District attorney encourages public to attend drug-abuse trends seminar
When discussing drug problems in Schuylkill County, District Attorney Christine A. Holman said the heroin epidemic is one of the major concerns. “With heroin, we’re looking at getting these people who...
View ArticleEd’s USA celebrates anniversary, building history
This summer, Ed’s USA Auto Rentals is celebrating its 35th anniversary with giveaways, a cookout and a look back at the history of the building that has been its headquarters since 1984. “The history I...
View ArticleJesse Olivieri has 2nd court appearance in D.C.
Jesse Olivieri had a court hearing Monday in Washington, D.C., and was ordered into the custody of the U.S. Marshals for the May 20 incident at the White House. He was scheduled for a 1:45 p.m....
View ArticlePolice log, June 28, 2016
Man faces rape, assault charges A 38-year-old Pottsville man was charged June 21 by Pottsville police on charges of rape and related sexual offenses. Police said charges against Ernest Allen Rosemond...
View ArticleNew smoke alarms installed in county homes
Fifty-one smoke alarms were installed in homes Monday to help prevent another tragic death in any future house fires in Schuylkill County. The American Red Cross Tri-County Chapter gave out the donated...
View ArticleMan sentenced in beating death says he's sorry
One of the pair brought to justice for the killing of a Marine two years ago in Coaldale told the court Monday he accepts the years of grinding discipline awaiting him. Schuylkill County Common Pleas...
View ArticleTri-Valley releases administrative salaries
HEGINS — Tri-Valley School District released its administrative salaries Monday, after The Republican-Herald filed a Right To Know request June 23 to obtain the information. The salaries for the...
View ArticleFitbits keep county residents active
Each step is getting more valuable as more people are starting wear to Fitbits and other activity trackers. The wireless, wearable devices can measure a variety of data, such as the number of steps a...
View ArticleAround the region, June 28, 2016
n Ashland: The borough office will be closed Monday in observance of the Independence Day holiday. n Harrisburg: The state Department of Transportation driver license and photos centers, including its...
View ArticleChinese auction raises more than $15,000 for veterans
AUBURN — Veterans will receive some help thanks to the generosity of supporters at the 16th annual Chinese auction last weekend at Christmas Pine Campground. The auction raised $15,384 for Keystone...
View ArticleStudy: More white, middle-aged women overdose on opioids
Middle-aged, white women overdose on opioids in Pennsylvania more than any other group, according to a recent study of a 10 years’ worth of electronic health records. The average overdose patient was...
View ArticleDSI receives accreditation for national Main Street Program
SHENANDOAH — The Downtown Shenandoah Inc. revitalization effort has received its latest national accreditation as a Main Street Program. The announcement was made at DSI’s June 22 monthly meeting by...
View ArticleAround the region, June 29, 2016
n Lansford: The Panther Valley Public Library needs adult volunteers who can help three hours a week. Criminal and child abuse backgrounds are required. For more information, call the library at...
View ArticlePolice log, June 29, 2016
Police investigate theft from yard Pottsville police are investigating a theft that was reported to their department about 5:20 p.m. Sunday. Police said officers were called to 210 Railroad St. and...
View ArticleTractor-trailer damages property in Schuylkill Haven
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — A 53-foot-long tractor-trailer damaged a property at 219 Center Ave. in the borough on Monday afternoon. Patrolman Will Horn of the Schuylkill Haven borough police said driver Kevin...
View ArticleCriminal court, June 29, 2016
On Wednesday, Schuylkill County Judge Charles M. Miller accepted guilty pleas from, and, pursuant to agreements between prosecutors and defendants, imposed the indicated sentences on, these people:...
View ArticleSchuylkill Haven drug seminar tackles trends, path to recovery
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — Heroin was one of the many drugs discussed during a seminar Tuesday afternoon at Lori’s Angels in the borough. Ken Dickinson, director of marketing for Gaudenzia Inc. and a...
View ArticleInvestigation expands on Mahanoy City Police Dept. with new allegations
MAHANOY CITY — The investigation of the Mahanoy City Police Department involving about $10,000 missing from an evidence room has expanded due to new allegations of additional missing money. State...
View ArticleRoadwork to close Route 309 on 2 weekends
McADOO — For motorists traveling in and around Kline Township, two inconvenient weekends are a small price to pay for a smoother ride. According to a news release from state Department of...
View ArticleDump truck driven by Pine Grove man smashes state police cruiser on I-81
LICKDALE — A Pine Grove man will be cited after the dump truck he was driving struck a state police cruiser Monday afternoon in Lebanon County. The crash occurred at 12:25 p.m. in the northbound lanes...
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