On the trail of Jackie Chan in China’s Henan
China continues to be one of the hottest destinations for North Americans, with most travelers choosing the “Big Three” triangular route of Beijing, Shanghai and Xian, home of the world-famous...
View ArticleNEPA teen shares passion for wild animals with educational videos produced...
Cole Shirk likes to call Aldabra tortoises “dog lawn mowers.” At Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland in Allenwood, Al, a member of one of the world’s largest tortoise species, doesn’t seem to mind the nickname...
View ArticleLocal Muslims remember Muhammad Ali
DEER LAKE — As many people recall moments they shared with the late boxing legend Muhammad Ali at his training facility in Deer Lake, members of the Islamic Society of Schuylkill County also remember...
View ArticleCollege notes, June 12, 2016
Albright Approximately 100 students at Albright College, Reading, were recognized for academic achievements May 1 at the college’s annual Honors & Awards Ceremony. Local students who were honored...
View ArticleFrackville Elks Lodge 1533 hosts special program for Flag Day
FRACKVILLE — The American flag was honored Saturday at the annual Flag Day program at the Frackville Elks Lodge 1533. All member lodges of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks are required...
View ArticleNew book about Father Ciszek focuses on his return to America
A new book will be released in October that will focus on the life and writings of Father Walter J. Ciszek, S.J., after he returned to the United States from his unjustified imprisonment in the Soviet...
View ArticleDean's list, June 12, 2016
Penn State Alyssa Schafer, a junior majoring in supply chain management/marketing, made the dean’s list for the spring semester at Penn State Harrisburg campus with a 3.5 GPA. She has accepted a summer...
View ArticleVolunteer Connection: Now's perfect time to get outdoors in Schuylkill County
Now that it’s warm, there are plenty of reasons to enjoy the great outdoors in Schuylkill County. Heisler’s Summer Concert Series has kicked off and will be presenting musical entertainment almost...
View ArticleArraignments, June 13, 2016
A Ringtown man charged by state police last month with child pornography and drug offenses is among those scheduled to plead not guilty during arraignment Thursday in Schuylkill County Court. Kristin...
View ArticleBlue Mountain Eagle Foundation hosts second 5K Run/Walk
ORWIGSBURG — Runners took off from the Orwigsburg Memorial Building early Sunday for the second Flag Day 5K Run/Walk in memory of two Blue Mountain High School graduates. Participants chose to donate...
View ArticleDeeds, June 13, 2016
Deeds Ashland — Jennifer E. Dillman Neary to Larue B. Adams; 38 Oakland Ave.; $1. Butler Township — Michael G. and Amanda Weremedic to Teddy D. Jr. and Kristen A. Milam; 890 Fountain St., Fountain...
View ArticlePoker run raises funds for St. Joseph Center for Special Learning
MINERSVILLE — More than 70 motorcycles rode 124 miles Sunday afternoon as part of the Harlen Zimmerman Poker Run to raise funds for St. Joseph Center for Special Learning, Pottsville. Sponsored by the...
View ArticleTamaqua councilman receives state honor
The Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs named Tamaqua borough councilman Micah Gursky as Council Member of the Year. Gursky was recommended for the state honor by fellow council members, and...
View ArticleDistrict court, June 13, 2016
James K. Reiley A 21-year-old city man charged with a burglary and theft of a vehicle at 507 W. Mahantongo St. in Pottsville on May 12 waived his right to a hearing before Magisterial District Judge...
View ArticlePottsville mail carrier hits 50th year on job
It took a few jobs before Charles Bartholomew found the one he would be doing for the last 50 years. “I even tried being a milkman once,” the Pottsville man said Thursday before starting his mail...
View ArticleLeiby’s slated to open again
SOUTH TAMAQUA — Leiby’s Ice Cream House & Restaurant will reopen for business this year after closing its doors nearly a decade ago. “We are hoping that we can open in October or before,” Dan...
View ArticleBirths, June 13, 2016
Geisinger Medical Center, Danville To Matthew M. Zimmerman and Amanda L. Walters, Mahanoy City, a daughter, June 5.
View ArticleShenandoah Valley to use construction project savings to reduce debt
SHENANDOAH — The Shenandoah Valley school board approved a resolution amending the original 2009 bond resolution to allow the use of unused funding for the construction/renovation project to be used...
View ArticleAround the region, June 13, 2016
n Altamont: Altamont Fire Company, 215 Green St., will host its annual block party from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. There will be an apparatus parade at 7 p.m. Friday, with judging...
View ArticleEMS official charged in Mahanoy City
MAHANOY CITY — Borough police filed charges against chief of the Ryan Township Emergency and Rescue Squad in connection with an incident in the borough last month. Darrell M. Harris, 59, of 238 W....
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