Sisters open ice cream and chocolate shop in Orwigsburg
ORWIGSBURG - Two sisters originally from the borough have opened an ice cream and chocolate shop on East Market Street.Janelle Carper, 37, of Manheim, Lancaster County, and Tina Cinamella-Geiger, 39,...
View ArticleMcAdoo woman charged with stealing $5K+ from Luzerne County
Federal authorities on Friday charged a McAdoo woman with stealing more than $5,000 from the Luzerne County Adult Probation & Parole Office where she worked.Stacey McGlone, 37, who no longer works...
View ArticleDeeds, May 31, 2014
DeedsEast Norwegian Township - Thomas F. Jr. and Sally A. Rubright to Paul and J. Lorraine Smerlick; property on Sixth Street; $1.East Union Township - Eagle Rock Resort Co. to Jesus R. and Arlene L....
View ArticlePolice, May 31, 2014
Police charge 4for having drugsCRESSONA - Four people were charged for possession of a controlled substance and paraphernalia after an incident at 11:15 a.m. May 5 at 3 Beech St., state police at...
View ArticleSchuylkill Haven graduates told to work hard and pursue dreams
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - The pursuit of goals and striving to do your best were among the themes Friday of Schuylkill Haven Area High School's graduation ceremony.Commencement for the 100 seniors of the...
View ArticleSaint Clair police testing new radio system
SAINT CLAIR - A new and improved radio system currently being tested by Saint Clair police for installation was reviewed by the borough council Thursday at their workshop.The fire department, EMS and...
View ArticlePennsylvania Starwatch: Look for planets in early summer
From a stargazer's perspective, June and July are lacking because they have the shortest nights of the year, and you have to wait until late at night to take in the starry show. In fact, good...
View ArticleCollege notes, June 1, 2014
PittsburghThe University of Pittsburgh at Bradford's student newspaper, The Source, has won a first place award for excellence from the Scholastic Press Association in its annual contest for scholastic...
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n Frackville: Diane Sturm and Carol Nicholas recently presented a program to the Frackville Rotary Club about the Frackville Food Bank. They said the bank is a project of the Frackville Ministerium, a...
View ArticleVolunteer Connection: Another Doughnut Day honors WWI 'lassies'
Today starts June, the official month of summer. This month we recognize Father's Day and one of my favorites, National Doughnut Day.National Doughnut Day honors the Salvation Army "Lassies" of World...
View ArticleDean's list, June 1, 2014
East StroudsburgJohnna Cappel, a sophomore speech language pathology major at East Stroudsburg University, ended the school semester with a 3.8 GPA. A 2012 graduate of North Schuylkill High School, she...
View ArticleCriminal court, June 1, 2014
A Shenandoah man returned to prison Tuesday after a Schuylkill County judge sentenced him for an October 2010 incident in his hometown.John M. Najunas, 24, must spend six to 23 months in prison, Judge...
View ArticleEast Union Township, Saint Clair prepare for recycling programs
SHEPPTON - Recycling is becoming a local responsibility in Schuylkill County.East Union Township and Saint Clair are the latest municipalities in the county looking to start their own recycling...
View ArticleCollege graduations, June 1, 2014
Penn State Shawn Munir graduated from Penn State University, University Park campus, State College, with a bachelor's degree in energy engineering. Shawn will soon begin an internship in renewable...
View ArticleStudents of the month, June 1, 2014
Ashland RotaryAshley Schultz, a senior at North Schuylkill High School, was named student of the month for March by the Ashland Area Rotary Club.Ashley's high school activities include diversity club,...
View ArticlePolice search for FAA equipment thief
TOWER CITY - Schuylkill County Crime Stoppers and state police at Schuylkill Haven are asking for the public's help in finding those responsible for a theft that occurred earlier this year.Police said...
View ArticleSchuylkill County Communications Center continues testing new emergency system
The Schuylkill County Communications Center counted up and down all week to test the new emergency communications system. Countywide coverage testing on the $16 million upgrades started May 20 and...
View Article4 schools in Youth Summit get project grants
Students at four schools received grant money for community projects associated with the annual Schuylkill County Youth Summit.The second annual Youth Summit was held March 20 in the county courthouse....
View ArticleMarian High School graduates set free to futures
After going through four years of high school together and times that included a full range of emotions causing responses from laughter to crying, all of a sudden they are set free to become whatever...
View ArticleConstruction stalls on Schuylkill Transportation System facility in Saint Clair
SAINT CLAIR - Possible design changes have stalled construction on a new Schuylkill Transportation System facility in the Saint Clair Industrial Park.It has been nearly a year since funding was...
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