Neighbors in the news, April 21, 2013
Eagle ScoutsDennis Jansen and William "Billy" Schaeffer III recently received their Eagle Scout awards.As a part of Tower City Boy Scout Troop 635, Dennis and Billy completed their projects and badges...
View ArticleCounty remembers crime victims
Crime victims should not and will not be forgotten in Schuylkill County, its top law enforcement official said in anticipation of National Crime Victims' Rights Week, which starts today and runs...
View ArticleHermitage works 'breathtaking'
Do you ever wonder about the big, hot shot museums and how they really function? I've worked in a few museums here in the states. For museum professionals around the world, one of the most interesting...
View ArticleCollege notes, April 21, 2013
Penn StateKaley M. Ebling, Pottsville, a junior at Penn State University, University Park campus, was recently initiated into The Douglas A. Anderson Kappa Tau Alpha Honor Society. The initiation...
View ArticleDean's list, April 21, 2013
RITJames M. Dudish, Pattersonville, Ringtown, was named to the dean's list for the winter term at Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, N.Y.A fifth-year student at RIT's B. Thomas Golisano...
View ArticleHeavy winds cause damage in Schuylkill County, no one injured
TREMONT - The National Weather Service said damage to trees and property in Tremont on Friday was the result of a microburst or straight line winds. Representatives from the National Weather Service,...
View ArticleLove Earth, lower stress, smile: Volunteer
This week is a big one for doing and feeling good. Today starts National Volunteer Week. You can find tons of volunteer opportunities on our website and Facebook pages. Volunteering reduces stress and...
View Article7th annual Block of Art held in Pottsville
A little girl looked at the painting on the wall and liked it. "What do you think these little white dots are?" her father, Josh Hickey, asked. "Stars," said Lilly Washick, 5, as she looked at the...
View ArticleNeighbors in the news, April 21, 2013
Eagle ScoutsDennis Jansen and William "Billy" Schaeffer III recently received their Eagle Scout awards.As a part of Tower City Boy Scout Troop 635, Dennis and Billy completed their projects and badges...
View ArticleLocal restaurants to hold fundraiser for Wellness Services
On Tuesday, six Schuylkill County restaurants will help raise funding for Schuylkill Wellness Services during the annual Fine Dining For A Cause event.Each of the participating restaurants will be...
View ArticleBlue Mountain East bringing unique fundraiser to state
ORWIGSBURG - Blue Mountain Elementary East is bringing the Boosterthon Fun Run to Pennsylvania for the first time when it hosts the fundraiser program in May."I believe this program is a great fit for...
View ArticleStudents of the month, April 21, 2013
Mahanoy MiddleMark Lawrence and Angel Ramos were chosen as students of the month for March by the faculty of Mahanoy Area Middle School. The program is sponsored by Mahanoy City Benevolent and...
View ArticleSuspects sought in theft, arson at Blythe Township business
NEW PHILADELPHIA - Schuylkill County Crime Stoppers and state police at Frackville are asking for the public's help in finding those responsible for a theft and arson incident earlier this month.Poice...
View ArticleKnoebels readies for opening day with celebration of new rides, Grand...
Thousands will get an early start to the summer season Saturday, punctuated by the sounds of laughter, the smell of food and even some theme-ride screams.It's the season opener at Knoebels Amusement...
View ArticleDeeds II, April 22, 2013
DeedsAshland - Ronald J. and Patricia A. Williams to Ronald J. Williams; 937 Market St.; $1.Barry Township - Joseph P. Smith to Faith A. Bevitz; 15 Bass Drive, Mountain Valley Lake; $120,000.Branch and...
View ArticlePolice, April 22, 2013
Man, teen charged in thefts Charges were filed against a Frackville man and an Ashland boy after they allegedly stole merchandise from two stores in the Fairlane Village mall Saturday, police said....
View ArticleNativity graduate makes splash on morning news in Philadelphia
A familiar Schuylkill County face can be seen every morning on Fox 29's daily program "Good Day Philadelphia." City native and 2008 Nativity BVM High School graduate Kacie McDonnell, 22, joined the...
View ArticleZumba fundraiser to benefit family of crash victims
Reality television star and author Kate Gosselin will attend a fundraiser Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church to benefit the family of the two children who died in March as the result of a car crash...
View ArticleSchuylkill County to 'take-back' prescription drugs
Schuylkill County is participating in the sixth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., designated locations in the county will accept expired, unwanted and unused...
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n Harrisburg: April 30 is the deadline for Pennsylvania students in first through sixth grades to enter a poster contest to raise awareness about the importance of dog licensing, Agriculture Secretary...
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