The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announces the following road work this week, weather permitting: Carbon County • East Penn Township, Mahoning Mountain lane restriction between Clover ...

Some 30,000 bright lights were turned on Friday night in the heart of Tamaqua. But hearts of those in attendance were heavy.

It’s not officially winter yet, but a polar vortex is bringing frigid conditions this week. The polar vortex is a large upper-level, low-pressure area or circulation that typically resides above the ...

An Allentown died in a crash early Sunday morning after hitting state troopers with his truck and leading police on a chase.

December 3, 1984 — Six players from the Times News area receive Honorable Mention status on the Associated Press All-State Football team. Lehighton has three players named, while Tamaqua has two and ...

It was a special night for former Lehighton standout Hailey Miller — even if she didn’t realize just how special it would be. The Penn State Berks senior knew her 1,000th-career point was within reach ...

State police at the Fern Ridge barracks reported the following crashes: • Police were called to a crash that occurred at 12:10 p.m. Nov. 22 in the roundabout on Route 209 at its intersection with ...

December 2, 1955 — Lehighton uses a big second half to pull away for a 61-36 victory over Jim Thorpe in both team’s season opener. The Indians, coached by Ben Jones, lead by eight points at halftime ...

State police at Hazleton said Robert J. Brislin, 61, of Tresckow, was injured in a two-vehicle crash at 8:43 a.m. Nov. 13 at the intersection of Main and Goose streets in Banks Township. Police said ...

Editor’s note: We’ll be publishing a list of Christmas events through the season. To be listed here, send an email to [email protected] Concerts • Lehighton Band, annual Christmas Concert at 2 p.m ...

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania recently announced that Pedro Villot-Ortiz, 26, of Shenandoah, was sentenced to 151 months in federal prison by U.S.

Lehighton Class of 1967 will meet for breakfast 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at the Beacon Diner in Lehighton. All class members are invited. For more information, call 570-620-5565.