Military Swap Meet this Saturday in JT
Like history? Like museums? Like flea markets? Are you a military buff? Or simply want a day out doing something a little different. Then you might want to check out the Redball Military Transport...
View ArticleFour area residents among 23 to enter guilty pleas
Four area residents were among 23 who entered guilty pleas to criminal charges and were sentenced by President Judge William E. Baldwin in Schuylkill County court recently. read more
View ArticleLehighton arrests
Lehighton police reported on the following arrests made by officers. Susan Hentzel, 46, of 195 Hudsondale St., Weatherly, was cited for retail theft as the result of an incident at Fegley's Fast Fill...
View ArticlePocono Greyhound Adoption plans meet and greet
Pocono Greyhound Adoption will be holding a Meet and Greet at Tractor Supply Company, 486 Blakeslee Blvd. W., Lehighton, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 17. To learn more about this event, or...
View ArticleLehighton to consider new 'tent' regulations
Lehighton's Chief of Police Neal Ebbert suggested to borough council this week that the borough ordinance be updated to address tents and other temporary structures. He said currently there is very...
View ArticleAllentown man denied bail reduction in Rush incident
An Allentown man will be cooling his heels in the Schuylkill County prison awaiting trial on a number of criminal charges which were filed after an alleged rampage in Rush Township last Jan. 5. After a...
View ArticleJTFD honors secretary
At its regular meeting members of the Phoenix Hose Company of the Jim Thorpe Fire Department honored retiring secretary Arlene Dombrosky, who served 30 years as its secretary. Presenting the plaque to...
View ArticleSummit Hill News
Summit Hill Veteran honored The American Legion Post 316, Summit Hill, recently honored an Army veteran for 60 years of continuous membership in the post. Charles Frassinelli, 320 W. Ludlow St., Summit...
View ArticleDespite argument, supervisors vote to move ahead with pole building plans
A progress report on the pole building that Mahoning Township supervisors are looking to construct to satisfy the violations raised by the Department of Labor and Industry resulting from complaints by...
View ArticleDomestic incident leads to charges
State police at Frackville reported a domestic incident in Barnesville, Ryan Township, Schuylkill County, resulted in charges being filed. Troopers said on Monday, Feb. 27, about 4:30 p.m. they...
View ArticleHearing held to make amendments for 911 readdressing system
In a public hearing on Tuesday, Feb. 21, the Chestnuthill Township board of supervisors passed Ordinance No. 2012-01, with a 2-0 vote. Chairman Chuck Gould was absent. read more
View ArticleTamaqua woman cited for theft
A Tamaqua woman was cited following a shoplifting incident at the Family Dollar Store, 137 N. Railroad St., Tamaqua. The store's manager contacted police at 10:52 a.m. on Feb. 27 to report she had...
View ArticleWarriors hold off Bulldogs in AAA semi
SOUTH WHITEHALL TWP – Putting Wilson on the foul line late in a close game seemed like a solid game plan. The Warriors were shooting just 58 percent from the line for the season. They hit just enough,...
View ArticleScout Sunday celebrated
Effort UMC celebrated Scout Sunday this past Sunday. In attendance was Doug Klemm, Boy Scout District Commissioner, and many leaders and members of Cub Scout Pack 99 and Boy Scout Troop 98 as well as...
View ArticleFriends of Animals seeking to find roaming pitbull
Carbon County Friends of Animals are asking for the community's help to locate a dog that has been on the loose since October. Donna Crum, a volunteer at CCFOA, said the organization has been receiving...
View Article'Buck'
It was in the summer of 2007 during the World War 2 Weekend at the Reading airport that I was introduced to, and learned the remarkable story of Lt. Col (Ret.) Lynn "Buck" Compton. A true American hero...
View ArticleCoaldale tax collector closes office
Coaldale tax collector Catherine M. Papesh, has announced that her office will be closed on March 1 and March 2. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, March 5. Office hours are Tuesday, Thursday...
View ArticleThree unbeaten teams remaining
The Eastern Schuylkill Recreation Commission (ESRC) winter basketball league passed the halfway point of the season, with three teams still sporting an unblemished record. One of those teams will fall...
View ArticleDrunk in Tamaqua
A Tamaqua man has been cited after he was found to be in an intoxicated state in the 100 block of West Broad Street in the borough. Officers were dispatched to 108 W. Broad St., at 2:23 a.m. on Feb. 25...
View ArticleThe Mill in Germansville is business of the month
It isn't just any ordinary run of The Mill. Indeed, The Mill at 7130 Bake Oven Road in Germansville is an animal lover's delight thanks to a wide assortment of items. The establishment can also add...
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