Judges rule Pottsville man must serve state prison time
Jamie D. McCabe offered no evidence that his lawyer was ineffective, so his conviction and state prison sentence for possessing a salable amount of heroin in December 2012 in Pottsville must stand, a...
View ArticleCharges held in BB gun case
A man charged by Pottsville police with what turned out to be a BB pistol that resembled an actual weapon had charges against him held for court during a preliminary hearing Monday morning.Jeffrey...
View ArticlePolice log, Aug. 2, 2016
Pickup truck damaged with key FRACKVILLE — State police at Frackville are investigating a criminal mischief incident that occurred between 5:55 a.m. and 1:50 p.m. Saturday at Hollander Sleep Products,...
View ArticleDeeds, Aug. 2, 2016
Deeds Cressona — David L. and Christine M. Darosh to David L. Darosh Jr. and Gwen E. Rogers; 33 N. Fourth St.; $1. East Norwegian Township — George D. Forney to George D. and Eileen Forney; 140...
View ArticleWest Mahanoy supervisors apply for almost $200K road grant
SHENANDOAH HEIGHTS — The West Mahanoy Township supervisors voted Saturday to apply for a state grant to rehabilitate a road in poor condition near the Schuylkill Mall. The supervisors held the special...
View ArticlePottsville Area explains new grading system
The 2016-17 freshman class at Pottsville Area High School will usher in a new generation, according to Principal Tiffany L. Reedy. It’ll be the first class in the high school to be analyzed by a new...
View ArticleAround the region, Aug. 2, 2016
n Ashland: The Ashland Mummers Club will sponsor a designer purse bingo from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Fountain Springs Fire Company, 1 Fountain St. Admission is $25 in advance and $30 at the door....
View ArticleDemocrat to run against Barletta
SCRANTON — Former Hazleton Mayor Michael Marsicano really wants to join Congress. The Hazle Township Democrat loaned his congressional campaign $330,300 in hopes of having enough money to defeat...
View ArticleSaint Clair considers refinancing bond
SAINT CLAIR — The borough council decided to look into refinancing a loan it acquired in 2010 to upgrade the community’s roads and electrical systems. In 2010, the borough acquired a $5.2 million bond...
View ArticleSmall Frackville park gets face-lift thanks to Realtors
FRACKVILLE — A small park and playground in Frackville in need of a face-lift has been getting some extra attention recently with new play equipment, benches and some coats of paint. The Lincoln Park...
View ArticleMahantongo Parking Center work to begin shortly
Soon, contractors will be moving in to make repairs to the Mahantongo Parking Center, Brad C. Dixon, executive director of the Pottsville Area Development Corp. and the Pottsville Parking Authority,...
View ArticleAround the region, Aug. 3, 2016
n Donaldson: A townwide community yard sale is set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 27. During the event, the local firehouse will have a chicken barbecue. Fire company members have tickets for the barbecue....
View Article4 headed to court for alleged Agway theft
ORWIGSBURG — After a 2 1/2-hour preliminary hearing Tuesday, four people are headed to Schuylkill County Court on charges they stole more than $175,000 over almost five years from a Cressona business....
View ArticleCandidates for 17th District hit campaign trail
With the national conventions for the two main political parties over, U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-17, and his Republican challenger Matt Connolly are back on the campaign trail. Cartwright, a...
View ArticleNational Night Out brings public-police interaction in Mahanoy City
MAHANOY CITY — Mahanoy City residents, young and old alike, took the opportunity Tuesday night to meet members of the borough’s emergency services up close and personal. As part of the annual National...
View ArticleDeeds, Aug. 3, 2016
Deeds Butler Township — Andrew P. Wetzel to Brian T. and Kimberly B. Shepherd; 4-acre property on Main Street; $1. Kenneth T. and Kathleen B. Jones to Michael Kenneth Jones; 527 W. Mahanoy Ave.; $1....
View ArticlePolice log, Aug. 3, 2016
Shenandoah man to face charge SHENANDOAH — A Shenandoah man will be charged with harassment by state police at Frackville after an incident about 10:05 p.m. July 20 at Boyer’s, 600 W. Centre St. in the...
View ArticleKids learn about new life, friendly competition at Schuylkill County Fair
SUMMIT STATION — There were many learning opportunities for children Tuesday as part of Kids’ Day at the 33rd annual Schuylkill County Fair. The gates opened at 11 a.m. and featured a variety of...
View ArticleAround the region, Aug. 4, 2016
n Ashland: Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine & Steam Train, 19th and Oak streets, will hold its 24th annual Pioneer Day in celebration of its 53rd anniversary. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m....
View ArticleFair royalty shines in Celebrity Tractor Pull
SUMMIT STATION — The third Celebrity Tractor Pull at the Schuylkill County Fair on Wednesday night challenged the local officials and personalities who stepped up to work the gears on a John Deere...
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