Acid assault leads police to possible meth lab
McADOO — What began as a report of a domestic incident between a woman and her ex-boyfriend may have led police to the discovery of an illegal drug lab in Kline Township. The chain of events began...
View ArticleDOC lifts inmate restriction on Schuylkill County Prison
The Schuylkill County prison can now accept newly sentenced criminals after a three-month ban from the state Department of Corrections. The county commissioners and county prison board approved a new...
View ArticleState plaques hail borough’s faith, work ethic, people
SHENANDOAH — The borough has played an important part in different aspects of history during its 150 years, and it has four historical markers to prove some of that importance in religion,...
View ArticlePolice log, Aug. 18, 2016
Historic marker stolen from porch Pottsville police are investigating a theft of an historic marker that was reported to their department on Wednesday. Police said Dr. Peter Yasenchak reported the...
View ArticleOwner of Williamsport chicken restaurant buys former All American Cafe in...
The owner of a restaurant that specializes in chicken and Middle Eastern food bought the former All American Cafe in Pottsville. On Aug. 9, Crown Fried Chicken, 33 W. Fourth St., Williamsport, bought...
View ArticleShenandoah sesquicentennial schedule
SHENANDOAH — The Shenandoah Sesquicentennial celebration to mark the borough’s 150th anniversary begins Saturday with a parade and opening ceremonies and runs through Aug. 27. The last day of the...
View ArticleAssignment helps students learn about the past
SHENANDOAH — Want to learn about history on a personal level? Then go to the source — those who have lived it. As part of Shenandoah’s 150th anniversary, students from fourth through 12th grades in the...
View ArticleCouple charged with counterfeiting
SCRANTON — A Shenandoah couple has been indicted on charges related to money laundering and credit card schemes that spanned a four-year period and netted more that $140,000. The United States...
View ArticleIsland Committee readies for Saturday festival in Schuylkill Haven
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — Organizers for the Island Festival are looking forward to a big crowd this weekend. “We are hoping to exceed our highest attendance amount of 3,000,” Albert “B.J.” Evans, attorney...
View ArticleMusician performed in many local bands
SHENANDOAH HEIGHTS — Music has always been an interest in James “Jim” Hobin’s life, especially when he was a performer in bands. The Shenandoah Heights resident will be one of the grand marshals in the...
View Article‘Daughter of the Stars’ endures in northern Schuylkill’s coal region
SHENANDOAH — Its name means “Daughter of the Stars,” and for Shenandoah the stars have shined for many of its 150 years of its existence and will continue to do so for the next 150. This year, the...
View ArticleShenandoah residents push council for action on vermin, refuse at dilapidated...
SHENANDOAH — Several frustrated residents near a row of dilapidated properties attended Monday’s meeting of the Shenandoah Borough Council to push for action in removing the properties. The residents...
View ArticleNorth Schuylkill board hears a review of Cardinal Brennan building status
FOUNTAIN SPRINGS — The North Schuylkill school board heard at its Wednesday meeting a presentation from a local professional in construction and renovation on his walk-through of the former Cardinal...
View ArticleGillingham student overcomes obstacles to graduate
An 18-year-old saw her determination pay off when she graduated from Gillingham Charter School in Pottsville on Thursday. Patty Dankulich, 18, of Port Carbon, didn’t get to graduate with her class...
View ArticleGirardville police chief resigns
GIRARDVILLE — The borough is losing its police chief. Melville Tomeo said Thursday that he has submitted his resignation to the borough and that it will take effect Aug. 30. Tomeo said he informed the...
View ArticleFormer NBA player to speak about addiction
Chris Herren, a former NBA player who is recovering from heroin addiction, will speak at Martz Hall on Sept. 1. “Addictions Awareness & Recovery Solutions Event” will be from 6 to 9 p.m. and is a...
View ArticleZoning board split on Pottsville Area/CACL sign issue
After hearing an hour of testimony Thursday night, the Pottsville Zoning Hearing Board was split on whether or not to allow Pottsville Area School District to post four signs at the 16th Street...
View ArticleAround the region, Aug. 19, 2016
n Ashland: Mike Hicks, the Rotary District 7360 membership chairman and a member of the Mercersburg Rotary Club, spoke to members of the Ashland Area club recently, emphasizing that Rotary consistently...
View ArticlePolice log, Aug. 19, 2016
Police arrest 8 on drug charges SHENANDOAH — Shenandoah police reported Thursday taking eight people into custody on outstanding drug charges. Six borough residents were apprehended on charges of...
View ArticlePioneer Day celebration of area attraction
Pioneer Day at Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine & Steam Train Inc. has been a summer tradition for more than two decades in Ashland, and it will feel especially summer-like outside on Saturday. “It’s...
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