The Monroe County Coroner’s Office has identified the man who died in a Monroe County fire Sunday. John Stoneking, 68, from Smithfield Township, was pronounced deceased at 5:17 p.m. after an ...

Walker Township appointed the wife of a late state trooper to the planning commission seat vacated when he died suddenly in July. Walker Township Supervisor Craig Wagner read from a letter submitted ...

State police at the Hazleton barracks reported the following incidents: • Police said an arrest warrant has been issued for Arthur Lex, 44, of Lansford, on charges of theft of auto parts. They were ...

A six-hour standoff in Jim Thorpe borough ended peacefully Tuesday after a resident who threatened police surrendered without ...

A vote to appoint Coaldale police Officer Michael Sniscak as the borough’s chief of police failed during Tuesday’s council meeting. A request by borough Mayor Eric Ramirez to name Sniscak as the ...

A review commission has been formed on an existing regional plan to guide growth and land use in Lower Carbon County. On a unanimous measure, Bowmanstown borough council last week agreed to have the ...

Jim Thorpe Borough Council laid the groundwork last week for further discussions on the municipality’s code enforcement strategy, with a focus on transitioning from a reactive to a proactive ...

Several people have expressed interest to address a crossing guard shortage in Lehighton. Borough police Chief Troy Abelovsky said at Monday’s borough council meeting that three applications have ...

Penn State Extension invites you to learn how to cook vegetarian as part of its “Let’s Cook with Penn State Extension” cooking class series. “Let’s Cook Vegetarian” will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 ...

Cleanup is set for burned out properties in Lehighton. Borough Manager Dane DeWire informed borough council on Monday that ...

The grand reopening of a longtime car dealership in Slatington will celebrate not only its past, but usher in the thrill of new beginnings. Rentschler Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram in Slatington will hold ...

The Nutrition Group continues to foster healthy food choices and encourage student participation in breakfasts and lunch ...