Corrections, March 20, 2013
Attribution incorrectPolice reported that Barbara Schappell, Frackville, yelled at an officer Sept. 7, 2012, saying he had "no personality." Monday's coverage of a recent hearing wrongly attributed the...
View ArticleProsecutors drop more charges against Steffie
Although he is on his way to a state prison cell, Samuel T. Steffie will not have to defend against still another set of charges.Schuylkill County prosecutors decided Monday to withdraw charges of...
View ArticleCartwright opens office in Pottsville
U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-17, announced the opening of his new office in Pottsville on Tuesday.The office at 121 Progress Ave., Suite 310, is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and is...
View ArticleDeeds, March 20, 2013
DeedsCressona - Carl R. Bridges to Richard M. Boyer; 44 Marsha Drive; $136,000.Frackville - Beth Ann and Gary J. Uholick to Beth Ann and Gary J. Uholick; 139 N. Fourth St.; $1.Girardville - William A....
View ArticleLower-than-normal temperatures mean snowy start to spring
Today is the first day of spring but apparently Mother Nature didn't get the memo. Areas of Schuylkill County received 2 1/2 to 5 inches of snow Monday night, according to the National Weather...
View ArticleTobash continues rural outreach
VALLEY VIEW - State Rep. Mike Tobash, R-125, will again host satellite office hours at Pfeiffer Brown DiNicola & Frantz Law Office to better serve the constituents in his legislative...
View ArticleAllied Artists' works adorn Alvernia Schuylkill center
CRESSONA — The Allied Artists of Schuylkill County now have a new place to display members' artworks. Fifteen works were placed last week at Alvernia University Schuylkill Center in the Cressona Mall....
View ArticleMellow portrait status under review
HARRISBURG - The propriety of having the official portrait of imprisoned Sen. Robert J. Mellow remain on public display at the state Capitol is under review by the Senate's presiding officer. At the...
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n Lehighton: An Easter bazaar will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Ukrainian Homestead, 1230 Beaver Run Drive. It will feature a variety of ethnic food for sale including paska bread,...
View ArticleNorth Schuylkill presents plans for today's Youth Summit
FOUNTAIN SPRINGS - The North Schuylkill Board of Education received an update at its Wednesday meeting on the work six students have done in planning for the first county Youth Summit to be held...
View ArticlePrison board fills vacated positions
The Schuylkill County Prison Board filled in three vacancies at the prison during a meeting Wednesday.After a recommendation from County Sheriff Joseph Groody, the board unanimously voted to promote...
View ArticleRingtown man imprisoned for knife incident
A Ringtown man went to prison Wednesday after admitting in Schuylkill County Court that he used a knife to assault a girl last May in his hometown.Michael J. Moyer, 30, must spend six to 23 months in...
View ArticleBirths, March 21, 2013
Bryn Mawr Hospital, PhiladelphiaTo Kryan M. and Heather Vasas Laudeman, Pottstown, a daughter, Feb. 26. The father is formerly of Minersville.
View ArticleIU teachers, board have no deal after three-hour session
MAR LIN - There's no deal, but there's no talk of a strike following a three-hour negotiation session Wednesday. The Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 Board of Directors and the teachers union will...
View ArticleFor the record, March 21, 2013
Marriage licensesPatrick J. Huben Sr., Girardville, and Kimberly M. Himes, Frackville.Robert V. Wuttke, Frackville, and Virginia M. Bloshock, Frackville.Carl R. Bohr Jr., Tremont, and Dana M. Leffler,...
View ArticleButler chairman responds to 'Thunder/Enlightning' comment
FOUNTAIN SPRINGS - Butler Township Supervisor Chairman David Kessler wants to allay some fears that the township is shouldering the burden for security at North Schuylkill. Reading anonymous, public...
View ArticleCustomers brave the cold as Rita's offers free Italian ice to mark 1st day of...
Despite the cold wind blowing outside, people waited in line Wednesday to get a free Rita's Italian ice in Pottsville. The company has given away the free treat for the past 20-plus years to signal...
View ArticleDeeds, March 21, 2013
DeedsButler Township - Evangelical Methodist Church to Brian Pedrick; 10-acre property in Helfenstein; $52,000.Evangelical Methodist Church to Robin J. Fetterolf; 0.5-acre property in Helfenstein;...
View ArticlePolice identify New Ringgold man as crash victim
NEW RINGGOLD - Police have identified the driver of a car that slammed into a tractor-trailer Tuesday night in East Brunswick Township. Zachary C. Teter, 22, of New Ringgold, was pronounced dead at...
View ArticleReading man fined for tardiness, imprisoned for drug crimes
James Landron Jr. did not arrive at Schuylkill County Court on time Wednesday for his guilty plea, and will have a lighter wallet and a longer record because of it. Landron, 31, of Reading, must pay a...
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