Wrestling showdown raises funds to renovate Veterans Memorial Building
ORWIGSBURG - Professional wrestling was a common attraction at the Orwigsburg Veterans Memorial Building just a few decades ago. Now that the borough is working to revitalize the building, it may be...
View ArticleDeeds, Jan. 12, 2014
DeedsAshland - Shirley M. Klinger to Susan K. Snyder and William Earl Klinger; 2133 Walnut St.; $1.Anne Felker to Donna M. Felker; 915 Walnut St.; $1.Barry Township - Lester H. and Lucille M. Ludwig to...
View ArticleCounty authorities search for fugitive
Schuylkill County District Attorney Christine Holman and county Detective Dennis Clark are asking for the public's help in locating a Shenandoah woman wanted for failing to appear in Schuylkill County...
View ArticleSchool notes, Jan. 12, 2014
PAHSMembers of the Pottsville Area High School publications staff received recognition for publications excellence on the national and state level during the summer of 2013.The Hi-S-Potts yearbook,...
View ArticleDistrict Court, Jan. 12, 2014
David J. RossiTREMONT - A Tremont man is headed for Schuylkill County Court after a preliminary hearing Thursday on charges resulting from a December 2013 incident in Tremont Township.Brandon S. Fritz,...
View ArticlePottsville Open Writers celebrates 5 years with 'success'
Once each month, Pottsville Open Writers group gathers in a room on the second floor of the Pottsville Free Public Library to share their work incorporating a specific theme.The theme Saturday was...
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n Frackville: The Frackville Free Public Library, 56 N. Lehigh Ave., has scheduled its annual meeting for 6:30 p.m. Jan. 22 at the library. The meeting, according to Elaine M. Mykolayko, director, will...
View ArticleDean's list, Jan. 12, 2014
American Kirsten N. Bickelman, an international relations major, was named to the dean's list at American University, Washington, D.C.. for the fall semester.A 2013 graduate of Blue Mountain High...
View ArticlePolice log, Jan. 12, 2014
Saint Clair womanfaces chargesMINERSVILLE - Minersville police filed charges against a Saint Clair woman after an incident about 12:45 p.m. Dec. 30 in the 100 block of Westwood Street.Police said...
View ArticleNeighbors in the news, Jan. 12, 2014
Miss DelawareKelsey Miller, daughter of Jeff and Karen Raczka Miller, was crowned Miss Delaware USA 2014 in Nov-ember 2013.Kelsey competed in her first pageant in November 2008, when she was crowned...
View ArticleGraduates, Jan. 12, 2014
YorkThe following local students graduated Dec. 18 from York College of Pennsylvania:Todd Humphrey, Pottsville, received a bachelor's degree in history; and Phillip Cavaluchi, Port Carbon, received a...
View ArticleCriminal Court, Jan. 12, 2014
A Mahanoy City man sits behind bars after being sentenced Wednesday in Schuylkill County Court on a charge stemming from an October 2011 accident in Rush Township.Joel M. Kerestus, 25, must serve six...
View ArticleEPA: Chemicals removed from Delano Township plant
DELANO - The current owner of a property that was the site of a former silver recycling plant and later a cable recycling operation in Delano Township is concerned about contamination left by the...
View ArticlePennsylvania Starwatch: Finding pictures in winter sky
The stars of the celestial dome we see night after night, at least when the clouds decide to stay out of the way, are random arrangements of stars in a huge range of brightness. Of course, in the urban...
View ArticleWork of humane officers emotional, rewarding
Like any officer of the law, Janine Choplick goes into work each morning not knowing what surprises the day holds.Choplick is one of five registered humane officers at Hillside SPCA in Pottsville."We...
View ArticleArts and Antiques: How to store antiques safely
Did you know that there are places around your house where art and antiques don't belong? Most of us know that attics and basements are poor choices for the storage of art and antiques, yet most of the...
View ArticleVolunteer Connection: RSVP marks 30 years of helping neighbors
Schuylkill County has a larger than national number of elderly residents. However, our older adults have remained spry and active. Must be something in the local water. In my experience, they make up...
View ArticleWilliams Valley school board approves coaches
TOWER CITY - One assistant and two volunteer coaches were approved Dec. 19 by the Williams Valley school board for the 2013-14 school year. Stephen Barner, Tower City, was approved as assistant...
View ArticleFirms get ready for tax time
Tax time is quickly approaching.Ahead of the April 15 deadline, the IRS will start accepting taxes Jan. 31.There are some things people should do in preparation of filing their taxes."The first thing...
View ArticleSnowflake Princess contestants show personalities through fashion
BARNESVILLE - Each of the 21 high school juniors competing for the title of Greater Pottsville Winter Carnival Snowflake Princess carefully chose their outfits for the fashion show Sunday at Mountain...
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