Ashland accepts resignation of council member, approves replacement
ASHLAND — The borough council accepted the resignation of one of its members and filled the vacancy at Wednesday’s meeting. The borough council accepted the resignation letter from Thomas W. Joyce, who...
View ArticleAround the region, Aug. 16, 2016
n Ashland: The Ashland Area Historical Preservations Society will meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 24 at its headquarters, 318 Centre St. Admission is free and all are welcome. The gathering will feature a video...
View ArticleTamaqua Area school board talks budget
TAMAQUA — Budgetary matters were the focus of the Tamaqua Area school board during its August committee meeting on Aug. 9. The meeting began with the introduction of the district’s new auditor, Anthony...
View ArticleMcAdoo High School monument finally getting its benches
McADOO — A monument commemorating the former McAdoo High School will soon be flanked by two benches. “They’ve been ordered and as soon as they come in, they will be installed,” Richard Dvorscak, a...
View ArticlePottsville plans to replace sidewalks with CDBG funds
Pottsville officials plan to replace the sidewalks bordering Garfield Square in spring 2017. On Tuesday, City Administrator Thomas A. Palamar said the city council may decide to advertise for bids at...
View ArticlePolice log, Aug. 17, 2016
Police: Man assaulted woman A Schuylkill Haven man was jailed after being arrested by Pottsville police after officers were called about 4:25 a.m. Sunday to 1508 W. Norwegian St. for an assault. Police...
View ArticleRetired forester among lauded at conservation awards dinner
PINE GROVE — The Schuylkill Conservation District recognized those who helped improve the community through conservation at an awards dinner Tuesday evening at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park. In addition...
View ArticleFull 'STEAM' ahead: VR bus visits Schuylkill IU 29
MAR LIN — Children were learning and having fun Tuesday at the zSpace Mobile STEAM Lab at the Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29. “This is like the coolest thing I have done in like so long,” Jacob...
View ArticleKane could face jail time, or only probation
SCRANTON — State Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane faces as little as probation to as much as several years in prison for her conviction on perjury and several other charges, according to state...
View ArticleDeeds, Aug. 17, 2016
Deeds Hegins Township — William E. Schwartz, Gertrude L. Masser, Cynthia A. Reiner and Cathi A. Schwartz, executors under the Last Will & Testament of Irvin E. Schwartz, to William E. Schwartz,...
View ArticleCorrection, Aug. 17, 2016
Name incorrect James Nalesnik, 413 E. Mahanoy Ave., Mahanoy City, was taken into custody by Mahanoy City police July 1 for outstanding warrants. His name was incorrect in the Aug. 13 edition of The...
View ArticleSchuylkill County Municipal Authority reviews stalled agreement
The lack of resolution on the Orwigsburg Bulk Water Project was discussed at the monthly Schuylkill County Municipal Authority meeting Tuesday. “I just don’t understand why this has been tabled again,...
View ArticleABA parade canceled this year due to safety concerns
ASHLAND — Organizers announced that the annual ABA parade will not hit the streets this year in Ashland on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend, though plans are to have the tradition return in 2017....
View ArticleAround the region, Aug. 17, 2016
n Mahanoy City: An American Red Cross blood drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Aug. 29 at the West End Fire Company, 700 Mahanoy Ave. People 17 and older (16 with parental consent), weighing at least...
View ArticleKane steps down today
HARRISBURG — Convicted state Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane leaves office today, one step ahead of efforts to remove her as Pennsylvania’s chief law enforcement officer. Kane, a Scranton native,...
View ArticleFond memories of growing up in Shenandoah
SHENANDOAH — Dorothy “Dot” Wisniewski grew up in Shenandoah and remembers it as a place for friendships to be made, fun to be had and memories to be cherished. When she talked about her memories in her...
View ArticleAround the region, Aug. 18, 2016
n Ashland: American Legion Bernard J. Dolan Post 434 is selling commemorative bricks to be placed in the “Walk of Honor” in front of the post home. Regular-size bricks are $100 with inscription and...
View ArticleParents fume at Pottsville Areafor curbing bus transportation
For an hour Wednesday night, a collection of parents from the Pottsville Area School District complained about the school board’s decision in July to cut back on transportation services in the 2016-17...
View ArticleFor the record, Aug. 18, 2016
Deeds Tamaqua — Carol A. Fritz and Cathy A. Miorelli, co-executrices of the Estate of Shirley M. Milot, to Joseph F. Kabana II; 331 Lafayette St.; $36,000. Tower City — Suzanne A. and Mark L. Esterline...
View ArticleArgument erupts at Butler Township meeting
FOUNTAIN SPRINGS — An argument at the Butler Township supervisors meeting on Tuesday led to shouting and eventually to a resident being told to leave the meeting by a police officer. The situation...
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