Tamaqua Community Drop-Off & Giveaway
Members of the Tamaqua Volunteers community initiative group, are again holding their monthly Tamaqua Community Donation Drop-Off and Free Giveaway event this Saturday, November 17. They will be giving...
View ArticleScattering rubbish incidents probed
Two incidents or scattering rubbish in Monroe County are being probed.State police at Lehighton said both incidents occurred in Polk Township. An 85-year-old female resident of Dorshimer Road, reported...
View ArticleStructure destroyed in Lower Towamensing
Firefighters from two counties battled a stubborn structure fire Wednesday afternoon in Lower Towamensing Township. The fire was first reported at 2:40 p.m. to the rear of 880 Little Gap road. When...
View ArticleLarge numbers turn out for Veterans' Day service at Ebenezer UCC Church
"Three pews weren't enough. You never know," said the Rev. Kevin Fruchtl of Ebenezer United Church of Christ, New Tripoli. Those three pews had been reserved for the members of American Legion Allen O....
View ArticleDonation from Harkins' estate earmarked for Panther Valley
John Harkins, revered Panther Valley School District teacher and coach, passed away October 19. Now his family has made a donation from his estate to the district, earmarked for its basketball...
View ArticleJim Thorpe woman wins new car from Fairway Chevrolet
Jim Thorpe resident Denise Green never thought two tickets she bought to benefit the Tamaqua Area Baseball Association (TABA) would result in her being the lucky winner of a 2013 Chevy Malibu from...
View ArticleLocal veterans saluted at Lehighton Area Middle School
Local veterans recently were saluted by Lehighton Area Middle School Student Advisory Council.Veterans visited all of the classrooms at the school and talked to the students about their experiences in...
View Article'Wreck-It' is an apt description
Imagine having raspy-voiced John C. Reilly and whiny-voiced Sarah Silverman yelling, cajoling and yakking at you for one hour and 48 minutes.That's one way to describe "Wreck-It Ralph," a...
View ArticleThank a veteran
"If you can read this, thank a teacher," reads a popular bumper sticker, with some versions adding: "If you can read it in English, thank a veteran."Millions of Americans headed to the voting booth...
View ArticleFree car seat check scheduled at Kovatch
There will be a free car seat check up at Kovatch Chevrolet-Cadillac, Lehighton, on Monday, Nov. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m..The event is sponsored by Carbon County Safe Kids; Kovatch; and Pennsylvania...
View ArticleBDWN TO MEET
Mike Kitsock, president of the Schuylkill County Volunteer Fire-Fighters Association, will share his knowledge about writing and publishing historical works at the next meeting of the Black Diamond...
View ArticlePrison addition plans put on hold
The plan to build an addition in the recreation area of the Schuylkill County Prison in Pottsville to alleviate the overcrowding is on hold awaiting approval from the Pennsylvania Department of...
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SAL holidaysThe Tamaqua Salvation Army is gearing up for its annual holiday traditions, including the Angel Tree Program and the Christmas Kettle Campaign.The Angel Tree Program provides a season...
View ArticlePalmerton Cub Scouts help hurricane victims
Eric Reif's mother lives in New Jersey. As he drove to her house after Hurricane Sandy hit, he couldn't help but notice how everything was dark. He heard nothing but the sound of generators running...
View ArticleEnergy savings company proposes new energy saving light bulbs for prison
A company that specializes in energy savings wants to help Carbon County's prison save money.During the monthly meeting of the Carbon County Prison Board, Kirk F. Lysek, an energy consultant for...
View ArticleFree Thanksgiving dinner in Bowmanstown
A free Thanksgiving dinner will be served at Faith Alive United Methodist Church in Bowmanstown on Saturday, Nov. 17. Doors open at 12:30. Dinner will be served from 1-3 p.m.All are welcome. There will...
View ArticleLehighton news
Lehighton AMVETSLehighton AMVETS will meet at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, at the Lehighton V.F.W. All members are encouraged to attend.Thanksgiving dinner offeredFaith Alive United Methodist Church, 678...
View ArticleMan admits exposing self to females; others plead guilty
A Carbon County man admitted on Tuesday in the county court to exposing himself to female girls on two occasions in two separate communities. He was one of 13 defendants to enter guilty pleas before...
View ArticleA Celebration of Native Americans
A Celebration of Native Americans will be presented from on Saturday, Nov. 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mauch Chunk Museum & Cultural Center, 41 West Broadway in Jim Thorpe.The program includes...
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