Race track lightning victim is identified
The Monroe County coroner's office has identified the victim of a fatal lightning strike that occurred Sunday at the Pocono International Raceway at Long Pond. Coroner Bob Allen said Brian F....
View ArticleCoaldale man faces drunk count
A Coaldale man was cited by Tamaqua police on Sunday, Aug. 5. Officer Matt Houser was on patrol when he observed a male walking in the area of Clark Street at 1:30 a.m. The male seemed to be having...
View ArticleZip line project opposed
There was standing room only at the Penn Forest Township Supervisors' meeting last night, with residents opposed to a proposed zip line. The crowd was made up mostly of residents of the Bear View...
View ArticleCharged with DUI
A Tamaqua man was charged after police found him to be under the influence. According to Summit Hill police, on March 25, at 2:27 a.m., officers were on routine patrol when a vehicle approached them...
View ArticleKinsley's ShopRite opens to huge crowds
More than 400 people were lined up outside the Kinsley's ShopRite on Sunday morning for the Grand Opening of the new store in Brodheadsville. "I love it! I feel like I'm at a rock concert. I posted it...
View ArticleThe fair
Today the 12th annual Carbon County Fair that is sponsored by the Carbon County Lion/Lioness Fair Association, Inc. gets under way. The fair is held along the Little Gap Highway, a short distance east...
View ArticleCommunity Day slated at Lehighton Pool
Lehighton Interfaith Council will be hosting a Community Day at the Lehighton Pool from noon to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12. The Community Day will feature exhibit tables from local churches, as well as...
View ArticleTamaqua playground meeting scheduled
Tamaqua's North and Middle Ward Playground Association will meet Tuesday, Aug. 7, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held in the playground, located on Washington Street. Anyone interested in helping is...
View ArticleTaking advantage of dryer weather
Taking advantage of dryer weather, many area residents were out in force yesterday performing various landscaping or outdoor tasks. Jeff Hartz, 17, helps a friend throw down mulch in the front yard of...
View ArticleResults of DUI checkpoint listed
State police at Frackville reported the results of a DUI checkpoint conducted by troopers during the period of 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, and 3 a.m. on Saturday. A total of 103 vehicles were checked with...
View ArticleCarbon County property transfers
Deeds recorded Franklin Township Mary S. Storm to William H. Schoup, Pennsburg, Pa., property at 440 Main Road, $25,000. Harold R. Hawk to Harold R. Hawk, 109 Evergreen Road, Lehighton, property at 109...
View ArticleLehighton couple wed 60 years
Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. "Chip" Reed of Lehighton are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary today. They were married on Aug. 10, 1952 by the Rev. Kirke Davis at First Presbyterian Church,...
View ArticleSchool board approves fact-finders report
Panther Valley School Board on Thursday approved a fact-finder's report aimed at settling a new teachers' contract. Teachers have been working under the terms of the previous pact since last August. No...
View ArticleSCFCA honors Colts' Balliet; announces HOF class
At Wednesday's Schuylkill County Football Coaches Association Preseason Media Conference at Maroons Sports Bar and Grill in Pottsville, a new feature debuted and the 2012 SCFCA Hall of Fame Class was...
View Article'County Spectacular' at Carbon Fair, Saturday
Five country bands will be performing at the Carbon County Fair on Saturday, with a giant jam session serving as the grand finale. The "Country Spectacular" gets underway at 1 p.m. with the jam session...
View ArticleWhite Diner rising from the ashes
The White Diner, a 1932 landmark in South Tamaqua, is rising from the ashes as owners, contractors and volunteers are working non-stop to resurrect the 80-year-old landmark following a fire that struck...
View ArticleFreedom Tree remembers veteran in Weatherly
Local officials and volunteers with the Lehigh and Lausanne (L & L) Fire Company in Weatherly areasking people to never forget fallen veterans. One way they are doing that is by reminding area...
View ArticleWeeds, high grass causing headaches for Lansford resident
Weeds and grass are growing fast during this hot, humid summer, and that's causing headaches for Lansford. The borough closed its code enforcement office in May to cut costs, and handed police the job...
View ArticleLehighton arrests
Lehighton police reported on the following arrests made by officers. Robert Bonetsky, 51, of 90 E. Catawissa St., Nesquehoning, and Richard Hartranft, 47, who provided an address of 101 Lehigh Drive,...
View ArticlePreserving a piece of Pennsylvania
People looked at a sleigh outside the barn at Ontelaunee Park, New Tripoli, and asked each other why the shafts were offset. Willard Snyder suggested the possibility that it gave the horse better...
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