A combined boating safety event was conducted by members of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the U.S. Power Squadron at Beltzville State Park on June 1. The intent is to educate the public on the im...
This weekend is going to be a scorcher, which means people are going to be looking for water.
If going to the beach sounds good, then it’s best to get there early before the parking lots fill up.
Alm...
Beltzville Lake is one of the most popular destinations in the area — especially on hot weekends.
It’s easily accessible via Interstate 80 and 81 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike to tourists from New Yor...
A subdivision plan for the Packerton Yards property is being worked on.
Lehighton Borough Council received an update on the property at last week’s meeting.
Borough engineer Bruce Steigerwalt told cou...
HARRISBURG – At the request of Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon), the House Majority Policy Committee will convene a public hearing next week in Carbon County to discuss issues related to the ongoing reev...
Summertime is full of trips to the beach, picnics, hiking in the woods, bicycle riding, kayaking and vacation trips. But just because fall is around the corner doesn’t mean you have to give up all of ...
Would you like to be a streamwatcher?
Become a steward of your local stream. Brodhead Watershed Association is seeking new “water warriors” for its popular Streamwatch program.
Streamwatchers are vita...
The sewer line installation project is moving along in Lower Towamensing Township.
Engineers from Carbon Engineering Inc. in Summit Hill have given the township a partial list of the properties where...
A statewide drought watch remains in effect for Pennsylvania, the state Department of Environmental Protection announced today.
While not required, residents and non-farm businesses are encouraged to ...
The public meeting to discuss the Chestnut Ridge Greenway Trail Feasibility Study set off on the right foot Tuesday night, but then hit a rocky path.
The conservancy owns a four-mile section of the fo...