'Little Lithuania, USA' marker unveiled at Lithuania Days
FRACKVILLE - The 99th annual Lithuanian Days celebration at the Schuylkill Mall on Saturday had a special event with the unveiling of the "Little Lithuania, USA" state historical marker during the...
View ArticleCounty's state parks offer late-season family fun
When the calendar flips to August there are two guaranteed occurrences: the dog days of summer and back-to-school commercials. With summer winding down, families might be thinking about a final outing...
View ArticleThird book of veteran history series released to the public
HEGINS - The latest publication by an area nonprofit group dedicated to preserving the history of local veterans has been released and is ready for distribution.The Tri-Valley Area Veterans Committee...
View ArticleGrotto dedicated at former Saint Clair Catholic Elementary School
SAINT CLAIR - Onlookers stood on the sidewalk and sat in chairs Sunday to witness the dedication of the grotto at St. Clare of Assisi on the former site of Saint Clair Catholic Elementary School. About...
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n McAdoo: The McAdoo Lions Club is sponsoring an evening trip to Mohegan Sun slated for Aug. 27. The bus will leave at 4 p.m. from All Saints Social Hall and will depart from the casino at 10:30 p.m....
View ArticlePolice log, Aug. 12, 2013
1 injured inmulti-car crashPORT CLINTON - One person was injured Saturday in a three-vehicle accident in the borough.The accident occurred at 5 p.m. on Route 61 about 50 feet north of Clinton...
View ArticleCounty upgrade will cost Orwigsburg $52K
ORWIGSBURG - Upgrading the borough's radios could cost $52,000. Under new federal regulation, the county's emergency management communications network must be converted to a narrowband frequency to...
View ArticleOperation Hugs & Kisses plans Family Fun Night
By Vicki Terwilliger PINE GROVE - An abundance of activities awaits in a family-friendly atmosphere Friday when a local nonprofit group hosts its Family Fun Night. Due to the success of last year's...
View ArticleLithuanian ambassador visits Schuylkill County for Lithuanian Days
FRACKVILLE - The 99th annual Lithuanian Days had a very special guest on Sunday with the visit of Žygimantas Pavilionis, the Lithuanian ambassador to the United States of America and to the United...
View ArticleNew Philadelphia council treasurer retires after 45 years of service
NEW PHILADELPHIA - Margaret Coleman did what her father suggested and decided to give back to her community. She recently retired as treasurer of the Borough of New Philadelphia after 45 years of...
View ArticleParking meters to be painted
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - Later this year, parking meters in downtown Schuylkill Haven could be painted a variety of colors.At a meeting Wednesday, the borough council gave the OK to proceed with the...
View ArticleCriminal court, Aug. 12, 2013
A Mahanoy City man must pay costs and fines after being found guilty Wednesday in Schuylkill County Court of violating a protection from abuse order twice in two days.Bryan P. Harlor, 35, is guilty of...
View ArticleDeeds, Aug. 12, 2013
DeedsBarry Township - Daniel L. and Susan Ladue to Gregory A. and Jessica M. Quandel; 2.794-acre property on Airport Road; $46,500.John M. Dubb to Anthony J. Welsh III; property on East Spruce Street,...
View Article50 years later: A look back at the Sheppton Mine Disaster
Editor's note: The Hazleton Standard-Speaker published a version this story a decade ago on the 40th anniversary of the Sheppton mine cave-in and rescue. It has been modified for today - 50 years after...
View ArticleShenandoah man, woman accused of abandoning dogs owe about $3,000 in back rent
SHENANDOAH - A district judge ruled Monday that a Shenandoah man accused of abandoning 12 dogs inside his home last week owes almost $3,000 in back rent to his landlord. In addition, the ruling also...
View ArticleEPA says no problems found at World Resources facility in Norwegian Township
MAR LIN - Residents voiced concerns about air quality, the permit process and other questions about World Resources at a information session hosted Monday by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency at...
View ArticleLost miner's son discusses growing up without dad, rumors surrounding death
John Bova can't tell you much about the anthracite mine cave-in that claimed his father's life in August 1963.He was 8 months old, literally a baby in his mother's arms.Now, at 50 years old, Bova...
View ArticleFor the record, Aug. 13, 2013
Marriage licensesJohn F. Waters, Mohrsville, and Dorothy A. Koinski, Mohrsville.Robert W. Rozetar, Saint Clair, and Annette M. Lech, Shickshinny.Thomas E. Satterfield, Schuylkill Haven, and Rebecca L....
View ArticlePottsville reluctant to hire engineer to study Norwegian Creek tunnel
Even though stones have recently fallen from the ceiling of the 19th-century stone-arch stormwater tunnel underneath Pottsville, city officials are reluctant to do an engineering study."An engineering...
View ArticlePalo Alto council discusses proposed mine water solution
PALO ALTO - The borough council on Monday night discussed the state plan to install 1,000 feet of 24-inch plastic pipe through the borough to bring a "permanent solution" to a mine water...
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