STC develops internship program with CareerLink
On Tuesday morning, Dylon J. Searfoss, 17, of Saint Clair, was removing ceiling tiles from the break room at the Pottsville city garage. “I think they’ve been up there since this place was built,”...
View ArticleAlinsky gets up to 40 years for murder
WILKES-BARRE — She maintained her innocence. Her pastor compared her conviction to Jesus’ crucifixion. The judge cringed at the comparison to Pontius Pilate. But still Jessica Alinsky, 32, formerly of...
View ArticleCorrection, March 23, 2016
Date incorrect Ashes in Ashland borough will be picked up Thursday. The date was incorrect in Around the Region in Sunday’s edition.
View ArticlePolice log, March 23, 2016
Woman injured in I-81 accident MINERSVILLE — A 20-year-old Maryland woman suffered a minor injury when she fell asleep behind the wheel at 2:25 p.m. Sunday on Interstate 81, near mile marker 115,...
View ArticleBirths, March 23, 2016
Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson Street To Carl Ransome and Amy Chescavage, Pottsville, a son, Jan. 21. To Travis and Marissa Sunday Frantz, Pine Grove, a daughter, Feb. 12. To Corey and Amy...
View ArticleState House bills call for more lead tests
HARRISBURG — The state would expand testing of children and water supplies to reduce the risk of potential lead poisoning under legislation unveiled Tuesday by a bipartisan group of House lawmakers....
View ArticleDistrict court, March 23, 2016
James R. Ferrier ORWIGSBURG — Two separate drug-related cases will land a Schuylkill Haven man in Schuylkill County Court after he waived his right to a preliminary hearing March 15 in each of them....
View ArticleAround the region, March 23, 2016
n Gordon: The 38th annual Trek of the Cross will begin at noon Friday at Simpson United Methodist Church, Biddle Street. The trek will move east on Biddle Street, turn left onto Hobart Street and then...
View ArticleCriminal court, March 23, 2016
In recent Schuylkill 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...
View ArticleShenandoah resetting schedule for tax receiver payments
SHENANDOAH — The borough council voted at Monday’s meeting to have a resolution drawn up to set a schedule when tax receipts are forwarded from the borough tax receiver. The resolution was approved in...
View ArticleCriminal court, March 24, 2016
A Pottsville woman is headed to prison after admitting Wednesday in Schuylkill Court that she hindered apprehension of a fugitive and later resisted arrest herself. Sharon L. Wilson, 44, must serve six...
View ArticleNativity adds new mural to collection
In recent weeks, a group of juniors and seniors at Nativity BVM High School have been painting a new mural at the school. It’s at the bottom of the north stairwell, which leads to the cafeteria. The...
View ArticleDistrict court, March 24, 2016
David J. Rossi TREMONT — A Tower City man is headed to Schuylkill County Court after waiving his right to a preliminary hearing Thursday on charges he assaulted a woman in February and chased her into...
View ArticleDeeds, March 24, 2016
Deeds Ashland — Joseph G. Groody, sheriff of Schuylkill County, to Colonial Savings FA; 1514 Centre St.; $1,215.80. BWH Properties LLC to Efthimios Barias; 1430 Walnut St.; $2,800. BWH Properties LLC...
View ArticlePolice log, March 24, 2016
Police announce checkpoint results The North Central PA Regional DUI Enforcement Program reported the results of a Roving DUI Patrol and a Sobriety Checkpoint conducted last week. Six officers from six...
View ArticleSwan at Bubeck Park on the nest
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — Visitors to Bubeck Park in Schuylkill Haven will notice that Rammy is on the nest once again. The female swan was sitting on seven eggs Tuesday. Rambo, the male, was busy chasing...
View ArticleValley View church to feature new organ in concert
VALLEY VIEW — One Valley View church is sharing its newest musical acquisition with a public concert slated for May. Organist Dan Umholtz, Valley View, recently sat down at the custom-designed...
View ArticleFor the record, March 24, 2016
Marriage licenses William A. Zubey Jr., Tamaqua, and Henry T. Newhard, Tamaqua.
View ArticlePottsville man gets lifetime Megan's Law sanctions
In addition to his sentence, a Pottsville man must comply with Megan’s Law sanctions for the rest of his life, a Schuylkill County judge decided Wednesday. Jason M. Joy, 25, admitted committing more...
View ArticleCounty conservation district manager resigns from post
Schuylkill Conservation District Manager Elizabeth “Liz” Hinkle is trading in her office to return to the farm. Hinkle, who has been in the position since April 2010, is resigning April 1. She has been...
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