Blue Mountain students argue issues at mock debate
ORWIGSBURG - Topics discussed in the presidential debates were touched on Thursday by several students participating in a mock debate at the Blue Mountain High School. Students from 12th grade honors...
View Article3 organized hikes remain for 2012 in Schuylkill County
If your New Year's resolution was to get in shape, there's still time. For 2012, Schuylkill on the Move, a project of Schuylkill County's VISION, scheduled 15 hikes and Diakon Community Services for...
View ArticleSmith, Casey differ sharply on Social Security, Medicare
Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey calls his Republican opponent's proposals for ensuring the survival of Social Security and Medicare "radical." Tom Smith says the senator has no plan to save either...
View ArticleNorth Schuylkill School District receives energy award
FOUNTAIN SPRINGS - For sustaining a consistent energy savings in the past year, the North Schuylkill School District received an EnergyStar award from Cenergistic Inc., an energy conservation company...
View ArticleBerks man convicted of possessing 5 drugs
A Berks County man might be headed to state prison after a Schuylkill County jury convicted him Wednesday of possessing salable quantities of four drugs, a smaller amount of marijuana and drug...
View ArticleFirefighters urge deal between Schuylkill Haven, North Manheim Township
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - Volunteer firefighters from the borough voiced their concern for public safety Thursday as the North Manheim Township supervisors discussed the borough council's decision not to...
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n McAdoo: The McAdoo Lions Club is selling Wolfgang candy as a Christmas fundraiser. To order, contact John Damiano, Bev Ogrodnick or any club member. Orders are due by Nov. 7.n Nuremberg: Office hours...
View ArticleRains dampen drawdown at Tuscarora
TUSCARORA - Recent rains dampened efforts to lower the water level in Tuscarora Lake."We were hoping to draw down the lake 8 to 10 feet but it's been tough with the way the weather's been. Since Oct....
View ArticlePolice log, Oct. 26, 2012
Pottsville mannot hurt in crashSCHUYLKILL HAVEN - A Pottsville man escaped injury in a one-vehicle crash at 10:25 a.m. Oct. 19 on Schuylkill Mountain Road in South Manheim Township, police said.State...
View ArticleDeeds, Oct. 26, 2012
DeedsBarry Township - Daniel J. and Christine M. Brennan to James E. and Mary Jean Neumeister; 1.76-acre property on Middle Road; 426,750.Coaldale - Glen Dean to Nancy E. and Richard D. Ehrenfried;...
View ArticleCorbett signs coal legislation sponsored by Rep. Mike Tobash
A bill that state legislators say is good for the coal industry and Schuylkill County has been signed by Gov. Tom Corbett. House Bill 1813 was passed in the House on Oct. 17 and Oct. 18 in the Senate....
View Article5 homeless after kitchen fire damages 2 homes in Pottsville
Five people were left homeless Thursday evening in Pottsville after food left on a stove caught fire.The fire at 706 Mount Hope Ave. forced a woman and her two children to stay elsewhere, and an...
View ArticleLocal talents to perform at Sovereign Majestic
A pair of local musicians will bring dreams to life tonight in "Night- ingale," a tribute to musical theater and American jazz.The event, to be held at 7 p.m. at the Sovereign Majestic Theatre, 209 N....
View ArticleEast Coast braces for monster 'Frankenstorm'
WASHINGTON (AP) — The pre-Halloween hybrid weather monster that federal forecasters call "Frankenstorm" is looking more ominous by the hour for the East Coast, and utilities and local governments...
View ArticleSchuylkill County prepares for Hurricane Sandy
While Gov. Tom Corbett has declared a disaster emergency for the state, local municipalities are preparing for what may come this way. "We're going to be busy next week," said Minersville Borough...
View ArticleFor the record, Oct. 27, 2012
Marriage licensesTyvonne Conrad, Shenandoah, and Julie A. Summers, Shenandoah.David A. Shaner, Pottsville, and Angelique M. Fleury, Pottsville.Kenneth J. Grube, Orwigsburg, and Ashley R. Geesman,...
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n Brandonville: The Park Crest Fish and Game Protective Association has scheduled a full membership meeting for 2 p.m. Sunday at the Brandonville clubhouse.n Mahanoy City: Trick-or-treat night in the...
View ArticlePolice offer safe trick-or-treat tips
If the predicted superstorm decides to avoid Schuylkill County this week, parents are urged by local police to follow a few simple steps to create a safe trick-or-treating environment for their...
View ArticleDeer cross drivers as hunting season approaches
A sudden obstacle in the road can ruin anyone's day, especially if it's a deer. When Edward C. Fessler, Pottsville, was driving a car south on Route 61 in North Manheim Township at 3:10 a.m. Sept. 14,...
View ArticleLocal union business agent out
by peter e. bortner The local business agent of the Schuylkill County employees union no longer has that position."I resigned from my job," Guy Wiederhold, staff representative of District Council 89...
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