Police: Drive sober during Halloween weekend
Schuylkill County police officers are again reminding motorists to drive careful and sober during the upcoming Halloween holiday and stressing that on Halloween, and every day, “Buzzed Driving is Drunk...
View ArticleCriminal court, Oct. 26, 2016
A Luzerne County woman freely left Schuylkill County Court on Monday after a judge found her not guilty of driving under the influence of marijuana in November 2014 on Interstate 81. Kirsten M....
View ArticleElizabethville shopping center sold
ELIZABETHVILLE — A new owner has assumed possession of an Elizabethville shopping plaza for $1.25 million, according to the Dauphin County Recorder of Deeds office. RJB Jr. LLC, 3600 Old Gettysburg...
View ArticleFuneral Notices
CANNON, MICHELE K., wife, mother, grand-ma and daughter, 50, of Coaldale, passed away unexpectedly Sunday at home having waged a 25-year battle against Multiple Sclerosis. A Mass of Christian Burial...
View ArticleSchuylkill administrator steps down as county GOP chairman
After being named Schuylkill County administrator a month ago, Gary Bender will step down as chairman of the county’s Republican Party. “It’s been a good ride, and I was delighted to do it,” Bender...
View ArticleDeeds, Oct. 27, 2016
Deeds Butler Township — Wells Fargo Bank NA to Michael Robert Kaleta; 700 W. John St.; $7,000. Frackville — David Lee Cunningham to William and Lucinda Turner; 27 S. Lehigh Ave.; $46,000. Frailey...
View ArticleCommissioners continue to mull inmate population committee
Schuylkill County Commissioner Gary J. Hess still wants to form an advisory committee to help find a more permanent solution to overcrowding at the county prison. “I’d like to hear the voices of...
View ArticleProposed entrepreneur center in Shenandoah could be 'transformative'
SHENANDOAH — An entrepreneur center in the planning stage in downtown Shenandoah could be something that is “transformative” to the borough and region as described during a town meeting held Wednesday...
View ArticleAround the region, Oct. 27, 2016
n Lansford: The Lansford ALIVE events committee will have an Election Day pork-and-sauerkraut dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Lansford American Legion post, 3 W. Ridge St. The cost is $9 and...
View ArticleAshland man acquitted of TV theft
An Ashland man left Schuylkill County Court a free man on Wednesday, as a jury found him not guilty of three charges resulting from his alleged theft of a television from his neighbor. Carl L....
View ArticlePolice log, Oct. 27, 2016
Man charged for trespassing McADOO — A borough man will be charged with defiant trespass by McAdoo police after an incident about 3:45 a.m. Oct. 19 at Fegley’s mini mart. Police said officers were...
View ArticleSTC launches new program for aspiring health professionals
FRACKVILLE — An innovative new high school program at Schuylkill Technology Center in Frackville provides a way for seniors to learn about health care career options and earn college credits at the...
View ArticleArgall pens bill amendment for fraud claim program
An amendment to a bill passed by both the state House and Senate was authored by state Sen. David Argall. House Bill 1618, which establishes the Office of Inspector General, also includes language in...
View ArticleFor the record, Oct. 27, 2016
Marriage licenses Bryant C. Stahr, New Philadelphia, and Samantha J. Primeau, New Philadelphia. Dennis J. Wissinger Jr., Pine Grove, and Lisa A. Stephen, Pine Grove. Patrick J. O’Boyle Jr., Frackville,...
View ArticleApply for absentee ballot before Tuesday
Tuesday is the last day civilians can apply for absentee ballots before the Nov. 8 General Election. Completed ballots must be received by the county Election Bureau by 5 p.m. Nov. 4. As of Wednesday...
View ArticleCriminal court, Oct. 27, 2016
Instead of taking his case to trial, a Sheppton man admitted Wednesday in Schuylkill County Court that he possessed stolen property in December 2014. Thomas J. Paris, 52, pleaded guilty to receiving...
View ArticleLocal lottery player wins Cash 5 jackpot
Cash 5 players who purchased a ticket at Jean’s Newsstand in Shenandoah should take a look at their tickets because they might have won $62,500. A winning Cash 5 lottery ticket was sold at the store at...
View ArticleCriminal court, Oct. 28, 2016
A Montgomery County man was under the influence of prescription drugs when he almost drove into a police car in April 2015 in Shenandoah, a Schuylkill County judge decided Thursday. Michael Pfeiffer,...
View ArticleNew venue to host Anthracite Philharmonic’s autumn concert
Anthracite Philharmonic is returning for a third night of bone-chilling music. “Spooky Strings III” will be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Lodge at Sharp Mountain, 201 S. 26th St., Pottsville....
View ArticleAround the region, Oct. 28, 2016
n Deer Lake: A Trivia Night to benefit the Blue Mountain Lady Eagles Softball program will begin at 7 p.m. Nov. 5 in the Deer Lake Fire Company Hall. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the cost is $20 per...
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