Woman charged in robbery
FRACKVILLE - A borough woman was jailed Wednesday charged by Frackville police for a robbery and assault at Master Supply Co.Sgt. Marvin Livergood charged Jessica K. Weikel, 26, of 216 S. Lehigh Ave.,...
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Hello there, my long lost loves. I'm finally back and we have so much to talk about.This week, I've decided to do some of you fellas out there a kindness and give my advice on proper and improper ways...
View ArticleSantander Bank donates to Shenandoah Food Pantry
SHENANDOAH - The Shenandoah Food Pantry received a generous boost Wednesday from a local bank with a donation to help with operations. Representatives from Santander Bank presented a check for $500 to...
View ArticleDelaware County man gets probation for stealing copper wire
Jason J. Sweeney, the Delaware County man who helped steal almost $2,000 worth of copper wire in March 2013 in West Brunswick Township, will not spend time in prison after being sentenced Thursday in...
View ArticleBirths, June 27, 2014
St. Joseph Medical Center, ReadingTo Douglas and Rebecca Murphy Eckert, Orwigsburg, a daughter, June 11.
View ArticleMahanoy Area board approves formal budget with tax increase
MAHANOY CITY - The Mahanoy Area school board formally adopted the final general fund budget for the 2014-15 school year Thursday that will increase real estate tax by 1.4 mills.The school board voted...
View ArticleSaint Clair hosts moving DUI memorial
SAINT CLAIR - "Never a Day Passes That We Do Not Remember." This motto could be found on the side of the Pennsylvania Driving Under the Influence Association's moving memorial Thursday outside of...
View ArticleCriminal court, June 27, 2014
A Mahanoy City man drove under the influence in August 2013 in Shenandoah, a Schuylkill County judge decided Wednesday.William J. Mooney, 43, is guilty of DUI, failure to stop at a red signal and...
View ArticlePolice log, June 27, 2014
Police charge 2of Wal-Mart theftHOMETOWN - Rush Township police said two people are facing charges of retail theft after an incident Sunday at Wal-Mart.Police said Brenda Hosler, 48, and Jacob...
View ArticleSmall family farms have a place in ever-changing world, dairy princess says
TAMAQUA - Hannah Miller said her family's small dairy farm, which has been around for more than 150 years, makes "about $8,000" a month before expenses. "It's a challenge. Our main expenses are feed,...
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n Barnesville: Eleanor Schmerfeld remains president and Nancy Godanis was elected vice president as the result of an election held by the Rush, Ryan and Delano Senior Citizens Inc. Ruth Ann Fenne was...
View ArticleDeeds, June 27, 2014
DeedsSchuylkill Haven - David A. and Lori M. Meade to David A. and Lori M. Meade; 602 Schuylkill St.; $1.Shenandoah - Gerald A. Flynn, by attorney in fact Debra A. Klinger, to Geraldine C. Flynn; 208...
View ArticleFaith Church looks to share HOPE with drug addicts, families
ORWIGSBURG - Faith Church is looking to bring hope to all Schuylkill County residents affected by addiction. The church is launching its HOPE Initiative in July, which brings together all the...
View ArticleNorth Schuylkill 'neighbors' complain of traffic flow problems
FOUNTAIN SPRINGS - Residents of Cresswell Gardens and Cedar Creek complained to the North Schuylkill school board that the district is not a "good neighbor" due to traffic flow issues.The residents...
View ArticleCollaborative art auction raises funds for Arts Barn
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - In a festive atmosphere with the clink of wine glasses and the dazzle of carnival string lights, a collection of artists Friday helped The Arts Barn raise funds for art...
View ArticleDeeds, June 28, 2014
DeedsRingtown - Henry and Mercedes Solano to Melisa Sue Brown and Denny Lane Metcalf; 280 W. Main St.; $91,000.Rush Township - Thomas R. II and Angela M. Price to Robert S. Baker; .641-acre property on...
View ArticleMinersville police prepare for gun safety courses
MINERSVILLE - Borough police are holding a handgun safety course at 9 a.m. July 19 at Goodwill Fire Company."We'll teach people how to safely use their weapon and store their weapon," police Chief...
View ArticleGilberton Borough Council will discuss hiring code officer next month
MAHANOY PLANE - Gilberton Borough Council held a short regular meeting on Thursday, which included a short discussion on hiring a new code officer."Where do we stand on the code enforcement officer?"...
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n Millersburg: The Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art will host the 21st annual Nature and Arts Festival from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 26 at MYO Park. There will also be programs throughout the day at...
View ArticlePolice log, June 28, 2014
Fence damageresults in chargesAUBURN - An Auburn man allegedly damaged another man's fence at 8 p.m. June 23.State police at Schuylkill Haven said David Panchari Jr., 44, of Auburn, was observed on...
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