Palmerton Area Library's Quilt Show set for Sunday
You don't have to be a quilter to appreciate the fine art of quilting. From vintage to new, area quilters will have their artistic fabric stitchery on display at the Palmerton Area Library's Sixth...
View ArticleLansford police report for Sept.
Lansford Police Chief John Turcmanovich has released his monthly report for September: read more
View ArticleNo. Lehigh clinches CL berth
It took the Northern Lehigh field hockey team roughly 15 minutes to record its first shot in its Colonial League match-up with Catasauqua on Tuesday night. It then took the Lady Bulldogs 53 minutes and...
View ArticleStroudsburg man caught stealing
Pocono Mountain Regional Police arrested Joel S. Johnson, 31, of Stroudsburg, for shoplifting after he was caught trying to steal items at the Shop Rite Store in Mount Pocono. Police said the incident...
View ArticleFillies clinch division title; Lady Tigers perfect
Marian clinched its third straight Schuylkill League Division 4 title with a volleyball sweep of Weatherly and the Northwestern girls cross country team finished the regular season with a perfect 26-0...
View ArticleBenefit wrestling show held for Seth Valentine
Members and wrestlers with Elite Generation Wrestling (EGW) joined together with friends and family of Seth Valentine, 32, Tamaqua, to hold a benefit show over the weekend in the gymnasium of the...
View ArticleWater tank project timetable established
During last night's meeting of the Nesquehoning Water Authority, authority President David Hawk provided a timetable of project milestones that was given to them by Alfred Benesch & Co. According...
View ArticleFootball fever
Football fever is running high in the Tamaqua Area School District where an undefeated varsity football team is heading into a stretch of three home games to close out the regular season. The district...
View ArticleOn this date
Two Nesquehoning brothers and businessmen were honored by the Panther Valley Chamber of Commerce for their civic contributions and were presented the annual Civic Achievement Awards by the Chamber....
View ArticleRosary rallies
Organizers of this Saturday's Rosary Rallies said there will not be one held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Jim Thorpe, nor in Nesquehoning.
View ArticleLongtime Borough Secretary retires
Longtime Coaldale Borough Secretary-Treasurer Louise Lill on Tuesday announced her impending retirement. Lill, who has worked for the borough for 11 years, will retire effective Nov. 30. However, after...
View ArticleFall Foliage Weekend in Jim Thorpe
Plenty of food and seating was available at the Fall Foliage Festival itself along with local restaurants throughout the downtown area of Jim Thorpe this past weekend.
View ArticleFree depression screening available
Thursday, Oct. 11 is National Depression Screening Day. You can receive free screening and assessment at the Pocono Medical Center Learning Institute on Storm St., Stroudsburg. You can walk in any time...
View ArticleHometown fire company teachesimportance of being safe and prepared
Volunteer firefighters with the Hometown Fire Company spent time Tuesday teaching both elementary students and community members about safety, as well as the importance of having smoke and CO...
View ArticleThree are facing drug charges
Three persons are facing charges of manufacturing methamphetamines as a result of the execution of a search warrant on Oct. 8 at 9:30 p.m. at a residence in Effort. Charged are Thomas E. Kram, 31, of...
View ArticleCarbon County property transfers
Deeds recorded Franklin Township Edward S. Rodenbach to Fabio J. Urbina, Whitehall, property at 27 Sunset Drive, $76,000. Victoria A. Edgar to Gregory M. Lopatovsky, P.O. Box 378, Brodheadsville,...
View ArticleLehighton news
Dial-a-Devotion The October Dial-a-Devotion speakers are: Sunday, Kenneth Leffler; Monday, Jennie Keiper; Tuesday, Shirley Stamm; Wednesday, Shirley Radler; Thursday, Rose Marie Austin and Friday, Jean...
View ArticleFields having break-out season for JT
As a youngster, Christian Fields was surrounded by some good company. The Jim Thorpe cross country runner got a great impression of the sport from the upperclassmen on the team. That motivated Fields...
View ArticlePanther Valley news
JROTC Boosters meeting The next meeting of the Panther Valley JROTC Boosters will be held on Monday, Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. in the JROTC room. Elections will be held at this time. All parents and guardians...
View ArticleTrick or Treat night Oct. 31 in Lehighton
Lehighton Mayor Donald Rehrig announced that trick-or-treat night will be held in the borough on Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 6-8 p.m. Residents who want to participate are urged to have porch lights lit.
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