Blue Mountain principal leaves district to become Pine Grove superintendent
ORWIGSBURG — Heath Renninger, principal of Blue Mountain Elementary East and Blue Mountain Elementary West, is leaving the school district to become superintendent of the Pine Grove Area School...
View ArticlePolice start to crack down on Peace Rock trespassers
HAMBURG — Fifteen trespassers were told to leave the Kernsville Dam area the same day “no trespassing” signs were posted on the Berks County side of the Schuylkill River. “We kicked about 15 off the...
View ArticleShenandoah author speaks of times growing up in town
Many people were treated to stories and reminiscences of Shenandoah on Thursday as the Greater Shenandoah Area Historical Society and Schuylkill County Council for the Arts, Pottsville, hosted author...
View ArticleMahanoy City man arrested, charged for robbing girl, 15
MAHANOY CITY — A Mahanoy Township man was jailed early Thursday morning after allegedly robbing a juvenile in Mahanoy City hours before. Stephen M. Bolish, 23, of 112 Roosevelt Drive, Morea, was...
View ArticleDeeds, Aug. 26, 2016
Deeds Blythe Township — Jayne Quirk Crowther and Nancy Quirk, administratrices c.t.a. for the Estate of Emmett James Quirk, to Jayne Quirk Crowther; 287 Wood St., Cumbola; $1. Branch Township — Joseph...
View ArticleAshland fire damages 3 homes, including fire chief's
ASHLAND — Fire damaged three homes, including the home of the borough fire chief, Thursday afternoon. Firefighters were called to 402 W. Centre St. about 1 p.m. for a report of a mattress fire and...
View ArticleHeritage Day, Parade of Nations wraps upShenandoah’s sesquicentennial...
The annual Parade of Nations and Heritage Day in Shenandoah is serving a special role this year, as it is the final event in the borough’s sesquicentennial celebration. The parade will step off at 10...
View ArticleBangor company, owner face illegal dumping charges in Kline Towship
HAZLETON — Construction and demolition waste was illegally dumped in several Pennsylvania counties, including a spot in Kline Township, Schuylkill County, by a Bangor-based hauling company, court...
View ArticlePolice log, Aug. 26, 2016
Police: Woman hindered arrest WILLIAMSTOWN — A Lykens woman had a wanted fugitive inside of her vehicle, state police in Lykens said. At 8:35 a.m. Aug. 14, police found the fugitive, who was...
View ArticleMount Carmel man convicted of possessing drugs, paraphernalia
A Northumberland County man faces prison time after a Schuylkill County jury convicted him Thursday of possessing four types of narcotics, plus drug paraphernalia. Jason A. Shedaker, 33, of Mount...
View ArticleGet your aim on at cornhole tournament
Most people associate cornhole with tailgate parties and beach vacations, but for Lackawanna County residents TJ Griffiths and Tony Lucarelli, it is a competitive sport. After being forced to travel...
View ArticleAround the region, Aug, 26, 2016
n Barnesville: Inspirational singer Sherry Anne will perform in concert from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 10 at Bethany United Methodist Church, 20 Holly Road. Admission is free but freewill offerings will be...
View ArticleCriminal court, Aug. 27, 2016
In recent Schuylkill County Court action, Judge Charles M. Miller accepted guilty pleas from, and, pursuant to agreements between prosecutors and defendants, imposed the indicated sentences on, these...
View ArticleAround the region, Aug. 27, 2016
n Ashland: The borough offices will be closed Sept. 5 in observance of Labor Day. n Ashland: The Anthracite Animal Clinic, 640 High Road, will sponsor Walk Those Paws for a Caws 5K walk/run from 8:30...
View ArticleDeeds, Aug. 27, 2016
Deeds East Norwegian Township — Marciann Minarick to James T. and Joan M. Honicker; property; $1. East Union Township — David J. and Connie M. Fisher to Eagle Rock Resort Co.; Lot 144WS, Eagle Rock;...
View ArticleDirector of county senior volunteer program retires
Carol Bowen walked into her office for the last time Friday as the director of Schuylkill County’s Retired Senior Volunteer Program. “What’s ironic is that it was exactly 24 years ago today I first...
View ArticlePolice log, Aug. 27, 2016
Ashland fire ruled accidental ASHLAND — A fire that damaged three homes in the borough Thursday afternoon has been ruled accidental. State police fire marshal Trooper John F. Burns of the Frackville...
View ArticleWilliams Valley softball team lauded by lawmakers
TOWER CITY — Williams Valley’s state championship girls’ softball team continues to garner accolades. Acting Superintendent Jolene D. Smith told the school board Thursday the team received...
View ArticleSix cited for trespassing at Kernsville Dam
HAMBURG — Six people were cited for defiant trespass Friday in the area of the Kernsville Dam, the second day since “no trespassing” signs were posted on the Berks County side of the Schuylkill River....
View ArticleTwo found dead in Pottsville Motor Inn room
A man and woman were found dead of apparent drug overdoses Thursday in a room at a Pottsville motel, according to Pottsville police and the Schuylkill County coroner. Charles G. Harig III, 31, whose...
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