The Flagstaff Ballroom in Jim Thorpe was really rocking on Sept. 15 as Lions, Lioness and Leos, representing clubs in Schuylkill, Carbon, Monroe and Pike counties, held their 30th Anniversary at the a...
And then there was one!
Tamaqua is the lone remaining undefeated team in the TIMES NEWS coverage area.Northwestern's loss to Wilson on Friday night eliminated it from the ranks of the unbeaten.In this...
Fire prevention week
The Tamaqua Fire Department will celebrate Fire Prevention Week all next week in the borough. The department will host special programs in the Tamaqua Elementary School and St. Je...
The Black Crowes have a well-deserved reputation as one of rock's best live acts.
The Crowes were in their element Wednesday night when their 2009 Stuck Inside Utopia Tour flew into Penn's Peak.It fac...
A state Senate committee convened in Tamaqua Thursday to hear testimony on whether the Pennsylvania Borough Code should be amended regarding the powers of mayors and how they relate to borough council...
A Hazleton man was given a Carbon County prison term on Tuesday after entering a guilty plea before Judge David W. Addy. He was one of several defendants to enter a plea before Addy.
Banks incidentRic...
A vehicle stop in Monroe County led to a driving under the influence (DUI) charge pending against the driver.
State police at Lehighton said Joseph Edward Sprawa, 20, of Kunkletown, was stopped about ...
Marilyn Frable of Kunkletown, standing, prepared four easy and elegant appetizers for the Western Pocono Women's Club presentation. She made Herbed Yogurt Cheese, Bacon and Carmelized Onion Stuffed Po...
Nativity plans
Planning is starting for the annual Live Nativity. Those who would like to be a part of it this year are encouraged to attend the meeting. Organizers would love to hear your ideas. No a...