The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced the following road work this week: Carbon County • Franklin Township, Route 209 (Interchange Road) shoulder work/widening between LaRose’s and ...

The largest animal liberation organization in the world plans to bring its new video series after a cat was shot by a pellet gun and lost his leg in Franklin Township. People For The Ethical Treatment ...

Amy Hannis-Miskar, principal of Saint Jerome Regional School, recently announced the second trimester honor roll.

When Pope Francis died Monday morning, the announcement surprised the world. Just one day before, the pope was giving the Easter blessing, waving to crowds in Vatican Square and from the popemobile.

A decision on compensation for Jim Thorpe Borough Council members and the mayor was deferred last week for future discussion. Council President Greg Strubinger said the passage of Act 131 at the state ...

A classic eating establishment known for its Pennsylvania Dutch cooking is under new ownership. The Bowmanstown Diner, at 642 White St., has been purchased by Palmerton native Kody Gildner. Gildner ...

There is an active brush fire between the Indian Mountain Lakes and Birch Hollow Estates communities in Monroe County near the Carbon County line. Volunteers from Penn Forest Fire Company No. 2 and ...

A 43-year-old man from Frackville died in a crash at 2:59 p.m. Saturday on Route 61 in North Manheim Township. State police at the Frackville barracks said the crash occurred near the Seven Stars Road ...

Fire companies from Carbon and Schuylkill counties responded to a dwelling fire Friday morning in Lansford. The fire was ...

The Eldred Township Public Works Department will be looking for a new full-time employee sometime this year. The supervisor approved the resignation of a full-time employee during their meeting on ...

The Airing of the Quilts in Palmerton will be held from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 3 in downtown Palmerton and at Palmerton Area High School. The event will feature over 500 handmade quilts ...

He does not see the world like normal people do.” Those are words said by Mary Dion to describe her husband, Dave. For the ...