House Democrats are suddenly concerned about safety in our schools, now that it serves their primary education policy goal: eliminating public cyber charter schools and abandoning the 65,000 students ...

Lehighton Area School District approved a comprehensive generator replacement project for the high school following damage caused by a bird strike that knocked out power last June, according to ...

A Lansford man faces identity theft and related charges after using the credit card of the woman he was caring for to pay his insurance. Zachary Shetrompf, 37, of East Kline Street, was arraigned ...

Lansford Borough Council plans to decertify the current civil service eligibility list and move a part-time officer to full-time status at a special meeting this afternoon. Council President Bruce ...

Sometimes there is irony in a situation that just makes you think, that is too funny or too incredible to be true. Well, as most everyone knows the Lansford pool was closed in 2015 due to a large ...

A 10-mile stretch of Pennsylvania State Route 534 in the western Poconos was originally named “Scenic Drive” in reference to the visual appeal of its mountainous terrain, hilltop views, ...

Ticks can be active in any season, and it’s important to check for and remove the bloodsuckers as quickly as possible — ...

In the time before widespread vaccination, devastating infectious diseases ran rampant in America, killing millions of ...

As we prepare to celebrate Independence Day, we want to hear from you. What does freedom mean to you — personally, historically, or in your everyday life? What is most special about the holiday?

The City of Bethlehem will present its annual fireworks at approximately 9:15 p.m. Friday, July 4 (weather permitting). In the event of inclement weather, the fireworks will be held on July 5 at ...

As July Fourth approaches, Camp Bow Wow, a leading dog day care and boarding provider for 25 years, is helping pet parents navigate the holiday’s unique challenges with expert safety tips and ...

One of those mistakes of youth, which many of us have made, nearly cost Keaton Anthony his dream of playing professional ...