Certified judges evaluate homebrews at 2nd annual Schuylkill BrewFest
Beer was on the minds and the lips of those who attended the second annual Schuylkill BrewFest on Saturday.People gathered at Gen. George A. Joulwan Park for the event from noon until 7 p.m. New this...
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There are so many songs, poems and myths about the moon and moonlight. Some of the old tunes include "Shine on Harvest Moon," but there is also "Moon over Miami," "There's a Moon out Tonight,"...
View ArticleDean's list, Sept. 23, 2012
McCloskey Schoolof NursingThe following students were named to the honor roll at the Joseph F. McCloskey School of Nursing at Schuyl-kill Health for the April to August semester:Seniors - Amy Beckett,...
View ArticleAshland Boys' Association approved for state historical marker
ASHLAND - The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission approved a nomination to honor the Ashland Boys' Association with a historical marker.Ashland Mummers Club's Historical Marker Committee...
View ArticleNeighbors in the news, Sept. 23, 2012
Doctorate John Chuma III, Frackville, was awarded his doctorate in clinical psychology from John F. Kennedy University, Pleasant Hill, Calif., on Aug. 8.Dr. Chuma is a 1995 graduate of Marian High...
View ArticleStudents of the month, Sept. 23, 2012
Frackville RotaryAmanda Howard, daughter of Michael and Judy Howard, Frackville, was honored as Frackville Rotary Student of the Month for September at a recent meeting held at the Cracker Barrel...
View ArticleCollege notes, Sept. 23, 2012
Bloomsburg The Bloomsburg University Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi inducted 156 students into the organization. Founded in 1897, it welcomes scholars of all disciplines.The following loca students were...
View ArticleFrackville will meet with recycling hauler to correct problems
FRACKVILLE - Recent resident complaints with recycling collection in the borough will lead to a meeting between borough officials and the hauling company to iron out the problems.The recycling program...
View ArticleFirefighters help students learn about fire prevention
With National Fire Prevention Week under way, volunteer firefighters throughout Schuylkill County are visiting schools and other community organizations stressing the importance of emergency...
View ArticleTwo vacant McAdoo churches returned to tax rolls
McADOO - Two vacant churches in McAdoo have been returned to the tax rolls.The borough petitioned Schuylkill County Court to have St. Kunegunda's, 36 E. Washington St., and St. Mary's. 101 E. Grant...
View ArticleTrinity Academy students kick off 'Year of Faith'
SHENANDOAH - "Year of Faith" in the Catholic Church worldwide officially begins today, but the students and faculty at Trinity Academy, Shenandoah, held their kickoff Wednesday in preparation.An...
View ArticleCriminal Court, Oct. 11, 2012
A Montgomery County man is headed to a state prison cell after being sentenced Oct. 3 in Schuylkill County Court on charges that he unlawfully entered two properties in March 2011 in Shenandoah.Jason...
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n Frackville: The Pennsylvania Department of Health's Southeast District Office, the Schuylkill Immunization Coalition and the Schuylkill County Emergency Management Agency will partner with the...
View ArticleCorrection, Oct. 11, 2012
Firm name wrongThe Minersville Borough Council awarded bids for the demolition of 325 Pine St. and 607 Front St. to MEA Enterprises LLC, Mahanoy City.The company name was incorrect in Wednesday's edition.
View ArticleState Senate candidates trade jabs on budget, taxes
State Sen. David Argall said Wednesday that Pennsylvania has been financially prudent in the last two years in how it has spent money. "We were $4 billion in the hole," Argall, R-29, said during the...
View ArticleDeeds, Oct. 11, 2012
DeedsKline Township - Mary Kelly, executrix under the Last Will & Testament of Pearl Elko, to Matthew Brown; 4 Market St., Kelayres; $61,000.Mahanoy City - Jean Claude Lucien to Geromaine...
View ArticleFormer Saint Clair teacher sent to federal prison for child porn
For the next 12 years, former Saint Clair Elementary/Middle School teacher Todd C. Evans will lose his freedom because of his fondness for child pornography.Evans, 27, of Saint Clair, must serve 12...
View ArticleSchuylkill residents jailed, bailed for MDA
Locals were "arrested" Wednesday and hauled off to "jail" at The Greystone Restaurant, Pottsville, to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association Lockup event.Martin Brans, executive director of...
View ArticleCommissioners OK sale bids for demolition projects
Five dilapidated structures in Shenandoah will be demolished with the approval of repository sale bids by the Schuylkill County commissioners during their public meeting Wednesday.The properties slated...
View ArticlePolice log, Oct. 11, 2012
Woman charged,accused of threatsA 31-year-old Pottsville woman was arrested by city police after she allegedly threatened her mother and stepfather with a knife at a home at 417 E. Market St. at 1:11...
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