Local News

Fire hits Polk home... Fire hits Polk home... ... 0

A home was destroyed by fire Sunday morning in Polk Township.

Power restored in Kidder Township... Power restored in Kidder Township... ... 0

A sign in the Dollar General on Route 903 in Kidder says it all. Power has since been restored to the more than 900 customers out in Kidder Townsh

Police investigate ATV crash in West Penn... Police investigate ATV crash in West Penn... ... 0

Several people were injured Saturday morning in an all terrain vehicle crash in West Penn Township.

Curtis L. Gombert, 92... Curtis L. Gombert, 92... ... 0

Curtis L. “Smiley” Gombert, 92, of Franklin Township, passed away Thursday, June 20 at his home surrounded by his devoted wife and children.

What is the best advice you received from a teache... What is the best advice you received from a teache... ... 0

Orphaned bear cubs rescued in state forest... Orphaned bear cubs rescued in state forest... ... 0

St. Luke’s acquires more land for health care faci... St. Luke’s acquires more land for health care faci... ... 0

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS... FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS... ... 0

Franklin Township supervisors took the following action this week:

It’s the Reader’s turn with CCTI 11th graders... It’s the Reader’s turn with CCTI 11th graders... ... 0

“What projects do you have planned for the summer?”

Weissport Council... Weissport Council... ... 0

Weissport Borough Council discussed the following this week:

Man charged with corruption of minors... Man charged with corruption of minors... ... 0

Franklin reminds residents about recycling restric... Franklin reminds residents about recycling restric... ... 0

Subscribe to Local News

AP News

Government official: Coronavirus vaccine trial starts Monday Government official: Coronavirus vaccine trial starts Monday 0

2020-03-16
Democratic Debate: Biden, Sanders on pandemic, Social Security, more Democratic Debate: Biden, Sanders on pandemic, Social Security, more 0

2020-03-16
US moves nearer to shutdown amid coronavirus fears US moves nearer to shutdown amid coronavirus fears 0

2020-03-16
Doctor says Trump tests negative for coronavirus Doctor says Trump tests negative for coronavirus 0

2020-03-14
Trump declares virus emergency; House passes aid package Trump declares virus emergency; House passes aid package 0

2020-03-14
Police officer serving warrant is killed; fugitive arrested Police officer serving warrant is killed; fugitive arrested 0

2020-03-13
Flu and coronavirus: Similar symptoms, different fears Flu and coronavirus: Similar symptoms, different fears 0

2020-03-12
Governor closes schools in Philly suburb county hit by virus Governor closes schools in Philly suburb county hit by virus 0

2020-03-12
Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson test positive for coronavirus Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson test positive for coronavirus 0

2020-03-11
NBA suspends season until further notice, over coronavirus NBA suspends season until further notice, over coronavirus 0

2020-03-11
WHO declares that virus crisis is now a pandemic WHO declares that virus crisis is now a pandemic 0

2020-03-11
Biden wins hard-fought Michigan, deals major blow to Sanders Biden wins hard-fought Michigan, deals major blow to Sanders 0

2020-03-11
Italy expands lockdown, Israel tightens entry to halt virus Italy expands lockdown, Israel tightens entry to halt virus 0

2020-03-10
Trump wants payroll tax relief to calm virus-spooked markets Trump wants payroll tax relief to calm virus-spooked markets 0

2020-03-10
Official: White House didn’t want to tell seniors not to fly Official: White House didn’t want to tell seniors not to fly 0

2020-03-07
Trump names Meadows new chief of staff Trump names Meadows new chief of staff 0

2020-03-07
Walmart to launch rival to Prime Walmart to launch rival to Prime 0

2020-03-07
Science Says: How risky is that virus? Your mind may mislead Science Says: How risky is that virus? Your mind may mislead 0

2020-03-07
Trump set to sign $8.3B bill to fight coronavirus outbreak Trump set to sign $8.3B bill to fight coronavirus outbreak 0

2020-03-06
Cruise ship is held off California coast for virus testing Cruise ship is held off California coast for virus testing 0

2020-03-06

Latest Photo Galleries

Beautiful Hidden Treasures antique store
2020-02-18
Gordmans opening in Brodheadsville
2020-02-18
Jim Thorpe winterfest
2020-02-17
Luminaries at winter fest
2020-02-15
Marian vs Pottsville boys basketball
2020-02-13

Opinion

0

We have been strong supporters of Gov. Tom Wolf’s past efforts to fund state police while discouraging municipalities from relying...

In celebration of Sunshine Week 0

Most of us prefer sunshine. It’s rare to hear someone say, “That was a nice, cloudy day.” We’re invigorated by...

Something has to be done 0

No. 1 question: What’s wrong with the Carbon County commissioners? Why are they not interested in getting business into the...

Consider the consequences 0

As the local schools grovel for money for their athletic facilities from the incoming hospitals, I hope they consider the...

Only one 0

Only one presidential candidate has demonstrated consistent integrity through the years. Only one candidate cannot be bought.

Jerry Hoare

Jim Thorpe

On this date - News

A look back: March 16, 1992 0

Promising an exciting and enthusiastic year ahead, officials in Carbon County gathered Saturday afternoon in Courtroom No. 1 of the...

A look back: March 14, 1974 0

Frank E. Wehr of Summit Hill was officially named administrator of the Coaldale State General Hospital after having been the...

A look back: March 13, 1976 0

The Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new doctor to set up practice at the medical building in Hometown,...

A look back: March 12, 1977 0

The Panther Valley Chapter of UNICO seated new officers at its regular meeting held in the American Hotel, Jim Thorpe....

A look back: March 11, 1980 0

Joseph A. “Buck” O’Donnell, whose community involvement spans three generations, has been named Summit Hill’s “Citizen of the Year” by...

AP News

Government official: Coronavirus vaccine trial starts Monday Government official: Coronavirus vaccine trial starts Monday 0

Democratic Debate: Biden, Sanders on pandemic, Social Security, more Democratic Debate: Biden, Sanders on pandemic, Social Security, more 0

US moves nearer to shutdown amid coronavirus fears US moves nearer to shutdown amid coronavirus fears 0

Doctor says Trump tests negative for coronavirus Doctor says Trump tests negative for coronavirus 0

Wolf urges nonessential businesses to close in some counties Wolf urges nonessential businesses to close in some counties 0

Trump declares virus emergency; House passes aid package Trump declares virus emergency; House passes aid package 0

Police officer serving warrant is killed; fugitive arrested Police officer serving warrant is killed; fugitive arrested 0

Flu and coronavirus: Similar symptoms, different fears Flu and coronavirus: Similar symptoms, different fears 0

Governor closes schools in Philly suburb county hit by virus Governor closes schools in Philly suburb county hit by virus 0

Local News

Fire hits Polk home... Fire hits Polk home... ... 0

Power restored in Kidder Township... Power restored in Kidder Township... ... 0

Police investigate ATV crash in West Penn... Police investigate ATV crash in West Penn... ... 0

Curtis L. Gombert, 92... Curtis L. Gombert, 92... ... 0

What is the best advice you received from a teache... What is the best advice you received from a teache... ... 0

Orphaned bear cubs rescued in state forest... Orphaned bear cubs rescued in state forest... ... 0

St. Luke’s acquires more land for health care faci... St. Luke’s acquires more land for health care faci... ... 0

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS... FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS... ... 0

It’s the Reader’s turn with CCTI 11th graders... It’s the Reader’s turn with CCTI 11th graders... ... 0

Weissport Council... Weissport Council... ... 0

Man charged with corruption of minors... Man charged with corruption of minors... ... 0

Franklin reminds residents about recycling restric... Franklin reminds residents about recycling restric... ... 0

AP News

Latest Photo Galleries

Opinion

0

In celebration of Sunshine Week 0

Something has to be done 0

Consider the consequences 0

Only one 0

On this date - News

A look back: March 16, 1992 0

A look back: March 14, 1974 0

A look back: March 13, 1976 0

A look back: March 12, 1977 0

A look back: March 11, 1980 0

AP News

Classified Ads

Event Calendar

November 2025

Upcoming Events

Twitter Feed

Reader Photo Galleries

ABOUT TIMES NEWS

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
						1
2	3	4	5	6	7	8
9	10	11	12	13	14	15
16	17	18	19	20	21	22
23	24	25	26	27	28	29
30

Local News

AP News

Latest Photo Galleries

Opinion

On this date - News

AP News

Trending Now

Most Read This Past Week

Most Commented

Classified Ads

Event Calendar

November 2025

Upcoming Events

Twitter Feed

Reader Photo Galleries

ABOUT TIMES NEWS