Officals suggest monitors to save lives
Following a carbon monoxide-related death Sunday, Saint Clair police are urging people to buy a detector or check that theirs is working properly."We want to make sure that people are aware that not...
View ArticleJudge: Frackville man not predator, but must follow Megan's Law for 25 years
Timothy W. Collins, who admitted last October that he contacted a minor in April 2012 for sex-related reasons, is not a sexually violent predator but still will be subject to Megan's Law sanctions, a...
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n Ashland: Christ United Lutheran Church, 437 Airport Road, will host a soup and supper event from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday for anyone in need of a free meal.n Ashland: A representative from the U.S....
View ArticleLibrarian reveals Internet limitations, reference resource uses
Technology and the Internet may be becoming more ingrained in people's everyday lives, but there is still a need for the reference section at the library. Becki White, reference librarian at the...
View ArticleAuthority introduces new managers
At its 2014 reorganization meeting Tuesday, the Schuylkill County Municipal Authority introduced two managers it hired in December 2013:- Stephen E. Ulceski, Ashland, former borough manager for the...
View ArticleDistrict Court, Jan. 22, 2014
James R. FerrierORWIGSBURG - A West Brunswick Township man is headed for Schuylkill County Court after waiving his right to a preliminary hearing Tuesday on four charges resulting from a one-car...
View ArticleMardi Gras to return next month to Frackville
FRACKVILLE - The celebration of Mardi Gras returns to Frackville this year by a different community group and for a different fundraising effort.The celebration of Mardi Gras will be held Feb. 15 at...
View ArticleUtility company defends response time to West Scranton blaze; fire chief says...
A utility company that took an hour to send an electrician to the scene of a house fire Sunday stands by its response time, saying a skeleton crew was to blame.The Scranton Fire Department said taking...
View ArticleSaint Clair police look to reduce drug crimes
SAINT CLAIR - In response to trends seen by Saint Clair police and the concerns voiced by residents, the department is implementing a new approach for 2014 involving a focused group of officers who...
View ArticleShenandoah council reviews financial matters
SHENANDOAH - A new member of the borough council said at Monday's meeting that the budget is in need of review in order to adjust the borough's financial path.The council held its first regular meeting...
View ArticleAttorney seeks death penalty against Craigslist killing couple
SUNBURY - Northumberland County District Attorney Tony Rosini announced Tuesday he will seek the death penalty for accused murderers Miranda and Elytte Barbour, and wants to try the husband-and-wife...
View ArticleBirths, Jan. 22, 2014
Geisinger Medical Center, DanvilleTo Anthony and Jennifer Zimmerman Capone, Saint Clair, a son, Dec. 26.Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson StreetTo Thomas and Erica Reilley Whalen, Tamaqua, a...
View ArticleCriminal Court, Jan. 23, 2014
A Minersville man will serve time under special supervision after being sentenced Monday in Schuylkill County Court on a driving under the influence charge stemming from an August 2012 incident.James...
View ArticleHearing continued for man charged in theft of funds from Frackville Legion
FRACKVILLE - A preliminary hearing was continued for a Frackville man charged with stealing more than $45,000 from Frackville American Legion Post 398 while serving as its treasurer-steward last...
View ArticleCounty commissioners appoint city ownership of 2 properties
Pottsville is looking to put two properties back on the tax rolls while another will be demolished in Ashland.The Schuylkill County commissioners appointed the city as the conservator of 817-819 W....
View ArticleShenandoah Valley refinances bonds to save more than $200,000
SHENANDOAH - The Shenandoah Valley Board of Education approved at Wednesday's meeting the refinancing of nearly $5 million in bonds, which will save the district more than $200,000 over an 11-year...
View ArticleCold here to stay through next week
With predictions of accumulations from 2 to 4 inches and temperatures dropping, the county received enough snow to close schools early Tuesday and delay many Wednesday morning. David Martin, a...
View Article1st-half goals come to fruition for Schuylkill County Commissioners
As first-half goals come to fruition, the Schuylkill County commissioners face new challenges as they enter the third year of their terms. Several infrastructure projects that were early goals are now...
View ArticleKutztown native wins 1st place at Galen Glen chili cook-off
ANDREAS - The chili was so good they ran out early at the chili cook-off Saturday at the Galen Glen Winery.Kathy Matson, tasting room manager for the winery, wasn't sure if this would be the case when...
View ArticlePolice log, Jan. 23, 2014
Game systemreported stolenNEW PHILADELPHIA - State police at Frackville are investigating a theft that occurred at 10 p.m. Monday at 36 Kimber St.Police said someone entered through the front window of...
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