UPDATED: Carbon County Man Reported Missing Found Safe

UPDATE:  The man reported missing in Carbon County has been located.  Thank you to everyone who shared.

16th Annual Coal Miner’s Heritage Festival and Picnic to Take Place in Lansford

LANSFORD — The eagerly anticipated 16th Annual Coal Miner’s Heritage Festival and Picnic is set to unfold on Sunday, September 3, 2023, from 10 AM to 5 PM at the grounds of the No. 9 Coal Mine and Museum in Lansford, Carbon County, PA. This year's edition promises a captivating blend of history, culture, entertainment, and mouthwatering culinary delights.

State Grant of Over Half a Million Dollars Awarded to Little Leaf Farms' for Expansion Plans

CARBON COUNTY - Little Leaf Farms, a pioneering lettuce producer, is set to undergo a major transformation thanks to a substantial state grant of $501,136. 

Two Remain Locked Up in Schuylkill County Prison After Leading Police in Pursuit in March

A man and woman remain locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after leading police in a pursuit last month.

Ben Titus Road Remains Closed in Rush Township for Ongoing Police Incident

 As of 2:30pm, Thursday, Ben Titus Road in Rush Township remains closed for an going police incident.

Drought Watch Lifted for Schuylkill, Luzerne, and Carbon Counties

After almost 5 months, the Drought Watch has been lifted for the five remaining counties including Schuylkill, Luzerne, and Carbon.

Saint Clair Man Wanted in Carbon County Taken into Custody by Borough Police

A Saint Clair man wanted in Carbon County on retail theft charges.

Lansford Police Attempting to Identify Theft Suspects

The Lansford Police are attempting to identify three theft suspects.

Firefighters Responding to House Fire in Lansford

Firefighters are responding to a house fire in Lansford on Wednesday morning.

Scratch-Off Worth $1 Million Sold in Carbon County

A scratch-off worth $1 million was recently sold in Carbon County.

PennDOT Announces New Traffic Patterns for PA 443 Reconstruction Project in Lehighton

PennDOT announced on Thursday motorists can expect new traffic patterns starting Sunday, September 11, on PA 443/Blakeslee Boulevard in Lehighton Borough, Carbon County.

Ethnic Food Picnic, Basket Raffle, Mine Tours and Music Sunday in Lansford

This Sunday September 4, 2022, the No. 9 Coal Mine & Museum in Lansford will be celebrating Labor Day Weekend with their annual picnic featuring homemade ethnic foods, a raffle for baskets, coal mine and museum tours, and music. 

COLLEGE NEWS: Lehigh Carbon Community College Announces Spring Dean's List

Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) has announced the students named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2022 semester.

15th Coal Miner’s Heritage Festival July 10 at No. 9 Coal Mine and Museum

The 15th Annual Coal Miner’s Heritage Festival will be held on Sunday July 10, 2022 from 10 to 5 on the grounds of the No. 9 Coal Mine and Museum in Lansford, Carbon County, PA. 

Tri-County Youth Football League Awards Scholarships to Senior Football Players

Each year the Tri-County Youth Football League awards 17 $100 scholarships to senior football players from each organization in the League who have participated in the TCYFL for a minimum of 3 years and continued with 4 years of high school participation.  

Schuylkill and Carbon County Dive Teams Called to Reservoir near Tamaqua

Schuylkill and Carbon County Dive Teams are responding a reservoir near Tamaqua Saturday morning.

Carbon County Man Leads Police in Pursuit in Tamaqua

A man driving under the influence led State Police in a pursuit from Tamaqua to Carbon County last week.

United States Files Complaint Against Lehighton Doctor For Violating The False Claims Act

On Thursday, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that the United States has filed a civil lawsuit against Dr. Peter J. Baddick, III, a family medicine practitioner, alleging that he issued medically unnecessary prescriptions for Subsys, a fentanyl-based spray manufactured by Insys Therapeutics, Inc., and used to treat breakthrough cancer pain.