Criminal court, Jan. 14, 2014
A man will spend more time in prison after having his parole revoked Monday in Schuylkill County Court.Donald R. Watson, 26, address not known, must spend at least two months in prison before he can...
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Date wrongThe Fire and Ice Winter Fest is Jan. 26 at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park, Pine Grove. The date was incorrect in Monday's edition.Expiration in 2015Licenses for a humane officer expire in May...
View ArticleMinersville skier sets sights on World Cup
While Schuylkill County is topped with mountains and hills, it not a traditional retreat for skiers.Yet, Jonathan Drebitko, 23, of Minersville, found a way to enjoy the sport, become a ski instructor...
View ArticleRyan Township appoints officials
BARNESVILLE - The annual Ryan Township reorganization for 2014 maintained the status quo with regard to township officials and other appointments.The Ryan Township Board of Supervisors held its...
View ArticlePolice log, Jan. 15, 2014
Police investigatedomestic incidentMIDDLEPORT - Two people were charged by state police at Frackville after an incident that occurred about 8:10 p.m. Monday at 19 Kaska Road.Police said they were...
View ArticleCounty visitors bureau publishes 2014 guide
On a bright fall day, Tony Weachock, Schuylkill Haven, was riding his bicycle on the Schuylkill River Heritage Trail. While cycling, he took a photograph showing his point of view of the path flanked...
View ArticleDeeds, Jan. 15, 2014
DeedsEldred Township - Justin K. and Vickie Kirsten to Andrew and Kim Yonkovitch; 1444 Creek Road, Pitman; $95,000.Hegins Township - James and Lorraine Shadle to Fountain Community Cemetery; 0.5-acre...
View ArticleArctic weather helped plumbing supply sales
Last week's blast of arctic air blew plumbing and heating supplies off the shelves of Schuylkill County hardware stores. This week, demand is dropping as the temperatures rise, but some people are...
View ArticlePort Carbon council rehires solicitor
PORT CARBON - The borough council Monday voted 4-2 to reappoint its previous solicitor, William L. J. "Bill" Burke.On Jan. 8, the Schuylkill County Commissioners hired Burke, Port Carbon, as part-time...
View ArticleMinersville sets 1-mill increase for taxes
MINERSVILLE - The borough council set tax millage at 16.00 for 2014, a 1-mill increase from 2013, following the second reading of the tax levy ordinance Tuesday night.A motion was also passed that...
View ArticleFrozen service pipe thawed for Pottsville fire company
The water is back on at the Good Intent Fire Company after a frozen pipe was thawed. The fire company had been without water since Jan. 7, company President Jason Witmier and an assistant fire chief...
View Article1.5 million Pennsylvanians live close to large amounts of hazardous ammonia
One in every eight Pennsylvanians - 1.5 million people - lives close enough to facilities that store large amounts of ammonia to be at risk in a catastrophic chemical accident, according to a...
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n Minersville: The Minersville Area Food Drive Committee's 28th annual holiday food drive is underway and will conclude on Feb. 28, Edward M. Butler, committee chairman, said in a press release. The...
View ArticleRingtown reorganizes with smaller council
RINGTOWN - The borough council began 2014 with one fewer member as the reduction of the number council members from seven to five was completed.At the Jan. 6 biannual reorganization meeting, Mayor...
View ArticleMunicipalities take survey to measure viability of regional police force
The municipalities that have shown interest in discussing the potential for a regional police force have said the idea sounds good but many questions are currently left unanswered.These questions range...
View ArticleBusinesses in local area rely on ammonia
HAZLETON - Ammonia is the family business for Tanner Industries. The company, which distributes ammonia and has a facility near Tamaqua, started 60 years ago. Tanner won awards from the Philadelphia...
View ArticleWork to begin on "Mady's" bridge project
Construction begins Thursday on the “Mady’s” bridges in Pottsville and Palo Alto. The state Department of Transportation announced Tuesday that work will start to replace the structurally deficient...
View ArticleRest Haven money issues brought to commissioners board
Rest Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation is facing financial problems.The county-run nursing home has had to draw from the general fund to pay expenses in 2013 and will do so again this year.In August...
View ArticleReading man withdraws guilty plea in rape case
Instead of pleading guilty Wednesday in Schuylkill County Court, a Berks County man decided to go to trial on charges that he raped a woman last September in a Frackville apartment.Brandon M. Heisey,...
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n Mahanoy City: Harry W. Wagner Jr. has been named the Mahanoy City Elks Citizen of the Year and will be feted during a gathering set for 6 to 11 p.m. Jan. 25 in the lodge, 135 E. Centre St. Tickets...
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