Police log, July 17, 2016
Woman charged in hit-and-run ELIZABETHVILLE — A Wiconisco woman faces DUI charges before District Magisterial Judge Rebecca J. Margerum, Elizabethville, after state police in Lykens said she was...
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n Aristes: The Aristes Fire Company will host an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon today at the firehouse. The cost is $9 per person and mackerel will be on the menu. n Ashland: The Ashland...
View ArticleCounty racers compete in All-American Soap Box Derby
Winners of the 43rd annual Pottsville Soap Box Derby were among the racers at the 79th FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio. Aiden Beach, 8, of Mechanicsville, and Bradeyn Ditzler,...
View ArticleBoy drowns in pool at Knoebels
A young boy drowned about 3 p.m. Saturday in the Crystal Pool at Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg. The park released information about the incident at 6:30 p.m. on Facebook. According to the post,...
View ArticleGreen cars cause damage of their own as flamingo numbers dwindle
Tesla Motors and General Motors’ Chevrolet are preparing to bring out mass-market electric cars next year. If you plan to buy one and help save the planet, people who live near the Atacama salt-flat...
View ArticleGraduates
Marymount Lauren Rose Pupko, Mahanoy City, graduated summa cum laude with a master’s degree in forensic and legal psychology during spring commencement from Marymount University, Arlington, Virginia....
View ArticleUpper Dauphin student conducts fabric experiment
LOYALTON — What should you wear if you want to stay cool while exercising on a sweltering, summer day? An Upper Dauphin student, who just completed third grade, can tell you her best bet. Ella...
View ArticleOur Lady of Mount Carmel treks through Shenandoah
SHENANDOAH — Tradition was one of the reasons people walked the borough’s streets Sunday in honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. The 102nd annual procession celebrating the feast of Our Lady of Mount...
View ArticleChild bitten by canine flown to trauma center
MAHANOY CITY — A 3-year-old girl was flown to a trauma center after she was bitten by a pit bull about 3 p.m. Sunday in the borough. Mahanoy City police said the child was bitten once on the head and...
View ArticleSkook Recovers celebrates first anniversary with special event in Hegins
HEGINS — Showing that recovery from addiction is possible, Skook Recovers celebrated its first anniversary Sunday at Hegins Park. Men and women who are in recovery and those supporting people who are...
View ArticlePolice log, July 18, 2016
Robbery attempt probed in Lavelle LAVELLE — Butler Township police are investigating an attempted robbery that occurred Friday at a village business. Police said a white male in his late 20s to early...
View ArticleSands Ford considers moving to new location
Sands Ford in Pottsville is considering a move. A final land development plan for land annexation submitted July 11 to North Manheim Township shows TJ Sands Real Estate LLC, the developer, wants to...
View ArticleAround the region, July 18, 2016
n Minersville: The Minersville Public Library recently acknowledged the following memorial donations: For Edward Wenner from Ellen Valent; for Sabina Quinn from Ellen Valent, Cathi Kimmel, Annetta...
View ArticleDeeds, July 18, 2016
Deeds Butler Township — Roger and Jennifer M. Heidlebaugh and Leonard J. Bettine to Gerald J. Stehr; 461 Main St., Lavelle; $91,000. Coaldale — Joseph G. Groody, sheriff of Schuylkill County, to The...
View ArticleCriminal court, July 18, 2016
In recent Schuylkill County Court action, Judge Jacqueline L. Russell accepted guilty pleas from, and, pursuant to agreements between prosecutors and defendants, imposed the indicated sentences on,...
View ArticleArraignments, July 18, 2016
An Ashland man charged with robbing Bracey Pharmacy in that community last year is among those scheduled to plead not guilty Thursday during arraignment in Schuylkill County Court. Jason J. Pryce, 31,...
View ArticleState police, forensic unit investigate death in West Mahanoy Township
SHENANDOAH HEIGHTS — A man charged with killing his neighbor in 2014 and acquitted later that year on all charges was found dead inside his West Mahanoy Township home Saturday morning. Ronald A. Kozak...
View ArticleBudget ends 2-year search for revenue
HARRISBURG — A two-year journey to find new revenue to solve Pennsylvania’s chronic fiscal problems came to an end last week with completion of the fiscal 2016-17 budget. After weeks of haggling,...
View ArticlePioneer Tunnel among projects to receive federal funds
ASHLAND — Four locations in Schuylkill and neighboring counties will receive federal grant funding for abandoned mine reclamation projects as announced Friday by Gov. Tom Wolf. Wolf said the award of...
View ArticleAround the region, July 19, 2016
n Branchdale: The Citizens Fire Company will sponsor a Chinese auction from 2 to 4 p.m. July 31 at Hillcrest Hall, Minersville. Tickets are $5 each. A shop-and-drop will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. July...
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