Memorial for child fire victims planned for Bunker Hill Playground
A memorial is planned at the Bunker Hill Playground in Pottsville to commemorate the lives of Joy, Jeremiah, Elijah and Emily Brown, who died in a Mother's Day house fire in the city that also took the...
View ArticleCorbett broadens Medicaid expansion talks
HARRISBURG - The Corbett administration seeks to broaden the scope of Medicaid expansion talks with Washington, but expressed disappointment at the lack of progress so far with federal officials.The...
View Article5 Schuylkill County schools, IU 29 receive funds for hybrid learning
Five area school districts and Schuylkill County Intermediate Unit 29, Mar Lin, received grants to implement hybrid learning programs for students in kindergarten through 12th grades.North Schuylkill,...
View ArticleMahanoy City, Brockton churches sponsor Father's Day breakfast
MAHANOY CITY - Regional families shared breakfast Sunday at St. Mary's Center in honor of Father's Day. "We didn't do Father's (breakfast) last year," Ann Pascavage, a breakfast organizer, said,...
View ArticlePolice log, June 17, 2013
Motorcyclistinjured in crashSTRAUSSTOWN - A Myerstown man suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle collision Saturday evening at Main and Oak streets in this Berks County borough, police said.State...
View ArticleDeeds 2, June 17, 2013
DeedsCoaldale - David R. and Mary T. Faenza to Davmar LLC; 150 Second St.; $1.
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DeedsAshland - Lissette Cires, individually and as attorney in fact for Gilberto Delgado, to Warren Harter; 1301 Walnut St.; $5,000.Blythe Township - James G. Raffa to Carol A. Raffa; 525 Mountain...
View ArticleTamaqua celebrates summer with annual festival
TAMAQUA - Thousands of people walked downtown for the Tamaqua Summerfest.While it did rain a little, that didn't keep people away from the sights and sounds of the event, hosted by the Tamaqua...
View ArticlePa. AG wants anti-gangs unit
State Attorney General Kathleen Kane is asking for funding to establish a mobile street crime unit that she says will flush gangs out of Pennsylvania.The proposed 20-person law enforcement unit would...
View ArticleFrackville Elks holds Flag Day program on Sunday
FRACKVILLE - Members of Frackville Elks Lodge 1533 held its annual Flag Day program on Sunday in its parking lot in order to honor the American flag. Despite a few sprinkles of rain, the patriotic...
View ArticleSchuylkill County Court won't decide Hazleton Area case
by peter e. bortner Schuylkill County Court will not decide whether to hold a new primary election for the Hazleton Area school board, a judge ruled Monday.In a two-page order, President Judge William...
View ArticlePa. Senate weighs aidMinersville Area among 6 listed for Northeast
HARRISBURG - Providing special state aid to distressed school districts for a second year in a row is an issue facing senators as the House-approved state budget bill lands in their lap. The aid would...
View ArticleShamokin native takes vintage to new heights
In an age of downloaded music, streaming movies and virtual Facebook friendships, people long for the authenticity and tangibility of eras passed.For Shamokin native and owner of the vintage clothing...
View ArticleSTS to offer free rides for Dump the Pump
The Schuylkill Transportation System will be offering free rides all day Thursday in honor of National Dump the Pump Day.People will be able to ride the 10 "fixed route" buses for free. "They can call...
View ArticleCorrection, June 18, 2013
Information incorrect Cost to attend the fundraiser at the Schuylkill Racquet and Fitness Center, Orwigsburg, from 1 to 3 p.m. June 30 is $10. Proceeds benefit the memorial for the four children...
View ArticleVolunteers spruce up Kline Township
Actions speak louder than words for 10 volunteers in Kline Township. Known as the Kline Township Beautification Committee, the group is serious about making the seven sections of the township look a...
View ArticleVandalism spurs borough to patrol playground
PALO ALTO - In response to complaints about vandals at the Savory Street Playground, borough officials will padlock the park after hours, Joe Bowers, borough maintenance supervisor, said Monday. "And...
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n Ashland: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 35 N. Ninth St., will host its Vacation Bible School titled "Kingdom Rock: Where Kids Stand Strong for God" 6 to 8 p.m. July 8 to 12. Children can register the...
View ArticlePublic Safety Night Out in Pottsville draws a crowd
Pottsville fire officials said more people turned out than they expected Monday evening for the city's first Public Safety Night Out. "I thought it would be pretty good, but I didn't think it would be...
View ArticlePolice log, June 18, 2013
Checkpoints, patrol announcedThe North Central Regional Sobriety Checkpoint DUI Taskforce announced that Sobriety Checkpoints and Roving DUI Patrols will be conducted today through Monday on Routes 61,...
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