District court, July 25, 2016
David J. Rossi TREMONT — A Tremont man is headed to Schuylkill County Court after waiving his right to a preliminary hearing Thursday on charges of assaulting three people in May in Frailey Township....
View ArticleCriminal court, July 25, 2016
Driving twice while under the influence in August 2015 resulted in a Frackville man being sentenced Friday in Schuylkill County Court to spend at least a year behind state prison bars. Shane M....
View ArticleDeeds, July 26, 2016
Deeds Delano Township — Tax Claim Bureau of Schuylkill County to Delano Township; 24 Trenton St.; $150. East Brunswick Township — Mark V. and Hope A. Caliendo to Mark V. Caliendo and Hope A. Caliendo...
View ArticleEarly deadlines due to press problem
Some late-breaking news, lottery numbers and sports scores were not available at deadline for The Republican-Herald for today’s edition. Printing press problems necessitated earlier deadlines for the...
View ArticleBirths, July 26, 2016
Geisinger Medical Center, Danville To Craig A. Rittenbaugh and Lauren A. Potter, Donaldson, a son, July 20.
View ArticleOfficials to discuss solution for 'The Rock'
PORT CLINTON — Perhaps this time they will find a solution to how to address the problems near “The Rock” in Tilden Township. A meeting will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Tilden Township Municipal...
View ArticleShenandoah municipal authority back-up pump soon to be operational
RAVEN RUN — In the very near future the Municipal Authority of the Borough of Shenandoah will have a backup water pump again to bring the system to full operational status. The authority has been...
View ArticleMusic legend David Cassidy to perform at fairgrounds
In 1972, when Eddie Collins of Pottsville was 15, he lived in Hazleton and sang lead vocals and played drums with a band called Tammany Hall. The band played its share of covers. And when Collins heard...
View ArticleShenandoah authority considers new billing, payment system
RAVEN RUN — The Municipal Authority of the Borough of Shenandoah board is considering an update of its computer system that will allow for electronic billing and payment for customers and provide a...
View ArticleAround the region, July 26, 2016
n Ashland: The Ashland Public Library, in conjunction with Ashland Cub Scout Pack 749 and Boy Scout Troop 745 are holding a back-to-school supply drive through Aug. 26. Donations of new backpacks,...
View ArticleDistrict court, July 26, 2016
Anthony J. Kilker SHENANDOAH — A 31-year-old man charged with an assault in West Mahanoy Township on June 20 waived his right to a preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Anthony J....
View ArticleWest Mahanoy to upgrade street lighting to LEDs
SHENANDOAH HEIGHTS — The West Mahanoy Township supervisors will enter into an agreement with PPL Electric Utilities Inc. for the replacement of existing street lights with energy-efficient LED...
View ArticlePolice log, July 26, 2016
Police: Woman crashed stolen car ELIZABETHTOWN — A New York woman was charged with stealing a vehicle at 11:35 a.m. June 30 on West Main Street, near Camp Street. State police at Lykens said Shamim...
View ArticleBMX stunts, concerts will highlight 33rd county fair
The 33rd Annual Schuylkill County Fair will have something for everyone, including a BMX bike show, live performances every night and a boilo competition. “We’re the only fair in the State of...
View ArticlePolice log, July 27, 2016
W. Norwegian St. to be closed today Pottsville police are reminding motorists that West Norwegian Street, between Third and Fifth streets, will be closed today. The closure is due to work being done at...
View ArticlePottsville man wins $100K Millionaire Raffle
A man from Pottsville is $100,000 richer after winning the Millionaire Raffle game held July 9 by the Pennsylvania Lottery. Edmund Rist is one of four $100,000 winners in the contest. Rist bought his...
View ArticleAround the region, July 27, 2016
n Frackville: The 102nd annual Lithuanian Days will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 13 and noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 14 at the Schuylkill Mall. The event will include homemade Lithuanian food, displays...
View ArticleWomen speak about Hillary Clinton's role in history
Sandy Hess, wife of Schuylkill County Commissioner Gary Hess, Schuylkill Haven, said she is proud the country voted for Hillary Clinton as the Democratic choice for president. “I just think it’s about...
View ArticleHegins-Hubley creates group to address emergencies
VALLEY VIEW — Response to a July 3 water main break prompted the Hegins-Hubley Authority on Monday to launch a new group to address future emergencies. Keith Masser, Thomas Miller and Kenneth Richter...
View ArticleFor the record, July 27, 2016
Marriage licenses Scott M. Bodenberg, Hamburg, and Samantha L. Chase, Hamburg. Arlen L. Hummel Jr., Quakake, and Jaquelin C. Pillsbury, Quakake. Sean M. Brennan, Pottsville, and Alyssa M. Egan, Saint...
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