Rep. Cartwright ready assume role as leader in House
U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright said Friday that he is looking forward to leading the newest group of Democrats in the House of Representatives. "I'm very honored that they did that," Cartwright, D-17, said...
View ArticleAt mid-term, Corbett faces economic and political headwinds
HARRISBURG - Midway into his first term, Republican Gov. Tom Corbett has pursued a pro-business agenda, refusing to hike taxes or impose new levies while cutting spending for human services even as...
View ArticleButton drive kicks off annual Winter Carnival at local malls
Young women participating in the 46th annual Greater Pottsville Winter Carnival visited the Schuylkill Mall, Fairlane Village mall and downtown Pottsville to sell buttons for the cause Saturday. The...
View ArticlePolice probe stolen ATVs, dirt bikes
By FRANK ANDRUSCAVAGE SAINT CLAIR - Schuylkill County Crime Stoppers and state police at Schuylkill Haven are asking for the public's help in finding the person or persons responsible for the theft of...
View ArticleShen Valley selling Monopoly-based game
SHENANDOAH - Shenandoah Valley Class of 2016 is producing a fun board game that will raise money for the class and have players tour the borough from the convenience of their homes. The game is called...
View ArticleShop looking for help, cats looking for homes
Have you heard of the New Life Shoppe? I hope so. It's a re-sale shop established in 2008 to support and generate funds for Care Net Pregnancy Center of Schuylkill County through the resale of donated...
View Article3-title winner thanks family, friends
Brittany Kuperavage, 24, said a lot of different people were instrumental in her winning all three titles during the Winter Carnival events in Pottsville over the years.She is the 2012 Queen of the...
View ArticleArmy Reserve, Boy Scouts collect Christmas trees in Schuylkill Haven
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - About 400 Christmas trees were collected and will be turned into mulch after they were left by curbs in the borough. Starting at 9 a.m. and ending about 3:30 p.m., Boy Scouts from...
View ArticlePolice log, Jan. 13, 2013
Minersville man faces charges MINERSVILLE - Minersville police filed charges against a 41-year-old borough man stemming from separate incidents in the borough earlier this month. In connection with an...
View ArticleDean's list, Jan. 13, 2013
Misericordia The following students at Misericordia University, Dallas, Luzerne County, were named to the dean's list for the fall semester:Julia Callavini, McAdoo; Nora Chan, Auburn; Jennifer Cory,...
View ArticleTips for using your telescope
If you were on Santa's nice list and found a new telescope under your Christmas tree, you can have a lot of fun with it, but it can also be very frustrating. Let me help you with some tips about how...
View ArticleAround the Region
Lehighton: A traditional Ukrainian Christmas with food and caroling led by the Kazka Folk Ensemble is set for 2 p.m. Jan. 19 at the Ukrainian Homestead, 1230 Beaver Run Drive. The cost is $15 per...
View ArticleSaint Clair, Schuylkill Haven officials praise electricity service
The residents and businesses in Saint Clair and Schuylkill Haven can't shop around for their own electric provider but that does not bother them. Earl Wingle, 71, of 415 Naffin Ave., Schuylkill Haven,...
View ArticleStudents adopt sign language for fun, future
Blue Mountain High School senior Rebecca Downey has studied Spanish and French and is now working on her own to learn a third language - one she believes will help her on her career path. "I want to...
View ArticleGirardville fire chief appointed to state committee
GIRARDVILLE - A man who dedicated more than three decades of his life to fire service in Schuylkill County is now wearing yet another helmet.Girardville fire Chief Frank Zangari Jr. was recently named...
View ArticleHegins Township introduces new supervisor
VALLEY VIEW - Although Supervisor Chairman Chad Richards was unable to attend the meeting due to a recent hospital stay, the Hegins Township Board of Supervisors held its reorganization meeting...
View ArticlePottsville Joint Veterans Council can use extra help
The Pottsville Joint Veterans Council is looking for some extra help. Bob Bedford, council president, said recently that the council is made up of members from numerous local veterans organizations in...
View ArticleKlingerstown woman chosen to be featured guest on NBC's The Dr. Oz Show
KLINGERSTOWN - A Klingerstown woman was featured on NBC's "The Dr. Oz Show" for her participating in "The Plan" by Lyn-Genet."One day, I was on the Dr. Oz webpage on Facebook and this pop-up window...
View ArticlePolice log, Jan. 14, 2013
Police accuse man of damaging car GIRARDVILLE - A borough man was charged with criminal mischief after he allegedly damaged a man's parked vehicle in the 100 block of West Main Street on Sunday...
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n Coaldale: The Coaldale Lions Club will meet at 5:45 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Vennese Villa, 201 W. Ruddle St. Robert E. Ames, president, will be in charge. All members are urged to attend.n Danville:...
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