Deeds, March 21, 2014
Deeds Palo Alto - Robert C. Piacine to Deborah Marie Spotts and Robert L. Piacine; 163 Cadbury St.; $1. Pine Grove - Joseph G. Groody, sheriff of Schuylkill County, to 16 Ridge Vista Drive; $1,040.66....
View ArticleSchuylkill Haven mayor requests answer from borough solicitor about fluoride
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - The mayor, the council and borough residents are waiting to learn if an ordinance is needed to reintroduce fluoride into the borough water supply. At its monthly meeting Wednesday,...
View ArticleYuengling gets OK to turn ice cream factory into museum, wastewater treatment...
The city zoning hearing board unanimously approved a variance Thursday allowing America's Oldest Brewery to turn its former ice cream factory into a museum, gift shop and wastewater treatment facility....
View ArticleClerk of courts under investigation for 'irregularities'
The Schuylkill County Clerk of Courts is under investigation after a county audit revealed about a dozen "irregularities" in accounting and internal controls. County Controller Christy Joy completed...
View ArticleGirardville's annual St. Patrick's Day parade set for Saturday
The leadership may be different, but spectators can expect the same festive atmosphere when the St. Patrick's Day parade steps off Saturday in Girardville. The 11th annual parade will begin at noon....
View ArticleDA: Charges will be refiled against legislative candidate
Schuylkill County prosecutors said Thursday they will refile driving under the influence and related charges against a state legislative candidate from East Brunswick Township. District Attorney...
View ArticleYouth Summit offers students community insights
The youth of Schuylkill County gathered at the county courthouse Thursday for the second annual Youth Summit. The event gave students from at least 18 different school districts, technical institutions...
View ArticleCriminal Court, March 21, 2014
Schuylkill County prosecutors on Tuesday withdrew charges they had filed against a Shenandoah man. Gilbert E. Smith, 40, had been charged with simple assault and harassment. Shenandoah police had...
View ArticlePolice log, March 21, 2014
Police investigation leads to arrest SAINT CLAIR - An investigation into vehicle damages that occurred Oct. 31 in the parking lot of Wal-Mart has led to charges against an Ashland man. Saint Clair...
View ArticleGillingham confirms school complies with policy on Internet protection
The Gillingham Board of Trustees approved a motion Thursday night that the school is in compliance with its Children's Internet Protection Policy after there was concern at the February meeting. In...
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n Coaldale: Saturday night bingo games are held weekly at the Coaldale Ambulance building. Doors and the kitchen open at 5 p.m. and games begin at 6:30 p.m. The event includes a variety of games. Free...
View ArticleCounty encouraged to 'rock your socks' for Down syndrome awareness
Faith and Friends Walking Hand in Hand is urging Schuylkill County residents to wear bold, brightly colored, mismatched socks today in support of Rock Your Socks for World Down Syndrome Day. Holly...
View ArticleDistrict Court, March 21, 2014
Anthony J. Kilker SHENANDOAH - A Barnesville man charged with fleeing from Shenandoah police on Jan. 13 appeared for a preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Anthony J. Kilker. Timothy...
View ArticlePolice seek Ashland man for drug charges
Schuylkill County District Attorney Christine Holman and county Detective Dennis Clark are asking the public's help in finding an Ashland man wanted on drug charges.Police said David John Revak, 49, is...
View ArticleSchool notes, March 23, 2014
IUPKendra Donmoyer, Pine Grove, a Pine Grove Area High School senior, was selected for the Sutton Scholars academic achievement scholarship program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.Students must...
View ArticlePennsylvania Starwatch: Throwing a bone to Orion's pups
In the case of the celestial hounds of heaven, the constellations Canis Major and Canis Minor, you can blame Orion the Hunter for turning the doggies loose in our starry skies. The constellation Orion...
View ArticleVolunteer Connection: Give blood and help three people at one time
The American Red Cross began collecting blood for soldiers during WWII and transitioned to the first nationwide blood program for civilians by opening a collection center in Rochester, N.Y., in 1948....
View ArticleThousands flock to Girardville for St. Patrick's Day Parade Police report few...
GIRARDVILLE - Thousands of people lined the borough streets Saturday for the 11th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. People wore green T-shirts, hats, pants and kilts, and homes were decorated with...
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n Cumbola: A soup kitchen sponsored by New Life In Christ Ministries is held from 1 to 5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays in March at the church, 219 Market St. Meals are free; donations are accepted....
View ArticleShots allegedly fired Friday in Pottsville
There were no injuries reported after shots were allegedly fired Friday on South Centre Street in Pottsville, police said.Pottsville police said they responded to a call at 10:17 p.m. for a reported...
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