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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....

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Mahanoy 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...

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Pottsville 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...

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Pennsylvania 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...

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Volunteer 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...

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Ambulance 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...

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Police 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...

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County 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...

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For 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....

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Art 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...

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Act 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...

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Deeds, 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...

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Lawmakers 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...

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Neighbors 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...

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Students 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...

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Days 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...

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Police 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...

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Around 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...

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Upper 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,...

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Shamokin 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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