Deeds, Dec. 20, 2013
DeedsFrackville - Dennis R. Kergick Sr., individually and as administrator of the Estate of Rose Marie A. Kergick, to Charles Zaremba; property on Lehigh Avenue; $25,000.Kline Township - Shirley M....
View ArticleMahanoy Township reducing planning commission members
MAHANOY CITY - The number of members of the Mahanoy Township Planning Commission will be reduced from seven to five through an ordinance adopted by the township supervisors.Ordinance 2013-3 was adopted...
View ArticlePottsville Gymnastics & Theatrical Center Inc. to present annual Broadway...
Youngsters will spread holiday cheer through song this weekend at the Sovereign Majestic Theater, Pottsville.The Pottsville Gymnastics & Theatrical Center Inc. will present its annual "A Broadway...
View ArticlePennsylvania Starwatch: Aries the Ram has a hero's story
Aries the Ram is certainly one of the smaller constellations in the night sky through the course of the year. To be perfectly honest, it's not really all that flashy, but it's still always been one of...
View ArticleVolunteer Connection: Tax time is coming, volunteers are needed
This week, we celebrate one of the most traditional and beloved holidays. Community Volunteers in Action wishes you and yours a most joyful day. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy Kwanzaa to...
View ArticleAmbulance services have great need for new volunteers
FRACKVILLE - Schuylkill County may be known for the volunteerism of its residents to many organizations, but it can still be a struggle to get enough volunteers, especially for emergency organizations...
View ArticlePolice log, Dec. 22, 2013
1-vehicle collisionleaves 1 hurtSAINT CLAIR - One person was injured when a 2007 Subaru Impreza crashed in the southbound lanes of Route 61 in Blythe Township about 10:10 p.m. Wednesday.State police at...
View ArticleCounty railroad sues for right to bid on Lackawanna contract
The Reading, Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad wants a chance to bid for the right to provide rail service in the Lackawanna County and the Pocono Mountains, and has filed a lawsuit to try to get...
View ArticleFor the record, Dec. 22, 2013
Marriage licensesRobert W. Kreiser, Muir, and Deborah A. Koppenhaver, Tower City.Nicholas J. Hutnyan, Pottsville, and Diane J. Strenkoski, Pottsville.Robert L. Johnson, Pottsville, and Maryann M....
View ArticleArt and Antiques: Santa figurines more prominent after WWII
The post-World War II era promoted a modern twist on the holiday collectible market and made Santa Claus all the more prominent. By 1950, holiday keepsakes took advantage of mass production techniques...
View ArticleAct 537 plan presented to residents
HEGINS - James Rhoades Jr., environmental group manager at Alfred Benesch & Co., conducted a public meeting Monday at Tri-Valley High School for residents of Hegins and Hubley townships to present...
View ArticleDeeds, Dec. 22, 2013
DeedsEast Union Township - Emilio C. and Bernalyn R. Barcelona to Eagle Rock Resort Co.; 2 percent interest in Lot 412ER, Eagle Rock; $3,830.46.Vilma Fe M. Dispo and Eduardo V. Perez to Eagle Rock...
View ArticleLawmakers spent $2 million on lodging, meals
HARRISBURG - State lawmakers received more than $2 million for their lodging and meals during fiscal 2012-13, with the bulk of the taxpayer-funded reimbursements not requiring any receipts for how they...
View ArticleNeighbors in the news, Dec. 22, 2013
Lifetime award Richard "Dick" Fehr received the Billie Payne Lifetime Achievement Award at the Schuylkill United Way's annual appreciation breakfast from Jack Bertolet. The award represents an...
View ArticleStudents of the month, Dec. 22, 2013
Pottsville RotaryJessica Jones and Kyle Kaledas of Nativity BVM High School and Nicole Buleza and Tom Campion of Pottsville Area High School and were named Pottsville Rotary students of the month for...
View ArticleDays before Christmas, Pops concert brings holiday spirit to Pottsville
With only a few days left until Christmas, the Anthracite Philharmonic, under the direction of Mark P. Thomas, spread holiday cheer Saturday during Christmas Pops.The concert was held at First United...
View ArticlePolice searching for man who stole tools from Sears
FRACKVILLE - Schuylkill County Crime Stoppers and New Castle Township police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man wanted in connection with a theft earlier this month.Police said the...
View ArticleAround the Region
n Harrisburg: The state Department of Transportation driver license and photos centers will be closed Wednesday in observance of Christmas Day, according to a PennDOT press release. Customers may still...
View ArticleUpper Dauphin selects new board president
LOYALTON - Upper Dauphin Area school board has a new president at the helm.During an organizational meeting Dec. 3, Dave Barder was named as president, while the Rev. Nathan C. Minnich, Elizabethville,...
View ArticleShamokin man has captured photos of wildlife, and a love for the people
SHAMOKIN - The breathtaking sights and sounds of Africa are ones that Joe Choker will never forget.The retired Shamokin photographer made six month-long trips to the "Dark Continent" between 1995 and...
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