Williams Valley student shares experiences from Masonic Lifeskills Conference
VALLEY VIEW — Kristina Lyons harnessed her fear of falling and took a leap. Her “fall” from a 70-foot tree wasn’t the only challenge the Williamstown teen overcame while learning to trust others....
View ArticleDilapidated Race Street properties problem not solved in Shenandoah
SHENANDOAH — Residents who live near a row of dilapidated properties with leaking sewage along North Race Street in Shenandoah will have to wait even longer for a resolution after a civil judgment...
View ArticleCommissioners hear from courthouse employees about mold, radon
Employees at the Schuylkill County Courthouse told the county commissioners Wednesday they are worried about coming into work due to the possibility of mold or radon making them sick. “We have cancers...
View ArticleHegins and Hubley Joint Act 537 plan hearings continue
HARRISBURG — No public comment period was needed after a revised resolution of the Hegins and Hubley Joint Act 537 Sewage Facilities Plan Update was adopted, a state Department of Environmental...
View ArticleNew principal of Marian High School appointed
Jean Susko has been appointed as the new principal of Marian High School effective July 1, the board of directors announced. The Most Rev. John Barres, bishop of Allentown, approved the board’s...
View ArticleDrums man admits to making child porn
Jason K. Dietrich told a Schuylkill County judge on Wednesday that he produced child pornography of a teenage girl in 2015 in Butler Township. Dietrich, 40, of Drums, pleaded guilty to 56 counts each...
View ArticlePottsville Area criticizes Gillingham Charter School test scores
Since it opened in fall 2011, Gillingham Charter School has come under fire for its scores on annual state standardized tests. On Thursday, Stephanie R. Ziegmont, Pottsville Area’s director of...
View ArticlePottsville Area receives new offers to outsource transportation
Two of the contractors interested in serving the transportation needs of Pottsville Area School District recently submitted new offers to the district, Stephen C. Curran, the district’s business...
View ArticleSKIP event finishes first of four-day cleanup
The first of four days of cleanups of litter, trash and garbage on Thursday finished with areas in Schuylkill County looking much better for people living, working and traveling through the area. The...
View ArticleCorrection, April 22, 2016
Name incorrect Anthony Dostalik of Sika Corp. was misidentified in a photo caption on Page 1 of Thursday’s edition.
View ArticleOfficers attend elder abuse prevention seminar
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — About 90 local law enforcement officers gathered Thursday to learn how to detect elder abuse and what steps they can take to make arrests in those cases. The training session,...
View ArticleDeeds, April 22, 2016
Deeds Ashland — Bernice Singmaster to George Atiyeh; property on South Hoffman Boulevard; $25,000. James L. O’Donnell to Ricky White; 1108 Centre St.; $69,000. Branch Township — Anthony J. Riccio Jr....
View Article400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death to be celebrated with festival in...
William Shakespeare died on April 23, 1616. His words, on the other hand, remain very much alive and well. Shakespeare fans around the world unite Saturday to celebrate The Bard in commemoration of the...
View ArticleJobConnection Inc. holds grand opening in Spring Glen
SPRING GLEN — When David L. Schultz, Human Resources Manager of Michael Foods Inc., needed staff for what he said is the largest egg processor in North America, he knew who to call. “Hiring can be...
View ArticleSt. Joseph Center in Pottsville celebrates 60th anniversary with Bishop Barres
St. Joseph Center for Special Learning opened its doors in 1955 for children with special needs, and for the past 60 years the school faithfully continued that mission. The students, parents, faculty...
View ArticleSanders touts political revolution in Scranton
The procession of presidential candidates into Northeast Pennsylvania kicked off Thursday with Bernie Sanders promising revolutionary change if he’s elected. Trailing by double digits among Democrats...
View ArticlePolice log, April 22, 2016
Police investigate counterfeit bills Pottsville police are investigating a reported incident involving a counterfeit $50 bill at a local business. Police said that about 1:30 p.m. April 5 a white man...
View ArticleAround the region, April 22, 2016
n Frackville: The Frackville Fireworks Committee has announced that the annual fireworks display will be held at dusk on July 3 at the sports complex on High Street. Letters seeking donations have been...
View ArticleAnthracite Philharmonic sets double show with special guest
Music lovers will get two shows for the price of one from the Anthracite Philharmonic this weekend. The orchestra will present Moussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition” and Grieg’s “Piano Concerto in A...
View ArticleJudge: Money found at scene of drug arrest belongs to prosecutors
More than $1,000 found at the scene of a February 2015 drug arrest in West Mahanoy Township belongs to prosecutors, a Schuylkill County judge decided Thursday. After a 30-minute hearing, Judge James P....
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