Schuylkill 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...
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Burglars damagecabin contentsPINE GROVE - One or more burglars caused $400 damage to a cabin on property owned by the Pine Grove Fish and Game Gun Club between Thursday night and Friday night, state...
View ArticleElder Abuse Prevention Alliance marks 10 years
The Schuylkill Elder Abuse Prevention Alliance is marking 10 years with a memorial dedication Wednesday outside the county human services building at 420 N. Centre St. The monument will be unveiled...
View ArticleDistrict Court, May 12, 2014
Stephen J. BayerTAMAQUA - A Newkirk man charged with assaulting a woman on Dec. 29 at a Tamaqua home waived his right to a preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Stephen J. Bayer.James...
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...
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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 ArticleMcDonald's on Route 61 demolished
All that remained of the McDonald's along Route 61 in East Norwegian Township on Friday was an exterior wall with "Re-open August" painted on it, the concrete floor and the Golden Arches. The business...
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 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...
View ArticleRyan Twp. auditors must resubmit hours for payment
BARNESVILLE - The Ryan Township Board of Supervisors voted at Monday's meeting to have the township board of auditors resubmit its request for payment of hours worked.The supervisors decided to have...
View ArticleArea high school productions to be honored May 19 at annual Sovereign...
As the curtain drops on the high school theater season, the casts and crews hope to add one final moment in the spotlight at the 2014 Sovereign Majestic Awards. The annual awards, recognizing...
View ArticleDriver waives hearing in Rt. 901 accident case
ORWIGSBURG - An Allegheny County woman whom police allege was under the influence when she caused a two-car accident in September 2013 on Route 901 in North Manheim Township is headed to Schuylkill...
View ArticleMahanoy Area superintendent wants to honor retired coaches
MAHANOY CITY - Plans are under way to honor two retired Mahanoy Area basketball coaches by dedicating gymnasiums in their names and dedicating an outdoor basketball court in recognition of their...
View ArticleMore than 13 tons of food collected for Stamp Out Hunger
Schuylkill County residents donated more than 27,000 pounds of nonperishable food to the 22nd annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive held Saturday. The food was collected by U.S. Postal Service letter...
View ArticleJudge warns students about cyber bullying
FOUNTAIN SPRINGS - With an increased use of communications technology comes an increased number of people, both young and old, using it to harm others. With this in mind, Magisterial District Judge...
View ArticleFor the record, May 13, 2014
DeedsEast Union Township - Elmer C. Amparo to Eagle Rock Resort Co.; 2 percent interest in Lot 260EA, Eagle Rock; $4,756.68.Marcial D. and Arceli V. Capio to Eagle Rock Resort Co.; 2 percent interest...
View ArticleCriminal court, May 13, 2014
A Luzerne County man admitted Thursday in Schuylkill County Court that he drove under the influence and possessed drugs in December 2012 in West Mahanoy Township.Jose L. Tejeda, 23, of Hazleton,...
View ArticleSurvey takers want more building upgrades, less loitering on downtown...
The 62 people who evaluated the 100 to 600 blocks of West Market Street in Pottsville in a recent survey said they'd like to see improvements to the buildings and a crackdown on loitering, Amy S....
View ArticleFallen police honored this week
The Stars and Stripes at Pottsville City Hall will be flown at half staff Thursday in honor of all police officers killed in the line of duty.Pottsville police Chief Richard F. Wojciechowsky said Peace...
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n Cressona: Cressona Fire Co. No. 1, 59 S. Second St., will host its third annual Dover Speedway race trip on Sept. 29. The cost is $160 per person, with includes a race ticket, roundtrip bus,...
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