Fern Glen driver sentenced to prison for E. Union crash
Michael C. Kelchner is headed to prison after admitting Wednesday in Schuylkill County Court that he caused an accident in March 2012 in East Union Township in which he and two other people suffered...
View ArticlePottsville Area seeks state reimbursement for charter school costs
Once upon a time, when the Pottsville Area School District used state subsidy to send a child to charter or cyber charter school, the state gave the district a bit of reimbursement, Superintendent...
View ArticlePottsville man admits sexually molesting girl
Edward J. Frisco admitted Wednesday in Schuylkill County Court that he sexually molested a young girl last July in the city.Frisco, 44, of Pottsville, pleaded guilty to indecent assault and corruption...
View ArticleDemocratic leader seeks removal of name from Pottsville Area ballot
by peter e. bortner The chairman of the Schuylkill County Democratic Party is challenging the nominating petition of one of nine candidates for the Pottsville Area school board.In a petition filed...
View ArticlePolice log, March 21, 2013
Police probehit-run crashMIDDLEPORT - State police at Frackville are investigating a hit-and-run crash that occurred on Kaska Street between 1 and 11 a.m. Saturday.Police said an unidentified vehicle...
View ArticleReport: More than $3 million in affordable housing grants issued
Municipalities and nonprofit agencies throughout Schuylkill County have received more than $3 million in affordable housing grants since Schuylkill Community Action began administering the trust fund...
View ArticleCriminal court, March 22, 2013
A Berks County man admitted Monday in Schuylkill County Court that he possessed heroin in October 2004 in Tower City.However, Terry L. Wolff, 54, of Stouchsburg, will not have to spend more time in...
View ArticleOrganizer takes final bow with 10th annual parade in Girardville
When the Girardville St. Patrick's Day Parade steps off Saturday, the event's chairman will be bringing up the rear for a final farewell."Just so much goes into it ⦠and it's time to pass it off,"...
View ArticleCounty students discuss future with leaders, legislators in Youth Summit
Over 150 students from 16 different school districts and technical institutions in Schuylkill County filled Courtroom No. 1 at the county courthouse Thursday to discuss the future of their hometowns...
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n Pine Grove: A seed-starting clinic will be held in the clubhouse at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. According to a release, Leah from Potters Farm will demonstrate techniques...
View ArticleAccused child molester waives right to hearing
TREMONT - A 27-year-old borough man charged with sexually assaulting a 4-year-old boy last year waived his right to a preliminary hearing Thursday.A handcuffed Christopher Bove, 37 W. Main St., Apt. 7,...
View ArticleSecretary of Aging promotes private management of lottery
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - In a presentation to a crowd of 50 senior service representatives Thursday, Brian Duke, Pennsylvania Secretary of Aging, said privatizing the Pennsylvania Lottery may eventually...
View ArticleParents learn Gillingham's method of teaching math
A question-and-answer session about Gillingham Charter School's approach to teaching mathematics was held for parents Tuesday night at the school in Pottsville. The session was meant for parents,...
View ArticleTower City lawyer seeks magistrate's post
Keith D. Hoppes believes his experience will enable him to serve the people of western Schuylkill County as their magisterial district judge, and he hopes they give him the chance to prove it."I think...
View ArticleBirths, March 22, 2013
Geisinger Medical Center, DanvilleTo Joseph F. Krug and Angela M. Covatta, Pottsville, a daughter, March 13.Southern Maryland HospitalTo Andrew and Megan Harrje Wertz, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland,...
View ArticleSchuylkill Haven, PennDOT continue road widening talks
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - The state Department of Transportation and the borough seem to be getting along better regarding the Route 61 widening project.The municipality and PennDOT had some disagreement in...
View ArticleDeeds, March 22, 2013
DeedsCressona - Christa M. Smullen to Karen Heller; 71 Schuylkill St.; $85,000.William and Michele Ricks to Michele Gilbert; property on Schuylkill Street; $1.East Brunswick Township - Don J. and Lynn...
View ArticlePolice log, March 22, 2013
Police probeMiddleport theftMIDDLEPORT - A theft that occurred on Second Street between 2 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sunday is being investigated by state police at Frackville.Police said someone entered an...
View ArticleGillingham board votes to terminate teacher
The Gillingham Board of Trustees voted unanimously to terminate the contract of Devin Rushanan on Thursday night.Rushanan was the athletic director and a middle school history teacher at the charter...
View ArticleNursing home staff promote their efforts in 'Day of Action'
A collection of certified nursing aides held up signs on Route 209 in Pottsville on Thursday urging the nursing home they work for to "improve resident care" while urging motorists to "honk." Holding...
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