Births, Nov. 30, 2012
Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson StreetTo David and Theresa Stine Holman, Barnesville, a daughter, Nov. 12.
View ArticleAshland council adopts tentative budget
ASHLAND - The borough council tabled adopting the 2013 tentative budget for a week during Wednesday's special meeting.The council also put off choosing a new borough manager.The tentative budget was...
View ArticleSEAPA reaches out to medical professionals
The Schuylkill Elder Abuse Prevention Alliance sponsored a presentation for Marshall-Rismiller & Associates during lunch Thursday to discuss signs of possible elder abuse, where and how to report...
View ArticleFire chief rules out arson in convenience store blaze
GIRARDVILLE - The investigation continues into the fire that destroyed a Girardville business property Wednesday evening, though arson has been ruled out as a cause. Borough fire Chief Frank Zangari...
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n Brandonville: The Citizens Fire Company is set for its Chinese auction Saturday at the firehouse, 100 Main Blvd. Doors will open at 11 a.m. and the first drawing will be at 2 p.m. Winners do not need...
View ArticleMcAdoo man says he suffered 300 bedbug bites at halfway house
McADOO - Bedbug bites helped drive a 21-year-old McAdoo man from a halfway house where he had been ordered to stay for harassing former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, his father said.Shawn...
View ArticleCriminal Court, Nov. 30, 2012
On Wednesday, Jon B. McGeehan, 47, of Waynesboro, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence and careless driving. Judge Cyrus Palmer Dolbin accepted the plea and sentenced McGeehan to serve 72...
View ArticleDistrict Court, Nov. 30, 2012
James R. FerrierORWIGSBURG - A Pottsville man sits in prison after waiving his right to a preliminary hearing Tuesday on charges stemming from an alleged theft in July from a borough supermarket.Archie...
View ArticleMahanoy Township seeks to shut garage business
by peter e. bortner Mahanoy Township asked Schuylkill County Court on Thursday to shut a commercial garage it alleges violates its Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.In its complaint, the...
View ArticlePenn State students inform crowd during speech contest
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - Seven Penn State Schuylkill students demonstrated their speaking skills Thursday night for professors, peers and the public during the annual Informative Speech Contest."Informative...
View ArticleAuburn man charged with stealing $22K from his mom
An Auburn man sits in Schuylkill County prison after being arrested Thursday for allegedly stealing $22,000 in cash this year from his mother's home.Kevin M. Wagner, 26, of 244 Forest St., faces...
View ArticleDoctor: Miske did not understand statements
by peter e. bortner Matthew J. Miske could not have voluntarily told police anything the day he allegedly tried to kill two people in Auburn because he had too many medications in him, a doctor...
View ArticleGive Schuylkill for Christmas
Eric Sevareid said, "Christmas is a necessity. There has to be at least one day of the year to remind us that we're here for something else besides ourselves." And I am in full agreement! The season...
View ArticleContinual state budget cuts hurt United Way programs
HARRISBURG - State and federal budget cuts during the past several years are severely straining the ability of local nonprofits to provide services to those in need, United Way of Pennsylvania...
View ArticlePolice log, Nov. 30, 2012
Police: Driverfled accidentBARNESVILLE - A Pine Grove woman suffered a minor injury, and will face charges, in a one-car accident Wednesday morning on Interstate 818 in Ryan Township, police said.State...
View ArticlePottsville to lay off 3 police officers to help balance budget
In an effort to avoid a tax increase in 2013, the City of Pottsville decided to balance its budget with employee layoffs. The tentative $8,038,888 spending plan, unveiled at a public meeting Thursday...
View ArticleWinter stars worth cold weather
There's no sense sugarcoating it. Winter stargazing is not for hothouse flowers, but if you bundle up and keep your feet and face warm, the rewards are heavenly. Believe it or not, in the early...
View ArticleHistoric properties to open doors for holiday house tour
The Mahanoy & Mahantongo Historical & Preservation Society will host a Holiday House Tour from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 15. Among the attractions featured in the event is the home of Connie...
View ArticleLearn about antiques at museums
On more than one occasion, I have been known to advise people that if you want to learn about art and antiques, you need to visit a museum, and another, and another. Here is an update on what's up in...
View ArticleCollege notes, Dec. 2, 2012
ShippensburgTwo area high school students received scholarships at Shippensburg University.Josh Wolfgang, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Wolfgang, Hegins, received the Pennsylvania State System of Higher...
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