Arson suspected in Schuylkill fire
State police at the Fracksville barracks are investigating the cause of a fire that happened on Feb. 2 around midnight in Auburn Borough, destroying a garage and causing damages that police said are in...
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February 6, 1953 Johnny McHugh scores a team-high 19 points and Summit Hill holds off previously undefeated Nesquehoning, 60-57, in Black Diamond League action. Dick Davidyock scores six straight...
View ArticleLansford man among seven pleading guilty
A Lansford man was one of seven people entered guilty pleas to criminal charges in the Schuylkill County Court. read more
View Article18 from area arraigned in Schuylkill County
Eighteen area people were among 95 who were arraigned Monday before District Attorney Karen Byrnes Noon on criminal charges and all entered pleas of not guilty and requested trial by jury. They were:...
View ArticleBears fall to Parkland in district semifinals
BETHLEHEM - Mark Getz knew his team would need a miracle to knock off Parkland in Saturday afternoon's semifinal round of the District 11 3A dual tournament. Unfortunately, that miracle never came. The...
View Article4-H Horse and Pony Club open registration
Whoa-Riders 4-H Horse and Pony Club is now accepting new members in Carbon County. Any child interested in horses or equines, who are between the ages of 8 and 19, is welcome to join. Positions for...
View ArticleMacungie man escapes injuries
Michael M. Yerger, 27, of Macungie, escaped injuries in a one-vehicle crash at 12:05 a.m. Feb. 2 on White Street in Bowmanstown, according to state police at the Lehighton barracks. read more
View ArticleCCF board to meet
Carbon County Fair monthly board meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 16, at Gnaden Huetten Memorial Hospital Community Room (ground floor) located at 211 North 12th Street, Lehighton. read...
View ArticleNCFC Ladies Auxiliary meeting cancelled
The Feb. 7 meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary of the New Columbus Fire Company has been canceled.
View ArticlePhiladelphia celebrates Dickens' 200th
PHILADELPHIA (AP) Past the glass case containing sketches for his novel "Oliver Twist," beyond the handwritten letter to his publisher about Little Nell, and away from the first published installments...
View ArticlePolice are called to Blue Mtn. incidents
State police at the Lehighton barracks were summoned to the Blue Mountain Ski Area, Lower Towamensing Township, to investigate two separate incidents. The first incident happened on Jan. 13 between...
View ArticleBears, Mounties meet for MVC title
The Pleasant Valley wrestling team has fulfilled many goals throughout the 2011-12 season. From placing an impressive fifth at the Reno Tournament of Champions to knocking off Nazareth for the first...
View ArticleMischief incident probed in Carbon
State police at Fern Ridge are investigating a criminal mischief incident at a Carbon County site. Troopers said someone damaged a sign in front of the Child First Services building located along SR903...
View ArticleMonroe DUI arrests
Pocono Mountain Regional police reported on the following driving under the influence (DUI) arrests. On Feb. 2 about 2 a.m. officers observed a Mercedes running a stop sign and veering over the double...
View ArticleBarnesville man found not guilty of drunk driving count
A Barnesville motorist was found not guilty by a jury of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol following a one day trial Monday before Judge John E. Domalakes in Schuylkill County court. David...
View ArticleOccupiers
Philosopher George Santayana gave us the famous quote that "those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." Members of the Greatest Generation those who lived through the Depression and...
View ArticleLehighton AMVETS announce annual end of year report
Randy Rabenold, adjutant for the Lehighton AMVETS, Elwood Miller Post 106, has issued his annual report for 2011. Since the Post is without a home of it's own, the members meet at the V.F.W. home on...
View ArticleAttains dean's list at St. Joseph Univ.
Emily RoseNerino attained the dean's list in her first semester at St. Joseph University in Philadelphia, with a G.P.A. of 3.94. Emily is a 2011 graduate of Marian Catholic High School. At. St. Joseph,...
View ArticleDUI arrests reported in Thorpe
Two driving under the influence (DUI) arrests have been reported by Jim Thorpe police. Police said on Friday, Dec. 9, 2011, about 2:03 p.m. police were dispatched to SR903 for a one vehicle crash along...
View ArticleTwo ATV's found
State police at Frackville reported two all terrain vehicles (ATVs) were found at a site in Schuylkill County. Troopers said the two were found a half-mile northeast of the Burma Road, and a mile north...
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