Frackville man hurt in 3-vehicle crash
FRACKVILLE - One person was taken to a hospital after a three-vehicle crash at Route 61 and Altamont Boulevard in West Mahanoy Township on Wednesday night.West Mahanoy Township police said the crash...
View ArticleCorrection 2, Oct. 11, 2012
Wrong name, sponsorRep. Anthony DeLuca, D-32, Pittsburgh, introduced a measure calling for an outside probe of how state prosecutors handled the Jerry Sandusky investigation.The information was...
View ArticleMahanoy council accepts resignation of its president
MAHANOY CITY - During Tuesday's meeting, the Mahanoy City Borough Council accepted the resignation of President Thomas E. Oblas.The letter of resignation was read by borough solicitor Michael A....
View ArticleTwo die in helicopter accident
TOBYHANNA - Two men died when their helicopter crashed into state gamelands amid fog and rain over the Poconos late Tuesday.William Ellsworth, 52, of Califon, N.J., was piloting the helicopter and was...
View ArticleSchuylkill Health sponsoring Depression Screening Day today
It's not too late to attend the 22nd annual National Depression Screening Day today.Schuylkill Health is sponsoring the event from noon to 4 p.m in the Pathways Building, 312 Mauch Chunk St., at...
View ArticleCultural ensemble to perform Saturday in Pottsville
On Saturday, the breathtaking performances of the Duquesne University Tamburitzans return to the area for a 7 p.m. show at the Pottsville Area High School auditorium.The group, which has enthralled...
View ArticleBridge installed at Swatara State Park
A 28,000-pound steel truss bridge was installed Wednesday at Swatara State Park as the latest improvement to the park. "I'm so happy and so excited that after 40 years we are going to have something...
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n Ashland: The founders of the Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine and Steam Train tourist attraction will be honored with a plaque that will be dedicated at 1 p.m. Sunday at Higher-Ups Park. The guest speaker...
View ArticleKathleen Kane seeks support in race for Pennsylvania attorney general
Pennsylvanians need an independent prosecutor as their attorney general, according to Kathleen G. Kane, who said Wednesday that she fits that description. "We need to have a leader in the state who...
View ArticlePolish American Fire Company No. 4 hosts open house to spread the word on...
SHENANDOAH - Polish American Fire Company No. 4 hosted an open house on Thursday for Fire Prevention Week that allowed children and adults to learn more about fire safety and prevention. The open...
View ArticleCriminal Court Oct. 12, 2012
Thirty-one people received a second chance Thursday in Schuylkill County Court from the criminal justice system, as they entered a program that will allow them to clear their records if they...
View ArticleCharges held against Frackville man who allegedly assaulted boy
SHENANDOAH - A Frackville man charged with assaulting a teenager, yelling racial slurs and then assaulting another man in Mahanoy City earlier this year appeared for a preliminary hearing Thursday in...
View ArticleMayor celebrates a half century of scoop with salute to seniors
Pottsville Mayor John D.W. Reiley celebrated the golden anniversary of the Senior Citizens Organization of Pottsville on Thursday by saluting the senior citizens of Schuylkill County."This is a very...
View ArticlePolice log, Oct. 12, 2012
Police probe attempted theft State police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating the theft of men's cologne that occurred at 10:50 a.m. Thursday at Boscov's Department Store in the Fairlane Village...
View ArticleChopper crash investigation continues
TOBYHANNA - The investigation into the helicopter crash that killed two men and seriously injured a third continued Thursday afternoon as National Transportation Safety Board investigators surveyed the...
View ArticleCorrection, Oct. 12, 2012
Information incorrectThomas E. Oblas will continue to serve as a councilman in Mahanoy City, even though he tendered his resignation as council president. The information was incorrect in Thursday's...
View ArticleAuburn man sent to U.S. prison for role in drug trafficking conspiracy
by peter e. bortner An Auburn man will spend most of the next five years behind federal prison bars after being sentenced Thursday in Wilkes-Barre for being part of a drug trafficking ring in and...
View ArticleState parks director ouster stirs controversy
HARRISBURG - The abrupt resignation of a state parks director who brought national recognition to the 117-unit system is fueling debate over potential natural gas drilling on state park lands in...
View Article17th District candidates Cartwright, Cummings outline opposing platforms at...
WILKES-BARRE - They are competing to fill one seat in a U.S. House of Representatives comprised of 435. Whoever wins - the Democrat, Matt Cartwright, or the Republican, Laureen Cummings - the votes...
View ArticleKane seeks support in race for attorney general
Kathleen G. Kane· Age: 46· Residence: Clarks Summit· Office sought: Attorney General of Pennsylvania· Party: Democrat· Experience: Assistant district attorney, Lackawanna County, 1995-2007; lawyer in...
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