Police log, Jan. 30, 2014
Police investigate2-vehicle crashSAINT CLAIR - Borough police investigated a crash that occurred about 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Route 61 north and West Russell Street.Police said a truck being driven by...
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Date clarificationThe Shenandoah Area Food Pantry will move to a new location starting Friday. The headline in Wednesday's edition incorrectly identified the month of the move.Names switchedDawn M....
View ArticleCounty agencies assist those in need of shelter
Volunteers and employees of many human service agencies and organizations in Schuylkill County braved the cold Wednesday night to help the people who have had no where to go this frigid winter.The...
View ArticleState Supreme Court denies another appeal in 1989 New Castle murder
by peter e. bortner Robert J. Eckert Jr. must stay in prison for murdering his live-in girlfriend almost 25 years ago in New Castle Township, the state Supreme Court has ruled. In a one-sentence order...
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n Harrisburg: The Pennsylvania Medical Society Alliance, in conjunction with The Foundation of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, is offering multiple $2,500 scholarships to Pennsylvania residents...
View ArticleCriminal court, Jan. 31, 2014
A Girardville man will spend at least two months on house arrest after being convicted Monday in Schuylkill County Court of driving with a license that had been suspended for an alcohol-related...
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Police say deerdistracted driverSCHUYLKILL HAVEN - A deer along a road caused a driver to become distracted, travel off the road and strike a tree at 9:27 a.m. Friday, police said.State police at...
View ArticleShow a little love for Schuylkill County
At the risk of alienating all of you, I'm going to state the obvious here, but I refuse to use "the V word"; it's SO darned cold! In fact, it's so cold you may not feel like leaving your house, but I'm...
View ArticleDowntown Shenandoah Inc. holds public meeting for facade grant funding
SHENANDOAH - Downtown Shenandoah Inc. held a public meeting Wednesday to provide information about applying for a Keystone Facade Grant of $50,000.The meeting of the downtown revitalization group is a...
View ArticleDeeds, Jan. 31, 2014
DeedsFrailey Township - Andrew J. and Christine M. Lukacsina to Andrew J. and Christine M. Lukacsina; 133 W. Railroad St., Donaldson; $1.Girardville - Peter J. Bolusky and Dolores Bonner to Gladys E....
View ArticleReading, Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad Co. outlines growth, achievements
WEST HAZLETON - Reading, Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad Co. had its best year ever in 2013 and does not plan to stop growing, its president said Thursday."When other people are selling, we buy,"...
View ArticleGrammy awards entertaining
It's been a few days, but I'm still kind of confused. I, for the first time in a long time, was entertained by the Grammys this year.Because I work Sunday nights, I made a last-minute decision to DVR...
View ArticleSchuylkill Alliance receives grant to help uninsured
Schuylkill Alliance for Health Care has received a $100,000 grant to continue its services to the uninsured residents in the county.Judith Schweich, executive director of the organization, announced...
View ArticlePolice issue Super Bowl warning
The Super Bowl is one of America's most highly anticipated sports events, when friends and family gather in homes, bars and restaurants to celebrate.As Super Bowl Sunday approaches and football fans...
View ArticleJudge rejects zoning approval for cargo airport
Opponents of a cargo airport proposed for the Hazleton area won a significant victory Thursday, as a Schuylkill County judge denied a special exception for the partnership that wants to construct the...
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n Ashland: The Crossfire Youth Center, 12th and Market streets, offers a safe environment for young people ages 6 to 18 to play games, listen to music and have fun. The local center is open from 3 to 5...
View ArticleWWII vet receives POW medal
A Pottsville Army Air Corps veteran who was held prisoner in a camp in Switzerland run by a Nazi sympathizer during World War II finally received the recognition he sought from the government. On...
View ArticleSnowdrop, Snowflake princesses to be crowned Saturday
On Saturday, two girls will join the ranks of Winter Carnival royalty.The Snowdrop and Snowflake Pageant will be held at 7 p.m. at the Robert W. Wachter Auditorium at Pottsville Area High School. Doors...
View ArticlePenn State Schuylkill kicks off yearlong 80th birthday celebration
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - With blue and white balloons, decorations and special blue velvet cookies called "Skookies," Penn State Schuylkill kicked off its yearlong 80th anniversary celebration Thursday in...
View ArticleMcAdoo police rescue pit bull left out in cold
McAdoo police rescued a dog left tied to a street sign in the bitter cold Wednesday night after two people called them saying the canine had been there for about 1 1/2 hours.The white male pit bull...
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