The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announces the following roadwork this week. Schedules could change, dependent on the weather: Carbon County • Nesquehoning Borough, Route 209 between ...

How to Train Your Dragon” took flight at the box office this weekend, proving that some remakes still have teeth. The ...

Our region’s resting grounds include grave markers that tell remarkable stories about people whose lives impacted our area.

Jim and I knew each other. But not too well. In fact, he probably didn’t know my name, other than “that guy who works at the ...

A recent letter regarding President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” left a lot to be desired. It was rife with the usual empty Democrat platitudes, lacking facts with supporting data. I would like ...

The 20-member Polk Township Historical Society is working on restoring and displaying historical items at Lodge Hall, which ...

Commonwealth Charter Academy, Pennsylvania’s leading K through 12 public cyber charter school serving more than 35,500 students, has earned 15 prestigious awards for its original, engaging ...

I never did. I hadn’t thought that throwing a baseball back and forth with my father could be a big deal. That was until the first time I watched the movie “Field of Dreams.” The film is a fantasy ...

Reading & Northern Railroad announces that Jim Raffa has been promoted to the position of executive vice president marketing and sales. In his new position, Raffa will assist CEO Andy Muller and ...

Camelbeach Outdoor Waterpark, Pennsylvania’s largest outdoor waterpark, will open for its 27th season with a soft opening from 1-7 p.m. Sunday. Starting Monday, the park will be open daily from 11 ...

Carbon County officials are hoping to secure nearly $76,000 to purchase a car fire simulator to help first responders practice for such an emergency in a controlled environment. Last week, the county ...

Coaldale Borough is edging a bit closer to having local police coverage. “We’re going to go with Tamaqua,” Councilwoman Kim Gavornik said at this month’s meeting. “As soon as (solicitor Robert ...