Minersville police officer to be honored in Washington, D.C.
A former Minersville police officer will receive national recognition today in Washington, D.C. Patrolman Milan Barber, who died in the line of duty June 19, 1970, at age 50, has his name engraved on...
View ArticlePolice charge 11 for staged fights in McAdoo
McADOO — Eleven people — mostly juveniles — were arrested after McAdoo police investigated a string of premeditated fights. Police said six juveniles from McAdoo and two from Kelayres along with three...
View ArticleMan sought after probation violation
Schuylkill County District Attorney Christine A. Holman and the Schuylkill County detectives are asking the public’s help in locating a man wanted on an outstanding warrant. Detectives said Gregory...
View ArticleCriminal court, May 14, 2017
POTTSVILLE — A Schuylkill County judge on Tuesday dismissed a criminal charge against a Frackville man after prosecutors could not produce enough evidence to support it. Stephen R. Rutt, 46, had been...
View ArticleRelay for Life raises $15,000 over two-day campaign
The fight continues to find a cure for all types of cancer, Chuck Joy said Saturday, following Pottsville’s annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life, which raised $15,000 over the two-day...
View ArticleVirgo, the grand but faint lady of the sky
Virgo the Virgin is one of only three constellations representing women that we can see in our Pottsville skies over the course of the year. Andromeda the Princess and Cassiopeia the Queen are the only...
View ArticleDean's list, May 14, 2017
Penn State Stephanie Kemmerling, Pine Grove, a freshman biology major at Penn State, Harrisburg campus, made the dean’s list for the fall semester. She is a 2016 graduate of Pine Grove Area High School...
View ArticleAround the region, May 14, 2017
Gordon Citizens Fire Company No. 1, Plain and Otto streets, will have a Memorial Day block party from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 29 with food, beverages, music and kiddie attractions. All are welcome. For...
View ArticlePolice log, May 14, 2017
Woman in custody in Pottsville incident ASHLAND — Ashland police took a woman into custody after officers were called about 4:15 p.m. Thursday to 938 Centre St. for assistance. Police said the caller,...
View ArticleAt 92, Hazleton man doesn’t regret following dad’s advice
An immigrant from southern Italy, the late Gennaro Fierro believed his son, Maurice, should learn a trade once he entered his teenage years. “At the age of 13, I was put with the Mercantino family ......
View ArticleSchool notes, May 14, 2017
Tamaqua Area Allie Gerber, a senior at Tamaqua Area High School, was selected for the Sutton Scholars academic achievement scholarship program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. A daughter of Terry...
View ArticleDisc golf players brave rain at lake tournament
PINE GROVE — They called themselves the “die-hards.” Sixteen players weathered Saturday’s torrential downpours to compete in the Throw for the Lake 2 disc golf tournament at Sweet Arrow Lake County...
View ArticleUpper Dauphin Area program shows ‘culture impacts outcomes’
LOYALTON — The images can speak for themselves, Upper Dauphin Area High School Principal Matthew Schwenk told those gathered at Tuesday’s school board meeting. “Culture impacts outcomes,” he said....
View ArticleLucas - Weiser
Nichole Kristen Lucas and Brett Lavern Weiser were united in marriage at Kemfort’s Cottage, Pottsville. Mayor Michael Devlin officiated at the 3 p.m. ceremony May 28, 2016. Given in marriage by her...
View ArticleMan dies in fiery crash in Rush Township
LAKE HAUTO — A man died Saturday when the car he was driving crashed into another vehicle and caught fire in Rush Township. The crash occurred just after 3 p.m. on Route 54, about a mile east of the...
View ArticleVietnam Veterans Memorial receives new addition to mark 20th anniversary
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — With open arms, Schuylkill County welcomed home its Vietnam veterans Saturday, fulfilling a promise. Retired NATO Supreme Allied Commander Gen. George A. Joulwan returned for the...
View ArticleGillingham Charter posts 2017-18 budget
POTTSVILLE — Even though the Pennsylvania Charter Hearing Board has yet to decide its fate, the Gillingham Charter School has developed a budget for the 2017-18 school year. Nicolle Hutchinson,...
View ArticleStudents of the month, May 14, 2017
Blue Mountain Stephen Johnson and Kaitlyn Schneider were named students of the month for May at Blue Mountain High School. Stephen, a senior enrolled in the college preparatory curriculum, is a son of...
View ArticleBill allowing school employees to carry firearms makes way to Senate
Although Gov. Tom Wolf had vowed to veto a bill that would allow school employees to carry firearms, state Sen. David Argall, R-29, Rush Township, said the proposed legislation will clarify existing...
View ArticleWilliams Valley OKs preliminary budget, holds line on taxes
TOWER CITY — Taxes remain stable under a $16.3 million preliminary budget for 2017-18 approved Thursday by the Williams Valley school board. Voting in favor of the spending plan were directors Daniel...
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