Barnesville: Water hydrants and restrooms that were recently closed at Tuscarora State Park due to a water line break have reopened, according to Lewis H. Williams, park manager. In a release, he said water line repairs have been made allowing for facilities normally open during winter to reopen. For more information, call 570-467-2404.
McAdoo: People still have time to participate in the McAdoo High School monument project and gain broad ownership of the monument to be erected on the site where the high school once stood. A ceremony will be held June 10 at the East Sherman Street site. Donations of any amount will be appreciated and donations in memory of loved ones also are being accepted. The name only will be in the souvenir program. To contribute, make checks payable to M.H.S. Monument Fund and mail to Ralph Nicholas, 1716 Evergreen Drive, Hazle Township, PA 18202.
Mount Carmel: The God's Chuck Wagon mobile soup kitchen will be held 5 to 7 p.m. today at Fourth and Oak streets.
Pottsville: The Schuylkill County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees is participating in the statewide PASR's 75th anniversary scholarship program. PASR members are Schuylkill County retirees who worked in public schools and had a positive influence on commonwealth students, according to a press release. The scholarship, for $500, will be awarded to a resident of Schuylkill County who is currently a junior pursuing a degree in public education at an accredited Pennsylvania college or university. To be considered for the award, the student must be enrolled in a public education program, such as elementary or secondary education. Qualified applicants should send a letter of interest requesting a PASR 75th anniversary scholarship application. Letters should be sent to Margaretta Bolich, 65 Bolich Road, Ashland, PA 17921, before Friday.
Pottsville: The Pottsville Free Public Library recently acknowledged the following memorial donations: For Andrew M Dudish from the Cryer family, Garry and Georgette Laubach; for Theresa Lascala from Joe, Kelly, Joey and Freddy Caruso, Roy and Kathi Charles, Edward Eisenhuth, George and Jane Eisenhuth; Mary and Paul Florida, Dr. William and Nancy Gallagher, Dave, Tara, Bo and Brody Hess, Thomas and Anne Hull, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Jacavage, Kathy Jones and family, Robert and Rose Schofstal, the Tranquillo family, Krista and Christian Varano, Charles Wernert, Beth, David, Brett and Brandon Whiteash, Carol Zuppert; for M. Jean Towle from the librarians in the Pottsville district, attorney Carolyn M. Marconis, Tanya Savitsky; for Letitia Wetherill from Mantura and Jim Gallagher; for Rosemary Howe Wetherill from Rick and Michelle Fries, Mantura and Jim Gallagher, Gerard and Sandra Griesbaum.
Saint Clair: The Saint Clair Community and Historical Society will participate in the Schuylkill County History Fair slated for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Fairlane Village mall. In a release, society President Ted Thorn said the Saint Clair display will showcase the history of education and the schools, public and parochial. It will feature photos of the school buildings and of children in the classrooms years ago. It will also include yearbooks and other memorabilia. There will also be yearbooks for sale. The 2011 Christmas ornament will be available for purchase. It is in memory of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on America and honors the first responders, making it of interest to everyone, Thorn said. The ornament was designed by Vincent Allessi, EMS member from Saint Clair. Lois Gray, society membership chairwoman, reminded members that the 2012 dues are being collected and can be dropped off at borough hall or the society building or given to any member. Dues are $5 a year and can also be mailed to Gray. New members are always welcome. Winter hours at the society building are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays. There will be no Thursday evening hours until April 12. In the event of severe weather on Tuesdays or Saturdays, call the society at 570-624-6571 to be sure someone was able open the building.
