Correction, May 26, 2012
Photos omittedShane Bowers and Cody Carpency will both graduate from Pottsville Area High School on May 31. Their photos were inadvertently omitted from the graduation special section that appeared in...
View Article13 arrested in sweep
SHENANDOAH - Police took 13 people into custody Friday during a roundup to execute more than a dozen arrest warrants.One of the men picked up had been a fugitive since leading police on a car chase in...
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n Frackville: Organizer Roy W. Mengel announced that letters have been mailed to 1,340 families of Frackville High School classmates and friends with invitations to the fifth Frackville High School...
View ArticlePa. tourism promotion faces challenges
HARRISBURG - Creating an independent state Tourism Commission and adding more reporting requirements for county hotel room tax revenue are among recommendations in a new study on ways to help one of...
View ArticleFrackville -- Trivial Pursuit style
How well do you know Frackville? Here is a quiz about the borough courtesy of the Frackville Business and Professional Association. Find the answers on Page 10 of this special section.1. On Apr. 10,...
View ArticleFrackville 'crossroads' of Schuylkill County
FRACKVILLE - "A town where you can still say 'Hello' to your neighbor" has been used throughout the years as a slogan to promote the borough as a great place to live and work.In this case, it is...
View ArticleMan injured in hit-and-run
Man injured in hit-and-run LENHARTSVILLE - A 22-year-old man from Houston suffered a minor injury after a hit-and-run collision on westbound Interstate 78, about 150 feet east of mile marker 35,...
View ArticleTrees planted in memory of loved ones
NEW PHILADELPHIA - In addition to honoring those who served their country, the Simon Kramer Cancer Institute planted about 20 trees Monday afternoon in memory of others who have lost their lives....
View ArticleDamato feted, entire county salutes vets
SHENANDOAH - The Memorial Day commemoration here paid special remembrance to the community's special hero, Marine Cpl. Anthony P. Damato with the dedication of a mural that honors his being awarded the...
View ArticleCity man afflicted with ALS seeks funding for research, to educate others...
Diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis about nine months ago, Leo James always has a smile as he stays active and does all he can to help raise awareness about the disease and funds for...
View ArticleSovereign Majestic considers future film fests
Pottsville's Sovereign Majestic Theater would like to run a series of classic films.Theaters like The Colonial in Phoenixville, Chester County, have done series like these with much success, members of...
View ArticleMemorial Day observances draw crowds in Schuylkill Haven
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - "I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do something that I can do." Army...
View ArticleWalks, hikes to celebrate area's trails
Schuylkill County has plenty to offer nature enthusiasts Saturday on National Trails Day.According to a press release from the Schuylkill Conservation District, the county offers many trails for people...
View ArticlePolice log, May 29, 2012
Pottsville man arrested for DUIA city man was arrested Sunday morning by state police at Schuylkill Haven for allegedly driving under the influence of a controlled substance. Police said Ryan Patrick...
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n Hazleton: The McCann School of Business & Technology is calling on males to participate in the Hazleton Relay for Life's second annual Ms. Relay contest. In a press release, McCann's community...
View ArticleSchool notes, June 3, 2012
Hugh O'BrianSeveral area high school sophomores were chosen to represent their schools at the annual Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Seminar that was held May 17 through 20 at Millersville University.The...
View ArticleStudents of the month, June 3, 2012
Shen Rotary Megan James, a senior at Shenandoah Valley High School, was chosen as student of the month for April by the Shenandoah Rotary Club.Megan's high school activities include National Honor...
View ArticlePension changes proposed for future state and school hires
HARRISBURG - Senate Republican leaders plan to introduce legislation soon to put new hires for state government and school district jobs under a defined contribution pension plan similar to 401(k)...
View ArticlePa. lawmakers say budget agreement in sight
HARRISBURG - Presenting a united front, two House and Senate floor leaders said Wednesday that agreement on the next state budget is taking shape while negotiations continue on spending for education...
View ArticleFire heavily damages 2 Shenandoah homes
SHENANDOAH - A fast-moving fire severely damaged two homes Wednesday on West New York Street, leaving three people homeless. Firefighters were called about 10:07 a.m. to 428-430 W. New York St. and...
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