Fire leaves 5 homeless in McAdoo
McADOO - Fire caused severe damage to at least one side of a duplex in the borough Sunday night, leaving five people homeless.McAdoo Assistant Fire Chief Anthony Vigna said the fire began at 654 S....
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Barnesville: Water hydrants and restrooms that were recently closed at Tuscarora State Park due to a water line break have reopened, according to Lewis H. Williams, park manager. In a release, he said...
View ArticleDeeds, Feb. 7, 2012
DeedsBarry Township - Monroe E. Lucas and Helen E. Cameron to Joseph M. and Christina D. Snyder; 18.1945-acre property on Legislative Route 53054; $1.Mahanoy City - Tax Claim Bureau of Schuylkill...
View ArticleDistrict court, Feb. 7, 2012
James R. FerrierORWIGSBURG - A West Penn Township man faces Schuylkill County Court action after waiving his right to a preliminary hearing Jan. 31 on charges he threatened and assaulted his...
View ArticleMount Carmel woman convicted in Schuylkill County Court of selling heroin
A Northumberland County woman faces time in a state prison after being convicted Monday in Schuylkill County Court of selling heroin in September 2010 in Mahanoy Township.Francine Gerrity, 44, of Mount...
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3 arrested in store thefts HOMETOWN - Three people were arrested by Rush Township police stemming from incidents at the Wal-Mart store. On Wednesday, police said they charged Lisa Ketchledge, 48, of...
View ArticleNorwegian Township supervisors to proceed with plans for expansion
MAR LIN - The Norwegian Township supervisors agreed to proceed with expansion plans for the municipal building at their meeting Monday. The cost for the addition is about $140,000, said Donald M. Cuff,...
View ArticleLocal businessman announces run for state representative
Businessman and community leader Larry Padora, a Republican, announced Monday he is running for state representative of the 124th Legislative District, which has been represented by fellow Republican...
View ArticlePropane tanker flips in Sugarloaf Township
SUGARLOAF - A 3,000-gallon propane tanker flipped onto its side Monday in Sugarloaf Township, releasing gas vapors into the air, injuring the driver and shutting down a two-lane highway for hours. The...
View ArticlePottsville mayor to announce Union Station tenant at State of City Address
The City of Pottsville has found a tenant for the second floor of its Union Station Intermodal Transit Center, which opened in June. However, Mayor John D.W. Reiley said he's not going to reveal the...
View ArticleYMCA kicks off 'Y Thrive' campaign
As membership continues to increase, the Schuylkill YMCA has decided to boost its fundraising goals as well. The goal of the 2012 Y Thrive Annual Campaign is $30,000, Rosemarie Seamon, Schuylkill YMCA...
View ArticleMcAdoo woman charged with robbery
A McAdoo woman accused of robbing a Sugarloaf convenient store and gas station Sunday afternoon faces criminal charges.Valerie A. Weston, 27, claimed she had a gun while robbing Joe's Choice Convenient...
View ArticleCorbett to unveil budget today that likely calls for more cuts to education,...
HARRISBURG - Political tensions are running high as Gov. Tom Corbett unveils a proposed state budget today that is likely to contain a new round of spending cuts for public welfare and...
View ArticlePine Grove's mayor says photos show mold in apartments
PINE GROVE - While the co-owner of Mill Race Residences said Saturday that there were no signs of mold in any of the 12 apartments at the complex, the borough's mayor offered photographs taken during...
View Article2 arrested after high-speed chase are also suspects in convenience store...
TAMAQUA - Two men suspected in the robberies of several convenience stores in Schuylkill and Carbon counties were arrested Monday on unrelated charges stemming from a high-speed chase Sunday night.Jose...
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n Frackville: St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church will hold a holubtsi (stuffed cabbage rolls) sale beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday in the church hall, West Oak Street. For more information, call...
View ArticleBirths, Feb. 9
Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson StreetTo Ronald Bowen and Erica Blase, Ashland, a daughter, Jan. 20.To Clinton A. Blyler and Kelly L. Geiger, Klingerstown, a daughter, Jan. 24.To Justin and...
View ArticleMinersville police seek info on those wanted on warrants
MINERSVILLE - Borough police are asking for the public's help in finding any of the following individuals wanted by the department on outstanding warrants.Police remind that anyone who has a warrant...
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Wanted man found in McAdoo McADOO - A man wanted on felony warrants in Kentucky on charges of robbery and receiving stolen property was taken into custody by McAdoo police Tuesday. Police said that...
View ArticleAdmitted robber will remain in state prison
by peter e. bortner A Luzerne County man must stay in state prison for committing two robberies in April 2009 in Schuylkill County, one in Port Carbon and the other in Pottsville, the state Superior...
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