Gratz Bank plans merger with First National in Minersville
MINERSVILLE - The First National Bank of Minersville - the oldest national bank in Schuylkill County - recently proposed a merger with The Gratz Bank, Bruce L. Lord Sr., president and CEO of FNB...
View ArticleSchuylkill County chief adult probation officer plans to retire
Schuylkill County's chief adult probation officer is retiring from the department after spending 30 years there.John Richmond, Butler Township, held the position since 2004. He started as a deputy...
View ArticleSantai-Gaffney won't give up fight against same-sex marriages
Schuylkill County Register of Wills Theresa Santai-Gaffney is not abandoning her fight to have another court review the decision overturning Pennsylvania's ban on same-sex marriages."Traditional...
View ArticleDean's list, July 13, 2014
Widener Austin Langon, Orwigsburg, and Philip McCarthy, Pottsville, were named to the dean's list for the spring semester at Widener University School of Law, Harrisburg campus.Pratt InstituteSamantha...
View ArticleDaylilies - pleasing to the eye and the palate
The yellow-orange flowers known as daylilies blooming around Schuylkill County are useful for more than just beautifying the landscape. Often mistaken for the similar- looking tiger lilies, the...
View ArticleCollege notes, July 13, 2014
SusquehannaIan Murray, Ringtown, a junior majoring in biology, was recently inducted into the national biological honor society Beta Beta Beta at Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove.A 2012 graduate of...
View ArticleHubley Township supervisors finalizing Act 537 plans
SACRAMENTO - Hubley Township supervisors moved forward with their Act 537 plan regarding the sewage distribution project during Monday's meeting held at the Sacramento Firehouse.The meeting was...
View ArticlePolice seek help locating fugitive
Schuylkill County District Attorney Christine Holman and county Detective Dennis Clark are asking the public's help in finding a man wanted on an assault charge.Police said Dean Lamar Dubois, 34, is...
View ArticleAshland borough to apply for grant for Little League field improvements
ASHLAND - The Ashland Little League plans to make improvements at its fields in Eureka Park, with Ashland Borough Council working with the organization to obtain a state grant.The borough council...
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n Gratz: Contestants are being accepted for queen and alternates for the 2014 Gratz Fair, which is set to run Sept. 14-20. Also, applications are being accepted for fair scholarships and the Clair A....
View ArticleFireworks display dazzles at Family Fun Night in Schuylkill Haven
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - Some people got their seats ready early Saturday for the fireworks display at Island Park. "They are the best display around," Dave Neiswender, Minersville, said. The fireworks were...
View ArticleMahanoy City council hears about rooftop barbecues
MAHANOY CITY - The issues about property and code violations were raised again by the public during last week's meeting of Mahanoy City Borough Council, including a complaint about grilling on a...
View ArticlePolice log, July 13, 2014
Mahanoy woman faces drug charges MAHANOY CITY - A borough woman is facing charges by Mahanoy City police after an incident that occurred about midnight July 6 at 14th and East Pine streets. Police...
View ArticleThree arrested for robbery, assault in Mahanoy City
MAHANOY CITY - Two men were jailed and a juvenile is facing charges after the three were involved in a strong-arm robbery and assault Friday in the borough.Mahanoy City police Patrolman Thomas...
View ArticleDistrict court, July 13, 2014
Stephen J. Bayer TAMAQUA - A Tamaqua man charged with assaulting a woman at a borough tavern on Feb. 23 had charges against him held for court during a preliminary hearing before Magisterial District...
View ArticleCriminal court, July 13, 2014
A Mahanoy City man will not have to spend more time in prison after being sentenced Wednesday in Schuylkill County Court.Robert F. Seigel, 25, was sentenced by Judge James P. Goodman to time served to...
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Tri-Valley LionsThe Tri-Valley Lions welcomed Brooke Schaffer as the outstanding student in the arts for May. Her parents, Tracy and Franklin Schaffer, accompanied her to the meeting as she presented...
View ArticleVolunteer Connection: Investing in children can improve our future
Our children are our future. How we prepare them for the future today will impact everything from lifestyles to the economics of tomorrow. RSVP of Schuylkill County and Schuylkill County Intermediate...
View ArticleGraduates, July 13, 2014
MMI MMI Preparatory School, Freeland, awarded diplomas to 35 seniors at its 122nd commencement exercises on May 22. Roger Knittle, son of Roger and Sherry Knittle, Ringtown, was valedictorian for the...
View ArticlePennsylvania Starwatch: Hercules has great story, stars
One of my favorite constellations of the summer is Hercules the Hero. First of all, while it's not the brightest of constellations it's a large one: the fifth largest constellation in the sky. Second,...
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