Explosion Leads Police to Meth Lab

Monday, May 20th, 2013, 5:05am

LANSFORD — A father and son are among three people facing drug charges after an explosion and fire at a home in Carbon County.

Firefighters first responded to an explosion at a home on East Patterson Street in Lansford around 10 p.m. Sunday.

Police said the explosion was caused by a methamphetamine drug operation inside the home.

Police have released the names of the three people taken in to custody.

They are Scott Frantz from Scranton, and Kyle Frantz and Jackie Slaven, both residents of the home in Lansford where the alleged meth lab was found.

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Celebration During Uncertainty

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Saturday, May 18th, 2013, 5:49pm

JIM THORPE — A celebration in Carbon County on Saturday was overshadowed with uncertainty.

It was the Jim Thorpe birthday weekend, but many people at the events meant to honor the iconic athlete were wondering if his remains will soon be moved out of the community named after him.

In a service rich with tradition and heritage, members of Native American tribes held a tribute at Jim Thorpe’s Mausoleum to honor his birth. The remains of the Olympic champion and pro-football player were moved here to Carbon county in the 1950s when two boroughs merged and adopted Thorpe’s name in an effort to attract tourists.

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Picture Perfect for May 18, 2013

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Saturday, May 18th, 2013, 9:00am

Here is your Picture Perfect for May 18th, 2013.

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Making a Miniature Garden

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Saturday, May 18th, 2013, 9:00am

Visit the ladies of Creekside Gardens create the most adorable garden in miniature!

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Spring Trees for a Splash of Color

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Saturday, May 18th, 2013, 9:00am

Make an impact and spice up your landscape with some great spring trees. Paul Epsom takes a look and some special varieties.

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Secrets to Selling your Home

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Saturday, May 18th, 2013, 9:00am

Dave Fritz of Victoria Rose Design shares some designer secrets for getting your house ready to sell. See how staging can really enhance the features of your home.

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Man Accused Of Dragging Police Chief Locked Up

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Friday, May 17th, 2013, 5:40pm

BEAVER MEADOWS — A man from Carbon County is locked up after allegedly dragging a police chief with his car, all while attempting to evade an eviction notice.

The man from Beaver Meadows faces felony charges.

Neighbors say they are thankful troopers finally caught up with him.

Less than 24 hours after a man living in a partially burnt home dragged the Beaver Meadow’s police chief under his car, he’s locked up facing charges.

Troopers caught up with Dean Kancir, 41, at Hazleton General Hospital Thursday night where he was visiting his sick fiancée.

He’s charged with aggravated assault and other charges after trooper say he allegedly dragged Chief Mike Morresi along Route 93 with his car, trying to evade a long-overdue eviction notice.

Neighbor Peter Mikulca of Beaver Meadows says he’s known Kancir and his family a long time.

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