Ashland artist to be honored at exhibit, sale
ASHLAND - The Mothers Memorial in the borough, a statue of Whistler's Mother, has caught the eye of numerous photographers and artists over the years.Among them was Eric J. Meyer.Meyer, who died in...
View ArticleMinersville Area school board fills vacancy in its ranks
MINERSVILLE - The Minersville Area school board swore in new member Kevin E. Wigoda during its Monday night meeting. Wigoda, an accountant from Minersville, said he has been on a few other boards and...
View ArticleCriminal court, Oct. 23, 2012
A Pottsville man will not have to spend more time in prison after admitting Monday in Schuylkill County Court that he assaulted two people in April in the city. Raul Ramos-Bonilla, 39, pleaded guilty...
View ArticleDeeds, Oct. 23, 2012
Deeds Coaldale - Frances E.M. Smolinsky Albino, executrix of the Estate of Frances E. Smolinsky, to Frances E. Albino; 245 W. Howard Ave.; $1.
View ArticleNew downtown Haven benches garner favorable reviews
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - Five benches recently installed in the borough's downtown district are drawing favorable reviews."It's a good idea 'cause of the senior citizens in town. When they (go) downtown...
View ArticlePolice warn that Halloween mischief can lead to charges for property damage
With Halloween drawing near, many people are shopping for - or making - the costumes they will wear to attend parties or trick-or-treat. But one day before the holiday, another event happens -...
View ArticleOut-going U.S. Rep. Tim Holden honored for dedication to Schuylkill County
ORWIGSBURG - There were no Republicans or Democrats Monday night at the Schuylkill Country Club. There were only Schuylkill County residents giving a grateful farewell to their congressman, out-going...
View ArticlePolice log, Oct. 23, 2012
2 faces chargesin incidentCRESSONA - State police at Schuylkill Haven said charges of harassment will be charged against a man and woman after an argument at a home at 43 Front St. about 8:15 p.m....
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n Gordon: The Gordon Area Senior Citizens organization recently held its annual picnic. President Ray Umlauf conducted the group's business meeting. Members enjoyed picnic lunches and playing games....
View ArticleWoman IDs man in Shenandoah shooting
by peter e. bortner Vanessa Crawley testified Monday in Schuylkill County Court that she was sitting in a car one March night in Shenandoah when she saw two people starting trouble that quickly got...
View ArticleFire, rescue personnel train in 'heavy rescue' techniques
MINERSVILLE - While many took part in Halloween activities Sunday, a group of volunteers spent most of the day honing their skills on heavy rescue operations. Four Pennsylvania State Fire Academy...
View ArticleSalvation Army has holiday aid program
People in need of assistance for the upcoming holiday season may apply for the Salvation Army's holiday assistance program."It will go over last year for sure," Capt. Adam Hench of the Pottsville...
View ArticleLegislation would regulate tattoo parlors in Pennsylvania
Eddy Glasner, owner of Chapel Rose Tattoos in Minersville, believes he knows what he is doing. "I make sure I have barriers down, gloves. Everything is disposable, one use only. Done. Nobody comes in...
View ArticleBirths
Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson StreetTo Steven and Jessica Hine Kohr, Schuylkill Haven, a daughter, Oct. 7.
View ArticlePolice log, Oct. 24
Concession standdamaged at fieldWILLIAMSTOWN - State police at Lykens are investigating damage to a concession stand that occurred between Sept. 29 and Friday at the Williamstown youth softball...
View ArticleWooden Keg celebrates anniversaries in Saint Clair, Pottsville
In 2005, James T. Croley II opened an Irish pub and restaurant in Saint Clair. Seven years later, he has two locations, a following and a brand name. Croley opened The Wooden Keg Tavern at 1 W....
View ArticleFAMA cracking down on delinquent accounts
FRACKVILLE - The Frackville Area Municipal Authority is concentrating on getting customers who are delinquent with their sewage accounts to pay up.The FAMA board of directors discussed the...
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n Girardville: Curbside recycling in the borough is set for Oct. 30 and 31. All recyclables can be placed out for pickup either day. Acceptable items include newspapers and cardboard, clear, brown and...
View ArticleShenandoah man convicted of shooting into borough home
The Shenandoah man who police say fired a gun into a borough home in March faces a long term behind state prison bars after a Schuylkill County jury convicted him Tuesday of 22 crimes stemming from...
View ArticleMahanoy Township drainage project could lose funding
MAHANOY CITY - A stormwater drainage project in the Mahanoy Township village of Park Place is in jeopardy of losing funding due to the noncooperation of some residents involving income surveys. The...
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