For the record, April 23, 2016
Marriage licenses Jonathan P. Springer, Aristes, and Neva Marie Grimes, Aristes. Brandon M, Yablonsky, Girardville, and Kendra M. Cragen, Girardville. Tony L. Ruth, Lost Creek, and Mary E. Jones, Lost...
View ArticleDeeds, April 23, 2016
Deeds Auburn — Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to Joseph T. and Tamara L. Nagle; 859 Bear Creek St.; $131,180. Barry Township — Ronnie L. and Anita K. Bixler, Eric R. and Angela R. Schalles and Robert...
View ArticleAttorney general candidate Peters touts career, experience
Those making a living off opioid addiction in Pennsylvania would have to deal with an Untouchable were Joe Peters state attorney general. On the path to that office, the 58-year old Scranton native...
View ArticleDistrict court, April 23, 2016
David J. Rossi TREMONT — A Somerset man is headed to Schuylkill County Court after waiving his right to a preliminary hearing April 14 on child pornography charges. Jordan S. Astrove, 30, faces 10...
View ArticleGordon looks at options for trash collection
GORDON — The Gordon Borough Council will consider options for trash collection as it prepares soliciting bids for a new two-year contract. The borough council discussed the topic at Tuesday’s meeting...
View ArticleCrowds find Clinton ‘genuine’ in Dunmore
DUNMORE — While hundreds awaited the arrival of Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton on Friday inside the Dunmore High School gym, Ron Patane dined only a few miles away at Casa Bella in North...
View ArticleStudents compete in cleanup competition on Earth Day
Students in Schuylkill County celebrated Earth Day by cleaning up and starting a community vegetable garden. Thirteen school districts participated in the Schuylkill Technology Center’s third annual...
View ArticleArtists gather in city to celebrate start of Block of Art
The Block of Art kicked off a weekend of fun with people kicking their heels dancing to swing-era music Friday in Pottsville. The opening reception at the former Porter House Grill at the Ramada Inn...
View ArticlePolice: Wanted man used infant daughter as shield
Pottsville police Chief Richard F. Wojciechowsky said that about 6:20 p.m., officers received information from a county Domestic Relations officer that Andrew P. Chillemi, 34, of Pottsville, was at the...
View ArticleCitizens await decision on Hegins and Hubley Joint Act 537 plan appeal
It could be several months before the parties involved with an appeal hearing concerning the Hegins and Hubley Joint Act 537 Sewage Facilities Plan know a decision. Testimony concluded Wednesday...
View ArticleCriminal court, April 23, 2016
A Frackville man returned to prison April 15 after a Schuylkill County judge revoked his parole. Cody M. Church, 28, must stay in prison for at least three months, and could remain there until Oct. 17,...
View ArticleHot Potato 5K undergoes a few changes
VALLEY VIEW — While its goal of assisting the community has remained the same, a summertime race hosted by Sacramento potato grower and distributor Sterman Masser Inc. has undergone a few changes to...
View ArticleAround the region, April 23, 2016
n Brandonville: The Park Crest Fish and Game Protective Association will have its membership meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Brandonville clubhouse. n Herndon: The Line Mountain Class of 1971 will hold...
View ArticleNew Philadelphia woman with ties to Ecuador helps those impacted by earthquake
A New Philadelphia woman is doing her part to help out those affected by the April 16 earthquake in Ecuador. The 7.8 magnitude earthquake was centered along the coast, about 105 northwest of Quito, the...
View ArticleCruz rallies supporters, those undecided in Scranton
Fervent supporters, undecideds and anti-Donald Trump voters made up those attending Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz’s Scranton campaign rally on Friday. Taylor Teed, 20, of Vestal, New...
View ArticlePolice log, April 23, 2016
Inmate charged with assault Pottsville police investigated an assault that was reported by supervisors at the Schuylkill County Prison about 3:10 p.m. Thursday. Police said it was determined that about...
View ArticlePolice log, April 24, 2016
Pine Grove teen accused of assault WILLIAMSTOWN — A 17-year-old boy from Pine Grove was arrested by state police for alleged indecent assault and other charges. State police at Lykens said the...
View ArticleMilitary, April 24, 2016
Hall induction Retired Col. Mary Short Hammond, a Gilberton native, was inducted into the Army Hall of Fame on March 11 at the annual Signal Corps Regimental Ball in Springfield, Virginia. Hammond is a...
View ArticleVolunteer Connection: Be prepared for disasters
Do you know how to prepare for a major flood? How would you react during a paralyzing snow blizzard? The time to think about emergencies and natural disasters is not when they’re occurring. With a...
View ArticleSchaeffer's Harley-Davidson hosts block party to benefit Muscular Dystrophy...
ORWIGSBURG — Hundreds turned out for the 15th Annual Block Party to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association on Saturday at Schaeffer’s Harley-Davidson. The event featured a live auction with 22...
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