Inmate admits setting fire to his state prison cell
A Philadelphia man received an additional state prison sentence after admitting Thursday in Schuylkill County Court that he set fire to his cell in April 2015. Shawn L. Burrows, 37, pleaded guilty to...
View ArticleBarefield to replace more than 200 windows at Necho Allen
The nonprofit Barefield Development Corp. is about to embark on its biggest renovation project at the former Necho Allen Hotel in Pottsville since it acquired the property in December 2001. “About 10...
View ArticleDepartment of Community and Economic Development secretary vists county
ORWIGSBURG — Dennis Davin, secretary of the state Department of Community and Economic Development, spoke at Veterans Community Memorial Hall in Orwigsburg on Thursday and liked what he saw. “It would...
View ArticleAnnual Schuylkill River Sojourn to launchfrom Island Park in Schuylkill Haven
As paddlers journey down the Schuylkill River during the 18th annual sojourn, a video will be made about litter problems affecting the waterway. The annual week-long, 112-mile guided paddle to...
View ArticleFuture Power PA receives special exception
Future Power PA LLC has received a special exception for its proposed $300 million power plant in Good Spring. The county zoning hearing board announced its decision Thursday. Board member Eric...
View ArticleShenandoah Valley graduates take one final selfie
SHENANDOAH — While leading the Shenandoah Valley High School Class of 2016 on a walk from the high school to Veterans Memorial Stadium on Thursday night, the valedictorian had to remind herself what...
View ArticleFormer business teacher returns to deliver commencement speech at Williams...
TOWER CITY — Neal Graziano didn’t stay away too long. The former district business teacher returned to Williams Valley High School on Thursday to serve as guest speaker for the 51st annual...
View ArticleMinersville Area likely to raise taxes
MINERSVILLE — Taxes are likely to increase in the Minersville Area School District, according to Superintendent Carl McBreen. “There may be some drastic things we need to do,” McBreen said Tuesday. He...
View ArticleNo cygnets survive at Bubeck Park
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — The public’s glimpse of a cygnet this year was short-lived. “One hatched two weeks early, and it didn’t survive,” B.J. Folk, Schuylkill Haven borough recreation manager, said...
View ArticleAshland reservoir project delayed
ASHLAND — The completion of the reservoir project may be delayed due to a diver contracting decompression sickness at another job location. Alfred Benesch & Co. project manager Jennifer M....
View ArticleCriminal court, June 4, 2016
On May 25, President Judge William E. Baldwin accepted guilty pleas from, and, pursuant to agreements between prosecutors and defendants, imposed the indicated sentences on, these people: Laura M....
View ArticleGillingham buys vehicles, gears up for year six
Even though Gillingham Charter School is still in the process of securing its second five-year charter, its board of trustees Thursday approved the school calendar for its sixth school year and — for...
View ArticleClarification, June 4, 2016
Quote clarification “Lack of funding for state mandates especially cyber/charter school costs are hitting our general fund at high rates,” Jennifer Laudeman. Minersville Area business manager, said....
View ArticleHistorical society accepts Jewish museum donation
Representatives of the former Jewish Museum of Eastern Pennsylvania in Pottsville have asked the Schuylkill County Historical Society to preserve an important part of its collection. It’s more than 30...
View ArticleMinersville Area graduates told to look toward future while reflecting on past
MINERSVILLE — While pinning her graduation cap to her dark brown locks early Friday evening, Minersville Area 2016 Valedictorian Rachel E. Sterner recalled the first graduation ceremony she was ever...
View ArticleWilliams Valley releases salaries
TOWER CITY — Williams Valley Area School District released salary information for its administrators Tuesday, after The Republican-Herald filed a Right-To-Know request May 27. Right-To-Know Officer...
View ArticleTri-Valley graduates told to plant good seeds to get great rewards
HEGINS — Getting into the wrong lane on the Atlantic City Expressway forced a young David R. Schmaldienst to go through a toll booth he wasn’t prepared to pay. Things worked out well, despite his wrong...
View ArticleBlue Mountain graduate thanks family, teachers, friends
ORWIGSBURG — Nearly 200 students from Blue Mountain High School started the next chapter of their lives Friday as the Class of 2016 met in the gymnasium one last time for their commencement. “Today is...
View ArticleHamburg Area told to expect great things
HAMBURG — At Friday’s commencement, the Hamburg Area Class of 2016 was advised to remember the good times they had at the school, not to worry and to enjoy life. “Find solace in all that you have...
View ArticlePottsville police make McBarron Street one-way for safety of motorists,...
In order to eliminate a repeatedly hazardous situation for motorists and pedestrians in the area of North 18th Street and McBarron Street, the Pottsville Bureau of Police will be enacting the following...
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