Correction, June 25, 2014
Date incorrectFamiy Fun Night at Schuylkill Haven's Island Park is July 12.The date was incorrect in Saturday's edition.
View ArticleShenandoah aims to make carnival bigger, better
SHENANDOAH - A four-day outdoor carnival will return in August for the second year and should be bigger and better with fun for all ages. The Shenandoah Community Carnival, sponsored by Shenandoah...
View ArticlePolice efforts against aggressive driving continue to curb fatalities
FRACKVILLE - Local police departments and Pennsylvania State Police continue their efforts to reduce the incidents of aggressive driving in Schuylkill County, resulting in reduced fatalities. An...
View ArticlePolice log, June 25, 2014
Hazle Twp. mancharged in theftHOMETOWN - A Hazle Township, Luzerne County man faces felony charges after a series of thefts at Wal-Mart on June 7.Rush Township police said Michael Bodner, 33, will be...
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n Ashland: Officers of the Ashland Area Rotary Club were installed during the recent six-club installation held at Roman's Lounge in Frackville. The Ashland, Frackville, Mahanoy City, Ringtown,...
View ArticleLocal farmers raise heritage breed pigs, turkeys, encourage old-fashioned values
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - On a hillside in Wayne Township, a collection of black and white pigs gobbled clover and took turns putting their snouts to a spigot for water Wednesday morning. While they were...
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n Cressona: Bethany Christian Fellowship Church, Front and Railroad streets, will sponsor a chicken barbecue from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at the church. The cost is $7.50 for adults and $4 for...
View ArticleGreater Pottsville Area Sewer Authority meets with local officials on city...
The Greater Pottsville Area Sewer Authority has been discussing the City of Pottsville's May 22 request for financial assistance but still hasn't made a decision on the matter. "We're collecting...
View ArticleShenandoah Valley students to get free breakfasts and lunches
SHENANDOAH - When Shenandoah Valley reopens for the 2014-15 school year, students won't have to bring breakfast and lunch money because those meals will be free. During its meeting Wednesday, the...
View ArticleArmed guard to be placed at Schuylkill County Courthouse door
The Schuylkill County Courthouse is getting an armed guard at the door. A detective in the district attorney's office will be transferred to the security position in the sheriff's department. The...
View ArticleStudents to plan Youth Summit in July
Student ambassadors for the Schuylkill County Youth Summit will meet this summer to start planning next year's event and other activities. High school and college students will meet from 9 a.m. to...
View ArticleCourt: Murderer must remain behind bars
by peter e. bortner Curtis T. Foose must remain in prison, in all probability for the rest of his life, for his role in murdering a man in September 2009 in East Union Township, a three-judge state...
View ArticleFor the record, June 26, 2014
Marriage licenses John K. Zancofsky, Tamaqua, and Gloria L. Schlaseman, Tamaqua. Stephen M. Hoffman III, Pine Grove, and Lisa M. Wessner, Pine Grove. Randy P. Heckman Sr., Blandon, and Tammy L....
View ArticleRingtown woman killed in head-on crash in Butler Township
MAHANOY PLANE - A Ringtown woman was killed Wednesday afternoon when the car she was driving collided head-on with a sport utility vehicle in Butler Township. Mary Lou Leiby, 61, of 8 N. Bridge St.,...
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4 face charges after incidents HOMETOWN - Four people are facing drug charges after three incidents investigated by Rush Township police. Police said David J. Brode, 22, of Tamaqua, will be charged...
View ArticleAmateur radio operators holding field day this weekend
NEW RINGGOLD - On-air demonstrations are on tap for members of the Schuylkill Amateur Repeater Association as they gear up to participate in the 82nd Amateur Radio Field Day this weekend at the West...
View ArticlePottsville, Minersville area fire companies, EMS services receive grant funds
Fire companies and EMS services in the Pottsville and Minersville area now have the first piece of the puzzle.Congressman Matt Cartwright, D-17, announced Wednesday that the U.S. Department of Homeland...
View ArticleSchuylkill County Idol XII to begin Tuesday
Singers from Schuylkill County will take the stage next week to claim the title of idol.Schuylkill County Idol XII will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Schuylkill Mall, Frackville. Deadline to register...
View ArticleRoof collapses at Pottsville building, six assisted by Red Cross
Part of a roof atop a four-story apartment building in Pottsville collapsed Wednesday, according to city Administrator Thomas A. Palamar.The six residents at 521 S. Centre St. were evacuated and cannot...
View ArticleRecorder of Deeds Dudish dies after long illness
A. Matthew Dudish, who died Thursday morning, should be remembered as much more than the recorder of deeds who brought the office into the 21st century, according to First Deputy Recorder of Deeds...
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