Penn State athletic director makes ‘impact’ at chamber forum
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — Sandy Barbour, Penn State University director of athletics, said “impact” is a word she’s going to live by in 2019. She highlighted the impact intercollegiate athletic programs make...
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Ashland The Ashland Area Senior Citizens meet Wednesdays at the Masonic Building, 2100 Centre St. Meetings begin at 1 p.m.; coffee and fellowship begin at 11 a.m. The group has a variety of activities...
View ArticleInside the ocean’s twilight zone
Between the ocean’s bright blue surface and its blackest depths — 660 to 3,300 feet below — is a mysterious, dark span of water. Welcome to the twilight zone. Recent evidence suggests there are more...
View ArticleCriminal court, Jan. 10, 2019
POTTSVILLE — A Minersville man returned to state prison Wednesday after a Schuylkill County judge sentenced him for conspiracy. Daniel Lopez Jr., 28, must serve one to two years in a state correctional...
View ArticleRegional business update, Jan. 10, 2019
Winterfest set by Winter Carnival POTTSVILLE — Winterfest, presented by the Greater Pottsville Winter Carnival, is set for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday on Second Street between Market and Mahantongo...
View ArticleWoman critical after Rausch Creek stabbing
HEGINS — State police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating an aggravated assault incident that left a woman in critical condition at an area trauma center. Trooper Vincent Laselva said the assault...
View ArticleShenandoah house fire ruled accidental
SHENANDOAH — The cause of a fire that gutted one home and damaged another in the borough Tuesday night was ruled accidental. Shenandoah fire marshal Rick Examitas said the fire originated in the...
View ArticleFor the record, Jan. 11, 2019
Deeds Ashland — Susan A. and Richard J. Melendez to Scott A. and Kathy L. Fisher; 1230 Centre St.; $67,000. Daryl H. Thompson to Thompson & Shappell LLC; 933 Brock St.; $1. Blythe Township — Ryan...
View ArticleNew parking meters, app for payment may be coming to Pottsville
POTTSVILLE — New parking meters and the ability to use an app to pay for parking may be coming to Pottsville. The Pottsville Parking Authority authorized John Levkulic, parking authority engineer, to...
View ArticleArraignments, Jan. 11, 2019
POTTSVILLE — A Tower City man charged with stealing a Chevrolet Malibu and then setting it on fire in Porter Township on Sept. 13 is among those scheduled to enter not guilty pleas during arraignments...
View ArticleRufus Wainwright looksto future with area show
On the heels of a North American tour that celebrated the 20th anniversary of his eponymous debut album, celebrated singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright will share his classic hits as well as new...
View ArticleWoman dies from injuries in assault in Hegins Twp.
HEGINS — A woman died from injuries she suffered during an assault in Hegins Township over the weekend. The assault on the 53-year-old Ephrata woman happened between 11 p.m. Saturday and 5 a.m. Sunday...
View ArticleWinterfest parking restrictions planned
POTTSVILLE — On Saturday, the city will be hosting Pottsville Winterfest. For this special event Pottsville police said the following parking restrictions will be in effect: No parking will be allowed...
View ArticleSCMA head: Utility expansion made new hospital possible
POTTSVILLE — Southern Schuylkill County soon will have a hospital, thanks in part to the expansion of public utilities in that area, the head of the authority providing much of that service said...
View ArticleFrackville gets new fire chief
FRACKVILLE — The borough has a new fire chief with the unanimous appointment of William Lindenmuth by the borough council at its Wednesday meeting. Lindenmuth was recommended for the position at the...
View ArticlePrison warden seeks more guards
POTTSVILLE — Schuylkill County Prison Warden Eugene Berdanier said Wednesday that he wants eight more people working for him as soon as possible. “We’ll start to focus on filling those eight spots in...
View ArticleAnnual Fire & Ice Fest set for Jan. 20 at Sweet Arrow Lake
Think you have the recipe to take down the reigning Sweet Arrow chili champion, who just happens to be a county commissioner? Well now’s your chance, as a county nonprofit is inviting the public to...
View ArticleAround the region, Jan. 11, 2019
New Ringgold The New Ringgold Fire Company will have mackerel breakfasts beginning at 7 a.m. Sunday and Jan. 27, Feb. 10 and 24 and March 10 and 24. There will also be full breakfast menus. All are...
View ArticleDistrict court, Jan. 11, 2019
Christina E. Hale FRACKVILLE — A Frackville woman charged by Butler Township police with a trespass incident had charges against her held for court after she failed to appear for her preliminary...
View ArticlePottsville firefighters distribute smoke alarms
POTTSVILLE — A Mount Carbon mother of two children in the Pottsville Area School District found out she didn’t have any working smoke detectors Thursday. “The one we have is chirping, and I don’t...
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