Boy Scout Troop 611 in Pine Grove recognized on 100th anniversary
PINE GROVE — Contributions the Boy Scouts made to their community many moons ago remain visible today in the borough. In return, the community’s investment into its youth has ensured a century’s worth...
View ArticleChicken wing sales a saucy supplement to fire companies' pocketbooks
Super Bowl Sunday wing sales proved to be a super boost to area fire companies’ coffers. Preparation of the traditional game day snack brought volunteers and food lovers out in force at Tremont Fire...
View ArticlePolice log, Feb. 8, 2016
Father, son face charges after fight MOREA — A Morea father and son face harassment charges following a domestic incident Friday, according to state police in Frackville. Police said they responded to...
View ArticleFor the record, Feb. 8, 2016
Marriage licenses Derron A. Hook, Spring Glen, and Melissa A. Carado, Spring Glen. Trevor D. Pavalko, New Philadelphia, and Nicole M. Burke, New Philadelphia. Joseph A. Vinanskie Jr., Saint Clair, and...
View ArticleDeeds, Feb. 8, 2016
Deeds Ashland — Tax Claim Bureau of Schuylkill County to BWH Properties LLC; 1428 Walnut St.; $1,250. Tax Claim Bureau of Schuylkill County to BWH Properties LLC; 1430 Walnut St.; $1,250. Blythe...
View ArticleAround the region, Feb.8, 2016
n Frackville: Holy Ascension Orthodox Church, 209 S. Lehigh Ave., is taking advance orders for a pierogi sale with pickups set for 8 a.m. to noon Friday at the church. The deadline to order is...
View ArticleCriminal court, Feb. 8, 2016
A Shenandoah man admitted Wednesday in Schuylkill County Court that he falsely identified himself to borough police in September 2015. Michael P. Lutz, 25, who had been scheduled to go on trial...
View ArticleSecond budget in volatile situation as Wolf prepares for address
HARRISBURG — Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf delivers his second budget address Tuesday with the current budget still incomplete, a first in the state’s modern political era. Pennsylvania has operated under...
View ArticleMaster Gardeners promote Woods In Your Backyard
DETURKSVILLE — Ardella Marie Newswanger tries to plant at least one tree a year behind her home in Washington Township. “People don’t usually think about going out and planting a hickory tree, but you...
View ArticleSchuylkill YMCA swim team continues to search for practice pools
The Schuylkill YMCA will have to continue knocking on doors to find pools for its swimmers to practice in, according to Linda H. Jones, the organization’s swim coach. “I feel like I’m living out of a...
View ArticleValley View woman vying for spot as Eagles cheerleader
VALLEY VIEW — A Valley View woman’s hoping the view from the sidelines at Philadelphia Eagles football games is one she’ll bring into focus. Amanda Lyn Gerber will soon try out for a spot on the...
View ArticleMcCann to host Valentine's Day event today
The Spa at McCann, 2650 Woodglen Road, is hosting a Valentine’s Day event on from 5 to 8 p.m. today. “We welcome everyone from the community to visit our spa for a relaxing night of free services,”...
View ArticleDeeds, Feb. 9, 2016
Deeds Minersville — Cierra Ann Snyder to Katie L. Bixler; 437 Carbon St.; $46,000. Rose M. Land and Jamie Land to James A. and Rose M. Land; property on Pottsville Street; $1. Kimberly R. Servagno to...
View ArticleAlinsky murder trial halted so judge can rule on video
WILKES-BARRE — Jessica Alinsky’s murder trial hit a speed bump Monday morning when her defense attorney objected to jurors seeing a video shot while the accused killer was giving a voluntary lie...
View ArticleFire destroys mobile home in Barry Township; 1 man displaced
LAVELLE — One man is homeless after fire destroyed his mobile home in Barry Township on Monday morning. Firefighters from Lavelle and surrounding areas were called at 4:13 a.m. to 321 Airport Road and...
View ArticleGovernor outlines fiscal choice
HARRISBURG — Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf said Pennsylvanians face stark choices to deal with a fiscal crisis on the eve of his second state budget address. Wolf said the budget he will propose today will...
View ArticleBirths, Feb. 9, 2016
Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson Street To Jesus A. and Renee M. Finneran Medina, Frackville, twin sons, Jan. 21. To Timothy F. and Nicole M. Helman Stine, Pottsville, a daughter, Jan. 5.
View ArticlePalo Alto appoints new mayor in 3-2 vote
PALO ALTO — Since he experienced a bit of confusion in filing paperwork to accept the position of mayor, which he was elected to in November 2015, John Deatrich Jr. wasn’t given the post at the start...
View ArticlePottsville hires new business privilege tax administrator
The city council Monday hired the current interim executive director of the Pottsville Area Development Corp. as its new business privilege tax administrator. Nora C. Chiplona, Pottsville, will start...
View ArticlePedestrian struck near Shenandoah
SHENANDOAH — A man was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle on Route 924 in Mahanoy Township on Monday night. The crash occurred about 10 p.m. just south of the Shenandoah Borough line in...
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