Locals learn about farming risks at 4th Ag Day and Trade Show
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - Donald Miller, Andreas, was one of about 70 people Thursday who attended Ag Day at First United Church of Christ in Schuylkill Haven. Miller, 75, said he came to the event to "try to...
View ArticleMan jailed after alleged robbery in Shenandoah
SHENANDOAH - A man was jailed Thursday morning charged by Shenandoah police with an armed robbery the night before.Patrolman Kirk Kirkland said Joshua E. Kaylor, 22, whose last known address was 1265...
View ArticlePhiladelphia man arrested on drug charges in Minersville
MINERSVILLE - Minersville police arrested a Philadelphia man Tuesday and charged him with selling drugs in the borough.The arrest led to officers learning Haadee A. Bennett was wanted on outstanding...
View ArticleBirths, Feb. 8, 2013
Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson StreetTo Damian and Jennifer Pahira Buggy, Orwigsburg, a daughter, Jan. 4.
View ArticleStorm warning downgraded to winter weather advisory in Schuylkill County
Schuylkill County is now under a winter weather advisory until 7 a.m. Saturday as Winter Storm Nemo is expected to blanket most of Central Pennsylvania with 4 to 8 inches of snow. From earlier: In...
View ArticleFire company must turn over records to East Union Township
SHEPPTON - Monday is the deadline for Citizens Fire Company, Brandonville, to turn over company records to the East Union Township Board of Supervisors. The supervisors ordered the volunteer fire...
View ArticleSchuylkill Haven to hire 2 part-time police officers
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - The Schuylkill Haven Borough Council approved the hiring of two part-time police officers for the borough Wednesday. Pending the completion of necessary requirements such as a...
View ArticleLocal wineries look into selling in state stores
Mike Masser, co-owner of one of five wineries in the county, says the possibility of selling more of his wine in state stores intrigues him. "We are seriously going to consider it because we are...
View ArticleTraffic light repair delayed to March
MOUNT CARBON - The traffic signal mast arm knocked down in a traffic accident in North Manheim Township in January won't be replaced until March, Lisa Mahall, engineer and real estate director for...
View ArticlePolice log, Feb. 8, 2013
Vehicle strikes2 girls at bus stopSUMMIT HILL - A vehicle hit two girls at a bus stop in Carbon County on Thursday morning, police said. Summit Hill police said an 8-year-old girl was hit by the front...
View ArticleState unloading classic vehicles
A 1959 Harley Davidson Tele-Glide blue motorcycle with 12,303 miles is one of the classic vehicles for sale at the state vehicle auction Monday in Grantville, Dauphin County.In all, 500 vehicles will...
View ArticlePa. gasoline tax may soon be highest in U.S.
Gov. Tom Corbett struck a populist note in this week's budget address, saying lifting the Oil Company Franchise Tax cap would force oil and gas companies to "pay their fair share." But the increase...
View ArticleDeeds, Feb. 8, 2013
DeedsCoaldale - Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to GLM Real Estate Group LLC; 112 W. Phillips St.; $20,000.REO Distribution LLC to Azcan RPG LLC; 230 W. Ridge St.; $14,324.66.Christopher and...
View ArticlePhiladelphia man convicted of spitting on prison guard
Already behind bars for life, a Philadelphia man faces another prison sentence after being convicted Thursday in Schuylkill County Court of spitting on a guard last May at State Correctional...
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n Sugarloaf: The Nuremberg Community Players will hold open auditions at 7 p.m. Sunday and Monday at the Black Creek United Methodist Church, 158 Golf Course Road, for their upcoming production, "Café...
View ArticleCounty's heritage highlighted at annual fair at Fairlane Village
Schuylkill County's history will be revealed Saturday at the Fairlane Village mall, Pottsville.Hosted by the Schuylkill County Association of Historical Societies and Museums, the annual History Fair...
View ArticleMahanoy Plane man arrested after alleged assault, threat
GILBERTON - A 24-year-old Mahanoy Plane man was jailed Wednesday, charged with assaulting and threatening to kill a woman. State police Trooper Joseph Aponick of the Frackville station arrested...
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View ArticlePolice log, Feb. 10, 2013
Minersville manfaces chargesMINERSVILLE - Minersville police said Wednesday that they charged a 37-year-old borough man in connection with an incident Dec. 29, 2012.Police said Russell C. Teter, 42...
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