Deeds, July 31, 2016
Deeds Butler Township — Mary Ann Snyder, executrix of the Estate of Mae M. Scheuren, to Francis P. and Donna Miller; 404 Main St., Lavelle; $64,000. Coaldale — Catherine Hedes to Samantha Sholtis and...
View ArticleMore than 300 shed light on drug awareness in Tamaqua
TAMAQUA — One candle can put a bit of a shine on someone’s face. But more than 300 of them wielded by a group makes an entirely different impression. With such a crowd on Saturday night, a group of...
View ArticlePennsylvania overtime costs reach $250M
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania state workers took home a two-decade record-high $250 million in overtime pay in 2015, nearly a 10 percent increase from 2014, a Sunday Times analysis of state payroll records...
View ArticleSchool notes, July 31, 2016
MMI Prep The following local residents made the honor roll for the fourth quarter at MMI Preparatory School, Freeland, Luzerne County: Rachel Betz, Tamaqua, sixth grade; Marcus Danchision, Ringtown,...
View ArticleWhat lifeis like withone eye
In an unfortunate accident, Matt Imhof, a 22-year-old Phillies minor-league pitcher, had his right eye damaged when the mounted base of a resistance band in an exercise room broke off and hit him in...
View ArticleWest Nile virus found in Schuylkill County
The West Nile virus has been detected in Schuylkill County. The virus was detected in mosquitoes July 19 in Minersville, according to the state’s West Nile virus website, www.westnile.state.pa.us. Last...
View ArticleAround the region, Aug. 1, 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 ArticleTurnpike seeks sanctions for toll scofflaws
HARRISBURG — The increasing use of electronic tolling in recent years has brought some headaches for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. The commission faces problems trying to get toll scofflaws to...
View ArticleSexual assault counseling center serving Schuylkill County gets new website
Sexual assault victims in Schuylkill County now have easier access to help, thanks to a redesigned website launched by the agency that helps them deal with their problems. The Sexual Assault Research...
View ArticlePolice log, Aug. 1, 2016
Woman, 2 others escape injury TREMONT — A woman from Pottsville and two others escaped injury in two-vehicle accident that occurred early Saturday in Tremont Township, police said. State police at...
View ArticleArraignments, Aug. 1, 2016
A Port Carbon man charged with a robbery in Minersville earlier this year is among those scheduled to plead not guilty Thursday during arraignment in Schuylkill County Court. Jason Gonzalez, 23, of 21...
View ArticleBusinessman buys body cameras for East Union Township police
SHEPPTON — Through the generosity of a local businessman, the East Union Township Police Department is now equipped with body cameras. Body cameras, video recording devices worn by police officers to...
View ArticleSchuylkill County Council for the Arts campaign sets goal of $500K
Since late 2015, the Schuylkill County Council for the Arts has been meticulously planning numerous improvements to its headquarters on Mahantongo Street. On Thursday, SCCA’s board of directors...
View ArticleOrganizers finish setting up for first day of Schuylkill County Fair
SUMMIT STATION — Doris Kressley and her family spent Sunday morning at the Schuylkill County Fairgrounds, setting up a spot to showcase their steer and ducklings. “We got here a little after 9. I think...
View ArticleUkrainian Seminary Day offers ethnic food, dance
PRIMROSE — With a dash of rosin on the dance floor, the stage was set. Moments later, a collection of red boots started tapping, and the more than 150 people in the audience put their hands together. A...
View ArticleDistrict court, Aug. 1, 2016
James K. Reiley The following individuals’ cases were heard before Magisterial District Judge James K. Reiley, Pottsville: Danielle M. Oswald, 43, of 924 W. Coal St., Shenandoah — held for court:...
View ArticleDEP’s acting secretary talks mine land reclamation, Zika
The state Department of Environmental Protection’s acting secretary, Patrick McDonnell, dropped by DEP’s Pottsville District Mining Office as he wants to hear from staff throughout the agency. “I have...
View ArticleTravelers to Zika-affected areas express little concern
As anticipation mounts for those bound for the Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, concerns over a virus linked to birth defects are fading, however some health care providers say the risk for...
View ArticleRoyalty crowned on 1st day of 33rd annual Schuylkill County Fair
SUMMIT STATION — Jillian Mullin garnered two titles Monday at the 33rd annual Schuylkill County Fair during a coronation ceremony which celebrated family. The Pottsville 16-year-old was named the 2016...
View ArticleUnited Way stuffs backpacks for children
More than 50 volunteers came out Monday to help stuff more than 1,400 backpacks for school-aged children in Schuylkill County. Among them were: Chelsea Groody, a customer sales and service...
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