Burglary, theft incidents probed
A burglary and theft incidents are being investigated by state police at Lehighton. The break-in occurred at a residence at 482 Long Mountain Road, in Polk Township, Monroe County. The home was entered...
View ArticlePalmerton Area High School announces third marking period honor roll
The Palmerton Area High School Honor Roll for the third marking period of the first semester of the 2011-12 school year has been announced by Ms. Kathleen A. Egan, Principal. High Honors (3.75-4.00+...
View ArticleCarbon IAC accepting bids for $500 grant
The Carbon County Interagency Council (IAC) recently announced that it is currently accepting applications for a $500 Social Services Grant. This is open to all agencies who meet the guidelines of the...
View ArticleFree luncheon in Parryville
Parryville UMC, located on the corner of Main and Chestnut streets in Parryville, will be holding a free luncheon for all on Saturday, Feb. 25,from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m., weather permitting.
View ArticleHeroes honored in West Penn
A "hero" by definition is a person of distinguished courage or ability, admired for brave deeds and noble qualities from a heroic act. That sentence best describes the actions of three individuals who...
View ArticleLarry Padora is seeking state representative seat
Larry Padora announced today he is running for State Representative in the 124th Legislative District. Padora, 38, and his family own and operate the Italian Bakery in Tamaqua, which produces over...
View ArticleYeastedt-D'Emilio
Ann and Michael Yeastedt of Jim Thorpe have announced the engagement of their daughter, Nicole, to Christopher D'Emilio of Bethlehem, son of Patricia and Michael D'Emilio of Northampton. The...
View ArticleBirth: Geronimo
A son, Ryan Vincenzo Geronimo, was born at 10:36 a.m. on Jan. 10, 2012 at Schuylkill Medical Center, Pottsville, to Sarah A. and Vito Geronimo of Tamaqua. He weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces and measured 19...
View ArticleWalter W. Mock Park still bone of contention with Eldred resident
Eldred Township resident Richard Zilmer told the Eldred Township board of supervisors that he is opposed to the creation of the Walter W. Mock Park on the lot east of his house and the parking area on...
View ArticleBusiness owner updates appeal of his right to know petition
A Jim Thorpe business owner, who appealed the Carbon County Court of Common Pleas' ruling of his Right to Know petition for information regarding the constitutionality of a county industrialization...
View Article'Albert' a worthy Oscar nominee
Glenn Close is extraordinary in "Albert Nobbs." While Viola Davis of "The Help," is the front-runner in the Oscar actress category, Close, an Oscar actress nominee, will leave you in awe in a film that...
View ArticleOut-patient child therapy center one step closer
Carbon County is one step closer to opening the first out-patient therapy center for students and families. The first site will be located at the Penn-Kidder Elementary School and would be available to...
View ArticleSs. Peter and Paul School offered $30,000 in grants
Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic School, Lehighton, a Middle States Accredited school in the Diocese of Allentown has announced the availability of $30,300 in grants for new and continuing students. The...
View ArticlePHS hires coaches
Palmerton Area School Board has approved various extracurricular positions per the negotiated contract for the 2012-13 school year. The board at a special meeting on Tuesday approved the positions on...
View ArticlePanther Vy. matmen roll over Hurricanes
Panther Valley proved to be the only local winner on the mats on Wednesday night. WRESTLING Schuy. Haven-Panther Vy. The Panthers took advantage of seven forfeit wins won all five bouts that were...
View ArticleCCTI students collect shoes, to provide footwear for needy
Carbon Career and Technical Institute cosmetology students Kim Peri and Kali Weller thought about what it would be like to walk in a poor person's shoes. The empathy led the young women to help collect...
View ArticleACS Telethon Committee schedules meeting
The ACS Telethon Committee will meet on Monday, Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lansford ACS office to discuss details for their Annual Telethon to be held on April 14 & 15. Plans for the Annual...
View ArticleNo parking signs near former church to come down until work begins
On Monday, a construction company hired to demolish the former Ss. Peter and Paul's church in the 200 block of East Abbott Street in Lansford put up a bright orange fencing and signs that prohibited...
View ArticleBears win MVC title
In any match between two good teams, the deciding factors come down to swing matches, bonus points, and unsung heroes. Last night, the Pleasant Valley Bears had their share of all three as they...
View ArticleOLOAA announces January Students of the Month
Nine students from Our Lady of the Angels Academy, Lansford, were recently named "Students of the Month" for January. They were selected because they exhibited the virtue of self control. The following...
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