Deeds, June 3
DeedsPottsville - Michael Luppino, Johanna Fabiani, Mary H. Luppino and John Joy, executor of the Estate of Grace Joy, to Brian Borcky; 205 Schuylkill Ave.; $18,500.Crystal A. Novak to John R. Brock;...
View ArticleStorms change start of Schuylkill River Sojourn
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - The Schuylkill River Sojourn started a little differently Saturday as Mother Nature forced the event to change locations to the Landingville Dam from the Island in Schuylkill Haven...
View ArticlePolice investigating attempted burglary in North Manheim Township
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - Schuylkill County Crime Stoppers and state police at Schuylkill Haven are asking for the public's help in finding the person or persons responsible for a burglary that occurred last...
View ArticleMore than 700 seniors bid farewell to Hazleton Area
HAZLETON - A large crowd gathered for the 20th Hazleton Area High School commencement Saturday, a day later than scheduled due to heavy rain that pelted the region Friday.Weather-wise, it turned out to...
View ArticleMarian graduates urged to use talents to make better world
TAMAQUA - Throughout their years at Marian High School, the Class of 2012 was taught to use their talents and abilities to help make the world a better place, salutatorian Briana O'Donnell said at...
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n Auburn: Vacation Bible School at the Auburn Church of God, 230 Market St., is set for 6 to 8 p.m. June 10-13. It will feature crafts, snacks, games, stories and songs, according to a release. The...
View ArticleMore handicap access, science labs planned at Penn State Schuylkill
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - Major renovations will be taking place at Penn State Schuylkill this summer to provide more accessibility for handicapped students as well as construct new science labs.Cheryl A....
View Article3 killed in Route 61 crash north of Saint Clair
SAINT CLAIR - Three people were killed early Saturday in a one-vehicle crash on Route 61 just north of Saint Clair.State police at Schuylkill Haven identified the driver, Shawn Centeleghe, 19, of...
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n Girardville: A representative of the Girardville Basketball Association recently presented a donation of $2,000 to the borough for use of the A Street Gym. Paul Kowalick presented the check on behalf...
View ArticleDCNR to collect money from drillers who harvest gas under public streams
Natural gas drillers have to sign leases and compensate the state if they plan to collect gas trapped deep beneath publicly owned streams and rivers, according to a policy developed recently by the...
View ArticleCriminal Court, June 4, 2012
A Carbon County woman is headed to state prison after admitting Friday in Schuylkill County Court that she stole from a Saint Clair store last July. Stephanie Keck, 35, of Summit Hill, must spend one...
View ArticleDeeds, June 4, 2012
DeedsCoaldale - Alberta G. Slukis to Ronald and Donna Peck; 233 W. High St.; $58,000.East Norwegian Township - Frank B. Generella to Stephen J. Jr. and Amanda Rymarkiewicz Bobella; 279 Louisa Ave.;...
View ArticleDonaldson man dies in Reilly Twp. crash
NEWTOWN - A Donaldson man died after the Jeep he was driving struck several guiderails, a tree and a dirt and rock embankment on Route 209 in Reilly Township on Saturday evening, police said.State...
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Tremont man not hurt in crashTREMONT - A Tremont man escaped injury in a one-vehicle accident Saturday evening on Bridge Street, Route 125, about 66 feet west on North Pine Street, police said.State...
View ArticleRains challenge county farmers
KLINGERSTOWN - The sun was shining on Schaeffer's Farm on Wednesday afternoon, illuminating rows of green leaves, from cabbage planted in mid April to perennial fruit trees.But when farmer Jeff...
View ArticleMaroons, Yuengling merchandise to benefit Lasting Legacy
Two Pottsville legends are being celebrated in a new clothing line. Illustrations of beer-bottle labels and bottle caps marked with logos of the Pottsville Maroons and D.G. Yuengling & Son Inc. now...
View ArticleBar association food drive helps hungry people
by peter e. bortner ORWIGSBURG - Schuylkill County's lawyers have raised a record amount of money to buy food and infant supplies for area people who need them. "The bar association raised $1,500"...
View ArticleTri-Valley School District budget calls for tax hike
HEGINS - The Tri-Valley school board approved a preliminary budget, but it will cost residents of the area a little more money this year.Although the administration claims the expenditures have been...
View ArticleValley View playground receives needed facelift
VALLEY VIEW - A Valley View playground got a little facelift recently. Students from Schuylkill Technology Centers North Campus, Frackville, spent the day at the playground, located behind the former...
View ArticleAlleged kidnapper, child molester scheduled for trials today
Jury trials of two out-of-county men will highlight a busy June criminal court term scheduled to begin today in Schuylkill County Court. Kyle C. Kent, 32, of Marion Heights, faces charges of aggravated...
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