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n Barnesville: Naturalist Robin Tracey will lead a hike on the Oak Loop Trail at Locust Lake on Wednesday. Participants will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the visitor parking lot. The four-mile trail is rated...
View ArticleFuture of former Yuengling Creamery in Pottsville remains unclear
Now that asbestos abatement has been done at the former ice cream factory owned by D.G. Yuengling & Son Inc., Yuengling's president is reconsidering its demolition plans."Apparently, Yuengling may...
View ArticlePottsville treasurer discusses theft from general fund
The money recently stolen from the City of Pottsville's tax office was general fund money, Ellen Micka, city treasurer, said Tuesday."The money was from the city treasurer side of the tax office. It...
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n Cressona: People will be able to help raise funds for the Schuylkill County Fair on Thursday simply by dining at Hoss' Steak and Sea House. From 11 a.m. and throughout the day, Hoss' will donate a...
View ArticleDeeds, July 17, 2013
DeedsAshland and Butler Township - Charles J. Remaley and Denise M. Adams, individually and as executors of the Last Will & Testament of Elizabeth C. Remaley, Bonnie A. Remaley and Stephen C. Adams...
View ArticleBirths, July 17, 2013
Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson StreetTo Eric and Melinda Moyer Trezise, Cressona, a daughter, June 3.
View ArticleIdol finalists announced today
FRACKVILLE - Today, three contestants will be moving on to the final round of Schuylkill County Idol 2013 after six contestants sang their hearts out Tuesday evening for the audience and judges.Those...
View ArticleSCMA considers turbines on property
The Schuylkill County Municipal Authority is looking into the possibility of putting wind turbines on properties it owns in Blythe, Cass and New Castle townships. Wind farms have been in Schuylkill...
View ArticleLebanon commissioner seeks governorship
by peter e. bortner Lebanon County Commissioner Jo Ellen Litz said Tuesday she believes this is the right time for her to step up to the state's highest office to serve all Pennsylvanians."My father...
View ArticleJaycees president to visit Schuylkill Haven
The Jaycees of Schuylkill County will be visited by National Jaycee President Chrystal Ramsay-Dyess on Thursday as she continues her tour of the United States. Ramsay-Dyess will be stopping at 6:30...
View ArticleDistrict Court, July 17, 2013
Anthony J. KilkerSHENANOAH - An 18-year-old Shenandoah man charged with consuming alcohol and then resisting arrest on April l6 had charges against him held to court during a preliminary hearing before...
View ArticleCriminal Court, July 17, 2013
In recent Schuylkill County Court action, Judge Charles M. Miller accepted guilty pleas from, and, pursuant to agreements between prosecutors and defendants, imposed the indicated sentences on, these...
View ArticleStreet repairs should begin soon in Shenandoah
SHENANDOAH - Borough Manager Joseph L. Palubinsky revealed during Monday's Shenandoah Borough Council meeting the 2013 street paving program that should begin in the near future.Bids from five...
View ArticleLocals gather indoors to beat the heat
It's hot outside, but it was cool around the card table Tuesday afternoon at the Senior Community Center in downtown Pottsville.Local seniors have been taking advantage of the extra hours at the...
View ArticlePolice log, July 17, 2013
Woman accusedof damageMINERSVILLE - A criminal mischief incident that occurred at 819A Forest Lane in Cass Township about 6 a.m. Tuesday led to charges pending against a Tower City woman, police...
View ArticleCriminal court, July 18, 2013
James R. FerrierORWIGSBURG - A Schuylkill Haven man faces Schuylkill County Court action after waiving his right to a preliminary hearing Tuesday in connection with charges stemming from an incident in...
View ArticlePottsville Area schools boosters on new policy
All of Pottsville Area School District's booster clubs are now on board with the district's new booster policy, which establishes rules to keep club treasurers accountable, Stephen C. Curran, the...
View ArticleSchuylkill Idol announces finalists
FRACKVILLE - Schuyl-kill County Idol XI is down to three.The Schuylkill Mall announced the finalists of the 11th annual competition on its website at 3 p.m. Wednesday. The final round of competition...
View ArticleCity man sent to state prison for 2 incidents
A Pottsville man with a criminal record dating back more than 35 years is headed to state prison after being sentenced twice Wednesday in Schuylkill County Court on charges stemming from two incidents...
View ArticleHistorical society, Salvation Army develop program for children
The Schuylkill County Historical Society and the Salvation Army are joining forces to host a history program for local students. The Schuylkill County History Safari will be held from at 9 a.m. to 4...
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