Police seek woman on drug charges
Schuylkill County District Attorney Christine Holman and county Detective Dennis Clark are asking the public to help find a woman wanted on drug charges.Police said Connie Sanders, 40, is being sought...
View ArticleConnolly criticizes Cartwright, seeks GOP nod in 17th
Former race car driver Matt Connolly hopes his next pit stop will be in the nation's capital."I've been fortunate enough to live the American dream," Connolly said during an interview with The...
View ArticleVolunteer Connection: Senior Corps week celebrates older volunteers
This week is Senior Corps week and marks the national event that celebrates the commitment and contribution made by Senior Corps volunteers. It recognizes their critical impact on addressing tough...
View ArticlePotholes are popping up all over
The coming of spring brings us flowers, leaves on trees, outdoor sports, children playing in parks, and, of course, potholes.After a dreadful winter (See photo for example) that even snowmen and...
View ArticleWatershed association cleans sections of Mahanoy Creek
MAHANOY PLANE - Mahanoy Creek is cleaner in the Borough of Gilberton thanks to a cleanup Saturday by volunteers along the stream.The Mahanoy Creek Watershed Association conducted the cleanup with about...
View ArticleRelay for Life in Pottsville raises more than $100K
The American Cancer Society's 21st annual Relay for Life at Veterans Memorial Stadium at Pottsville Area High School is still on its way to achieving its goal of raising $149,000.The 24-hour event...
View ArticlePearl Harbor memorial honors those who died in surprise attack
HONOLULU, Hawaii - With the approach of Memorial Day weekend we are reminded it is a time for many families to reflect upon the ultimate sacrifice made in the service of our nation by a relative or...
View ArticleAround the Region
n Frackville: Diane Sturm and Carol Nicholas recently presented a program to the Frackville Rotary Club about the Frackville Food Bank. They said the bank is a project of the Frackville Ministerium, a...
View ArticleEast Union Township, Saint Clair prepare for recycling programs
SHEPPTON - Recycling is becoming a local responsibility in Schuylkill County.East Union Township and Saint Clair are the latest municipalities in the county looking to start their own recycling...
View ArticleLocal actors celebrate "Hard Coal" screening
The legend of the Molly Maguires and 19th century outlaw justice in the anthracite fields has been retold in numerous mediums, from books to plays to major motion pictures. A filmmaker from...
View ArticleMount Carmel man has been dishing out ice cream, smiles for 20 years
MOUNT CARMEL - When the young woman with the long blonde ponytail reached the front of the line, she still wasn't sure what she wanted, so she asked for a minute to decide. Instead of becoming...
View ArticlePennsylvania Starwatch: Look for planets in early summer
From a stargazer's perspective, June and July are lacking because they have the shortest nights of the year, and you have to wait until late at night to take in the starry show. In fact, good...
View ArticlePolice log, June 1, 2014
Police investigatestorage unit theftsORWIGSBURG - State police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating several thefts that occurred between 5 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. Friday at Sunrise Storage in West...
View ArticleVolunteer Connection: Another Doughnut Day honors WWI 'lassies'
Today starts June, the official month of summer. This month we recognize Father's Day and one of my favorites, National Doughnut Day.National Doughnut Day honors the Salvation Army "Lassies" of World...
View ArticleSchuylkill County Communications Center continues testing new emergency system
The Schuylkill County Communications Center counted up and down all week to test the new emergency communications system. Countywide coverage testing on the $16 million upgrades started May 20 and...
View ArticleStudents of the month, June 1, 2014
Ashland RotaryAshley Schultz, a senior at North Schuylkill High School, was named student of the month for March by the Ashland Area Rotary Club.Ashley's high school activities include diversity club,...
View Article4 schools in Youth Summit get project grants
Students at four schools received grant money for community projects associated with the annual Schuylkill County Youth Summit.The second annual Youth Summit was held March 20 in the county courthouse....
View ArticleAutopsy: Man found dead at fire in South Manheim Township killed by gunshot...
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - A man found dead on the lawn of his South Manheim Township home Friday morning died of a gunshot wound to the chest.Schuylkill County Coroner Dr. David Moylan said an autopsy...
View ArticleMarian High School graduates set free to futures
After going through four years of high school together and times that included a full range of emotions causing responses from laughter to crying, all of a sudden they are set free to become whatever...
View ArticleConstruction stalls on Schuylkill Transportation System facility in Saint Clair
SAINT CLAIR - Possible design changes have stalled construction on a new Schuylkill Transportation System facility in the Saint Clair Industrial Park.It has been nearly a year since funding was...
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