Criminal court, April 18, 2014
Twenty-six people received a second chance from the criminal justice system Thursday in Schuylkill County Court, as they entered a special program that will enable them to have their records...
View ArticleZoning board gives Sunoco green light
The Pottsville Zoning Hearing Board on Thursday gave Sunoco Inc. the green light to replace the A-Plus Mini Market along Route 61 in the city with a new one. However, the board's decision is...
View ArticleLukach officially resigns
Schuylkill County Clerk of Courts Stephen M. Lukach Jr. officially resigned Thursday, thereby ending a 27-year tenure in his office under the cloud of an investigation into alleged misappropriation of...
View Article36th annual Trek of the Cross to be held in Gordon today
For the 36th year, the story of Jesus Christ carrying the cross to Calvary will be told through the streets of Gordon.The Trek of the Cross will begin at 12:15 p.m. today from Simpson United Methodist...
View ArticlePolice log, April 18, 2014
Control boardcites businessTAMAQUA - A borough business was cited on Feb. 24 by the Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement for selling alcohol to a minor.Police said Tuesday...
View ArticleTrek of the Cross held for 36th time in Gordon
GORDON - For the 36th year in a row, the traditional "Trek of the Cross" on Good Friday was held in Gordon, moving along the borough streets, reenacting the walk of Jesus Christ to Calvary. One of the...
View Article'America's Irish Tenor' to perform at Pottsville Area High School
Ronan Tynan is returning to Schuylkill County.The world renowned tenor will perform at 2 p.m. May 4 at the Robert Wachter Auditorium at Pottsville Area High School.This will mark Tynan's third county...
View ArticlePolice log, April 19, 2014
Car rear-ended;1 driver injuredHOMETOWN - Rush Township police are investigating a crash that occurred about 6:45 a.m. Tuesday at Mahanoy Avenue and Miller Street.Police said Arba Phillips, 52, of...
View ArticleAround the Region
Ashland: Shepherd's Table free meals are held from 3 to 5 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 35 N. Ninth St. People should use the rear entrance. Pine Grove: The...
View ArticleFor the record, April 19, 2014
Marriage licensesJohn C. Carter IV, Middleport, and Felicia R. George, Shenandoah.David R. Prosick, Frackville and Valerie J. Perez, Frackville.Matthew J. Roy, Silver Spring, Md., and Amanda R....
View ArticleVolunteers color more than 3,600 eggs for annual event
SAINT CLAIR - More than 50 volunteers hard-boiled, then dyed 3,600 eggs in shades of yellow, blue, green and pink Friday afternoon, getting ready for the annual egg hunt which is expected to draw...
View ArticleFire destroys cabin, burns 2 acres of forest
PINE GROVE - A fire destroyed a trailer in Pine Grove Township on Friday afternoon, then spread into the woods, according to Bob Milligan, assistant fire chief for Pine Grove Township."It was down to...
View ArticleHospice agency looking for volunteers
Hospice volunteers who provide comfort, compassion and dignity at the end of life are needed in Schuylkill County, a coordinator from Hospice of Central PA said.Barbara J. Hardy, volunteer coordinator...
View ArticlePenn State Schuylkill organizes cleanup of trail in Landingville
With Earth Week to be celebrated around the world next week, Penn State Schuylkill will be doing its part by continuing its cleanup of the Bartram Trail in Landingville.Tina Rose, coordinator of...
View ArticleDeeds, April 20, 2014
DeedsBranch Township - The Rev. John Bloh and Edward M. Brennan, co-executors for the Estate of the Rev. Lawrence J. Victor, to Albert Thomas Barnes Jr.; 801 Lytle St.; $1.Butler Township - Tax Claim...
View ArticleSchool notes, April 20, 2014
Pottsville AreaJacob Shoener, a junior at Pottsville Area High School, successfully auditioned to participate in the PMEA District 10 Chorus at Daniel Boone High School, Birdsboro, and the PMEA Region...
View ArticleMilitary, April 20, 2014
Basic completed Navy Seaman Jordan M. Shinkus, son of Michael M. and Marian E. Shinkus, Frackville, completed basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week...
View ArticlePennsylvania Starwatch: Look for Leo the Lion in spring sky
I have to admit the constellations of spring by and large are no match for the wonderful constellations of winter like Orion and the rest of his gang. The winter shiners show up after evening twilight,...
View ArticleNeighbors in the news, April 20, 2014
Teen contestantTaylor Shoemaker, Auburn, a junior at Blue Mountain High School, was selected to participate in the 2014 Miss Teen Allentown/Harrisburg pageant competition on May 11.Taylor learned of...
View ArticleCorrection, April 20, 2014
Time incorrectThe Ronan Tynan concert will run from 2 to 4:30 p.m. May 4.The time was incorrect in Saturday's edition.
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