Fatal Pottsville fire ruled accidental
The Mother's Day fire that left four children and two adults dead in Pottsville has been ruled accidental."It's an accidental fire. Nothing to indicate otherwise," Pottsville fire Chief Todd March said...
View ArticleSpectators have a blast at 'Thunder Over Ashland'
ASHLAND - The best words to describe the very popular Thunder over Ashland fireworks extravaganza held Wednesday evening are four sounds heard over and over again: "Whoosh!" and "Boom!" followed by...
View ArticleOfficials warn of dangers with fireworks
If you're not careful, those fireworks you set off for the Fourth of July might hurt you."Anything with a flame is going to be dangerous," Todd March, Pottsville fire chief, said Wednesday.Precautions...
View ArticleNew designer hired for Minersville skatepark
MINERSVILLE - The Minersville Skatepark Association hired a new park designer and recently applied again for a grant from the Tony Hawk Foundation.Secretary Bobbie Domlesky said Wednesday that due to...
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n Coaldale: The St. Luke's University Health Network Diabetes Support Group meets from 6 to 7 p.m. monthly at St. Luke's Hospital-Miners Campus, second floor at Miners Cafe. Registration is not...
View ArticlePolice log, July 4, 2013
Police charge pair with assaultMAHANOY CITY - State police at Frackville are charging Dina Quinn, 33, and Tyler Smith, 27, both of Mahanoy City, following a simple assault incident that took place at...
View ArticleAnthracite Philharmonic to hold patriotic concert
As Fourth of July celebrations continue into the weekend, a special musical tribute will be paid to the armed forces on Sunday in Pottsville. The Anthracite Philharmonic will present a Star-Spangled...
View ArticleHibachi brings newness to county food scene
SAINT CLAIR - The county has a new place to eat. The Uma Japanese Hibachi and Sushi Steak House opened Sunday in Coal Creek Commerce Center, Saint Clair. "There's a big selection of food. It's just...
View ArticleSweet Arrow Lake park hosts picnic, concert
PINE GROVE - With lots of sun and warm weather, it was the perfect day Thursday for Sweet Arrow Lake County Park's annual Fourth of July Concert in the Park and Old-Fashioned Family Picnic. Bob...
View ArticleCrowd flocks to Port Carbon Fourth of July Parade
PORT CARBON - Children were decked out in patriotic colors to celebrate American's Independence on Thursday during the annual Port Carbon Fourth of July Parade. Jen Holiday, Port Carbon, had her...
View ArticleOrwigsburg man wins big at national beer brewing conference
ORWIGSBURG - Local homebrewer David Barber beat out thousands of others nationwide at the 35th annual National Homebrewers Conference in Philadelphia last week, taking home the Ninkasi Award. Barber,...
View ArticleLocal animal clinic holding pet food drive
LAVELLE - The Anthracite Animal Clinic is collecting food for dogs and cats."There's just a lot of pets in the shelter over the summer," Jen Snyder, a technician at the clinic, said Tuesday. She said...
View ArticleDA reviewing investigation into fatal Route 61 crash, will decide if charges...
Schuylkill County's top law enforcement official has yet to decide if charges will be filed in connection with a Palm Sunday crash that claimed the lives of two Minersville girls.District Attorney...
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n Lansford: The Panther Valley Golden Age group meets at 1 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of the month in the social hall of St. John's Slovak Lutheran Church. New members are always welcome. n...
View ArticlePublic input requested for Schuylkill County hazard plan
Schuylkill County Emergency Management Agency and the Planning and Zoning Department are looking for public input on the updated hazard mitigation plan.The plan is available on the Schuylkill County...
View ArticleStone arch collapses, creates hole in Pottsville street
A stone arch repaired in 2011 has collapsed again in Pottsville.The hole opened Wednesday on East Market Street near Logan Alley, Dan Kelly, superintendent of streets, said Friday."You can see parts of...
View ArticleTicks return to Schuylkill County in big numbers
The summer is for everyone - man, beast and bug - and one type of bug is bad this year.Blacklegged or deer ticks have returned for the season, bringing with them the usual threat of Lyme...
View ArticleChildren & Youth sees decrease in clients
The number of families being serviced by Schuylkill County Children & Youth Services has decreased from October to December.County Children & Youth Director Lisa Stevens submitted the...
View ArticleDistrict Court, July 6, 2013
Christina E. HaleFRACKVILLE - A 64-year-old Gordon man charged with pinning a man against another vehicle in the parking lot of Our Lads Beer Distributor on East Centre Street in Ashland on May 31...
View ArticleBirths, July 6, 2013
Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson StreetTo Daniel and Kimberly Morgan Boyer, Pine Grove, a son, June 2.
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