Orwigsburg native making waves as member of a cappella group at University of...
You can call it raw talent unleashed or a set of fortunate circumstances. Either way, Christopher Kimmel found his way into the limelight.The 22-year-old Orwigsburg native is helping make musical waves...
View ArticleMilitary, Dec. 16, 2012
New sergeantCpl. John F Nolan III, along with military working dog, Honza, was promoted to sergeant and received the Bronze Star while deployed in Afghanistan. Nolan and Honza returned home from...
View ArticleCollege notes, Dec. 16, 2012
King'sAbbey Hill and Alden Whah, both students of Marian High School, Hometown, and Elliot Phillips of North Schuylkill High School recently participated in an Accounting Career Day sponsored by the...
View ArticleA brief history of the wintertime holidays
Today begins the week before Christmas. Last year, I admitted that I didn't know as much about other cultural holidays and celebrations, so I researched. I found that even though the names may be...
View ArticleHealth care-related infections on the rise
The number of health care-associated infections continues to decrease across the state, according to an annual report by the state Department of Health. "The findings in this report highlight the...
View ArticlePolice log, Dec. 16, 2012
Tamaqua policecharge pairTAMAQUA - Borough police arrested two residents after stopping a vehicle at 5:50 p.m. July 16, detecting and finding marijuana.Police said the incident took place at Washington...
View ArticleOld Fashioned Christmas included much to brighten the season
ASHLAND - It was a beautiful Saturday evening in downtown Ashland as people visited to get more into the holiday spirit during the ninth annual Old-Fashioned Christmas. The Ashland Downtown...
View ArticleMount Carmel man faces drug possession charges
MINERSVILLE - A 31-year-old Mount Carmel man was jailed Friday after being arrested by Minersville police on drug charges.Police said Christopher F. Huth, 216 W. Second St., was arraigned on one felony...
View ArticlePolice charge Minersville woman with 13 counts of cruelty to animals
MINERSVILLE - A Minersville woman is facing 13 counts of cruelty to animals' charges after an incident in the borough on Friday.Minersville police said Karen Kershner, 50, of 106 Westwood St. will have...
View ArticleA Christmas tree is in the stars
I love hanging holiday lights all over the outside of my house and all over my trees and bushes. Some of my neighbors think of me as the local "Griswold" of the neighborhood. I don't have as many...
View ArticleKnowles: Sell liquor store system and use proceeds on roads and bridges
HARRISBURG - State Rep. Jerry P. Knowles, R-124, is following through. In statement released this week, the former Schuylkill County commissioner said that when the House convenes in January, he will...
View ArticleCriminal court, Dec. 16, 2012
A Pottsville man will spend time on house arrest instead of in prison after being sentenced Monday in Schuylkill County Court for selling prescription drugs twice in September 2011 in Minersville....
View ArticleWhite House cards a walk through history
President Ulysses S. Grant made Christmas Day a national holiday in 1870. From that point forward, a Christmas card from the White House was a special keepsake. While these cards are highly sought...
View ArticleAround the Region
n Barnesville: Due to the upcoming holidays, trash collection in Ryan Township will be changed from Mondays, Dec. 24 and Dec. 31, to Wednesdays, Dec. 26 and Jan. 2.n Minersville: St. George Orthodox...
View ArticleHegins man dies in Barry Township crash
LAVELLE - A Hegins man died when the car he was driving slammed into a tree Saturday morning in Barry Township. Eric A. French, 35, of 747 Hill Road, was pronounced dead at the scene by Schuylkill...
View ArticlePottsville Area High School fetes 80th anniversary
Alumni and others from Pottsville Area High School attended a gala Saturday honoring the 80th anniversary of the "Castle on the Hill." The school at 16th and Elk Avenue opened Jan. 3, 1933. Held at...
View ArticleCorrection, Dec. 15, 2012
Information incorrectThe information in Saturday's paper was incorrect regarding motion seats at The Pearl Stadium 8 theater in the Schuylkill Mall. That feature is not available.
View ArticleWoman wanted for failing to appear for trial's jury selection
Schuylkill County District Attorney Karen Byrnes-Noon and Chief County Detective Dennis Clark are asking for the public's help in locating a Minersville woman who failed to show for her court...
View ArticleTake a look at simple toys at historical society program
It's that time of the year when children ask Santa for all the newest toys.On Wednesday evening, the Schuylkill County Historical Society will take a look at simpler toys, and guests could even have an...
View ArticleDeeds, Dec. 17, 2012
Deeds East Union Township - Eagle Rock Resort Co. to Remuel John V. and Aileen E. DeGuzman; 2 percent interest in Lot 53WSS4, Eagle Rock; $36,900. Bessie Rezaba to Eagle Rock Resort Co.; Lot 408ER,...
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