Haven will install 'way-finding' signs
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - The borough has been awarded a $24,000 Heritage Trail Town Grant for directional "way-finding" signs in the community.Carl Berger, the borough's economic development director, wrote...
View ArticleArt found in attic in spotlight at show
Thirty years ago, artist A. Gilbert Haviland used to display his work at the annual Allied Artists of Schuykill County Juried Art Exhibit. Now his work is making impressions once again. One of his...
View ArticlePottsville Area refinances 20-year bond
The Pottsville Area school board on Wednesday approved a resolution to refinance a $5 million bond, a debt it incurred in 2008 for roof repair, according to district Business Manager David J....
View ArticleMorgan again assists 'Pace'
For the second year in a row, the John E. Morgan Foundation will match all new dollars donated to the Schuylkill United Way Pacesetters Club during the 2013 campaign, according to a release. New...
View ArticlePhase III of Ashland streetscape project to begin soon
ASHLAND - The borough council opened two bids for the third phase of the borough's streetscape project at Wednesday's meeting. Heim Construction Co. LLC, submitted the lowest bid at $187,575. Robert...
View ArticleSpring Glen man sentenced to state prison for assaulting girlfriend
by peter e. bortner Joshua Thurman, who cut his girlfriend's throat with a box cutter in January at their Hubley Township home, is headed to state prison after being sentenced Tuesday in Schuylkill...
View ArticleCriminal court, July 19, 2012
A Pottsville man admitted Wednesday in Schuylkill County Court that he violated a protection from abuse order in June in Saint Clair.Peter Kadingo Jr., 54, pleaded guilty to indirect criminal contempt,...
View ArticleFor the record, July 19, 2012
Marriage licenses Chris A. Zehner, Coaldale, and Melissa D. Pettit, Coaldale. Derek Jackson Sr., Pottsville, and Danielle M. Crawley, Pottsville. Christopher J. Potash, Tamaqua, and Tara M. Rupert,...
View ArticlePolice log, July 19
Fruit stolen in New Ringgold NEW RINGGOLD - A theft at Dunn's Produce, 59 Peach Drive, East Brunswick Township, about 6:30 p.m. Monday is being investigated by state police at Schuylkill Haven. Police...
View ArticleBirths, July 17, 2012
Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson StreetTo Ryan Chladek and Stephanie Jones, Mahanoy City, a son, July 10.
View ArticleCorrections, July 19
Child misidentifiedA 9-year-old boy was bitten by a pit bull at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at 307 Oak St., Wiconisco Township, according to police.The gender of the child was incorrect in Wednesday's...
View ArticleRest Haven rates may see increase
The Schuylkill County Board of Commissioners will vote on room and board rate hikes at Rest Haven during the public meeting July 25.The rate proposal was brought forward during the commissioners' work...
View ArticleLack of rain burdens farmers, corn crops
ORWIGSBURG - The sweet corn crop planted in April at Harding's Farm in West Brunswick Township should be standing at least 5 feet high. When Mark Harding, 19, son of Steve Harding who owns the family...
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n Ashland: During the July meeting of the borough council, members approved a request from Dr. Mary Stout, D.P. T., of Central Penn Physical Therapy, to hold a patient appreciation/community awareness...
View ArticleCriminal court, July 20, 2012
A Girardville man will spend time on house arrest and probation instead of in prison after being sentenced Thursday in Schuylkill County Court for two crimes arising from separate incidents in 2011 in...
View ArticlePolice log, July 20, 12
Man charged with theft HAMBURG - State police at Hamburg are investigating thefts from vehicles that occurred at the Pleasant Hills Trailer Court in Tilden Township, Berks County, between 10:20 p.m....
View ArticleBoscov's helps Catholic Charities in "Christmas in July" program
The weather may be hot and humid outside, but Boscov's Department Store in the Fairlane Village mall is celebrating "Christmas in July" by assisting the Pottsville office of Catholic Charities of the...
View ArticleRecovery Edge clients learn mental awareness as key to defense
Clients of Recovery Edge Peer Support took steps toward a better self Wednesday. Jeff Driscoll, owner of Driscoll Karate Institute, Pottsville, told eight men and women fighting substance abuse and...
View ArticleSchuylkill Chamber announces farm tour
Next month will bring an opportunity to see where food comes from by visiting three family owned county farms. Sponsored by the Schuylkill Chamber Agribusiness Committee, the Schuylkill County Farm...
View ArticleGillingham approves cutting cyber school
The Gillingham Charter School is cutting cyber school for the 2012-13 school year.During the board of trustees meeting Thursday, the board approved the decision for the same reasons stated during the...
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