West Penn Township Supervisors’ Chairman Tony Prudenti said water is not being extracted from a property he co-owns on Penn Drive. The topic arose after resident Donald Hoppes noted that he had been ...

Spring has been chugging along, and so have our plans for a vegetable garden. G has really thrown himself into this project. He spent a few weeks cutting back brush, then another few rearranging some ...

I’m one of the rare people who admit to loving their birthday. I don’t need to do anything special to glory in what I call “my day.” This is the first year I didn’t enjoy every minute of my birthday.

She was necessary at first. I needed her hugs that Dad had no capability to give. Mom was my comfort zone when I ran home crying after the two bullies next door threw me into a swimming pool before I ...

The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit health care ratings organization, released new Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, ...

A red fox pup, one of the usual litter of four or five, waits patiently outside of its den. Spring signals the time that most ...

In advance of “May the Fourth,” characters from a galaxy far, far away made stops at the children’s hospital and other ...

Jael Houser has announced her candidacy for mayor of Tamaqua. She is running for the Republican spot on the ballot. She says ...

Former mayor and longtime public servant Bob Silver has announced his candidacy for mayor of the Borough of Lansford, pledging to restore transparency, accountability and trust in local government.

West Penn Township will celebrate the nation’s birthday with a bang. The inaugural West Penn Township Independence Day Celebration — which will include fireworks — will be held from 6-9 p.m. July 5 ...

Lansford Alive will be presenting its Music in the Park summer concert series again at Kennedy Park in 2025. Musical groups and vocalists will perform each Sunday from 6-8 p.m. at the park, which is ...

Joseph Genits, of West Front Street, Lansford, is seeking a seat on Lansford Borough Council in the primary election. His candidacy brings an extensive and exemplary record of prior public service to ...