Man arrested in armed robbery
A Berks County man was jailed Monday and charged with the armed robbery of another man in Pottsville late Sunday night.Pottsville police said Shayne Calloway, 19, of Sinking Springs, was arraigned on...
View ArticlePublic hearing scheduled for Rest Haven antennas proposal
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - The North Manheim Township Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. April 10 regarding the proposed placement of wireless antennas on top of the building at Rest...
View ArticleBirths, April 2, 2013
Geisinger Medical Center, DanvilleTo John E. Green and Nellie McCabe, Shenandoah, a son, March 26.
View ArticleMinersville joins Norwegian Township in support of traffic light
MAR LIN - The Norwegian Township supervisors have an ally in their pursuit of a traffic light for routes 209 and 901 - Minersville Borough.Helen Droskinis, president of Minersville Borough Council,...
View ArticleSARCC to host 3rd annual 'Walk a Mile in Her Shoes'
It's almost that time of the year for the men of Schuylkill County to break out their heels.The Sexual Assault Resource and Counseling Center of Schuylkill and Lebanon counties will host its third...
View ArticleMinersville Area Skatepark Association denied Tony Hawk grant
MINERSVILLE - The Minersville Area Skatepark Association announced Monday that it was not selected to receive a grant from the Tony Hawk Foundation.Secretary Bobbie Domlesky said that although their...
View ArticleCorbett meeting looms as milestone on Medicaid issue
HARRISBURG - Gov. Tom Corbett is scheduled to discuss the pros and cons of an expansion of Medicaid coverage in Pennsylvania today with a top Washington official, a potential turning point in one of...
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n Ashland: The Ashland Flag Committee is having a fundraising campaign to replace flags that are worn beyond repair. People can buy new flags in memory of or honor of a loved one. Donations can be of...
View ArticlePolice log, April 1, 2013
Hamburg womancharged in assaultHAMBURG - A 41-year-old Hamburg woman is facing charges of assault and harassment after an incident at Riverboat Saloon on Old Route 22 in Upper Bern Township, Berks...
View ArticleCriminal court, April 2, 2013
A Luzerne County man returned to prison Monday after being sentenced in Schuylkill County Court following revocation of his probation. Francisco Alvarez, 19, of West Hazleton, must serve 45 days to 12...
View ArticlePotpourri of woman's art work on display at Shamokin site through April 22
SHAMOKIN - Painting brings peace to Claude Harrington's life, including to the memories of her adult daughter who can still recall her mother's talents from years ago."I still love the smell of the...
View ArticleCasey shifts position, comes out in favor of same-sex marriage
Citing "heartfelt letters" and one in particular from a mother of two in a committed same-sex relationship, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey said Monday he supports same-sex marriage and will vote to repeal the...
View ArticleVeterans Information Fair to be held tonight
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - Penn State Schuylkill will host a Veterans Information Fair tonight in the Health and Wellness Conference Center on campus.The event starts at 6 p.m. and will include a special guest...
View ArticleEx-funeral director returns to prison on parole violation
by peter e. bortner Girardville's former funeral director returned to prison Monday after a Schuylkill County judge revoked his parole following the filing of charges that he stole money from a client....
View ArticleFor the record, April 2, 2013
Marriage licensesRandy L. Kline Jr., Schuylkill Haven, and Caryn D. Chattin, Schuylkill Haven.Cody A. Weikel, Mahanoy City, and Amanda L. Fruet, Mahanoy City.DeedsPort Carbon - Theodore A. Skoraszewski...
View ArticleLST tax collector to hold sessions for public
Just days away from the IRS tax deadline, representatives of the local service tax collector for the Schuylkill County Tax Collection Committee will offer the public two opportunities to get advice on...
View ArticleCartwright, Barletta seek to break partisan gridlock
WEST HAZLETON - U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright told about 30 Schuylkill and Luzerne County business leaders on Wednesday that he wants to help break the partisan gridlock that he believes has harmed the...
View ArticleSaint Clair announces date in litigation over landfill
SAINT CLAIR - An upcoming date in the litigation over the Blythe Recycling and Demolition Site landfill was announced Tuesday night during April's borough council meeting. Borough engineer Brian...
View ArticleDeeds, April 4, 2013
DeedsAshland - Robert J. and Diane M. Wetzel to Louis and Geraldine Ferrari; property on Centre Street; $20,000.Branch Township - Matthew D. Schultz to Cody S. Chistakoff; 868 Bunting St.;...
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n Frackville: The North Schuylkill Youth Soccer Association will hold registrations on the following times and dates: 1 to 4 p.m. April 14, 6 to 8 p.m. April 17 and 10 a.m. to noon April 27 at the...
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