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n Ashland: There is no garbage collection todya due to the storm, according to borough Manager Thomas Joyce. Collections will be made Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Joyce added the Schuylkill County...
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Carol A. Pankake TREMONT - A Pine Grove Township man faces Schuylkill County Court action after waiving his right to a preliminary hearing on Oct. 11 on seven drug-related charges. Matthew P. Miller,...
View ArticleSpotlight On: Wayne Twp. villages picturesque, played important roles in...
Despite their small sizes, the villages of Friedensburg and Summit Station have played an important role in Schuylkill County's history. According to the "Joseph H. Zerbey History of Pottsville &...
View ArticleOct. 30, 2012, Correction
Information incorrect The next musical event at Trinity Episcopal Church, Pottsville, will be at 4 p.m. Nov. 18 and features flutist Nora Suggs and organist Stephen Williams. The date and location of...
View ArticleBirths Oct. 30, 2012
Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson Street To John Zelinsky and Caitlin Veen, New Philadelphia, a son, Oct. 1. To Robert Van Horn and Heather Morris, Ringtown, a daughter, Oct. 10. To Aaron S. and...
View ArticleNorwegian Township continues looking for delinquent sewer customers
MAR LIN - A Norwegian Township supervisor said the postings for residents who are delinquent with their sewer bills will continue as needed. Notices were posted Thursday to the doors of two customers...
View ArticleSchuylkill County ready for worst as storm moves through
Schuylkill County grimly made ready Monday for the arrival of Sandy. The county and city government and several boroughs and townships declared disaster emergencies. Government services were put on...
View ArticleNorth Schuylkill school board appointments advisory/coaching positions
FOUNTAIN SPRINGS - The agenda for the Oct. 24 meeting of the North Schuylkill school board included many appointments for student advisers, co-advisers and coaches in the school district. The...
View ArticlePreparations can help alleviate anxiety for people when storm actually strikes
It may look like panic but getting one's act together may actually reduce hysteria. As Schuylkill County residents rushed about over the weekend, clearing store shelves of groceries, emergency supplies...
View ArticlePine Grove hopes to avoid more flooding
PINE GROVE - Borough officials believe their preparations mean Sandy won't be another Irene. "They've done an awesome job. The emergency crews and the borough crews, they're to the point now where they...
View ArticleFlood-driving law gets 1st big tryout
HARRISBURG - A new state law slapping motorists with fines if they dodge barricades and drive through flooded areas could get its first big tryout with Hurricane Sandy. The "Turn Around, Don't Drive"...
View ArticlePolice log, Oct. 30, 2012
Tamaqua man escapes injury REYNOLDS - A 21-year-old Tamaqua man escaped injury when the 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier he was driving crashed on Reynolds Road in Walker Township about 3 p.m. Friday. State...
View ArticleNew shops a good sign in Minersville
MINERSVILLE - Things are picking up a bit downtown. A cafe and a coin shop recently opened in the borough's business district and a pharmacy will soon join them. Borough Manager Joseph Bass said that...
View ArticleImportant information for Republican-Herald readers and subscribers
The Republican Herald wants to reassure readers they will have complete access to local news and alerts regardless of weather conditions or emergencies. We have several ways for readers and subscribers...
View ArticleThings to know in an emergency
Superstorm tips Power problems: PPL Electric had these tips for customers. Visit PPLElectric.com for more information: - Report emergencies immediately, including downed power lines, by calling...
View ArticlePolice log, Oct. 31, 2012
Driver crasheson wet roadwayWILLIAM PENN - State police at Frackville investigated a crash that occurred on Route 54, Mount Olive Boulevard, about 12:30 p.m. Monday.Police said Justin Richart, 117 N....
View ArticleSV players form special bond with Life Skill students
SHENANDOAH - Some Blue Devils are winners off the field as well as on it. Many public school districts have a program designed for Life Skills students, who are handicapped but part of the student...
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- Branchdale: Trash collection in Reilly Township for today has been postponed to Thursday. Trick or treat night has been moved to 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday. n Jim Thorpe: The Jim Thorpe Fire Department is...
View ArticleStatistics show Halloween has the highest rate of pedestrian fatalities
Halloween can be a frightening time not only because of the ghosts, goblins and other creatures out at night but because children have more of a chance of being injured on Halloween. That is according...
View ArticleFed recovery aid decisions await Sandy's departure
HARRISBURG - Decisions about obtaining federal recovery aid from superstorm Sandy are premature and will await damage assessments next week, Gov. Tom Corbett said Tuesday. The key step involves a...
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