The bear involved in an attack on a man Sunday in Jim Thorpe has tested positive for rabies, according to the Pennsylvania Game Commission. The diagnosis explains it abnormal behavior, commission ...

The Lehigh Valley Health Network said approximately 100 employees have been laid off. The network noted in a statement that the layoffs were not a result of its 2024 merger with Jefferson Health.

A church youth group has stepped up to assist those less fortunate in the Lehighton community, making lunches for the guests ...

No one was injured after a passerby reported smoke coming from a twin home in Palmerton Tuesday afternoon. Borough fire Chief Jason Behler said firefighters responded at 2:49 p.m. to 210 Columbia ...

Franklin Township Fire Company hopes to have a new addition to its fleet come this time next year. Township fire Chief Lynn Diehl informed the township’s board of supervisors on Tuesday that last ...

Mauch Chunk Trust Company’s Community Heroes awards program honors four people each year from Carbon County or the Tamaqua area who have displayed outstanding service to their community, as selected ...

A century-old financial institution hopes to acquire a building in Palmerton to expand its reach in the region. The Neffs ...

Student Council of Carbon Career & Technical Institute has been busy. Ash Little, an instructional aide and student council ...

The Lehighton Area High School Varsity Cheerleaders are rooting for a win at the upcoming PIAA State Competitive Spirit ...

Tamaqua borough will back a loan for a new police station and community center. During Tuesday’s borough council meeting, ...

A local nonprofit organization is doing what it can to help homeless cats. Save the Strays Schuylkill offers low-cost spaying ...

The Panther Valley School Board learned costs of a proposed solar project for the school complex in Summit Hill last week. The McClure Company, a construction management company that specializes in ...