Correction, May 12, 2012
Time incorrect The Schuylkill Choral Society concert "Time" will be held at 7:30 p.m. today at Schuylkill Haven Area High School. The time was incorrect in Friday's edition.
View ArticleWoman accused of killing son to face charges in county court
Charges against a Pottsville woman accused of suffocating her 13-month-old son last month were held to court during a 20-minute preliminary hearing Friday morning.Magisterial District Judge James K....
View ArticleTeen killed in Thursday's Barry Township crash identified
LAVELLE - The Schuy-lkill County coroner on Friday released the name of the victim in a fatal car crash in Barry Township on Thursday afternoon and the state police identified the driver. Schuylkill...
View ArticleInternet leads to growth of child porn
by peter e. bortner Authorities agree computer technology has helped perverts in Schuylkill County and the rest of Pennsylvania produce and distribute much more child pornography than in the past. "As...
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n Drehersville: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary's two-day native-plant sale is set for Saturday and Sunday. According to a sanctuary press release, people will be able to browse and choose from more than 200...
View ArticleCriminal Court, May 17
A Tremont man will stay in prison at least until the end of the year after being sentenced Tuesday in Schuylkill County Court in connection with two incidents in 2011, one in his hometown, the other in...
View ArticleDeeds, May 17
DeedsAshland - Joseph G. Groody, sheriff of Schuylkill County, to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation; 1 N. Front St.; $1,238.05.Branch Township - Michael Jr. and Patricia Ann Naradko to Michael...
View ArticlePolice log, May 17
Police: Thief caught on camera TAMAQUA - A 24-year-old Tamaqua man was arrested by borough police and charged after an incident at Boyer's Food Mart about 3 p.m. Friday. Police said Duane Allen, 118 N....
View ArticleSaint Catherine's use of federal dollars possibly under investigation
FOUNTAIN SPRINGS - A broadcast report that the Federal Bureau of Investigation is looking into the use of federal dollars by Saint Catherine Medical Center Fountain Springs could not be...
View ArticleMany reasons lie behind thefts from groups
Pottsville psychologist Dr. David F. O'Connell said members of organizations often steal from them because they do not believe that such thefts are wrong and they even sometimes think they are entitled...
View ArticleSchuylkill Haven proclaims Emergency Medical Services Week
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - Mayor Mike Devlin issued a proclamation honoring emergency medical services personnel at the borough council meeting Wednesday. The mayor announced the week of May 20-26 as Emergency...
View ArticleCounty to consider prison proposals
With the inmate population at the Schuylkill County Prison only decreasing slightly from March to April, county prison board members said during Wednesday's monthly meeting they will listen to...
View ArticleBeauty supplier moving to former Hollywood Video
MAR LIN - Beauty supply company CosmoProf is moving into part of the former Hollywood Video Store in Norwegian Township at Pottsville Park Plaza. CosmoProf will occupy 2,912 square feet of the...
View ArticleHaven woman arrested after selling pills to undercover cop
MINERSVILLE - Borough police arrested an 18-year-old Schuylkill Haven woman Tuesday on drug charges.Police said Allyson A. Kiessling, 212 E. Main St., was charged with one count each of felony delivery...
View ArticlePottsville Area School District hires new employees
The Pottsville Area school board hired nine full-time employees Wednesday night, while the district still has six more positions to fill.Craig Shoener was hired as the new high school music teacher,...
View ArticleRush asks court to force couple to unblock street
by peter e. bortner Rush Township asked Schuylkill County Court on Wednesday to force a Hometown couple to remove obstacles they have placed on an unpaved street that borders their property.In a...
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n Fountain Springs: The Sovereign Majestic Theater has announced its 2012 awards nominees. The Sovereign Majestic Awards were launched in 2006 as an annual ceremony highlighting excellence in theater...
View ArticleWoodwind Quintet returns to Pottsville for Sunday concert
Trinity Episcopal Church brings back the Fyve Woodwind Quintet for another exquisite performance at 4 p.m. Sunday.The quintet brings a mix of well-known pieces from the Baroque, Classical and Romantic...
View Article5th annual Kielbasi Festival set for Saturday in Shenandoah
If you love kielbasi, then Saturday's fifth annual Kielbasi Festival in downtown Shenandoah is the place you have to be.Whether you like it fresh or smoked, on a bun or a plate, with or without...
View ArticleCriminal court, May 18
A New Ringgold man is headed to prison after being sentenced Wednesday in Schuylkill County Court for his second driving under the influence offense.John R. Muffley Jr., 31, must spend 60 to 180 days...
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