Ruth Steinert SPCA raises supplies with kitten shower
PINE GROVE - The Ruth Steinert Memorial SPCA is in need of cat supplies and to raise it, held a kitten shower on Sunday."It's kitten season and within the last month we had over 40 kittens," said...
View ArticleSandusky, accusers go face to face
When they arrive at the Centre County Courthouse, the young men testifying against Jerry Sandusky will be whisked to the entrance through an enclosed canopy. The temporary structure, built over the...
View ArticleAltercation puts man in trauma unit
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - A 46-year-old borough man is in critical condition at a Lehigh County trauma center after he was injured during an altercation late Saturday night. Thomas Elliott, 114 Avenue B, was...
View ArticleWhen IRISH EYES are smilin' ...Heritage Day pride evident
HECKSCHERVILLE - Irish pride that hasn't been seen since St. Paddy's Day was alive again Sunday at the Clover Fire Company for the fourth annual Heritage Day in the Valley. "We wanted to do something...
View ArticleProposed tax break for Shell gas 'cracker' plant draws debate
HARRISBURG - A new proposal by Gov. Tom Corbett to give a long-term $1.7 billion state tax break for a planned Marcellus Shale gas petrochemical refinery in southwestern Pennsylvania is a late-emerging...
View ArticleSoftware engineering an open field with relatively few local takers
Recently ranked the best job of 2012, software engineering is not a highly desired job by Schuylkill County residents despite an impressive rate of Informational Science and Technology graduates from...
View ArticleCriminal Court, June 12
Instead of going to trial, a Mahanoy City woman admitted Monday in Schuylkill County Court that she stole items last August from a Shenandoah supermarket.Nicole L. Kressler, 28, pleaded guilty to...
View ArticleDeeds, June 12, 2012
Ashland - Fabrizio and Shiran Mangnielle to Maryann Martell and Jamie L. Tregea; 1437 Walnut St.; $11,000. Butler Township - Joel Vallone and Joyce Vallone, administratrix of the Estate of Frank...
View ArticleProsecution calls Jerry Sandusky a 'serial predator'
BELLEFONTE - Calling Jerry Sandusky a "serial predator," a state prosecutor on Monday implored jurors to convict the former Penn State defensive coordinator on all 52 counts of child sex abuse.Senior...
View ArticleInvestigation could lead to more charges against former Penn State...
BELLEFONTE - An ongoing investigation into a child sex abuse cover-up at Penn State could lead to charges against additional former university administrators, sources involved in the case told The...
View ArticleSheriff discourages bullying
Bullying can happen anywhere, not only in schools and the workplace.It also happens among people with disabilities who work and seek treatment at area social agencies, according to county Sheriff...
View ArticleJFK Pool offers lifeguard classes, certifications
This season, Pottsville's JFK Pool is offering not only its signature pool parties, but also classes for swimmers interested in becoming lifeguards.Greg Schuettler, Port Carbon, head lifeguard at the...
View ArticlePetition aims at keeping open N. Schuylkill pool
FOUNTAIN SPRINGS - The plan by the North Schuylkill School District to shut down the high school swimming pool is being opposed by some district residents who are getting support through a petition to...
View ArticleCity required to use more funding for traffic light project
This summer's planned upgrade of the traffic lights at West Market and 12th streets in Pottsville has cost the city a little more green.A bigger engineering bill forced city council Monday night to...
View ArticleNorthern Schuylkill Relay for Life raises $37,685
MAHANOY CITY - With "fight back" as part of the theme for this year's Relay For Life of Northern Schuylkill County, participants raised $37,685 during the weekend for the American Cancer Society.The...
View ArticleAround the Region
n Frackville: St. John the Baptist Polish National Catholic Church, 414 W. Oak St., will hold a bleenie sale beginning at 11 a.m. Friday. Everyone is welcome.n Hamburg: Beach Night will be held from 5...
View ArticleDeeds, June 12
DeedsPorter Township - Michael Smyk and Franklin C. Smyk to Clint D. Smyk and Franklin C. Smyk; 6 Smyk Road; $1.Jeffrey T. and Billie E. Gibson to Joshua W. Hoppes; 221 Dietrich Ave., Orwin;...
View ArticleDeeds, June 12, 2012
DeedsAshland - Kathleen M. Schneider and Kyle L. Howell, trustees under the Kathleen M. Schneider Trust, to Russell L. and Kristi L. Mountjoy; 307 Hoffman Blvd.; $1.Barry and Hegins townships - Denise...
View ArticleHaven man remains critical following assault
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - A 46-year-old Schuylkill Haven man remains in critical condition following an altercation outside a borough tavern Saturday night, a hospital spokesperson said Monday.Thomas Elliott,...
View ArticleNorthumberland County man must pay fines, restitution
A Northumberland County man charged with kidnapping and assaulting his then-wife in September 2011 in Girardville will pay costs, fines and restitution after being sentenced on two summary charges...
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