Oldest, largest tree uprooted by Sandy
Hurricane Sandy uprooted a giant maple tree, which was likely the oldest tree in Franklin Township. The tree has a circumference of 11 feet, three inches. The tree stood along Indian Hill Road for at...
View ArticlePalmerton Library quilt show grows each year
"My mom (Elaine Bowman Sheckler) quilted her whole life," said Wayne Sheckler. His wife, Terri organized the Oct. 14 quilt show at the Palmerton Area Library. As someone passes a display, she says, "I...
View ArticleA familiar sight
In what has become an all too familiar sight in the last few days, this huge fallen tree fills the back yards of homes in the Heights section of Jim Thorpe following Hurricane Sandy's passage through...
View ArticleHigh flying shed
This 10 by 10 foot steel shed was lifted high in the air by recent winds. Shed owner Joe Nunemacher, of West High Street, Coaldale, said the shed weighs 800 pounds.
View ArticleTamaqua teen cited after crash
A 17-year-old male from Tamaqua was cited after he crashed his vehicle. The accident occurred about 11:48 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 28, along Meadow Lane, in Walker Township, outside Tamaqua. State police...
View ArticleEldred Township's Halloween Parade is judged a success
Zombies, Disney characters, Scooby Doo and gang, Indians and even Indiana Jones were seen on the main street of Kunkletown. They and about 200 others walked in the Eldred Township Halloween Parade....
View ArticleON THIS DATE
October 31, 1957 Coaldale tallies two second-quarter touchdowns and goes on to post an 18-7 win over Mahanoy City. The Tigers open the scoring with a 77-yard drive that results in Greg Posta's...
View ArticleCarbon death blamed on Sandy
An Albrightsville, Penn Forest Township, resident has died of apparent carbon monoxide poisoning, the result of using a generator due to the affects of Hurricane Sandy. Carbon County Coroner Bruce...
View ArticleTamaqua driver cited after crash
A Tamaqua driver was cited following a one-vehicle crash early Monday morning, Oct. 29. State police at Frackville said Matthew R. Martin, 32, of 5 Gamelands Drive, Tamaqua R.D., was operating a 2008...
View ArticlePanther Valley news
Republican Club The Panther Valley Republican Club, which now represents Republicans from Lansford, Nesquehoning and Summit Hill, is holding a rally at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1 at the New Columbus Fire...
View ArticleTake safety precautions when operating generator
Widespread electrical outages caused by Hurricane Sandy triggered a surge in generator sales. But Carbon County Emergency Management Coordinator Mark Nalesnik urges people to read the safety...
View ArticleTwo football games moved to Saturday
Two TIMES NEWS area football games have been moved from Friday to Saturday. The Tamaqua at Marian game, which will decide the Anthracite Football League championship, was originally scheduled for...
View ArticlePPL crews working hard to repair power
Numerous PPL contractor crews are stationed throughout our area repairing down power lines. Pictured is a crew turning into the coal mines east of Tamaqua.
View ArticleSalvation Army offering help
Members and volunteers of the Tamaqua Salvation Army have again opened the doors to their community center today. Major Sharon Whispell stated, "We were grateful to serve over 300 meals Tuesday."...
View ArticleVillage residents safely evacuated
Residents from the Village at Palmerton were safely evacuated yesterday afternoon in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. In what proved to be a relatively seamless transition, the residents were transported...
View ArticleDUI arrests reported in Monroe
Pocono Mountain Regional police reported on two driving under the influence (DUI) arrests, both occurring on Saturday, Oct. 27. About 2:30 a.m. police stopped a vehicle along SR311, near Midway Road,...
View ArticleNorthern Lehigh Community News
Bethany Wesleyan Church Adult Singles 35-and-over meet Friday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Castle for study, games and snacks. They are currently doing an Ed Young study on relationships. "October Baby"...
View ArticleLehighton Trick-or-Treat to go on as scheduled
Despite Lehighton Area School District being closed today because of the lingering effects of Superstorm Sandy, "the show will go on" – the Halloween show, that is. Trick-or-Treat will be held, as...
View ArticleNeither snow, rain orhurricane
Rain doesn't stop mail carrier Kimberly Day from delivering mail in Coaldale.
View ArticleCleanup just starting for some
Cleanup won't start for many, as thousands of homes were still without power as of this afternoon. Cutting a tree along Church Road in Rush Township is volunteer firefighter Dyllyn Trexler, from the...
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