Sewer authority tables bids for new HVAC unit
In August, the Greater Pottsville Area Sewer Authority expected the replacement of the heating and air conditioning units at its Main Treatment Plant and the West End Pump Station would cost, at most,...
View ArticleVolunteers share the spirit of giving to those in need in county
The spirit of Thanksgiving could be seen in Schuylkill County on Thursday as volunteers gave up their time to prepare meals for others. Although there were numerous places people could go for a turkey...
View ArticlePottsville to upgrade security in tax office, sewer authority to consider...
The City of Pottsville is planning to invest more than $16,000 to upgrade security at the front counter of the tax office in City Hall, City Administrator Thomas A. Palamar said Wednesday.On Dec. 7 and...
View ArticleSanta arrives in Girardville on Thanksgiving Day
GIRARDVILLE - The "gobble, gobble" of Thanksgiving changed to the "Ho! Ho! Ho!" of Christmas on Thursday in Girardville when Santa Claus made his traditional arrival on the holiday.The Good Time Club...
View ArticlePolice log, Dec. 1, 2013
Haven man facescharges for crashSAINT CLAIR - A Schuylkill Haven man suffered moderate injuries from a crash at 7:44 a.m. on Route 61 about two miles north of Saint Clair in Blythe Township.State...
View ArticleAdvent wreaths made one day before season begins
MAHANOY CITY - Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Roman Catholic Church in Mahanoy City hosted a workshop on Saturday morning for the making of Advent wreaths for use in homes to help make the spiritual...
View ArticlePennsylvania Starwatch: Summer stars are still out in winter
Even though December is upon us, we still have some summer constellations residing in the western skies. Just like professional sports seasons, there's a lot of overlap with the constellation seasons....
View ArticleSchool, church burglars' identity sought
Schuylkill County Crime Stoppers and Pottsville police are asking for the public's help in finding those responsible for two burglaries that occurred earlier this month at a school and church activity...
View ArticleArt and Antiques: Glass color determined by chemical added
Soda lime glass is basically colorless. Metals and oxides can be added to glass to change its color during the glass blowing, molding or machine production process. Color chemistryThe following...
View ArticleModel trains up and running
HAMBURG - The Reading Railroad Heritage Museum is getting into the holiday spirit with a new exhibit called "Trains, Trees and Gingerbread.""We want to have people come and learn about the Reading...
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n Mahanoy City: A financial aid information night for parents/guardians of Mahanoy Area High School students will be held in the high school's large group instruction room at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Lisa...
View ArticleCollege notes, Dec. 1, 2013
Lebanon ValleyLebanon Valley College, Annville, has selected 48 full-time students to serve as resident assistants for the 2013-14 academic year. RAs live in the residence halls and serve as mentors...
View ArticleStudents of the month, Dec. 1, 2013
Mahanoy MiddleMegan Babinsky and Justin Letcavage were chosen as students of the month for October by the faculty at Mahanoy Area Middle School. Sponsored by the Mahanoy City Benevolent and Protective...
View ArticleHip-hop artist promotes music scene, charitable endeavors in Schuylkill
A person's character is defined as the qualities or features that distinguish themselves from everyone else. Some of the quali- ties are instilled at birth, while others are learned from the sit-...
View Article99-year-old man's train ride sparks memories
MINERSVILLE - Horace Baumer remembers coal cars and passenger trains at the Minersville Train Station.The 99-year-old Minersville resident shared his memories of the busy times at the site Saturday...
View ArticleChristmas festivities launch the holiday season in Mahanoy City
MAHANOY CITY - There was a whole lot of Christmas going on Saturday evening in Mahanoy City as people braved the cold to enjoy the holiday festivities.Of course, the lighting of the borough Christmas...
View ArticleLocal group begins process to mark Sheppton disaster
A local group of people have organized as a committee and taken the first step toward placing a state historical marker at the site of the Sheppton Mine Disaster.Carol Zielinski chairs the eight-person...
View ArticleSteam trains take families, Santa on a special ride
MINERSVILLE - Santa Claus decided to stop in Minersville on Saturday to join families on special train rides.The jolly man in red made his appearance in the passenger cars of steam locomotive CNJ 113...
View ArticleResidents shop local for Small Business Saturday
Business owners in Pottsville said they noticed more people in their stores during Small Business Saturday."It wasn't nuts in here, but we had more people in here who haven't been in here before,"...
View ArticleVolunteer Connection: Consider local stores while holiday shopping
This week starts December when the festive holiday-related days we observe are National Pastry, Gingerbread House, Poinsettia, Baked Cookies, Look for an Evergreen, Go Caroling, National Eggnog,...
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