For the record, Aug. 5, 2014
Marriage licenses Edward D. Barket, Pottsville, and Joann M. Reed, Pottsville. Paul G. Petrulsky Jr., McAdoo, and Jessica L. Mulligan, McAdoo. Dale E. Haldeman, Pine Grove, and Tammy L. Cassady, Pine...
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Police investigate vehicle fire death TOPTON — Officials are investigating the death of a Quakertown woman in a vehicle fire Sunday at Toad Creek, Topton Community Park, Topton. Trooper Jacob Shelak...
View ArticleTeachers try online crowdfunding sites for projects
Struggling artists aren’t the only ones who turn to online crowdfunding sites to raise money for their projects. Last year, Courtney Reichert, a teacher at Pottsville Area’s John S. Clarke Elementary,...
View ArticlePort Carbon family plans to build garage on fire site
PORT CARBON — The Staller family, victims of a 2012 fire which destroyed their home and the home next door in the 200 block of Coal Street, have rebuilt their house. Now, they’re hoping to build a...
View ArticleFor the record, Aug. 6, 2014
Marriage licenses James L. O’Donnell, Lebanon, and Mary Bane, Lebanon. Derek L. Dressler, Mount Carmel, and Lindzey M. Phillips, Mount Carmel. David M. Prutzman, Pottsville, and Amanda R. Sylvester,...
View ArticlePolice: Man shot in attempted homicide
PINE GROVE — State police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating the attempted homicide of a Pine Grove man. Richard Behney, 34, was shot with a .22 caliber bullet between 6:30 and 6:40 a.m. Monday in...
View ArticleMagician entertains kids at Schuylkill Haven park
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — Children were treated to a magic act Tuesday as a culmination of the free summer reading program at Schuylkill Haven Free Public Library. Connor Staskel, 20, of Orwigsburg, showcased...
View ArticlePolice log, Aug. 6, 2014
Woman faces bad check charge CRESSONA — A Mahanoy Plane woman will face charges after she allegedly wrote a bad check, police said. State police at Schuylkill Haven said Jennifer Johnstone, 35, wrote...
View ArticleArraignments, Aug. 6, 2014
A former Pottsville woman charged in May with operating a methamphetamine lab in her city home was among those scheduled to plead not guilty Monday during arraignment in Schuylkill County Court....
View ArticlePino sent to state prison for chase that injured police chief
John A. Pino, who led police on a high-speed chase in August 2013 that disabled Saint Clair’s police chief, is headed behind state prison bars after being sentenced Tuesday in Schuylkill County Court....
View ArticleDead infant found in trash in Middleport
MIDDLEPORT — The body of an infant was found in the trash early Tuesday morning outside a home in Blythe Township. State police at Frackville arrested Tara Lynne Paltanavage, 22, of 189 Winfield...
View ArticleNorwegian Township supervisors vote to contribute toward dam project
MAR LIN — The Norwegian Township supervisors voted to contribute $15,000 toward the Maple Avenue Long Dam and Recreation Complex project. The supervisors said the project was worthwhile and voted...
View ArticleSchuylkill YMCA leaders unveil strategic plan
By Dec. 31, the Schuylkill YMCA Board of Directors will develop “three to five organizational goals,” the foundation of a multi-year strategic plan, Robert J. “Bob” Oravitz, the organization’s chief...
View ArticleCourt rejects 2nd try by Santai-Gaffney
Schuylkill County Register of Wills Theresa Santai-Gaffney has lost another attempt to challenge the overturning of Pennsylvania’s ban on same-sex marriage. In a one-paragraph order filed Monday, the...
View ArticleAround the region, Aug. 6, 2014
n Allentown: The annual Allentown Roman Catholic Diocesan anniversary Mass will be held at 3 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Sienna, 1875 W. Turner St. People celebrating five, 25,...
View ArticlePolice: Kulpmont mayor threatened Pottsville contractor
KULPMONT — Mayor Bernard Novakoski “threatened to shoot and kill” a Pottsville area contractor, police said Tuesday in reporting the mayor has been charged with two counts of harassment. Novakoski,...
View ArticlePolice log, Aug. 7, 2014
Police investigate hit-and-run crash MINERSVILLE — State police at Frackville are investigating a hit-and-run crash that occurred at 5:30 p.m. Monday on Valley Road in Cass Township. Police said a...
View ArticlePottsville McDonald's to open on Friday
Customers can grab a late-night bite at the new McDonald’s in Pottsville this week when it opens at 12 a.m. Friday. Construction of the restaurant across from the Fairlane Village mall started in May...
View ArticleRhoades Foundation 5K approved by Saint Clair Borough
SAINT CLAIR — The Rhoades Foundation received approval Tuesday to hold the fifth annual 5K run and one-mile family fun run on Oct. 19 from the Saint Clair borough council. The event proceeds will be...
View ArticleAround the Region, Aug. 7, 2014
n Ashland: The 22nd annual Pioneer Day is set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 16 hosted by Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine & Steam Train in celebration of its 52nd anniversary. In addition to regular coal...
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