Around the region, Sept. 20, 2016
n Auburn: A concert by Chad Reinert is set for 5 p.m. Saturday at the Auburn Fire Company, 131 Front St. Food stands will open at 3 p.m. People should bring lawn chairs to enjoy the show, which will go...
View Article6 displaced after ammonia leak in Hegins Twp.
HEGINS — Six people were displaced and four were sent to the hospital Sunday as a precaution after a report of an ammonia leak in an apartment building at 633 Chestnut St. in Hegins Township, according...
View ArticleTamaqua native takes school district's reins
TAMAQUA — Tamaqua Area School District has welcomed a new superintendent along with a new school year. And while current state budget woes have most districts worried about low fund balances, Ray...
View ArticlePolice log, Sept. 20, 2016
Gratz man charged in 2 incidents LYKENS — A Gratz man was charged by state police at Lykens in two incidents, one on Saturday and the other Sunday, in Lykens Township, Dauphin County. The Saturday...
View ArticleBirths, Sept. 21, 2016
Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson Street To Tony Generella and Brittany Cooper, Pottsville, a son, Aug. 26.
View ArticlePottsville officials to plant trees in Yorkville
On Friday afternoon, Pottsville will launch its Neighborhoods First initiative by planting trees and picking up litter at a playground in its Yorkville section. The event will be held at 4:30 p.m....
View ArticleAround the region, Sept. 21, 2016
n Frackville: Elks Lodge 1533 has canceled its soup sale that was slated for Saturday. The next soup sale will be held Nov. 5 at the lodge, 307 S. Third St. n Gordon: Citizens Fire Company No. 1 will...
View ArticlePolice: Man had indecent contact with girl
PORT CARBON — A 39-year-old man charged by Palo Alto police with having indecent sexual contact with a 6-year-old girl earlier this year waived his right to a preliminary hearing Tuesday. James A....
View ArticleBorough boasts ‘small-town America’ appeal
Orwigsburg residents and borough leaders said the community’s historical feel and quaintness add to its appeal. “This is still small-town America,” Robert Williams, borough manager, said.He said he...
View ArticleTax receiver's request leads to argument at Shenandoah meeting
SHENANDOAH — The Shenandoah tax receiver’s request to meet with the borough council’s finance committee led to an argument between the council president and mayor at Monday’s council meeting. Tax...
View ArticleFrackville mayor recognizes individuals, organizations at meeting
FRACKVILLE — The borough council meeting in September began with several mayoral proclamations and recognitions of local residents and organizations. After the swearing in of Edward J. Beneshunas as...
View ArticleCPA: Lake Hauto couple’s cash went to Tamaqua man
A forensic certified public accountant testified Tuesday in Schuylkill County Court that a Lake Hauto couple’s financial habits changed in January 2014, a change that benefited a Tamaqua man charged...
View ArticleYoung children learn basics about car safety through state program
FOUNTAIN SPRINGS — Children at the Fountain Springs Daycare Center and North Schuylkill Elementary School heard some basic information on how to be and stay safe in a vehicle on Tuesday through the...
View ArticleInvestigation continues into multiple-RV fire
BRANDONVILLE — A fire that destroyed four brand-new motor homes parked in East Union Township on Monday night is still under investigation, Sheppton-Oneida Fire Chief Kyle Mummey said. Three motor...
View ArticleLocal businessman takes to the skies with drone
A Pottsville entertainment company is one of the first in the area to take its business to the skies. Mick Uranko, owner of Uranko Productions, is one of the first people in the area to receive Federal...
View ArticlePolice log, Sept. 21, 2016
Police: 2 in clown attire yelled at kids Pottsville police are investigating a report that was received about 7 p.m. Monday of two males dressed in clown costumes who had been hollering at a group of...
View ArticleFor the record, Sept. 21, 2016
Marriage licenses Jesse R. Bolyz, Minersville, and Roberta A. Willette, Sacramento. Mark Metzinger, Ashland, and Renee Chikotas, Hummelstown. Otis R. Hoover Jr., Harrisburg, and Jessica A. Carl,...
View ArticleDeeds, Sept. 21, 2016
Deeds Mechanicsville — Sylvia Moyer to Stephen and Karen A. Moyer; 1200 Pottsville St.; $1. Pine Grove Township — Kevin J. and Triana Powell to Francisco J. Ramirez; 38 Owl Lane; $134,900. Ringtown —...
View ArticleAllentown lawyer: Senior signed document on gifts
Allentown lawyer Leo K. Howell III testified Wednesday in Schuylkill County Court that one of the senior citizens a Tamaqua man is accused of bilking willingly signed a document stating that at least...
View ArticlePottsville library board addresses school district
Pottsville Free Public Library board members told the Pottsville Area School District board members about the importance of the library on Wednesday. “A library is a return on investment for all...
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