About $6.5 million has been stolen from victims in what state police call a sophisticated fraud scheme that is under investigation. Police are urging the public’s participation in what they called a ...

During drenching rains on Saturday, the Lehighton Downtown Initiative held its 250 USA Parade as scheduled. Lehighton Area ...

I want to thank a recent letter writer for drawing our attention to the Third Red Scare. This is one of the more interesting aspects of U.S. History — we have had THREE of these. The first one ...

Several members of Palmerton Area High School’s varsity and junior varsity girls volleyball teams and the football and boys ...

The Pocono Family YMCA announces its 24th annual Senior Prom, taking place from 1 to 4 p.m. on Oct. 25. This year’s enchanting theme is “Winter Wonderland.” The celebration will be held at Elks ...

State police at the Hazleton barracks reported that they were called to a hit-and-run at 3:59 p.m. on Sept. 6 on Grist Mill Road, Packer Township. They said Paul W. Sholtis, 46, of Weatherly, was ...

An Albrightsville man is facing child pornography charges following an investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police Southeast Computer Crime Task Force. According to court documents, investigators ...

Schuylkill County commissioners on Wednesday approved the first step in a process that could save about $9 million by consolidating bridge repair/replacement projects. They agreed to transition the ...

The Carbon County Art League is offering a $100 grand prize for the winner of its Pumpkin Painting Contest Maker’s Market and Amphitheater Open Mic on Oct. 10 in Lehighton Park. Participants bring ...

Save the date for Salem UCC, 330 First St., Weatherly, will hold its annual Hot Beef Sundaes from 3 to 6 p.m. on Oct. 3. This event will be eat in only. Hot Beef Sundaes are a bowl of mashed ...

The clock is ticking on the skill game issue across the state. On Oct. 14, every skill game in Pennsylvania becomes illegal unless our lawmakers come to some type of agreement. The state Supreme ...

PPL Electric Utilities has been selected to receive up to $71.5 million in federal funding for a transmission line upgrade project in eastern Pennsylvania. The funding, announced by the U.S.