Man is charged after altercation
Aaron M. Smith, 22, of Hillsborough, N.J., was arrested by state police at the Lehighton barracks on a charge of harassment after an altercation on Dec. 11 at 7:15 p.m. in Polk Township. Police said it...
View ArticleO'Keefe-Gauriloff
The engagement of Brittany O'Keefe, Mahopac, N.Y., to Michael Gauriloff, also of Mahopac, has been announced by her parents. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard O'Keefe of Mahopac....
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December 15, 1998 Tony Jordan's offensive rebound and putback as time expires lifts Palmerton to a 41-39 Colonial League win over Wilson. The Blue Bombers, coached by Todd Gombos, trail by two points...
View ArticleDriver is cited after accident
State police at the Lehighton barracks said a Saylorsburg man was cited for careless driving after a one-vehicle accident on Dec. 10 at 1 a.m. on Old Rt. 115 in Ross Township, Monroe County. The...
View ArticleBeer distributor opens in West Penn
Brewsky lovers living in and around West Penn now have the option to shop local as business partners Colby McHugh and his father, Richard McHugh have recently opened a new beer distributor in West Penn...
View ArticlePanther Valley students entertain
Numerous students from the Panther Valley School District took part in the annual chorus concert with the high school and middle school students performing appropriate Christmas tunes. After solos sung...
View ArticleCarla Baran weds Joseph R. Pacitti
Carla Baran, daughter of Gregg and Cleo Baran of Tamaqua, and Joseph R. Pacitti, son of Joseph M. Pacitti and Christine Pacitti, and the late Patricia Ann Pacitti of Barto, Pa., were united in marriage...
View ArticleCharitable giving
A bad economy takes a toll on all segments of society, even filtering down to charitable giving. It's especially sad to see children being affected this time of year. Last year, for example, about...
View ArticleTemporary bridge in Tamaqua only a few months away
Contractors from Clearwater Construction, a PennDOT subcontractor, have completed footers and abutments for a temporary 150-foot-long bridge that will run over the Little Schuylkill River near the...
View ArticleLehighton police cite three people
Three persons were cited by Lehighton Borough police recently. Police said Rebecca A. Edwards, 36, of 112 Old Piney Road, Jim Thorpe, was cited for passing a bad check written to the Lehighton Animal...
View ArticleCourt story correction
It was incorrectly reported recently in a Schuylkill County Court column that there was a mortgage foreclosure action against the property at 7 Nolan, Barnesville. The property was purchased three...
View ArticleLansford man charged with risking catastrophe
Patrick Kelly Jr., 25, of 19 E. Kline Ave., Lansford, faces charges from an incident which took place at 10:56 a.m. Nov. 21 at 20 E. Kline Ave. Charges of causing or risking a catastrophe and two...
View ArticleTwo charged after an alleged assault in Nesquehoning home
Nesquehoning police have filed multiple charges against two Carbon County residents who allegedly entered the basement of a residence and attacked the occupants. Keith A. Johnson, 23, of Jim Thorpe,...
View ArticleCouple charged with disorderly conduct after theft of copper wire
A Carbon County couple accused of theft has been charged with disorderly conduct. Herman McFarland, 45, and Kelly Neff, 43, of 70 Anthony Lane, Palmerton, pleaded guilty to the charge during a...
View ArticleTowamensing Elementary School announces honor roll
The following students have achieved Principal's List or Honor Roll for the first marking period at Towamensing Elementary School. PRINCIPAL'S LIST: Students who have attained all A's in all major...
View ArticleProgram aims to improve classroom, school climates
Officials of the Carbon County Child and Family Collaborative recently learned about a program that motivates students to act properly during the school days. read more
View ArticleNesquehoning man jailed for allegedly making harassing calls to former boss
A Nesquehoning man is in prison in lieu of bail after allegedly making many telephone calls - some of them threatening - to his former employer. Richard John Padora, 27, of East Railroad Street, was...
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An alleged member of the Molly Maguires, who was convicted by a jury 117 years ago of planning the murder of a coal mining official, was vindicated today by a Carbon County jury after a daylong trial....
View ArticleFriends of Animals donation
The Carbon County Friends of Animals organization recently received a $200 donation from the Summit Hill Lions Club. Bob Crampsie, club member, presents the check to Kimmy Mulik, representing the...
View ArticleTamaqua news
MS concert The Tamaqua Middle School Music Department will present its annual Holiday Music Program on Dec. 20 in the Tamaqua Area Auditorium. Featured performers will include the Sixth Grade Band and...
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