Graduates, March 17, 2013
WilkesMichael Conville, a 2008 graduate of Pottsville Area High School, received his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, on Jan. 13.Michael was in-volved...
View ArticleEaster Bunny visits children at two malls
The Easter Bunny had a busy day Saturday as he left his usual bunny trails and hopped to two Schuylkill County malls to visit with children.Even with the snow falling to turn the outside into a winter...
View ArticleCare Net expects larger participation for 2nd 5K race
LANDINGVILLE - The Care Net Pregnancy Center of Schuylkill County is looking to double the number of participants for its second 5K Run and Walk fundraiser on April 27."We are hoping to have a pretty...
View ArticleSchuylkill Choral Society celebrates four decades of music
The pews of United Presbyterian Church, Pottsville, were packed Saturday night for the 40th Anniversary Concert of the Schuylkill Choral Society."It's a very special night," said Sharon Kolenick, a...
View ArticleClub notes, March 17, 2013
Frackville RotaryThe Frackville Rotary Club honored Robert "Scoop" Savitsky as its Citizen of the Year on March 9 at St. Michael Hall, Frackville.The dinner opened with the invocation by club Treasurer...
View ArticlePolice Log, March 17, 2013
Vehicle damaged in Wal-Mart lot HAMBURG - State police at Hamburg are investigating a hit-and-run crash in the parking lot of Wal-Mart, 1800 Tilden Ridge Drive, Tilden Township, Berks County, about...
View ArticleSnow doesn't stop revelry during parade through Pottsville
The city was covered in green and white Saturday for Pottsville's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.Despite the falling snow, people showing their Irish pride lined the streets for the 11 a.m. parade...
View ArticleDistrict Court, March 17, 2013
Carol A. Pankake TREMONT - Two Pine Grove men charged with committing an assault in January in Frailey Township are headed to Schuylkill County Court after each waived his right to a preliminary...
View ArticleSchool notes, March 17, 2013
McCannFive students at the Pottsville Campus of McCann School of Business & Technology passed student certification examinations. Amie Murphy, Port Carbon, a December 2012 graduate of the health...
View ArticlePolice log, March 18, 2013
2 injured in2-vehicle crashRINGTOWN - Two Ringtown men were injured following a two-vehicle crash at 5:42 p.m. Saturday on Route 4033, Ringtown Boulevard, near Walters Lane in Union Township.State...
View ArticleRegional residents nearing retirement age may have more difficulty than...
Regional individuals nearing retirement age might have more difficulty making ends meet than other Pennsylvania residents. Statistics show households in Luzerne, Schuylkill and Carbon counties bring...
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n Mahanoy City: The annual presentation of the Living Stations of the Cross by members of the Active Christian Teens In Our Neighborhood Youth Group and others will be held at 7 p.m. March 29 at St....
View ArticleTremont Township road project put on hold
MOLLEYSTOWN - Tremont Township's major road project planned for this year is on hold. John Brommer, chairman of the board of supervisors, announced during the March 4 meeting that the submission of a...
View ArticleLiquor privatization faces key vote
HARRISBURG - One of the first major votes of this legislative session is scheduled for today, when a House committee considers Gov. Tom Corbett's proposal to privatize the state-owned liquor system....
View ArticleDeeds, March 18, 2013
DeedsFrackville - Robert Oliver to Michael J. McGinley; 522 Morris St.; $16,000.Girardville - Mark Lipka to Property Asset Group Inc.; 201 E. B St.; $1,482.Hegins Township - Harry M. and Diane M....
View ArticleDistrict court, March18, 2013
James R. FerrierORWIGSBURG - A Pottsville woman will have to appear in Schuylkill County Court after waiving her right to a preliminary hearing March 12 on a charge stemming from her allegedly...
View ArticlePizza Hut relocating in Pottsville
Patrons could soon be dining at a new Pizza Hut location in Pottsville with TVs and a new decor, or be able to get their food delivered. The Pizza Hut at 1 Westwood Center will relocate to the former...
View ArticleAcclaimed blues singer to perform at Penn State Schuylkill
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - In celebration of Women's History Month, Penn State Schuylkill is presenting "Women & Blues" on Thursday in the John E. Morgan Auditorium.Debra Simpson-Buchanan, director of the...
View ArticleDonaldson Fire Company gets $40K donation
DONALDSON - It only took a few minutes to reach a unanimous decision and win the full support of residents in attendance as the Frailey Township Board of Supervisors approved a $40,000 donation to the...
View Article100 take part in third annual Leap in the Lake
LAKE WYNONAH - Despite the water being a chilly 41 degrees - and the outside temperature 30 - about 100 people took a plunge Sunday into Lake Wynonah for the third annual Leap in the Lake to benefit...
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