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n Frackville: Schuylkill County Junior Idol IV, for residents ages 6 through 15, is set to go this month at the Schuylkill Mall. Beginning Tuesday, each round will start at 6 p.m. at center court every...
View ArticleObstacles prevent 24-hour veterinary care
With the closest emergency animal clinics about an hour away from Schuylkill County, Dr. Kate Harnish at Anthracite Animal Clinic said that while local veterinarians would love to help, there are many...
View ArticlePennsylvania Supreme Court explains rejection of new districts
HARRISBURG - In a victory for citizens' power, the state Supreme Court on Friday directed a state commission to draw up a new reapportionment plan for state legislative districts that hews more closely...
View Article2 convenience stores robbed at gunpoint
Two convenience stores, one in Hometown and the other outside Frackville, were robbed at gunpoint early Friday morning, and police believe both are connected to recent robberies in McAdoo, Tamaqua and...
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n Kulpmont: The Lift Your Spirits Performing Arts group will present a Valentine's Day worship concert celebrating God's love and titled, "God Loves Us Anyway," at 7 p.m. Saturday at the St. Pauline...
View ArticleCriminal court, Feb. 6
A Carbon County man will lose his car in addition to spending time behind bars after pleading guilty Wednesday in Schuylkill County Court to possessing drugs and driving under the influence in...
View ArticleBirths, Feb. 6
Wellspan York HospitalTo Mark and Jennifer Paskey-Neal, York, a daughter, Jan. 20. Grandparents are Diane Paskey, Shenandoah, Fran Paskey, Frackville, and Jeff and Anita Neal, York. Great-grandparents...
View ArticlePolice log, Feb. 6
Road closed, tractor stuck on railCRESSONA - Beckville Road was closed for about one hour after a tractor-trailer became stuck on a guide rail and a part of a small bridge at Beckville Road and Wilder...
View ArticleDistrict court, Feb. 6
Carol A. PankakeTREMONT - A 25-year-old Pine Grove man charged with a burglary and theft at an apartment building in Pine Grove on Nov. 12 waived his right to a preliminary hearing before Magisterial...
View ArticleDeeds, Feb. 6
DeedsMinersville - Miller Property Investments LLC to Joseph V. Jr. and Susan E. Sborz; 109 N. Fifth St.; $6,000.Orwigsburg - Julia Leskin-Leibensperger to Julia Leskin-Leibensperger and S. Regnal...
View ArticleArmed robber takes cash from Tamaqua mini mart
TAMAQUA - An armed robber made off with money early Sunday from the cash registers at Fegley's Mini Mart and a Dunkin' Donuts shop that shares the same building along Route 309.The robbery is the...
View ArticleHaven woman, 97, inspiring to others THE LADY STAYS IN SHAPE
Dorothy Krutulis, 97, of Schuylkill Haven, lifts weights, above, and works out vigorously to a video, right, last week at First United Methodist Church, Schuylkill Haven.She participates in exercise...
View ArticlePottsville library turns to supporters to bolster budget
Facing an estimated $74,868 shortfall in its 2012 budget, the Pottsville Free Public Library has made a plea to 400 of its supporters in January by mail, library Director Nancy Smink said last week....
View ArticleRepresentatives express mixed views on downsizing legislature
Although state Sen. David G. Argall enthusiastically backs reducing the size of the Pennsylvania Legislature, Schuylkill County's three state representatives fear it could reduce the area's influence...
View ArticleRadio-controlled airplanes attract enthusiasts, newcomers
Aviation captured the excitement of children and revived the memories of veterans as they walked past the display of more than 30 model airplanes Sunday at Fairlane Village mall."Every child wants to...
View ArticleShenandoah burglary trial highlights light criminal term
The trial of a Shenandoah man who police said broke into a borough woman's home in the course of stalking her highlights a light criminal court term, which is scheduled to start today in Schuylkill...
View ArticleSchuylkill Haven woman, 97, still exercises, keeps active
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - Dorothy Krutulis inspires others.The 97-year-old Schuylkill Haven woman, who celebrates her birthday today, gardens in the summer. Until recently, she had cut her own grass. On...
View ArticleHauler: Recycling system increases volume 20%
The simplicity of the single-stream recycling system has spurred residents in the communities that use it to recycle more, according to Josh Kreitzer, route manager for Kreitzer Sanitation,...
View ArticleSchuylkill Haven eatery looks to expand
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - A mixture of old and new will greet patrons of Valenti's II soon.The business is expanding into the borough's former Stamps and More building, 109-111 E. Main St. "Basically we need...
View ArticleDeeds, Feb. 6, 2012
DeedsCoaldale - Kathryn M. Lech and Pamela E. Kulick to Pamela E. Kulick, John M. Kulick III, Jacob A. Kulick and Joel W. Kulick; 20 W. Phillips; $1.East Brunswick Township - Patrick J. and Jacqueline...
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