Police log, June 11, 2016
Lykens man faces DUI charges WICONISCO — A Lykens man faces charges after he allegedly was driving a vehicle while under the influence of marijuana. State police at Lykens said James Tyrone Hayward,...
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n McAdoo: Before beginning a project, borough residents should visit the borough building for an application or call 570-929-1182 if they have questions. According to borough officials, swimming pools...
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Rebecca J. Margerum ELIZABETHVILLE — A Tremont man is wanted by Dauphin County authorities after failing to appear Wednesday for his preliminary hearing on two drug-related charges. Steve A. Lucas, 44,...
View ArticleWater main break forces boil advisory in Pottsville
A water main break at Sixth and Market streets in Pottsville on Friday was due to a leaking joint. Residents from 600 to 1126 W. Market St. on the north side are under a boil water advisory until...
View ArticleAshland fire damages 4 homes
ASHLAND — Fire damaged four homes in the borough Friday afternoon, leaving a woman temporarily homeless. Firefighters were called about noon to the 900 block of Walnut Street for a house fire and found...
View ArticleCriminal court, June 11, 2016
On Monday, President Judge William E. Baldwin declared a mistrial in the case of Clarence E. Eckert Jr., 47, of New Philadelphia, who is charged with aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another...
View ArticleGraduates, June 12, 2016
Lock Haven Danielle Nicole Polansky, daughter of Lisa Polansky, Minersville, and the late Daniel Polansky, graduated magna cum laude from Lock Haven University on May 7 with a bachelor’s degree in...
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Joanne Reitano is a professor of history at LaGuardia Community College in Queens. She writes wonderful books about the history of the city and state, and has recently been spending many hours —...
View ArticleFor the record, June 12, 2016
Marriage licenses Sheila M. Snyder, Pottsville, and Caitlin M. Pellechio, Pottsville. Christopher M. Tobias, Pottsville, and Bridget Ann Steffie, Pottsville. Bradley W. Daley, Ringtown, and Jennifer A....
View ArticleDeeds, June 12, 2016
Deeds Mahanoy City — Carrie Lyon to Tabitha Custer; 1039 E. Mahanoy Ave.; $1,000. William L. Paul, administrator of the Estate of Jean M. Jones, to Joseph P. and Linda B. Hynes and Alice L. Hynes; 125...
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n Aristes: The Aristes Fire Company will have an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon June 19 at the firehouse. The cost is $9. The company will also have a meat bingo at 1 p.m. June 26. Doors...
View ArticleSaint Clair applies for second grant to replace decades-old bridge
SAINT CLAIR — In a 6-1 vote Tuesday evening, the Saint Clair Borough Council decided to apply for a second grant in an effort to find funding to help it replace the aging Lawton Street Bridge, which...
View ArticleElephants better off sans circus
Q: Why did Ringling Brothers stop using elephants in its circus? — MARIANNE LUSKO, BERN, NORTH CAROLINA A: After enduring years of criticism from animal rights activists, Feld Entertainment, the parent...
View ArticleCriminal court, June 12, 2016
A Pottsville man’s trial ended on its second day Tuesday when he agreed to admit he was driving under the influence in February 2015 in the city. Robert Boardman, 52, pleaded guilty to DUI, disorderly...
View ArticleDon’t forget about Saturn
This late spring, there’s been a lot of stargazing talk about Mars and for good reason. It’s been as close to Earth as it’s been since 2005 and there’s no way you miss it with that very distinctive...
View ArticleNeighbors in the news, June 12, 2016
Sing in Germany Angelica Dunsavage, Rossford, Ohio, daughter of Joestelle and Ray Dunsavage, Ringtown, has been selected to perform with a choir festival in Germany celebrating the anniversary of the...
View ArticlePolice seek Girardville woman wanted on outstanding warrant
Schuylkill County District Attorney Christine Holman and county detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating a woman wanted on an outstanding warrant. Detectives said Andrea Michelle...
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Kutztown man dies in ATV crash NEW SMITHVILLE — A man was killed and another person was injured in an ATV crash about 1:25 a.m. Saturday on Stump Road in Greenwich Township, Berks County. State police...
View ArticleIslamic Society of Schuylkill County hosts first dinner in month of fasting
MECHANICSVILLE — The Islamic Society of Schuylkill County hosted its first weekly dinner Saturday evening celebrating the month-long Ramadan. The month of fasting commemorates the first revelation of...
View ArticleAshland council approves sewage system permit work
ASHLAND — The Ashland Borough Council approved an engineering proposal from Entech Engineering to update the long-term control plan for the wastewater system at Wednesday’s meeting. The combined sewer...
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