Police log, Nov. 18, 2012
Woman's identityused in accountsPINE GROVE - An identity thief stole a Pine Grove woman's personal information and started to open accounts in California, state police at Schuylkill Haven said Friday...
View ArticleStars don’t always make sense, but the stories are fun anyway
Without a doubt, one of the strangest constellations in the winter heavens is Auriga, the chariot driver with goats on his shoulder. I would have liked to have been at the party where they dreamed up...
View ArticleNS marching band Disney-bound
FOUNTAIN SPRINGS - With the Eastern Conference Class II Championship game behind them, the North Schuylkill High School marching band is going to Walt Disney World.The band leaves Tuesday for Orlando,...
View ArticleCheck out football hall of fame
If you like vintage architecture from the 1960s, you'll like the surroundings of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. The building was ultra-modern in its day with its interior spiral ramp...
View ArticleAfrican choir performing at 3 venues in county
A children's choir from Africa providing an energetic fusion of contemporary gospel and traditional African rhythm will be playing in three Schuylkill County venues Nov. 24 and 25.Jeanine Bedell,...
View Article9 high school teams prepare for academic league competition
Students from nine area schools are participating in the third annual Schuylkill County Academic League.In this competition, the students test their knowledge on a variety of topics. "It's extremely...
View ArticleDeeds, Nov. 19, 2012
DeedsAshland - John F. Flynn Sr. and Patty Stewartz, individually and as administrators c.t.a. of the Estate of James Joseph Wentzel, Patricia A. Stewartz and James M. McGinley, executors of the Estate...
View ArticleHazleton Area students begin for bible study group
HAZLETON - At the Hazleton Area school board's October meeting, a 15-year-old boy asked for permission to meet with other students after school in the high school library to study the Bible.He was...
View ArticleAround the Region
n Frackville: The Frackville Free Public Library, 56 N Lehigh Ave., has announced the availability of Baker & Taylor's Axis 360 digital media library for its patrons. In a press release, Elaine M....
View ArticlePolice log, Nov. 19, 2012
Youth injuredin accidentHEGINS - A 17-year-old male suffered injuries when he drove off Fearnot Road in Hubley Township on Sunday afternoon, according to state police at Schuylkill Haven.At 12:19 p.m.,...
View ArticleSheetz gas shortage affected Schuylkill Saturday
spytak@republicanherald.comSCHUYLKILL HAVEN - A disruption in the petroleum supply chain caused by Superstorm Sandy was felt at the Sheetz gas station Saturday night."They did eventually run dry on...
View ArticlePolice to up enforcement for holiday
With the Thanksgiving holiday fast approaching, law enforcement agencies throughout the state plan to step up enforcement on aggressive and impaired drivers who pose a danger to innocent travelers....
View ArticleTurkey Trot raises funds for Wounded Warriors
AUBURN - Wearing brown-paper tail feathers, wings and a beak, John Widtfeldt, Auburn, in a homemade turkey costume, jogged up and down the winding roads of Lake Wynonah Sunday morning. The...
View ArticleFire destroys Ryan Township garage
BARNESVILLE - Flames tore through the night sky Sunday as they destroyed a large garage in Ryan Township. Crew were called about 8 p.m. to the garage owned by John Maddis at 413 Back Road, Ryan...
View ArticleMan's body found in lake at Tuscarora State Park
BARNESVILLE - The body of a McAdoo man was found Sunday afternoon in the waters of Tuscarora State Park, Rush Township, the victim of an apparent drowning, officials said. Kamil Sposob, 22, was...
View ArticleCriminal court, Nov. 19, 2012
A Pottsville woman went to prison after being sentenced Friday in Schuylkill County Court for stealing last November from the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Saint Clair.Tammy N. Baker, 32, did not react as...
View ArticlePenn State Schuylkill slates informative speech contest
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - Stand and deliver.That's what about 10 Penn State Schuylkill students in public speaking classes will do Nov. 29 as they present informative speeches during the annual Informative...
View ArticleDistrict court, Nov. 19, 2012
Carol A. PankakeTREMONT - A 36-year-old Minersville woman charged with stealing from the Blue Tavern in Branch Township where she was employed failed to show for a preliminary hearing before...
View ArticleVersa-Tron diversifies to thrive as area business for 40 years
While some businesses are closing their doors due to a troubled economy, one has survived and thrived over the past 40 years.Al Barnes Sr., Pottsville, said he started Versa-Tron in Pottsville in 1973....
View ArticleFrackville man's estate benefits local Catholic schools
ALLENTOWN - A portion of the estate of a late Frackville area resident will provide a welcome financial boost to the region's Catholic elementary and high schools. Under terms of Robert M. Mesch's...
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