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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MAHANOY CITY - During Monday's special meeting, the Mahanoy City Borough Council rescinded its approval of the low bid on the demolition of two dilapidated structures and selected the next-highest...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...

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Pottsville 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...

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Tamaqua 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...

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Deeds 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...

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Autumn 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...

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Tractor-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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Police log, July 24, 2013

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...

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Pottsville 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...

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Fire 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...

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Deeds, 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....

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2 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...

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Criminal 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...

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Hazleton 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...

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Gilberton 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...

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Pottsville 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...

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Minersville 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...

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Donaldson 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...

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Farmers 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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