Dean's list, Feb. 9, 2014
King'sBret Ruch, Lykens, was among those named to the dean's list for the fall semester at King's College. Wilkes-Barre.ClarionMichael S. Ferguson, a sophomore speech pathology and audiology major at...
View ArticlePennsylvania Starwatch: Cassiopeia, Cepheus put love in the air
Valentine's day is coming up this week and honors St. Valentine, a roman saint in the early Catholic church. It's believed by many church historical scholars that he was a roman priest who was put to...
View ArticlePolice log, Feb. 9, 2014
Man faces chargefor trespassingRINGTOWN - State police at Frackville are charging a Ringtown man for trespassing from an incident that occurred at 7:45 a.m. Thursday at 2608 Melanie Manor.Police said...
View ArticleVolunteer Connection: Be sweet for Random Acts of Kindness week
Have you heard of Random Acts of Kindness Week? Established in 1995 by the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, the mission is to inspire people to practice acts of kindness and pass them on to others....
View ArticlePins for Paws raises funds for SPCA in Pine Grove
The Ruth Steinert Memorial SPCA, Pine Grove, had many supporters Saturday evening for its "Pins for Paws" fundraiser at Strike Zone Alleys. The event featured glow bowling and auctions to benefit the...
View ArticleHistory Fair sheds light on county's past
History was on display Saturday afternoon at the Fairlane Village mall.The Schuylkill County Association of Historical Societies and Museums hosted its ninth annual History Fair at the mall from 9 a.m....
View ArticlePottsville woman named 2014 Queen of the Snows
A teacher at John S. Clarke Elementary Center was crowned the 2014 Queen of the Snows on Saturday.Kate Delenick, 25, of Pottsville, received her crown during the Greater Pottsville Winter Carnival...
View ArticleDeeds, Feb. 9, 2014
DeedsElizabethville - Jean D. Kindig, G. David Kindig, Gregory D. Kindig, Amy S. Kindig and Kevin Russel Kitzmiller to Ronald L. and Annette L. Ferree; $30,000.Callie J. Jenkins to Colton L. Arnold;...
View ArticlePennsylvania law to help curb partner harassment on the Internet
Schuylkill Women in Crisis Executive Director Sarah T. Casey hopes new legislation will provide a way to punish those who post intimate photos of another person without permission on the...
View ArticleTremont man arrested on drug, weapons counts
MAHANOY CITY - Borough police officers watching what they said was a "known drug house" Saturday night led to the arrest of a Tremont man on drug and weapons charges. Brandon S. Fritz, 31, of 103...
View ArticlePennDOT plans to address Route 61 shoulder problem
DARKWATER - An area along Route 61 south between Frackville and Saint Clair has a shoulder that is falling away and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation plans to fix the situation in a...
View ArticlePolice log, Feb. 10, 2014
Running truckreported stolenCRESSONA - State police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating the theft of a Ford F-150 that occurred at 4:40 p.m. Saturday at Second and Chestnut streets.Police said...
View ArticleQuick action contains fire at Union Township home
PATTERSONVILLE - Quick action by a Union Township homeowner and a quick response by firefighters kept damage from a Sunday afternoon fire to a minimum.Ringtown Fire and Rescue Chief Ray Dunsavage said...
View ArticlePine Grove Joint Treatment Authority reorganizes
PINE GROVE - The Pine Grove Joint Treatment Authority held a reorganizational meeting Jan. 14, followed by its monthly meeting.Will Hanson was elected to remain as chairman. Pine Grove Township's...
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n Ashland: The Baruch Youth Group of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will hold a macaroni and cheese with breaded fish dinner from 3 to 6 p.m. March 22 in the church's fellowship hall, 35 N. Ninth St....
View ArticleCorbett budget addresses child abuse recommendations
HARRISBURG - The governor's proposed budget provides $2 million in state aid for the first time to help children's advocacy centers do their work, a key recommendation of a special task force that...
View ArticleDeeds, Feb. 10, 2014
DeedsEast Norwegian Township - David J. and Jane F. Cook to David J. Jr. and Marlene M. Cook; 17.5-acre property; $1.East Union Township - Eagle Rock Resort Co. to June Brian M. Yuzon; Lot 92HF4, Eagle...
View ArticleWilliams Valley welcomes Battle of the Bulge veterans
TOWER CITY - They're the guys they wrote about in history books, according to retired Sgt. Maj. Warren Parks.Parks, Lebanon, served as master of ceremonies Jan. 29 during a special program connecting...
View ArticleWoman, 4 children displaced by New Philadelphia fire
NEW PHILADELPHIA - A woman and four children were displaced from their home Sunday afternoon after a fire started in a bedroom closet. Jeff Newhard, assistant fire chief in the borough, said...
View ArticleGoodwill store to open at Cressona Mall this week
CRESSONA - The return of a Goodwill Store and Donation Center in Schuylkill County will occur Thursday with the grand opening of a new store at the Cressona Mall.And while the most visible part of the...
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