College notes, Feb. 2, 2014
Widener Widener University, Chester, in partnership with WCAU-TV NBC10, announc-ed the winners of the Widener University High School Leadership Awards. In its third year, the program recognized 134...
View ArticleVolunteer Connection: Consider becoming an ombudsman
There are more ways to volunteer your time or talents than you can think of. Helping at a non-profit or donating to an animal shelter are the most popular. However, if you look around and think out of...
View ArticlePennsylvania Starwatch: Look for Jupiter, moons this week
Star watching is wonderful this month. In fact, this is one of the best times of the year. It's especially fantastic to see the starry dome away from the city lights in the countryside. Maybe you...
View ArticlePine Grove 'groundhog' predicts six more weeks of winter
PINE GROVE - Six more weeks of winter.That's what "Grover the Groundhog," mascot for Pine Grove Grundsau Lodge No. 5, said Saturday morning, according to lodge Haaptmann Donald Potts and lodge weather...
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2 men not hurtin 2-vehicle crashCUMBOLA - Two men were not injured in a two-vehicle crash at 2:40 p.m. Friday on Market and Trolley streets in Blythe Township.State police at Frackville said the crash...
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DeedsRush Township - Patricia Hechler, executrix of the Estate of Marlin A. Hechler, to Patricia Hechler; 53 Frankford Ave., Hometown; $1.Suzanne Stockunas and Alicia Brode to Christy Anna Klatka and...
View ArticleStudents of the month, Feb. 2, 2014
Ashland RotarySarah Barket, a senior at North Schuylkill High School, was chosen as student of the month for December by Ashland Area Rotary Club.Sarah's high school activities include National Honor...
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A Dauphin County man admitted Jan. 24 in Schuylkill County Court that he committed a theft in December 2012 in Tower City.Dakota S. Boyer, 20, of Wiconisco, pleaded guilty to a charge of theft before...
View ArticleCrossing guard braves cold
Trails of smoke from house chimneys teased the cloudless skyline Thursday morning as Donna Rohrbaugh, Pottsville, put on two coats, one on top of the other. It was 8:05 a.m., and it was 2 degrees."I'm...
View ArticleCommunities looking into natural gas extensions
ORWIGSBURG - The lower cost of natural gas to heat homes and commercial buildings has been creating increased interest from homeowners in the past few years, but now the challenge is dealing with the...
View ArticleNEPA officials help shape state budget
HARRISBURG - Senators representing Lackawanna, Luzerne and Schuylkill counties see education and economic development funding as top priorities in the upcoming state budget battle.Another area senator...
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n Barnesville: St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, 799 Barnesville Drive, will sponsor a Super Bowl party from 5 to 11 p.m. today in the church hall. Tickets are $3 each. Participants will be able to...
View ArticleOrganizers planning annual Hot Potato 5K in Tri-Valley
SACRAMENTO - As Old Man Winter bears down on the Tri-Valley community with a blast of polar air, a group of young and energetic people at Sterman Masser Inc. are planning this year's annual Hot Potato...
View ArticlePort Carbon drug fire case set for trial
by peter e. bortner Dean Vermeersch, who used to live in Port Carbon before his residence burned down in November 2012, is headed to trial in what will be one of the highlights of the February criminal...
View ArticleBraun School of Music teacher recalls influential band director
When you lose a mentor, you do what you can to hold on to your memories of that person, Lawrence O. Koch, owner of the Braun School of Music in Pottsville, said Friday.Koch, 74, was speaking of Arthur...
View ArticleCriminal court, Feb. 3, 2014
A Frackville woman will not have to spend time in prison after being sentenced Wednesday in Schuylkill County Court for driving under the influence and five minor traffic offenses.Kimberly A....
View ArticleShenandoah PNCC to close doors
SHENANDOAH - Before a crowd of less than 20 on hand for Mass Sunday morning at Holy Ghost Polish National Catholic Church, the pastor announced it would be the last Mass at the 91-year-old 28 N....
View ArticleSuper Bowl spurs fundraisers, parties
In Schuylkill County Sunday night, Super Bowl XLVIII was all about chicken wings and pizza, fundraisers and family time.Jeff Oakes, Tamaqua, his wife, Nicole, and their three children, Julie, 5; J.J.,...
View ArticleEmergency personnel: Project shouldn't impact response time
Emergency responders said they believe they can deal with navigating the traffic congestion that will result during the "Mady's bridge" project. "We don't believe patient care is going to be impacted,"...
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n Deer Lake: The Deer Lake and West Brunswick Fire Company will sponsor bingo games from 6 to 8:39 p.m. Tuesday in the firehall, 1 Ash Road. Doors will open at 5 p.m. All are welcome. For more...
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