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Jim Thorpe’s picturesque streets were brought to a standstill Saturday as record-breaking crowds flocked to the final weekend of the town’s annual Fall Foliage Festival. Borough Police Chief Joe Schat...

In two unheard of moves, Carbon County officials unveiled its 2024 spending plan weeks ahead of the upcoming General Election and voted down one of three of the budgets that make up the $73.8 million ...

It appears drivers continue to have a problem determining their vehicle is too large for a historic covered bridge in Lower Towamensing Township. On Thursday, Carbon County Commissioners’ Chairman Way...

Carbon County officials are finalizing a new fund that will help communities combat blight. Last week, the board of commissioners, in a 2-0 vote, ratified a motion to open a new demolition fund accoun...

Carbon County is hoping to save lives by investing in a fentanyl awareness campaign. The campaign is part of funds received from the opioid settlement. Carbon County committed $200,000 to the campaign...

Carbon County officials are ensuring the chance of drugs getting into the prison continues to get smaller. On Thursday, commissioners approved a quote from Access Control Systems Inc. of Milford, New ...

A deteriorating bridge that carries traffic over Quakake Creek in Packer Township is causing headaches for busing and the upcoming winter snow plowing season. On Thursday, Terry Davis, a Packer Townsh...

A Carbon County commissioner is questioning why a management company hired to oversee multimillion dollar projects is continuously needing to issue change orders for work that wasn’t included in the o...

Carbon County officials say that if legislators allow a phone fee to end in January, the inaction could be devastating to the 911 communication centers across the state. On Thursday, the board of comm...

Carbon County officials are hoping that the third time will be the charm to secure contractors for a project that aims to help homeless women. On Thursday, the board of commissioners ratified a motion...