Criminal court, July 26, 2014
A Frackville man is headed to state prison after being sentenced Monday in Schuylkill County Court. Harry R. Baney III, 30, must spend one to two years in a state correctional institution, Judge...
View ArticleLake Wynonah man sent to prison for crash that killed fiancee
Eric A. Mitchell smoked marijuana before the February 2013 accident that claimed the life of his fiancee, and must spend time in prison as a result, a Schuylkill County judge ruled this month....
View ArticlePolice log, July 26, 2014
Cumbola man jailed for assault CUMBOLA — A 28-year-old Cumbola man was jailed Monday after being arrested by state police at Frackville stemming from an incident about 10:40 a.m. Monday in this Blythe...
View ArticleCoral reef scene brightens landscape, passersby’s days
The brightly colored under the sea arrangement alongside the Gordon Nagle Trail near Cressona was not intended to be the eye-catcher it has become. “It was a cleanup project with my daughter to get rid...
View ArticleVolunteer Connection: Give the gift of the written word: Be a tutor
If you're able to read this column, consider yourself lucky. I don't know what percentage of the world population is illiterate, but the number must be daunting. Being an American doesn't mean you're...
View ArticleGRADUATES
Temple Chad J. Rizzardi graduated May 13 with distinction from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. He received his doctor of podiatric medicine degree. Dr. Rizzardi is a member of multiple...
View ArticleAround the region, July 27, 2014
n Orwigsburg: A Family Fun Fest-Carnival will go from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Aug. 7 and will include food, games, music, balloon animals and a bike parade/decorating contest. The “Jock-ular Juggler” will be on...
View ArticleAnnunciation BVM first church in Shenandoah closed in merger
SHENANDOAH — Annunciation BVM Roman Catholic Church celebrated its last Mass as a parish Saturday, marking the end of the beginning in the formation of the new Divine Mercy Parish on Monday. The church...
View ArticleVeterans gear up for bus trip to D.C.
Following yearly tradition, local veterans are lining up to be part of an annual trip to visit the National World War II Memorial. “This would be our seventh trip going down, and we never missed a...
View ArticlePolice seek fugitive wanted on drug charges
Schuylkill County District Attorney Christine Holman and county Detective Dennis Clark are asking for the public’s help in finding a man wanted on outstanding bench warrants. Police said Jose Anton...
View ArticlePottsville police plan open station
The Pottsville Bureau of Police will be sponsoring an “Open Station” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 5 at the police station in city hall. The open door night will include tours of the police station as well...
View ArticleYuengling history author revisits brewery
He’s a practicing physician from Ohio and a beer connoisseur who enjoys not only sampling a variety of brews but writing lager history. “I’m bigger on the writing than the drinking. Actually, I don’t...
View ArticleDEAN'S LIST
Waynesburg Jessica K. Leiby, Tamaqua, a senior majoring in exercise science, made the dean’s list for the spring term at Waynesburg University. She is a graduate of Tamaqua Area High School. Bloomsburg...
View ArticlePolice arrest man after assault on woman
FRACKVILLE — A borough man was jailed after being charged by Frackville police with assault about 4 p.m. Friday at his home. Police said Justin G. Sanders, 27, of 28 N. Fourth St., was charged with two...
View ArticlePennsylvania Starwatch: Astrophotography worth the effort
To this day, I absolutely love visual astronomy, using all types and sizes of telescopes to gaze at the celestial treats above. I've spent many wonderful hours and have seen many wonderful things, and...
View ArticleCollege notes
Saint Joseph While most college students have traded rigorous academic work for relaxing on the beach, local residents will give up summer vacation to remain on campus at Saint Joseph University,...
View ArticlePolice log, July 27, 2014
Man sends girl nude photos MINERSVILLE — A borough man charged by Minersville police with sending nude photos of himself to a 12-year-old girl was taken into custody by police and jailed. Ronald Lee...
View ArticlePolice officer stresses importance of not disturbing crime scene
NEW PHILADELPHIA — The importance of not disturbing a crime scene until it is properly processed for evidence was stressed Friday night by a state police forensics expert. State police Cpl. David R....
View ArticleLetters from war inspire woman to write history book
WEATHERLY — Gail Furford never expected to become an author, but a box of letters her mother-in-law gave to her years earlier changed everything. The letters — 88 of them — were written by Sgt. Martin...
View ArticleRockette offers insights to dance students in Saint Clair
SAINT CLAIR — After a more than three-hour dance workout Saturday, Mykaihla Sternick, 16, of Pottsville, was exhausted. But she noticed the guest instructor, Jeanne Cargill, Bradenton, Florida, who’s...
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