Locals cash in coins for extra spending money
The change you have in your pocket, car or coin jar can really add up and result in money you can use for Christmas gifts or purchases on a whim. Locally, at Union Bank and Trust Co., Pottsville,...
View ArticleAuburn man headed to court for allegedly stealing from his mom
by peter e. bortner ORWIGSBURG - Kevin M. Wagner, whom prosecutors allege stole $22,000 from his mother, is headed for Schuylkill County Court after waiving his right to a preliminary hearing on...
View ArticleState grant will allow Port Carbon, Saint Clair to build court, playground
Port Carbon and Saint Clair announed Tuesday that they received state grants for recreational parks. The borough of Port Carbon received a grant to put up a basketball court at Francis E. Lubinsky...
View ArticleNorwegian Township approves budget with no tax increase
MAR LIN - The Norwegian Township supervisors approved a preliminary budget at Monday night's meeting."There's no increases in taxes for 2013," supervisor Bob Kirwan said. Taxes have not increased in...
View ArticleCorrection, Dec. 5, 2012
Name incorrectKelly Kuzio was pictured with the Higgins Insurance employees from the business' Pottsville and Minersville locations who participated in a food drive sponsored by the Pottsville...
View ArticleHomeowner escapes injury during fire in Brockton house
BROCKTON - A woman escaped her home Tuesday after a suspected kitchen fire filled the residence with smoke about 3:45 p.m. at 209 Valley St., Schuylkill Township. The Schuylkill County Communications...
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City man to facetrespass chargesSAINT CLAIR - A 41-year-old Pottsville man is facing charges of simple trespass by state police at Schuylkill Haven after an incident at 11:57 p.m. Sunday at the...
View ArticleSome post offices, including Girardville, will have fewer window hours
GIRARDVILLE - The U.S. Postal Service held a meeting Tuesday to answer questions and get input on proposed changes to the borough post office. The changes, which would go into effect within the first...
View ArticleAshland council to raise taxes, hires new borough manager
ASHLAND - The borough council adopted a tentative 2013 operating budget during Monday's special meeting which includes a 1 mill tax increase.It also hired a new borough manager.Real-estate taxes will...
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n Frackville: The Frackville Rotary Club will sponsor a Christmas concert for the residents of Broad Mountain Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at 6:30 p.m. Thursday featuring the Original Byzantine...
View ArticleFormer prison guard settles federal lawsuit against Schuylkill County
A Frackville man has settled his federal lawsuit concerning what he alleged was Schuylkill County's refusal to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act concerning his employment as a corrections...
View ArticleMahanoy authority raises rates, but many will not see increases
MAHANOY CITY - The Mahanoy Township Authority Board of Directors approved a water rate increase at its Nov. 21 meeting, but for many customers the increase will be minimal to nothing depending on water...
View Article4 Schuylkill County employees to be laid off in January
Four Schuylkill County employees in the Office of Senior Services will be laid off by the end of the month due to the loss of state Department of Public Welfare funds.According to a list of personnel...
View ArticleAs diocese studies future of Nativity BVM, community shows support for...
While the future of Nativity BVM High School is being studied by the Diocese of Allentown, the Catholic school atop Lawton's Hill has the support of the local community. The diocese recently...
View ArticleGreystone to host Local Artists Show and Sale on Sunday
Unique locally crafted Christmas gifts will again be available at The Greystone Restaurant on Sunday as it hosts the seventh annual Local Artists Show and Sale. Jerry Labooty, owner of The Greystone,...
View ArticleSchuylkill County businesses wary of looming 'fiscal cliff'
Like the rest of the nation, Schuylkill County business owners remain hopeful that President Barack Obama and Congress can come to a compromise to avoid the "fiscal cliff" before the new...
View ArticlePolice log, Dec. 6, 2012
N.J. woman charged with DUI McADOO - A 32-year-old New Jersey woman was charged with DUI-high rate and a red light violation after an incident on North Kennedy Drive at 2:50 a.m. Oct. 28, police said....
View ArticleYoungest Pottsville Area school board member plans not to seek re-election
The youngest member of the Pottsville Area school board announced Wednesday he won't be seeking re-election when his first term ends next year."I think everything I wanted to accomplish in four years,...
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n Frackville: The 81st annual candlelight service is set for 7 p.m. Dec. 16 at First United Methodist Church, 25 S. Balliet St., featuring a cantata arranged by Tom Fettke titled "A Glorious...
View ArticleNo fire agreement yet between Schuylkill Haven, North Manheim Township
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - Discussion got a little heated at Wednesday's borough council meeting over the fire protection agreement between the borough and North Manheim Township.Mike Gossard, president of the...
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