The Walnutport community is in mourning following the passing of a borough councilman who was a catalyst in helping to spur development in the borough.
William Turk, 91, died Sunday in the Lehigh Vall.
State Rep. Doyle Heffley, R-Carbon, and state Sen. David Argall, R-Schuylkill/Carbon, announced that grants totaling more than $328,000 will be awarded to 24 fire company and EMS departments in the 12.
Diamond Fire Company will host its next flea market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 26 at the bingo hall, 100 Washington St., Walnutport. For info, call 484-262-4034.
One person is dead following an early-morning fire Tuesday in Palmerton.
Borough fire Chief Jason Behler said firefighters responded at 5:34 a.m. to a twin duplex in the 100 block of Columbia Avenue.
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