Police log, May 15, 2016
Lebanon man, 21, killed in crash LEBANON — A 70-year-old Schuylkill County man was involved in a fatal accident at 12:44 p.m. Thursday at Route 501 and Old Mill Road, Heidelberg Township, Lebanon...
View ArticleVolunteer Connection: Keep family safe in crisis
During a natural or manmade emergency or disaster you may not be able to rely on emergency responders for immediate aid. Would you know how to keep your family safer during a crisis? How would you fare...
View ArticleBirths, May 15, 2016
Geisinger Medical Center, Danville To John O’Donnell and Audrey Yawornicky, Girardville, a son, May 7.
View ArticleWilliams Valley discusses athletic trainer shortage
TOWER CITY — Williams Valley athletic director Randy Russelavage told the school board Thursday there’s a shortage of athletic trainers in the area right now. He said Williams Valley’s previous...
View ArticleDeeds, May 16, 2016
Deeds Auburn — Joseph G. Groody, sheriff of Schuylkill County, to Federal National Mortgage Association; 514 S. Front St.; $1,344.59. Blythe Township — Chad Alspaugh to Timothy and Ashley Vidal;...
View ArticleAround the region, May 16, 2016
n Ashland: A report on the semi-annual Schuylkill Keep It Pretty cleanup held in April highlighted a recent meeting of the Ashland Area Rotary Club. The club, with about 30 helpers, including Ashland...
View ArticleLucky Dog Dash 5K at Locust Lake welcomes largest turnout to date
BARNESVILLE — The first four legs to cross the finish line Sunday morning during the Lucky Dog Dash 5K were also the shortest. Cooper, an 8-year-old Dachshund, led all other dogs in the race around...
View ArticlePolice log, May 16, 2016
Pottsville man jailed in burglary A 21-year-old Pottsville man was jailed after being arrested by Pottsville police in connection with a burglary that was reported about 12:45 a.m. Thursday. Police...
View ArticleWolf, GOP at odds over teacher layoffs bill
HARRISBURG — Gov. Tom Wolf and Republican lawmakers are at sharp odds over another education issue — teacher layoffs. Lawmakers gave final approval last week to a bill that changes ground rules for...
View ArticleRain can’t dampen spirit at 15th annual Bear Creek Festival
SUMMIT STATION — A few scattered showers Sunday did not keep people from enjoying the 15th annual Bear Creek Festival at the Schuylkill County Fairgrounds. “We have a lot of die-hard Bear Creek fans...
View ArticleArraignments, May 16, 2016
A Pottsville area man charged with an assault in Norwegian Township on Nov. 29, 2015, is among those scheduled to plead not guilty Thursday during arraignment in Schuylkill County Court. Kyle J....
View ArticleOwner of Schuylkill Trust Building to return to court
The owner of the Schuylkill Trust Building in Pottsville is scheduled to return to the court of Magisterial District Judge James K. Reiley at 2:30 p.m. May 26, a receptionist at Reiley’s office said...
View ArticleSt. Michael religious teacher retires after 34 years
SHENANDOAH — The retiring religious teacher at St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church in the borough watched Sunday morning as her four last students received their Solemn Holy Communion during the...
View ArticleMental health awareness month: Pine Grove man uses art to deal with autism
Editor’s note: As part of National Mental Health Awareness Month, The Republican-Herald interviewed Schuylkill County residents affected by mental illnesses and is publishing a series of articles...
View ArticleGirardville council, residents learn about drug task force from district...
GIRARDVILLE — Schuylkill County District Attorney Christine A. Holman and detective Kurt Montz attended the Girardville Borough Council meeting Thursday to explain law enforcement efforts dealing with...
View ArticleAround the region, May 17, 2016
n Frackville: A free lunch program for children will be held from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Monday through Friday from June 7 to Aug. 19 at Memorial Park, West Spring Street. Only children can receive...
View ArticleDeeds, May 17, 2016
Deeds Barry Township — Ralph R. and Eileen A. Johnson to Ralph R. Johnson Jr.; 1407 Taylorsville Road; $1. Blythe Township — Daniel Lubinsky to Anthony R. Foster; property on Water Street, Cumbola;...
View ArticleSchuylkill Haven police arrest two men on drug charges
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — Two men were jailed Monday arrested by Schuylkill Haven police on drug charges. A third man was also committed to prison on an outstanding warrant, also for drug-related offenses....
View ArticlePottsville outlines road program options
Pottsville officials are gearing up for the annual road program, with a budget of “roughly $100,000” and numerous options on how to spend it, Thomas W. Whitaker, the city’s superintendent of streets,...
View ArticleBlue Mountain wins top honor at 11th annual Majestic Awards
A girl could learn a lot from Maria. Just ask Lauren Tidmore, who played Maria Rainer in “The Sound of Music.” Tidmore was recognized as the Outstanding Leading Actress and tied for Outstanding Female...
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