SEAPA ready to kick off annual Silver Ribbon campaign
Silver was on display at the Schuylkill County Courthouse on Wednesday as the Schuylkill Elder Abuse Prevention Alliance prepares for its annual Silver Ribbon campaign for Elder Abuse Awareness Month...
View ArticleShenandoah man paroled after plea in drug case
A Shenandoah man left Schuylkill County Court a free man on Wednesday after admitting he possessed drugs and drug paraphernalia more than three years ago in West Mahanoy Township.Luis E. Ramos, 35,...
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n Ashland: A free clothing closet is set for 10 a.m. to noon May 4 at Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church, 1238 Market St. For more information, call the church at 570-875-3000.n Mahanoy City:...
View ArticleHaven man admits stabbing 2, is sentenced to state prison
Matthew J. Miske is headed to state prison for many years after admitting Wednesday in Schuylkill County Court that he stabbed two people, including his ex-girlfriend, in March 2012 in Auburn. Miske,...
View ArticleShen woman facing arson charges admits to 2 thefts
Still facing charges for allegedly burning down her apartment building in Shenandoah earlier this year, Chevonne M. Martinson pleaded guilty Wednesday in Schuylkill County Court in two unrelated...
View ArticlePlans revealed for covered bridge restoration in Rock
Schuylkill County is preserving a piece of its history with its bridge rehabilitation project.Plans for the restoration of county bridge No. 113, also known as the Rock Covered Bridge, were displayed...
View ArticleFormer Ryan Township tax collector sent to state prison for stealing $377,000
William G. Wildoner, who admitted stealing almost $400,000 in public money while serving as Ryan Township's tax collector, left the Schuylkill County Courthouse in handcuffs Wednesday after being...
View ArticlePrison overpopulation back in spotlight; results of study expected today
As the Schuylkill County Prison continues to be overcrowded with inmates, the state Department of Corrections will present its nine-month-long assessment of the facility to county officials...
View ArticleCriminal Court, April 25, 2013
Schuylkill County prosecutors dropped two charges Tuesday against a Gordon man.Steve Brozoska, 37, had been charged with false swearing and driving under suspension.Mahanoy City police had charged him...
View ArticlePolice log, April 25, 2013
Tower City womanfaces chargesMUIR - A 32-year-old Tower City woman is facing charges of criminal mischief after an incident at 215 E. Wiconisco St. in Porter Township about 10:15 p.m. Tuesday.State...
View ArticleDeeds, April 25, 2013
DeedsCoaldale - Karl F. and B. Christine Diekman to Grendel Corp.; property on West Ruddle Street; $32,000.Mahanoy City - David C. and Laurie M. Wall to David C. Wall; 1005 E. Centre St.; $1.Catherine...
View ArticleBirths, April 25, 2013
Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson StreetTo Jarod A. and Amanda L. Mack Daubert, Pine Grove, a son, April 7.
View ArticleHarrisburg man sentenced to state prison for robbing Tremont bank
Juan R. Cooke II entered a Tremont bank last August and terrorized three employees before leaving with more than $18,000, and must pay for his crimes by losing at least four years of freedom, a...
View ArticleCommissioners approve traffic signal upgrades
Two traffic signals on Route 61 are being upgraded as part of the widening project in Schuylkill Haven expected to start next winter.Schuylkill County owns and maintains the signals at the Route 61...
View ArticleNo progression made in Yuengling wastewater order compliance
Where the talks might lead for D.G. Yuengling & Son Inc. to get into full compliance with a April 2000 order issued by the Greater Pottsville Sewer Authority's pretreatment coordinator is still up...
View ArticleDespite state spending cuts, Pennsylvania state legislative surplus at $140...
HARRISBURG - Despite widespread state spending cuts, the General Assembly ended fiscal 2011-12 with an uncommitted surplus of $140 million, according to an audit report approved Wednesday by a state...
View ArticleDistrict Court, April 25, 2013
Christina E. HaleFRACKVILLE - A 37-year-old White Haven woman charged with assaulting a Frackville police officer who were serving a mental health warrant on Dec. 14 had charges against her held to...
View ArticleMahanoy City woman admits assaulting baby son
Patricia J. Carter admitted Wednesday in Schuylkill County Court that she assaulted her baby son in February 2012 and threatened a witness who recorded part of the incident.Carter, 23, of Mahanoy City,...
View ArticleUnited Way seeks volunteers
Schuylkill United Way is still seeking volunteers for its fifth annual Day of Caring.The purpose of the two-day event, which takes place May 3 and May 4, is to promote the value of volunteerism,...
View ArticleLocal stores celebrate National Pretzel Day
Today is once again the one day of the year devoted to twisted doughy treats, National Pretzel Day. In honor of the holiday, anyone looking to add a twist to their Friday can do so with a free pretzel...
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