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n Minersville: PublishAmerica, Frederick, Md., announced via press release it is presenting the latest work by local author V.J. Genovese, titled, "The Franklin Memo." PublishAmerica described itself...
View ArticleCorrection, Dec. 19, 2012
Fewer infectionsThe number of health care-associated infections is decreasing across Pennsylvania. A headline for a related story was incorrect in Sunday's edition.
View Article2 local districts awarded safe schools grant
The Schuylkill Haven Area School District and the Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29, Mar Lin, have each been awarded a Safe Schools Targeted Grant from the state. The purpose of the grant is to assist...
View ArticleLocal pantry distributes nearly 3,000 pounds of pet food
Showing the true meaning of the holiday season, the Schuylkill County Pet Food Pantry held its last pet food distribution of the year Tuesday morning in downtown Pottsville, but more food is needed....
View ArticleMan arrested after pulling knife on security guard
SAINT CLAIR - A Shenandoah man was jailed late Tuesday charged with pulling a knife on a security guard outside a store at the Schuylkill Mall, Frackville.Jerry Adery, 42, of 216 Oak St., was arrested...
View ArticleUnion president believes Pottsville may save 1 police officer's job
Following a 50-minute, closed-door meeting with city officials Tuesday, the president of Pottsville Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 44 said he believes one police officer's job may be saved from the...
View ArticlePort Carbon woman sentenced for robbing man
Justine S. Myro, who admitted to helping rob a man last December in Mechanicsville, will not have to spend more time in prison after being sentenced Tuesday in Schuylkill County Court on charges...
View ArticleMootz case will linger into 2013
The attorney for Mootz Candies of Pottsville said Tuesday he hopes the $2 million lawsuit against the contractors who built Union Station will be settled in January or February.In August, Michael J....
View ArticlePolice log, Dec. 19, 2012
DUI chargespending in stopA 50-year-old Minersville woman is facing charges of DUI by state police at Schuylkill Haven after a traffic stop at Peacock and Line streets in Pottsville at 1:04 a.m....
View ArticleUnique names make children stand out
Can your name really make a difference in a first impression? Unique Myers, 15, of Pottsville, said it all depends on the impression it makes. "I didn't like my name when I was younger, a couple years...
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n Girardville: Two joint choir presentations of "Behold the Star" will be held Friday and Saturday. The community cantata about "A Christmas Journey to the Light of Christ," written by Lloyd Larson and...
View ArticleEx-treasurer headed to court for alleged thefts from fire company, EMS
by peter e. bortner PORT CARBON - Brenda S. Shuman, who prosecutors allege stole more than $50,000 from the Minersville fire company and EMS service for which she worked, must appear in Schuylkill...
View ArticleArgall to chair urban affairs committee in 2013
State Sen. David Argall has long worked to make Pennsylvania's communities better places to live, and he gained a position on Wednesday that should enable him to continue to do so. Beginning Jan. 1,...
View ArticleTamaqua council addresses school safety
TAMAQUA - The borough council members said a prayer for the victims of last week's school shootings in Connecticut before their meeting Tuesday.The council also talked about security at the Tamaqua...
View ArticleMan jailed for allegedly exposing himself
SAINT CLAIR - An Arnots Addition man was jailed Saturday after Saint Clair police charged him with exposing himself at an area business on two separate occasions.Police said Stephen S. Kubeika, 24, was...
View ArticleCommissioners approve 2013 county budget
The Schuylkill County commissioners approved their 2013 budget during a work session Wednesday, holding the line on taxes for the ninth consecutive year despite a $2 million shortfall. Expected...
View ArticleSchuylkill Haven approves fire protection agreement
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - The wait for a new fire protection agreement between Schuylkill Haven and North Manheim Township is over. In a unanimous vote Wednesday, Schuylkill Haven's borough council approved...
View ArticlePolice log, Dec. 20, 2012
Tower City mancharged in crashJONESTOWN - A 23-year-old Tower City man will be cited for failure to drive on roadways laned for traffic by state police at Jonestown after a crash on Route 4025,...
View ArticleTalented youth to celebrate season on stage
A group of college- and high school-age performers who put on a variety show in Pottsville in August are returning this week to celebrate the Christmas season."The Schuylkill Theatrical Showcase, A...
View ArticleDeeds, Dec. 20, 2012
DeedsFrailey Township - Emberclear Reserves Inc. to Joseph Walacavage Marital Trust B; 3.96-acre property on Middle Creek Road; $1.Gilberton - Joseph Bobiak Jr. and Ronald Bobiak, co-executors for the...
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