2 couples in Dimock Twp. win millions in well water case
SCRANTON — A federal jury awarded two Dimock Township couples $4.24 million Thursday after finding Cabot Oil & Gas responsible for contaminating their well water. The decision following a 14-day...
View ArticlePottsville praises left-turn signals in PennDOT plan
The state Department of Transportation is planning to introduce left-turn signals at a few south-bound intersections on the strip of state Route 61 which runs through the city, City Administrator...
View ArticleFor the record, March 12, 2016
Marriage licenses Bradley S. Phillips, Tower City, and Heather Lee Parker, Tower City. Nathan T. Reiner, Ashland, and Andrea K. Geist, Ashland. Patrick A. Lettich, Tremont, and Bobbi Jo Ditzler,...
View ArticleCabot suit further splits views about drilling industry
SCRANTON — Those on all sides of the oil and gas exploration debate mulled over the possible impact of Thursday’s $4.24 million jury award to two Dimock Township couples who accused Cabot Oil & Gas...
View ArticleSchuylkill Community Action presents annual housing projects
For the last 16 years, Schuylkill Community Action has administered nearly $4 million from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to municipalities and nonprofit organizations to develop affordable housing...
View ArticleSchuylkill County Prison transfers nine inmates to reduce overpopulation
Nine inmates at the Schuylkill County Prison were transferred Friday to the George W. Hill Correctional Facility, Thornton. Commissioners Chairman George F. Halcovage Jr. said there will be additional...
View ArticleAround the region, March 12, 2016
n Frackville: Frackville Elks Lodge 1533 will sponsor a St. Patrick’s Day ham-and-string beans or ham-and-cabbage dinner beginning at 11 a.m. Thursday at the lodge, Third and Arch streets. The cost is...
View ArticlePolice warn against drunk driving on St. Patrick's Day
As one of the country’s most popular holidays, St. Patrick’s Day has long celebrated the roots of 34.2 million Americans with Irish ancestry. But did you know that in 2014, there were 18 people killed...
View ArticleHigh school students can sign up for Schuylkill watershed expedition
High school students interested in spending a week in June exploring the Schuylkill River should put in an application soon, Alexa Kramer, education and outreach coordinator with the Schuylkill...
View ArticleDaylight-saving time marks time to check smoke, carbon monoxide detectors
Daylight-saving time starts Sunday and the state fire commissioner is reminding people to change their batteries when they turn their clocks forward one hour. “Keeping your smoke alarms and carbon...
View ArticleTraffic stop in Mahanoy City nets drug charges against woman
MAHANOY CITY — A traffic stop by Mahanoy City police on Wednesday resulted in a woman being charged with felony drug offenses. Police said Krystle Lee Ketchledge, whose age and address were not...
View ArticlePolice log, March 12, 2016
Boy, 11, charged with harassment State police at Lykens have charged an 11-year-old boy with harassment for jabbing pencils into the backs of two classmates at Upper Dauphin Middle School in Lykens,...
View ArticleAshland pastor Father Bambrick dies
ASHLAND — The Rev. John W. Bambrick, pastor of St. Charles Borromeo Roman Catholic Church, died unexpectedly Friday at his residence. Bambrick, 73, was ordained in 1970 and served in parishes in the...
View ArticleDeeds, March 12, 2016
Deeds Ashland — Federal National Mortgage Association to John G. Misiewicz; 128 E. Centre St.; $15,500. Robert E. Jr. and Lori C. Pruden to Robert E. Pruden Jr.; 1422 Market St.; $1. Butler Township —...
View ArticleRelay for Life opts to hold event in Schuylkill Haven
The 23rd annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life will not be held in the event’s traditional venue in Pottsville. Instead of returning to Veterans Memorial Stadium at Pottsville Area High...
View ArticleStudents of the month, March 6, 2016
Ashland Rotary Patrick Gownley, a North Schuylkill High School senior, was named student of the month for January by the Ashland Area Rotary Club. Patrick’s high school activities include football...
View ArticleCriminal court, March 13, 2016
In recent county court action, Judge Cyrus Palmer Dolbin accepted guilty pleas from, and, pursuant to agreements between prosecutors and defendants, imposed the indicated sentences on, these people:...
View ArticleEaster Bunny arrives at Fairlane Village, Schuylkill malls
The Easter Bunny hippity-hopped into the Schuylkill and Fairlane Village malls on Saturday to be greeted by many children who wanted to meet the floppy-eared, furry celebrity. Hundreds of parents...
View ArticleLocal governments get passing grades on transparency report cards
Open government is critical to public accountability and newspapers play an important role in informing communities about what constitutes a public record and what must be available for review. The...
View ArticleDistrict court, March 13, 2016
Rebecca J. Margerum ELIZABETHVILLE — Defendants whose cases Rebecca J. Margerum considered March 2, the charges against each one and the judge’s disposition of the matters included: John F. Romito, 36,...
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