Heritage Hill woman celebrates 93 years
Carrie Fallon, a resident at Heritage Hill Senior Community, Weatherly, recently celebrated her 93rd birthday. She was born on June 17, 1919 in Jeddo Borough to the late Frank and Madge Smith. She had...
View ArticleDomestic incident leads to charges
A domestic incident has led to one participant being charged. State police at Fern Ridge said on Friday, June 15, about 9:32 p.m. troopers responded to 231 Cherry Hill Lane, in Chestnuthill Township,...
View ArticleTamaqua couple seeks return of property seized by police
A Tamaqua area couple filed a petition in Schuylkill County court claiming 459 items of personal property seized by police were under an unlawful search warrant and ask the court to have them returned....
View ArticleLocal baseball
Northern Valley's Zach Palansky pitched a five-hit shutout Monday to lead his team to a 2-0 Lehigh Valley Legion win over Southern Lehigh. Palansky walked just one and struck out nine batters in his...
View ArticleSchuylkill County court news
Divorces started Gary P. Forster filed suit for divorce from Diane M. Forster, both of 189 Hillside Lane Road, West Penn Township. They were married Dec. 23, 2011. Martin A. Ulshafer Jr., 646 Hazle...
View ArticleThree opening night sweeps
The Eastern Schuylkill Recreation Commission (ESRC) kicked off its annual summer co-ed volleyball league on Thursday evening at Black Diamond Park in Coaldale. Opening night was dominated by sweeps, as...
View ArticleCarbon County property transfers
Deeds recorded Bowmanstown John C. Leiby to Michael Leiby, Sierra Vista, Ariz., property at 323 Apple St., $1. Kidder Township Access Services, Inc., to Eugene C. Haug, Philadelphia, Lot 31, Block M,...
View ArticleSwatara State Park hike planned
Robin Tracey and conservation volunteer Dave McSurdy have planned a hike at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 28, along the fossil bed along Swatara Creek. The hike is four miles long and moderate in difficulty....
View ArticleCharges filed in Lansford
John Provisiero, 18, currently lodged in Carbon County Prison, faces charges from an incident which took place on May 1 at 4:41 p.m. at 430 E. Bertsch St., Lansford. Charges of criminal mischief and...
View ArticleFirefighters, friends hold benefit for Smigo family
Friends and firefighters held a Chinese auction and food sale recently at the Citizen's Fire Company to benefit the family of the late Robert "Bob" Smigo, who passed away unexpectedly on May 31. Robert...
View ArticleHit and run crash probed in Monroe
State police at Fern Ridge are investigating a hit and run accident that occurred in Monroe County. Troopers said the incident occurred along Bartonsville Woods Road, in Jackson Township, about 5:20...
View ArticleWeissport man having problems with his neighbor who refuses to clean trash...
Trouble is brewing in Weissport and Weissport Council members are unsure what to do to clear up the problem. A resident of White Street complained that his neighbor is hoarding garbage, allowing her...
View ArticleFamily homeless following fire, lived 15 days without power
A family of five in Tamaqua is homeless after one of them started a cooking fire in their basement. The Guatamalen family, none of whom speak English, were in the process of moving to another home in...
View ArticleLansford police report released
Lansford Police Chief John Turcmanovich has released his report for May: read more
View ArticleTamaqua Relay For Life meeting Thursday
The Relay For Life of Tamaqua and Surrounding Communities will be holding their last meeting before the Relay at the Panther Valley Football Stadium in Lansford on Thursday, June 21 at 6 p.m. Teams are...
View ArticleCrashes probed
State police at Lehighton reported on several crashes investigated by troopers, including two hit and runs. A one vehicle crash was reported about 8:28 p.m. on June 9 along Rock St., in Franklin...
View ArticleJim Thorpe news
Volunteers needed Volunteers are needed to help with the American Red Cross Bloodmobiles, when they come to Jim Thorpe. If you are interested please call Judy Smith, (570) 325-3843. Bereavement...
View ArticleVehicle stop leads to charges
State police at Fern Ridge said a routine vehicle stop for traffic violations led to charges against a area driver. Troopers said Kristen Dunlap, 19, of Albrightsville, was stopped about 1:58 a.m. on...
View ArticleFun with mom at Locust Lake
Jazell Garber, 5, rides with her mother Sharon Praskac, Hometown, on a trail at Locust Lake in Barnesville.
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