Police log, Nov. 30, 2013
Orwigsburg police probelocal 'grandparent scam'ORWIGSBURG - Orwigsburg police are investigating a scam that was reported to their department on Wednesday.Police said they received a report that an...
View ArticleSnagging sales a tradition for some
FRACKVILLE - For some shoppers, Black Friday is about more than just finding a good deal."It is more about tradition than shopping for us," Jeanette McSparron, Muir, said Friday at the Schuylkill...
View ArticleSanta Claus and elves come to Shenandoah by parachute
SHENANDOAH - Santa Claus may not have arrived in Shenandoah in a sleigh with reindeer, but he still made an impressive entrance by parachuting from an airplane on Friday.Santa, along with two elves,...
View ArticleAshland council tentatively adopts budget with tax increase
ASHLAND - Property owners will see a small increase in their 2014 real estate taxes, according to the operating budget tentatively adopted by the Ashland borough council at Wednesday's special...
View ArticleFor the Record, Nov. 30, 2013
Marriage LicensesRobert D. Witconis, Freeland, and Linda A. Bobrowski, FreelandEdward M. Kenderdine, Orwigsburg, and Amanda M. Homer, OrwigsburgRobert F. Gerhard, McAdoo, and Rebecca L. Duncan,...
View ArticleWorst blighted building in city slated for demolition
On Tuesday, a contractor from Hazleton stood in front of the row home in Pottsville that had been dubbed the worst blighted property in the city.Joseph R. Umbriac, president of Penn Earthworks,...
View ArticleDowntown holiday event brings people out in Shenandoah
SHENANDOAH - People had a "Dickens" of a good time on Friday as Downtown Shenandoah Inc. presented an evening of Christmas-themed fun, complete with cookies and hot chocolate with marshmallows.The...
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n Frackville: The South End Field and Stream Association is holding its annual kielbasa sale. Varieties include fresh, smoked and cheesy hot. Pick-up times and dates are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 22 and 23...
View ArticleBill encourages more organ donations
HARRISBURG - Legislation intended to make more human organs available for transplant recently won approval from a Senate committee, but faces continued debate down the road.The measure sponsored by...
View ArticleCounty to participate in black fly suppression
Those annoying gnats will remain under control in Schuylkill County with its participation in the annual black fly suppression.The county commissioners approved participation in the state Department of...
View ArticleAuction ends with no sale of Saint Catherine
FOUNTAIN SPRINGS - There is no buyer for Saint Catherine Medical Center following a public auction Friday morning, although there is an interested party.Only one bid was placed on the 101 Broad St....
View ArticlePolice log, Dec. 1, 2013
Haven man facescharges for crashSAINT CLAIR - A Schuylkill Haven man suffered moderate injuries from a crash at 7:44 a.m. on Route 61 about two miles north of Saint Clair in Blythe Township.State...
View ArticleAdvent wreaths made one day before season begins
MAHANOY CITY - Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Roman Catholic Church in Mahanoy City hosted a workshop on Saturday morning for the making of Advent wreaths for use in homes to help make the spiritual...
View ArticlePennsylvania Starwatch: Summer stars are still out in winter
Even though December is upon us, we still have some summer constellations residing in the western skies. Just like professional sports seasons, there's a lot of overlap with the constellation seasons....
View ArticleSchool, church burglars' identity sought
Schuylkill County Crime Stoppers and Pottsville police are asking for the public's help in finding those responsible for two burglaries that occurred earlier this month at a school and church activity...
View ArticleArt and Antiques: Glass color determined by chemical added
Soda lime glass is basically colorless. Metals and oxides can be added to glass to change its color during the glass blowing, molding or machine production process. Color chemistryThe following...
View ArticleModel trains up and running
HAMBURG - The Reading Railroad Heritage Museum is getting into the holiday spirit with a new exhibit called "Trains, Trees and Gingerbread.""We want to have people come and learn about the Reading...
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n Mahanoy City: A financial aid information night for parents/guardians of Mahanoy Area High School students will be held in the high school's large group instruction room at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Lisa...
View ArticleCollege notes, Dec. 1, 2013
Lebanon ValleyLebanon Valley College, Annville, has selected 48 full-time students to serve as resident assistants for the 2013-14 academic year. RAs live in the residence halls and serve as mentors...
View ArticleStudents of the month, Dec. 1, 2013
Mahanoy MiddleMegan Babinsky and Justin Letcavage were chosen as students of the month for October by the faculty at Mahanoy Area Middle School. Sponsored by the Mahanoy City Benevolent and Protective...
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