The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office & Forensics Center has identified the man found in the underground quarry in Slatington. Jesse J. Rutt, 41, was pronounced dead at 11:34 p.m. Monday at the ...

The author of this story is unknown and it has been told by many people throughout the years. The gentleman to whom I’m going to introduce was not a Scrooge, but a kind, generous man who loved his ...

find it hard to believe that I’ve now submitted almost 400 columns to the Times News since I began this venture in 2016. My hope was to stir some interest in what wonderful and beautiful species we ...

A man who stole a car, fired shots and led police on a two-county chase was taken into custody Monday morning after he crashed in Schuylkill County, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Police said ...

Whitehall needed a rally. Then the Zephyrs had to find a way to close it out. James Middleton’s squad found a way to do both Saturday in the final of the Lady Indian Christmas Tournament, topping host ...

Above: The Tamaqua Area Senior High School recently held its National Honor Society Induction Ceremony in the school district auditorium. Shown here, front from left, are Morgan Teetz, Isidora Neifert ...

If you’re looking for homemade cakes made with the best ingredient, love, try Sharleen’s Kreations. Sharleen Rinamon of Albrightsville began making cakes in 2013 when she lost her babysitter for her 2 ...

Tamaqua will receive a tree that’s descended from the last remaining “Liberty Tree.” And to house the tree, the borough will create Liberty Tree Park on North Railroad Street. The sapling will come ...

Stoney Ridge Lights is presenting its Holiday Lights Spectacular, a Christmas light display that combines video projections along with a synchronized light show. The multimedia event is held at ...

here’s still time to celebrate the holidays by walking through your local park to see decorated trees sponsored by local businesses and residents. Some are in honor of loved ones, while others promote ...

The Tamaqua City Revitalization and Improvement Zone Authority and Tamaqua business community again posted another year of record funding. A recent letter from Pennsylvania Secretary of Revenue ...

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia judges concerned about security lapses at city courthouses have ordered the sheriff to address what they call a rising number of assaults, threats and staffing shortages ...