was held at the Tamaqua Municipal Building with Randolph Gormley, Earl Boettger, Shirley Becker, health officer Judith Hadesty R.N an...
An Extended School Year program for special education and related services could save Palmerton Area School District nearly $13,000 if it were to be held within the district.
The proposal was presente...
A state trooper warned Coaldale Borough Council Tuesday that by getting rid of its full-time police department, it risks ending up like the notoriously crime-ridden city of Hazleton.
"We see larger bo...
The Marian Fillies managed to grab the lone win among local teams in scholastic basketball action on Tuesday.
BOYS BASKETBALLNo. Lehigh-Saucon ValleyA poor shooting night from the foul line and a slow...
An explosion and fire at approximately 9 a.m. today at the American Legion Home, Lansford, resulted in extensive damage at the post home on Ridge Street. Electric power failure at the Legion home, cau...
School districts can't scrimp when it comes to safety, and line items such as upgrades to security cameras, outdoor lighting and entrance doors will be in the Tamaqua Area School District budget in th...
Christine Stazo gave a presentation on teas at the January Concourse Club of Palmerton meeting. Owner of Christine's Secret Garden, she said it is her mission to assist each customer in finding the pe...