Deeds, Feb. 10
Deeds East Brunswick Township - Davison D. Miller III, Jeffrey A. Miller and Glenn W. Miller to Denise A. Rautzhan; Rear 15 Night Hawk Drive; $1. Joshua M. and Beth A. Biever to Denise A. Rautzhan;...
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Police seek ATVs' owners SAINT CLAIR - State police at Frackville are trying to find the owners of two ATVs recovered about a half-mile off Burma Road, about a mile north of Saint Clair in Blythe...
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Marriage licenses John J. Tice, Pottsville, and Tina M. Klotz, Pottsville. Isaac J. Souchak, Pottsville, and Christina B. Welikonich, Pottsville. Michael P. Brennan, Schuylkill Haven, and Jessica M....
View ArticleVolunteers thanked by council for help with fixing borough building
MCADOO-Volunteers who have been lending their time to fix up the inside of the McAdoo Borough Building got a round of thanks from the borough council Tuesday. Councilwoman Marion DeBalko said more work...
View ArticleWest Penn Township home severely damaged in Thursday morning blaze
ANDREAS - Fire heavily damaged a home just off routes 309 and 895 in West Penn Township on Thursday morning. Firefighters were called to the home of Robert Bachman and Tina Weaver at 3348 Summer Valley...
View ArticleSnow emergency route will be re-signed for enforcement
FRACKVILLE - Improved enforcement of the snow emergency route rules along state routes 61 and 924 will begin when new signs are obtained. Concerns about making sure vehicles are removed from Lehigh...
View ArticleTrustee resigns from Gillingham school board
The Gillingham Charter School Board of Trustees accepted the resignation of trustee Jeremy Buchinsky during the monthly meeting Thursday. "He did really help us with quite a few things," said Lori...
View ArticleMunicipal officials learn about regional police options
SHENANDOAH - Representatives from seven northern Schuylkill County municipalities heard specifics on how a regional police department could be formed and operated Thursday from an official from the...
View ArticleExpert explains how to make the perfect impression on Valentine's Day
Whether it is a couple married for decades or young people just starting out in a relationship, making the right impression during a Valentine's Day dinner using the proper etiquette is an important...
View ArticleHolden joins opposition to proposed rule on free birth control in health...
by peter e. bortner U.S. Rep Tim Holden, D-17, believes the Obama administration has made a mistake in trying to force religious organizations to include what they believe to be immoral in health...
View ArticleDEP secretary answers questions on Marcellus Shale drilling
ORWIGSBURG - State Sen. David Argall, R-29, and the Schuylkill County Chamber of Commerce co-hosted a lunch meeting Thursday with state Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Michael Krancer....
View ArticleFor the record, Feb. 11
DeedsButler Township - Sovereign Bank to Matthew T. and Tangie M. Wetzel; property on State Route 4024; $67,000.Dolores Marie Kowalick to Stephen J. Kowalick and Kristina L. Johnson; 111 N. Sixth St.;...
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Grating stolen in state forest SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - State police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating a theft off Panther Valley Road to the Weiser State Forest in Wayne Township between noon Monday and...
View ArticleCriminal court, Feb. 11
A Montgomery County man admitted Feb. 2 in Schuylkill County Court that he stole more than $1,000 worth of merchandise in January 2011 from Wal-Mart Supercenter in Saint Clair.John R. Curtis, 35, of...
View ArticleCounty historical society celebrates local artists for Black History Month
To celebrate Black History Month, the Historical Society of Schuylkill County decided to honor three artists, all Pottsville natives."This is the first time we've done something like this," said David...
View ArticleShale bill dominates Legislative Roundtable discussion
The newly enacted Marcellus Shale legislation should help Pennsylvania in numerous ways, state Rep. Mike Tobash said Friday at the Northeast Pennsylvania Manufacturers and Employers Association...
View ArticleNativity BVM goes retro with 'Queen For Almost A Day'
In an effort to raise more than $1,000 to put on its school play in spring, the Nativity BVM High School Theatre Arts Group is staging a fundraiser - a salute to vintage television.The students are...
View ArticlePaterno funeral prompts local native to seek seat on board
Another Penn State graduate, former football player and Schuylkill County native has announced his intent to run for the university's board of trustees this spring.Terry F. Rakowsky, Class of 1982, is...
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McAdoo: The borough is reminding property owners that 2012 garbage bills have been mailed. Residents who have not received their invoice should call 570-929-1182. In order to take advantage of the $10...
View ArticleState puts millions into Swatara Park improvements
The state is putting $4.67 million into Swatara State Park."This project has been a long time coming," Park Manager Angel Croll, 41, said Monday. Work started in December and should be completed by...
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