Vehicle stop leads to drug charges
A vehicle stop in Carbon County led to drug charges being filed. State police at Lehighton said a 2001 Ford Explorer was stopped about 6:53 p.m. for an equipment violation. The stop was made along...
View ArticleFree tax help offered for seniors
AARP Tax Aid volunteers will provide free assistance with filing federal, state and local tax forms for seniors and low to moderate income taxpayers in our local communities. Persons interested in this...
View ArticleCopper pipes stolen in break-in
State police at Fern Ridge are investigating a burglary that occurred at a Monroe County residence in which copper piping was stolen. Troopers said the incident occurred at a residence along...
View ArticleArrival changes set for buses in Palmerton district
As of tomorrow, morning arrival changes will go into effect at the Palmerton Area Junior High/Senior High complex. The list of changes – being done to ensure the safety and security of its students –...
View ArticleTheft incident
State police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating a theft incident at the Tremont Nursing Home, located at 44 Donaldson Rd., in Tremont. Troopers said Cindy Zimmerman, of Pine Grove, reported two...
View ArticleWoman cited at PSP barracks
A woman was cited at the Lehighton state police barracks. Troopers said about 10:45 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 13, Jodi Spencer Tassinari, 19, of Saylorsburg, arrived at the barracks to speak with a trooper...
View ArticleCarbon Register of Wills office offers report on 2011
Judy F. Moon, Carbon County Register of Wills and Clerk of the Orphans' Court, has released a statistical report for activity in that office in 2011. It is as follows: Acting as an agent for the...
View ArticleThorpe man jailed on several counts
A Jim Thorpe man was jailed on several counts following an incident on Friday, Jan. 13. Borough police said they were dispatched about 4:06 a.m. to 418 School St. for a reported of a female being...
View ArticleMischief incidents
State police at Lehighton are investigating a criminal mischief incident that occurred on Friday, Jan. 13, about 4:20 p.m. Troopers said unknown criminals arrived at the residence of Carol Klump, 200...
View ArticleMonroe man facing arson charge
A Monroe County man is facing a charge of arson and other counts following an incident that occurred about 3:57 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14. State police at Fern Ridge said they received multiple calls...
View ArticleMan who hit officer in jail
The driver who struck a Jim Thorpe police officer while he was directing traffic at the scene of a disabled vehicle late last year was arrested Friday on multiple counts and placed in Carbon County...
View ArticlePaterno
After hearing clips of Joe Paterno's weak voice and seeing the still photos that appeared in The Washington Post on Sunday, it's sad to see how far the legendary coach has slipped in just the last...
View ArticleMarriage licenses
Danielle E. VanHorn and Timothy A. Moyer Sr., 32 S. Harrison St., McAdoo. Marla M. Dellapenna, 136 E. Grand Ave., Tower City, and Jeffrey A. Dohner, 744 S, Railroad St., Palmyra.
View ArticleFire destroys Penn Forest home
A fast moving fire Sunday afternoon in Penn Forest township destroyed a home in the Valley View West development. The fire was first reported by neighbors at 44 Cheyenne Circle just before 1 p.m....
View ArticleFree luncheon slated in Parryville
A free luncheon will be held at Parryville UMC, Main and Chestnut Streets, Parryville, on Saturday, Jan. 28, from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. The luncheon will be held weather permitting. All are welcome.
View ArticleWomen's Cancer Support Group to meet in Lehighton
Blue Mountain Health System Women's Cancer Support Group will meet from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, at the Gnaden Huetten Campus, 211 N. 12th Street, Lehighton, in the Community Room. The group is...
View ArticleThorpe holds off N'western
Jim Thorpe's 41-36 non-league victory over Northwestern on Saturday left both coaches talking about the postseason. For the Olympians, who improved to 11-1, it was the second of three consecutive games...
View ArticleLansford moving day
Lansford borough on Friday moved its offices from above the American Hose Co. No. 1, on East Patterson St., to the community center at 1 E. Ridge St. The move was made because the Patterson Street...
View ArticlePanther boys, girls rout Lehighton
Both the Panther Valley boys' and girls' basketball teams sent a strong message on Saturday that they're both alive in the quest for playoff spots. Both squads won convincingly against Lehighton. Boys...
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