Mahanoy City council rescinds demolition bid, selects another contractor
MAHANOY CITY - During Monday's special meeting, the Mahanoy City Borough Council rescinded its approval of the low bid on the demolition of two dilapidated structures and selected the next-highest...
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n Pottsville: The shingles vaccine is available at the Schuylkill County State Health Center, One Norwegian Plaza, for uninsured or underinsured adults who are ages 50 to 64 and adults who are age 65...
View ArticlePottsville Area to sell student computers to public
Pottsville Area School District is expecting to make more than $50,000 from an upcoming public sale of student-used desk and laptops, Dianne Dougherty, district technology director, said Monday."If we...
View ArticleTamaqua business to give out backpacks, supplies
TAMAQUA - About 150 students in the Tamaqua area will receive free backpacks and school supplies from The Cellular Connection as part of its School Rocks Backpack Giveaway initiative."The idea for the...
View ArticleDeeds 2, July 24, 2013
DeedsWayne Township - Mark H. and Michele Schwartz to Robert A. Jr. and Jennifer A. Wonn Oettl; 3.693-acre property on Schwartz Valley Road; $62,000.West Brunswick Township - Betty J. Singley, by...
View ArticleAutumn Maurer wins top spot in Schuylkill Idol XI
BY JOHN E. USALIS FRACKVILLE - The three finalists at Schuylkill County Idol XI took the stage at center court in the Schuylkill Mall on Tuesday evening, and when the musical notes settled, it was...
View ArticleTractor-trailer knocks over pedestrian signal in city
A tractor-trailer knocked over a pedestrian walk signal and a decorative planter at North Centre and West Market streets Tuesday afternoon, according to city police.Patrolman Joseph Murton wasn't sure...
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Saint Clair mancrashes on Rt. 209PORT CARBON - A 26-year-old Saint Clair man escaped injury when the 2002 Chevrolet he was driving crashed on the Port Carbon-Saint Clair Highway, Route 209, in East...
View ArticlePottsville man headed to court for Islamic Society burglary
PORT CARBON - A man linked by forensic evidence to a 2006 burglary at the Islamic Society of Schuylkill County waived his right to a preliminary hearing Tuesday.Charles A. Palina, 25, of 1005...
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n Brandonville: The Park Crest Fish and Game Protective Association will hold its membership meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Brandonville clubhouse.n Mahanoy City: Washington Hook and Ladder Fire...
View ArticleFire damages former Tremont business
TREMONT - An intentionally lit fire damaged a former business on the borough's main street early Tuesday morning.Firefighters from Tremont were called to 5-7 W. Main St. at 3:34 a.m., according to the...
View ArticleDeeds, July 24, 2013
DeedsCoaldale - John J. and Karen Hadesty to Phillip P. Rabayda; 155 W. Moser Ave.; $64,000.Eldred Township - Paul H. and M. Arlene Lesher to Paul H. and M. Arlene Lesher, Judith A. Schreffler, Paul B....
View Article2 injured when 3 vehicles collide on Gordon Nagle Trail
CRESSONA - Two people suffered moderate injuries in a three-vehicle collision at 3:51 p.m. Tuesday on Gordon Nagle Trail, Route 901, in North Manheim Township. State police at Schuylkill Haven said...
View ArticleCriminal Court, July 24, 2013
A Mahanoy City man is headed to a state prison cell after being sentenced Tuesday in Schuylkill County Court for selling cocaine in March 2012.William Rodriguez, 31, must spend one to two years in a...
View ArticleHazleton Area special election complete but candidates await final tally
The primary election re-vote is complete for candidates to the Hazleton Area school board. But the final tally, which will determine the candidates who will advance to the November ballot, won't be...
View ArticleGilberton police chief says YouTube video supports U.S. Constitution
GILBERTON - Two controversial YouTube videos filmed by Gilberton police Chief Mark Kessler have plenty of people watching, with one video getting thousands of views as more people hear about it. As of...
View ArticlePottsville Area journalist enjoys conference in D.C.
BY STEPHEN J. PYTAK Adalie "Addy" Zanis, 17, of Pottsville, is fascinated by journalism, communications and mass media. Last week, she pursued that fascination and received a few journalistic insights...
View ArticleMinersville man in hospital after eight-hour standoff
MINERSVILLE - A 32-year-old Minersville man was committed to a hospital for evaluation after he threatened suicide and holed himself up in a borough home for about eight hours. The standoff with...
View ArticleDonaldson man admits sexually molesting girl
A Frailey Township man faces state prison time and Megan's Law sanctions after admitting Wednesday in Schuylkill County Court that prosecutors could prove he sexually molested a child last...
View ArticleFarmers pray for rain as corn stalks start to bloom
Local farmers are praying for showers since it's that time of the season, according to Elizabeth A. Hinkel, manager of the Schuylkill Conservation District. "Much of the corn in the county has just...
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