Jill Whalen

Tamaqua Borough Council took the first steps to join a program that would allow borough police to partner with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Coaldale is hoping to install new lights in its memorial garden next to borough hall.

Rush Township residents of Hometown and Lake Hauto will see a jump in their sewer bills.

Tamaqua Borough will be changing its online utility bill payment program.

As chairwoman of the Carbon County Homeless Task Force, Cathy Lamm knows that salaries in the area don’t often keep pace with the rising costs of rent.

Coaldale residents are reminded that street sweeping will begin on borough streets next week.

Members of the Rabbit Run Fish and Game Commission — along with area residents — voiced concerns about the impact a possible charter school would have on the recreational area.

At Thursday’s meeting, supervisors appointed Kayla Mickalowski to the joint roles.

A resident concerned about data centers locating in the area shared sample ordinances and other information with Tamaqua Borough Council recently.

The Tamaqua Wireless Association will hold its annual Field Day exercises beginning at noon Saturday from the Owl Creek Reservoir.