Junior Cressona Band gains members, plans concert
In February, the Cressona Band was looking for middle school-aged musicians to form the first Junior Cressona Band. As of Tuesday, it had 35. "We're really pleased with the turnout, since it's the...
View ArticleAshland teenager wins Schuylkill Idol XII
FRACKVILLE - A new Idol was crowned Tuesday at the Schuylkill Mall. Bryel Frasch, 16, of Ashland, was named the winner of Schuylkill Idol XII, beating out fellow finalists Ryan Wilkinson, 29, of...
View ArticleJudges uphold state prison sentence for marijuana smuggler
Tameeka R. Hawkins, who smuggled marijuana into a state prison in June 2012 in Schuylkill County, must remain in another state prison, a three-judge state Superior Court panel has ruled. In a five-page...
View ArticleTeenager on bike collides with Mahanoy City police car
MAHANOY CITY - A 13-year-old borough boy suffered minor injuries that required sutures Monday after he drove his bicycle into the side of a borough police cruiser.State police at Frackville said the...
View ArticleDEP audit reveals inconsistencies
A state audit of the Department of Environmental Protection's regulation of the oil and gas industry revealed inconsistent enforcement, disorganization and poor record management. Auditor General...
View ArticlePottsville Parking Authority to give random warnings instead of tickets
At a recent meeting of the Pottsville Parking Authority, the organization decided to implement a "Courtesy Ticket Program" through which public warnings will be placed on meters and one-hour...
View ArticleStencils help bus stops stand out in Schuylkill Haven
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - Chris Cherrybon said the stencil of two blue buses book ending the words "bus stop" at East Main and St. Peter streets is a good idea."They'll know where it is. People have already...
View ArticleDistrict court, July 23, 2014
James R. FerrierORWIGSBURG - A Schuylkill Haven man is headed to Schuylkill County Court after waiving his right to a preliminary hearing on July 15 on charges stemming from an alleged encounter in...
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n Mahanoy City: Washington Hook and Ladder Fire Company will hold a car wash from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the firehouse, 35 E. Mahanoy Ave. The cost is $5 for exterior only and $15 for exterior and...
View ArticleParents waive right to hearing in child endangerment case
The parents of an infant who died in February both waived their right to a preliminary hearing Tuesday before Magisterial District Judge Stephen Bayer, Tamaqua.Alyssa L. Shellhammer, 24, and Joseph E....
View ArticleDeeds, July 23, 2014
DeedsEast Union Township - Eagle Rock Resort Co. to Rey P. and Arlien Rivera; Lot 225WSS, Eagle Rock; $33,229.Eagle Rock Resort Co. to Isaac Millar and Salwa B. Shokralla; Lot 9WSS6, Eagle Rock;...
View ArticleShenandoah man charged in armed robbery
SHENANDOAH - A man was arrested by Shenandoah police and charged in an armed robbery at the Turkey Hill Minit Mart early Tuesday morning. Joseph W. Kakol, 36, who has a last known address of 322 W....
View ArticleSchuylkill Haven Area to repair pool tiles
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - Schuylkill Haven Area School District is planning to spend "in the neighborhood of $50,000" to repair cracked tiles in and near the pool at its high school natatorium, according to...
View ArticlePolice log, July 23, 2014
Police investigate2-vehicle crashCRESSONA - State police at Schuylkill Haven investigated a crash that occurred about 6:30 p.m. Saturday on Sillyman Street, north of Millers Alley.Police said Phillip...
View ArticleReports of a drowned person at Tuscarora turned out to be empty boat
BARNESVILLE - Firefighters and rescue divers were sent to Tuscarora State Park on Wednesday night for a possible drowning, but the incident had a good outcome.Crews were dispatched to the park in Rush...
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n Minersville: The Minersville Area Skatepark Association's theme basket raffle drawing is set for noon to 3 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Good Will Fire Company, North Street. It will be the basket raffle's...
View ArticleCorrection, July 24, 2014
Information incorrectElena Schiff, Pottsville, is the granddaughter of Archie Schiff. The information was incorrect in a photo caption in Wednesday's edition of The Republican-Herald.
View ArticlePolice aim to reduce number of aggressive driving incidents
SOUTH TAMAQUA - West Penn Township police, along with state police troopers from the Frackville station, conducted an Aggressive Driving Enforcement detail in West Penn Township on July 16.Carol Alonge...
View ArticleTree commission recommends new Japanese cherry tree for Garfield Square
For the past 36 years, Valentina A. Lizak has been able to walk out of her home at Garfield Square in Pottsville and enjoy a heartwarming sight, a Kwanzan cherry tree planted in memory of her brother....
View ArticleAuburn man sentenced to prison for using gun to steal items
by peter e. bortner Timothy J. Harris Jr. is on his way to prison after admitting Wednesday in Schuylkill County Court that he used a gun while stealing money and other items from a man in April 2013...
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