Births, May 12, 2014
Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson StreetTo Blake and Elizabeth Shire Reber, Auburn, a son, April 5.To Raymond Flannery and Sheri Brown, Girardville, a son, April 11.
View ArticlePottsville Positive plans parties, pyrotechnics
The city's recently formed Pottsville Positive Committee is planning to revamp the Pottsville City Independence Celebration, changing the location of the traditional fireworks display as well as adding...
View ArticleDunkin' Donuts serves up inspiration with notes, bus driver passes it on
While boarding the school bus the morning of May 5, a fourth-grade student at Schuylkill Haven Area Elementary School read one of the numerous inspirational quotes taped above the windows. "Laughter...
View ArticleKaren's Heroes support animal, homeless shelters
This year, Karen's Heroes offered most of its annual support to two shelters, one for animals and one for the homeless."Hillside SPCA was the top vote-getter from the third-grade class at Pottsville...
View ArticleMothers celebrate Mother's Day with feasts, roses, family
While volunteering to help prepare the annual Mother's Day Breakfast at St. Mary's Center in Mahanoy City on Sunday, Ann Pascavage, Delano, told friends this Mother's Day was special for her. "I...
View ArticleSchuylkill River to be featured topic of presentation
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - The public is invited to a free presentation about the Schuylkill River on Wednesday at Penn State Schuylkill.The event, scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m., will be held in the Morgan...
View ArticleCriminal Court, May 12, 2014
A Saint Clair man violated a protection from abuse order once but not twice, a Schuylkill County judge decided Wednesday.Jeremy C. Hess, 28, is guilty of one charge of indirect criminal contempt, which...
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n McAdoo: The McAdoo Lions Club is sponsoring an evening trip to Mount Airy Casino on May 19. The bus will leave at 4 p.m. from the former St. Kunegunda Church and will depart from the casino at 10...
View ArticleHS BASEBALL: Bordner pitches Tri-Valley past Tamaqua
PINE GROVE - Hunter Bordner has thrived in big games throughout his Tri-Valley career.Tuesday was no exception.The junior right-hander tossed a four-hit shutout and fanned nine as the Dawgs blanked...
View ArticlePolice investigate report of gunshot at Orwigsburg residence
ORWIGSBURG - The Orwigsburg Police Department responded to a call Sunday at 750 E. Market St. in the borough for a disturbance.According to a police report, officers responded to a disturbance that was...
View ArticleCygnets hatch at Bubeck Park in Schuylkill Haven
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - Four cygnets were born recently at Bubeck Park in Schuylkill Haven."I'm hoping that one will hatch while I'm watching. I've never seen one hatch, that will be so cool," Becky Matz,...
View ArticlePort Carbon plans to buy SUV for police
PORT CARBON - The borough council decided Tuesday to start the research to buy 2015 model sport utility vehicle for its police force using borough funds."When we did the budget, we had money put aside...
View ArticleHomeless shelter in Pottsville closes for summer
The Servants to All homeless shelter has closed its doors for the summer.After rotating locations among three Pottsville churches since mid-February, the shelter will reopen when it finds a permanent...
View ArticleMahanoy City begins crackdown on garbage delinquents
MAHANOY CITY - Mahanoy City has filed civil complaints against nine properties with the largest garbage delinquent accounts, with this being just the beginning in getting other delinquents to get...
View ArticleSavage winter pushes city to adopt new strategy to repair streets
In response to the numerous potholes that scar the city's streets from the savage winter, the City of Pottsville 2014 Street Maintenance and Improvement Program may be dedicated strictly to the city's...
View ArticleMinersville limits road in borough to one-way
MINERSVILLE - Only one-way traffic will be allowed on South Front Street, the borough council decided Wednesday.The borough council approved an ordinance at a public meeting Wednesday establishing...
View ArticleDeeds, May 14, 2014
DeedsAshland - Fabrizio and Julie Manganiello to Leroy P. Arthur and Kelly McAndrews; 927 Walnut St.; $1.Barbara Arthur to Fabrizio and Julie Manganiello; 1607 Centre St.; $1.Barry Township - Joan I....
View ArticleSchuylkill Chamber unveils program for young entrepreneurs
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - To encourage middle and high school students to become entrepreneurs, the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce and Penn State Schuylkill are bringing a new program to the county."It's...
View ArticlePolice log, May 14, 2014
2 teens injuredin truck crashFRIEDENSBURG - Two teenagers were injured when the 2001 Chevrolet pickup truck they were in crashed on Browns Road, just west of Moyer's Station Road, about 10 p.m....
View ArticleDistrict court, May 14, 2014
James R. Ferrier ORWIGSBURG - A Carbon County man is headed to Schuylkill County Court after waiving his right to a preliminary hearing Tuesday on charges he was driving under the influence in March...
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