Local Republicans believe Trump held his own in debate
MUIR — This year’s first presidential debate had the “big fight” feel Monday night at the Muir Fire Company No. 1 in Porter Township. Although it was officially a nonpartisan event, nearly everyone...
View ArticlePottsville gets $40,000 grant for body cameras for police
The City of Pottsville was awarded a $40,000 grant for body cameras for it police department. “Through this award, the Pottsville Police Department will be able to improve community policing and make...
View ArticlePADCO considers closing Majestic for winter
The Pottsville Area Development Corp. may once again close the Majestic Theater for the winter to save on heating costs but decided Tuesday to first consult the theater’s board of directors. “The PADCO...
View ArticleWilliams Valley approves literature club schedule
TOWER CITY — Some Williams Valley elementary pupils with an affection for literature will have an opportunity to read all about it this fall. The Williams Valley school board on Thursday approved the...
View ArticleMinersville seeks bids for community pool repairs
MINERSVILLE — The borough is seeking bids for repairs to the Minersville Community Pool, Robert G. Mahalchick, the borough manager, said Tuesday. He said it’s been nearly a decade since any major...
View ArticleCoroner: 2 found dead at Pottsville Motor Inn died of drug overdoses
The two people who died last month at the Pottsville Motor Inn died of drug overdoses, Schuylkill County Deputy Corner Deb Detweiler said Tuesday. Charles G. Harig III, 31, of Tamaqua, and Brittany L....
View ArticleAround the region, Sept. 28, 2016
n Ashland: The Ashland Area Public Library, in cooperation with Ashland Cub Scout Pack 749 and Boy Scout Troop 745, will collect donations for the Hillside SPCA in October and for the Ruth M. Steinert...
View ArticleBlue Mountain takes step-by-step approach to improve student tech
ORWIGSBURG — While Pottsville Area gave each of its students Apple iPads this school year — and became the first school district in Schuylkill County to have such an initiative — Blue Mountain is...
View ArticleAAMA discusses water tank issue
ASHLAND — Problems developing with the paint/coatings on the Ashland Area Municipal Authority water storage tank will be reviewed to find the cause and any solutions. The water tank issue was discussed...
View ArticleLawn mower safety encouraged after deaths in county
Many homeowners have used their lawn mowers over the summer to maintain their yards, but they also proved to be deadly on at least three occasions in Schuylkill County. There were three fatalities as a...
View ArticleSchuylkill Community Action, Ashland partner for new homes
ASHLAND — The Borough of Ashland will partner with Schuylkill Community Action on a community revitalization project involving construction of affordable housing on Centre Street. The borough council...
View ArticleGreater Pottsville Area Sewer Authority seeks cost estimates to replace arch
The Greater Pottsville Area Sewer Authority has asked its engineer to come up with some cost estimates to relocate a troublesome stormwater-sewer drain. It’s the combined system which borders Arch...
View ArticleDeeds, Sept. 29, 2016
Deeds Frackville — Elizabeth Yust to Walter J. Sadusky and Robert W. Sadusky; 416 S. Middle St.; $30,000. Kline Township — Dominic and Marianne Hoats to Ronald and Deborah Moskovich; property at Luceno...
View ArticleGeisinger Health acquires Scranton medical college
SCRANTON — Thirteen years ago, a medical school officer told area entrepreneur Robert Naismith, Ph.D., that the hill was too steep — he could never start a medical college. Naismith, the man who first...
View ArticleCommissioners set October as Bully Prevention Month
Schuylkill County students will wear blue on Monday to raise awareness for National Bullying Prevention Month. The county commissioners issued a proclamation Wednesday designating October as Bully...
View ArticleAround the region, Sept. 29, 2016
n Gordon: Citizens Fire Company No. 1 will have its annual fire prevention program from 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 12 in Gordon Municipal Hall, Plane and Otto streets. The free program is for all children, Scout...
View ArticleEyes are peeled for annual Autumn Hawk Watch
KEMPTON — Bill Snider, 86, of Reading, has enjoyed the peaceful scenery at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary for 50 years. “I keep coming up for the view and to see the birds,” he said while sitting at the South...
View ArticlePottsville man sentenced for break-in
Phillip J. Gibble must spend time behind state prison bars for breaking into a vacant Pottsville building in October 2015 and stealing copper, a Schuylkill County judge ruled Wednesday. Gibble, 47, of...
View ArticleRedevelopment authority takes step to replace furnace in Lipkin building
The furnace at the Lipkin Technology Building at 1 S. Second St. in Pottsville is showing its age and, to some extent, city taxpayer dollars will have to be used to replace it, City Administrator...
View ArticleFormer Tower City man admits having child pornography
Jordan S. Astrove wore a state prison jumpsuit to his guilty plea hearing on Wednesday and will not get to wear anything else for at least a dozen years after admitting he possessed child pornography...
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