Slatington Borough Council has presented a financing proposal for the purchase of the borough’s new fire truck, outlining how the $1.2 million cost would be divided between the borough and the ...

At the end of the 1940 movie, “The Great Dictator,” the once silent film star Charlie Chaplin gave a speech that has transcended through cinematic time and is still considered relevant today. I have ...

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 presented Weatherly Area School District school nurse Rebecca McFadden with a Certificate of Appreciation for her 25 years of dedicated service to the students ...

Pleasant Valley High School celebrated its Class of 2026 on Friday evening during graduation ceremonies at the school’s stadium. Under sunny skies and pleasant weather, 320 students walked across the ...

Marian Catholic High School’s Class of 2026 has become a family, its valedictorian said. “Growing up, I never understood why people would refer to groups outside of blood relatives as ‘family,’ ” ...

A shooting was reported at the Wawa in Brodheadsville around 10 p.m. Friday. According to reports at the scene an argument escalated and someone pulled out a gun and fired shots. Injuries are not ...

Marian’s Teaghan Biros will attend Misericordia University to major in occupational therapy and be a member of the cross county & track teams. Joining Teghan at a signing ceremony at the high ...

The Birches open their Northampton County Legion schedule with a convincing 17-5 victory over Wind Gap. Jason Farissier leads the way offensively with two hits and four RBIs. The ...

A vacant seat on Summit Hill Borough Council was filled Thursday night. Leigh Ann Kruslicky was chosen to replace Lacey Gonzalez, who resigned earlier this month. Kruslicky, a paralegal, was one of ...

Valedictorian Chloe Klotz, a member of the Class of 2026 in the school’s carpentry department, thanked the families for their support during her speech at the 32nd annual commencement Thursday night.

The Mahoning Valley 4-H Community Club will hold a car wash at Advance Auto Parts, 77 Blakeslee Boulevard, Drive East, in Lehighton from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. All proceeds benefit the Carbon ...

All around the area, there’s something new afoot. From a simple stroll to a power walk, local communities are helping residents rethink how they move throughout their day. And as sunny skies and ...