Cartwright heavy favorite to hold 17th District
The contests for the three congressional seats that touch Northeast Pennsylvania lack the competitive fire of past races, but voters actually have a choice in each on Election Day. Two former mayors...
View ArticleKane sentenced to prison
NORRISTOWN — She’s put hundreds of defendants in prison, but Monday, former state attorney general Kathleen G. Kane left a courthouse in handcuffs after a judge sentenced her to serve 10 to 23 months...
View ArticleAround the region, Oct. 25, 2016
n Ashland: The Ashland Area Historical Preservation Society will have its general meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday at 318 Centre St. The speaker will be Mike Kitsock, who will focus on the Schuylkill...
View ArticleMahanoy City church to celebrate 125 years
MAHANOY CITY — St. Mary Byzantine Catholic (Ruthenian) Church begins its celebration of its 125th anniversary this Sunday as parishioners remember the past and look toward the future. The parish will...
View ArticlePolice log, Oct. 25, 2016
2 not injured in 1-vehicle crash HAZLETON — Two Mahanoy City men escaped injury when the 2005 Nissan Altima they were in crashed at Hillside Drive and Route 940 in Hazle Township about 1:40 p.m....
View ArticleEric Trump visits brewery, says dad will help businesses
PORT CARBON — Campaigning for his father, Eric F. Trump visited the D.G. Yuengling & Son Inc. production facility with a pledge to help it and other businesses by reducing regulations and taxes....
View ArticleBirths, Oct. 25, 2016
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill S. Jackson Street To Carrie Rollman, Saint Clair, a son, Sept. 21. Evangelical Community Hospital To Josh Miller and Karman Blazer, Sacramento, a daughter, Oct. 16.
View ArticleSenate approves AG prosecutor bill
HARRISBURG — Just hours after former Attorney General Kathleen Kane was sentenced to prison for leaking secret grand jury information, lawmakers moved closer to passing legislation for a special...
View ArticlePlans for innovation center underway
SHENANDOAH — An empty lot in the business district of the borough’s downtown could become the site for new businesses to develop and help existing companies with tools to better serve their customers....
View ArticleSkook Recovers to host public forum on addiction
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — The Skook Recovers will give people the chance to learn about addiction and recovery through four perspectives with a public forum next month at Penn State Schuylkill. The event is...
View ArticleSchuylkill Headwaters president recognized for watershed efforts
The Schuylkill County commissioners recognized William E. Reichert, president of Schuylkill Headwaters Association, on Wednesday for leading the water quality improvement efforts in the Schuylkill...
View ArticlePottsville man sentenced for bringing meth into county prison
When Ernest A. Rosemond entered Schuylkill County Prison in May, he was carrying methamphetamines, a crime that resulted Monday in his exchanging his county cell for a state prison one. Judge...
View ArticleAround the region, Oct. 26, 2016
n Ashland: Zion’s Reformed United Church of Christ, 2400 Center St., will stage an Election Day food sale beginning at 10 a.m. Nov. 8. It will include soup, hot dogs, barbecue, sausage and hamburgers....
View ArticleTaxi service begins Friday in northern Schuylkill County
FRACKVILLE — A dedicated taxi service will begin Friday in Frackville to serve the Frackville, Mahanoy City and Shenandoah areas to assist people in northern Schuylkill County. Thomas B. Schott of...
View ArticleSchuylkill Mall owner files for bankruptcy; Mall won't be sold at sheriff's...
FRACKVILLE — Empire Schuylkill LP, the owner of the Schuylkill Mall, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The filing was done Monday in United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of...
View ArticlePine Grove florist growing business with 'over the top' flair
PINE GROVE — Renee Warner’s late mother, Marilyn Murray, thought her daughter’s favorite flowers were yellow lilies. When Renee, and her Pine Grove native husband, Clint Warner, were preparing to wed...
View ArticleNorth Manheim Township Hearing Board grants exception for nursing center
The North Manheim Township Zoning Hearing Board granted a special exception for a skilled nursing care facility on Red Horse Road on Tuesday. The public hearing started at 6:30 p.m. and lasted about 25...
View Article2 companies buy Fairlane Village for $12.875 million
Two Delaware companies have bought Fairlane Village mall for almost $13 million. Pottsville Mall LLC and Pottsville Commons LLC spent $12,875,000 to buy the mall, which is located along the west side...
View ArticlePolice log, Oct. 26, 2016
Woman, child not injured in crash SHEPPTON — A woman and child were not hurt when the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV they were in crashed about 6:15 p.m. Sunday on Route 924, just south of Chapel...
View ArticleSchuylkill County collects 404 pounds of drugs during take-back event
Schuylkill County collected 404 pounds of drugs Saturday during the 12th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. “The effort was very good,” Schuylkill County Sheriff Joseph G. Groody said. The...
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