Police find drugs during traffic stop, man jailed
SHENANDOAH — A Unityville man was jailed after a vehicle stop by Mahanoy Township police found him with drugs and a large amount of cash. Joseph J. Sanders, 53, of 8205 Moreland Baptist Road, was...
View ArticleJudges uphold guilty plea, state prison sentence for city drug dealer
Robert Haviland knew what he was doing when he admitted committing four crimes arising from two separate incidents in January 2011 in Pottsville, a three-judge state Superior Court panel has ruled. In...
View ArticleBoroughs take advantage of county repository sale
SHENANDOAH — Two buildings are coming down and one was demolished after the borough acquired them through the county repository. The borough acquired 419 W. New York St. and 204 and 206 W. Poplar St....
View ArticleGilberton residents to improve park land
MAHANOY PLANE — A group of Gilberton residents is planning to find ways to make improvements to the park in the Gilberton section of the borough. The proposed initiative was raised during Thursday’s...
View ArticlePolice log, July 25, 2014
Ashland man jailed for theft MINERSVILLE — An Ashland man was jailed after being arrested by Minersville police on felony theft charges after an incident on June 21 at the Dollar General. Stanley J....
View ArticleChabad-Lubavitch center to promote understanding of Jewish life
In the near future, Pottsville could have a Jewish life center to provide those interested with a place to gather together, learn and share beliefs. The center is the Chabad-Lubavitch, and Rabbi...
View ArticleGillingham board accepts 2 member resignations
The Gillingham Charter School board is looking for new members after accepting two letters of resignation Thursday at the board meeting. Board president Marsha Chwastiak announced that Rick Werkheiser...
View ArticleSchuylkill Haven kids' center to close
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — Playtime and Parties is throwing one last hoorah in the borough this weekend before it shuts its doors for good.. The final party at the children’s entertainment and day care center...
View ArticleCriminal court, July 25, 2014
Twenty-eight people received a second chance from the criminal justice system Thursday in Schuylkill County Court, as they entered a special probationary program that will allow them to have charges...
View ArticleChurches in Shenandoah begin merger
SHENANDOAH — A new Roman Catholic parish opens in Shenandoah on Monday as seven parishes in the borough and Lost Creek will merge into one — Divine Mercy Parish. This weekend, six of the seven...
View Article80th annual Ukrainian Seminary Day to be held Sunday
For the 80th time, descendants of Eastern European immigrants will gather to celebrate their faith and heritage at Ukrainian Seminary Day. The annual event will be held from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at...
View ArticleWest Mahanoy Township officials deal with neighbor complaints
SHENANDOAH HEIGHTS — The majority of complaints at municipal meetings deal with complaints of good neighbors versus bad neighbors, and the West Mahanoy Township solicitor said it is a challenge for...
View ArticleDeeds, July 26, 2014
Deeds Branch Township — John M. Direnzo and David J. Direnzo, co-executors of the Estate of Dorothy Direnzo, to John M. Direnzo; two properties on Hickory Street; $1. Butler Township — Joanne Klauger...
View ArticleState museum exhibit features Pa. German culture
KLINGERSTOWN — Handiwork from a Klingerstown woman’s family has found its place among treasures at The State Museum of Pennsylvania. Faye Arleen Kopp, 90, donated woven baskets made by her grandfather,...
View ArticleSchuylkill County native sets guidelines for digital families in 'For...
Parents are encouraged to set some digital rules for their families during the summer, according to a Schuylkill County native’s technology guide, “Raising Digital Families for Dummies.” Amy Lupold...
View ArticlePottsville uncertain of future of Sharp Mountain Reclamation
This year, the City of Pottsville reached the halfway mark of its goal to reclaim 43 acres of mine subsidences on Sharp Mountain. But with no government funding available for the next phase of the...
View ArticleCorrection, July 26, 2014
Date incorrect Frackville Elks No. 1533 will sponsor a free swim event from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 27, at the Frackville pool. The date was incorrect in Friday’s edition.
View ArticleLawn care a priority for property owners
Lawn care is usually something the average homeowner dreads each summer, but there can be serious repercussions for those who do not attend to their property carefully. Grass in an excess of eight...
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n Hegins: The 30th annual Bootleggers’ Independent Coal Miners Picnic will begin at noon Aug. 9 at Hegins Park, rain or shine. A hot meal will be served at 4 p.m. Disc jockey Gold Dust, Old Gold, The...
View ArticleMahanoy City woman goes free after posting bail
Kimberly Hons, whom police alleged fatally stabbed her mother’s boyfriend in December 2013 at their Mahanoy City residence, is free after a Schuylkill County judge set bail for her Friday. Hons, 34, of...
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