Police log, April 25, 2012
Diesel fuel taken from truck REEDSVILLE - State police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating a theft that occurred at a dirt parking lot at the southeast corner of routes 183 and 443 in Wayne Township...
View ArticleEx-Reading man to spend 12 years in federal prison for role in Schuylkill...
A former Berks County resident must join his brother behind federal prison bars, a judge ruled Monday in sentencing him for his role in a drug-trafficking ring that operated in Schuylkill County for...
View Article2 charged in attempted copper theft from cellphone tower
HOMETOWN - Two men are free on bail after they were arrested by Rush Township police for trying to steal copper from a cellular telephone tower at 1:40 p.m. Monday.Police said the incident occurred in...
View ArticleArgall defeats Rich in tough GOP primary
In a contentious campaign marked by heavy television advertising, state Sen. David Argall won Tuesday the Republican nomination for a full four-year term in the 29th District. "It's very good news,"...
View ArticleHOLDEN LOSES SEAT AFTER 10 TERMS
In 2013, Schuylkill County will no longer have a Congressman from its own backyard. Nevertheless, U.S. Rep Tim Holden, D-17, called upon his supporters Tuesday night to throw their backing to his...
View ArticleKnowles edges out challenger Padora
TAMAQUA - State Rep. Jerry Knowles, R-124, fought off a challenge from New Ringgold Borough Council President Larry Padora in Tuesday's primary election.Knowles received 4,440 votes to Padora's 3,373...
View ArticlePottsville Area hosts forum on drug use
Anything is possible, according to Eric Zendrosky, 25, a drug addiction survivor from the Ashland area."So never say, 'That can't happen to me. I'm never going to be that addict who's sticking needles...
View Article40 percent of Schuylkill County voters turn out for Primary
With partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the low 50s, nearly 40 percent of eligible Schuylkill County voters hit the polls Tuesday.Out of 76,664 eligible voters in the county, Frannie Brennan,...
View ArticlePhilly Pretzel Factory to celebrate National Pretzel Day
Anyone looking to add a twist to their Thursday can do so with a free pretzel from the Philly Pretzel Factory.In honor of National Pretzel Day on Thursday, Philly Pretzel Factory will be giving a free...
View ArticleFrackville couple owns, operates trucking company together
MOUNT PLEASANT - Married for 33 years, Peter and Crystal Pahira have always done everything together.Living two blocks away from each other growing up, the couple got together as co-workers at...
View Article3 run unopposed in Schuylkill County Primary race
After being unopposed and winning the primary race for the 125th Legislative District, state Rep. Mike Tobash, R-125, will have opposition in the Nov. 6 General Election. Tobash will run against...
View ArticleDeeds, April 25
DeedsFrackville - Sandra Webb and Joyce Rogers to Gary and Talitha Workman; property; $30,500.Mahanoy City - Florence Hanrahan, by attorney in fact Tara L. Hanrahan, to Darran and Janice Heintzelman;...
View ArticleAnalysis: Incumbents seem to be in danger
If you're an incumbent elected official, be afraid, very afraid.The primary election proved again that being in office or even being a politician for a while is hazardous to your electoral...
View ArticleAround the Region
n Auburn: A free spaghetti dinner will be served from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Auburn Church of God, 230 Market St. The meal will include salad, bread, beverage and dessert. For more information, call...
View ArticlePolice log, April 26, 2012
Police probe ID theft case HAMBURG - State police at Hamburg are investigating an identity theft incident that occurred between Jan. 1 and April 15 and involved two Hamburg residents. Police said...
View ArticleCriminal Court, April 26
A New Ringgold man will spend time in prison after pleading guilty Friday in Schuylkill County Court to a charge of driving under the influence Friday in Schuylkill County Court.Brian L. Wolfe, 36,...
View ArticleDistrict Court, April 26
David A. PlachkoPORT CARBON - A 19-year-old Coaldale man who impersonated a police officer and tried to pull over another vehicle on Route 209 in Schuylkill Township on Feb. 28 had charges against him...
View ArticleHearing in Auburn attempted homicide case continued
ORWIGSBURG - The Schuylkill Haven man charged with trying to kill two people in March in Auburn will not face a judge until next month, as his preliminary hearing has been continued.Matthew J. Miske,...
View ArticlePa. game commission creates limited muzzleloader bear season
HARRISBURG - For the first time ever, the Pennsylvania Game Commission's board of game commissioners has created a limited muzzleloader bear season.The season - which will be held in specified wildlife...
View ArticleFor the record, April 26
DivorcesErin L. Sophy, Seltzer, from Anthony R. Sophy, Pottsville.Donald B. Hoffman, Pottsville, from Donell Hoffman, Hegins.Courtney Ney E. Ensinger, Schuylkill Haven, from Gordon R. Ensinger,...
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