Deeds, May 26,2014
DeedsAshland - Albert T. and Amy L. Maziekas to Edward Ashfield; 124 E. Centre St.; $61,750.Blythe Township - Thomas and Karen Pavlick to Kelley L. and Jason R. Yondura; 91 Water St., Cumbola;...
View ArticleFrackville teen heads to Washington, D.C., to compete in national spelling bee
The 59th annual Regional Spelling Bee champion, Devina Singh, was the star of a parade Sunday in Frackville."I'm extremely excited for the parade and to see everyone there who supports me," Devina...
View ArticleCandlelight service honors veterans and loved ones
MINERSVILLE - The 10th annual Festival of Lights was held Sunday at St. Matthew the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church to honor loved ones and veterans on Memorial Day."Today, we're here to remember,"...
View ArticleMemorial Day parades and programs honored the fallen
Communities throughout the area honored many brave men and women who lost their lives in service to their country at Memorial Day programs and parades on Monday. Some towns had parades, some programs...
View ArticleMahanoy Area students help bring fireworks back to borough
MAHANOY CITY - Fireworks will return to the borough for the Independence Day holiday thanks to an initiative by Mahanoy Area High School students.The students put together a Schuylkill County Youth...
View ArticleTaxes to go up in Tri-Valley School District
HEGINS - Taxpayers in the Tri-Valley School District will have to dig a little deeper into their wallets for the 2014-15 school year.Last Wednesday, the board voted 8-1 in favor of a 0.801-mill...
View ArticleGordon grand marshal a French Legion of Honor awardee
GORDON - World War II veteran John L. "Jack" Stitzer, Gordon, was honored Monday as the grand marshal of the Gordon Memorial Day parade, the second tribute he received in May for his military service....
View ArticleJudge to lead trek to historical Mahanoy Plane
MAHANOY PLANE - When Schuylkill County Judge John E. Domalakes was a boy in the 1950s, his parents warned him not to venture out to explore the steep castle-like remains of the former coal-car incline...
View ArticlePolice log, May 27, 2014
Police investigatedamage to carMAR LIN - Police are looking for those responsible for damaging a car recently in Norwegian Township.State police at Schuylkill Haven said someone put white liquid on the...
View ArticleDistrict court, May 27, 2014
Anthony J. Kilker SHENANDOAH - Assault and other charges against a Mahanoy City woman were withdrawn by the victim Thursday before Magisterial District Judge Anthony J. Kilker. Debra Ann Merook, 51,...
View ArticleDeeds, May 27, 2014
DeedsTamaqua - Bruce F. Breiner Jr. and Michelle A. Pratt to Michelle A. Pratt and Cody A. Brode; 37 Hunter St.; $1.Edward Krout to Michael and Tina M. Scott; 312 Pine St.; $20,000.Andrew D. and...
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n Girardville: Curbside recycling in the borough is set for Friday. All recyclables can be placed out in one day, according to a press release from the borough hall. Acceptable items include newspapers...
View ArticleMobile soup kitchen serves people in Ashland, other towns
ASHLAND - The yellow school bus parked on Centre Street in Ashland every Friday doesn't carry students anymore - it carries a free hot meal and a message of hope for anyone who wants or needs them....
View ArticleAshland authority still waiting for project permit
ASHLAND - The Ashland Area Municipal Authority is still waiting for a state permit to begin its reservoir upgrade with the anticipation that it will be received within a month or two. The water...
View ArticleCity apartment fire likely started in first floor hallway
A cause has yet to be found for the apartment fire at 218 W. Market St. in the city Saturday but officials have a good idea where it started. "It appears that it started in the first floor hallway....
View ArticleFBI agent advises Gillingham parents about cyber security
Gillingham Charter School partnered Wednesday with the FBI to hold an information session to protect children from online threats. Cyber crime is number three on the list of investigation priorities,...
View ArticleOrwigsburg man waives hearing on charges from gun incident
by peter e. bortner ORWIGSBURG - Christopher J. Johnston, whom borough police alleged fired a gun last December during a confrontation with three men, is headed to Schuylkill County Court after...
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n Girardville: Ash collection in the borough is every week on Fridays throughout the summer months. The twice-weekly collections will return in October. n Gratz: The third annual Wild Cat Ridge Music...
View ArticlePolice log, May 28, 2014
Drugs found in traffic stop Two men were jailed following their arrests by Pottsville police when a traffic stop made about 11 p.m. Thursday revealed that they were in possession of drugs. Police said...
View ArticlePottsville-based group to start job training
HAZLETON - A Pottsville-based group probably will start providing job-training and leisure-time activities in Hazleton for clients of United Rehabilitation Services, which is closing on June 18....
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