Ashland police seek man for inappropriate contact
ASHLAND — Ashland police are trying to identify a man who allegedly had inappropriate contact with a child in the borough between noon and 1:30 p.m. July 20. Patrolman Philip Schlegel said the incident...
View ArticleTrump speaks in Scranton
SCRANTON — Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump pitched himself as willing to walk away from trade deals that cost Americans millions of jobs and the one to restore the region’s long-abandoned...
View ArticlePolice log, July 28, 2016
Police release checkpoint results CRESSONA — Pennsylvania State Police with Troop L, Schuylkill Haven, conducted a DUI checkpoint on Route 183 at Cressona Borough Hall and released results July 18. The...
View ArticleAround the region, July 28, 2016
n Ashland: Ashland Area Rotarians learned recently that incoming Rotary District Gov. Richard Drukker III of the Ringtown Rotary Club will make his official visit to Rotary clubs in the area on Aug....
View ArticleDeeds, July 28, 2016
Deeds Coaldale — Jason P. Kroeger to Tiffany Black; 108 Second St.; $59,000. Frackville — James D. Clark to Albert T. Barnes; 149 N. Second St.; $64,900. North Manheim Township — Nancy A. Hrenyo,...
View ArticleCriminal court, July 28, 2016
A Saint Clair man will spend time in a rehabilitation program instead of in prison after being sentenced Monday in Schuylkill County Court for two drug-related crimes. Michael J. Vinanskie, 50, must...
View ArticleShenandoah Valley makes appointments at special meeting
SHENANDOAH — The Shenandoah Valley school board held a special meeting Wednesday to act on a few agenda items involving personnel issues. Shortly after the meeting began, the school board went into a...
View ArticlePottsville woman alleged in assault has charges held for county court
A city woman charged by Pottsville police with repeatedly assaulting another woman and holding her against her will over a three-day period last month had charges against her held for court Wednesday....
View ArticleKeeping cool starts with hydration
As temperatures continue to be in the 90s, local health professionals are stressing the importance of staying hydrated this summer. High temperatures reached or surpassed 90 degrees last Thursday...
View ArticleFor the record, July 28, 2016
Marriage licenses James C. Kolva, Millersburg, and Cynthia L. Seiler, Millersburg. Joshua M. Beemer, Tamaqua, and Michal E. Favinger, Saint Clair. Randall J. Travers, Mahanoy City, and Rae C. Jones,...
View ArticleRed Cross faces critical blood shortage
Adrian Grieve, executive director of the American Red Cross Tri-County Chapter, which covers Schuylkill, Berks and Chester counties, said more blood donations are needed. “There is never a bad time for...
View ArticlePolice log, July 29, 2016
Bike race to close Pottsville streets Pottsville police said that due to the annual City Cycle 17 bike race on Saturday, several streets will be temporarily closed in Pottsville. Beginning at 8 a.m.,...
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n Eckley: Eckley Miners’ Village has announced its annual 1940s weekend and swing dance will take place Aug. 6 and 7 at Eckley and at Freeland Park. “The 1940s weekend has been one of our more popular...
View ArticleSchuylkill County Democrats host watch party during Clinton's speech
The room of Democratic supporters at Roma Pizza in Pottsville erupted in applause when Hillary Clinton said she accepted the Democratic nomination for president of the United States on Thursday. “I...
View ArticleDeeds, July 29, 2016
Deeds Frackville — John J. Halupa to Robert Gregg Kidd; 62 N. Center St.; $85,000. Gilberton — Kevin J. Miller Sr. to Charles Williams; 226 Main St.; $1. Gordon — Mark R. and Wendy S. Morgan to Wendy...
View ArticleRyan Township emergency squad chief has charges held for court
SHENANDOAH — The chief of Ryan Township Emergency Rescue Squad charged with obstructing Mahanoy City police officers at the scene of a medical emergency in the borough is headed to Schuylkill County...
View ArticleDistrict court, July 29, 2016
James R. Ferrier ORWIGSBURG — A West Penn Township motorist is headed to Schuylkill County Court to defend against a driving under the influence charge stemming from an incident in April. Brock D....
View Article$300K '‘missing’ but no state charges filed in Kline Township
State investigators said no criminal charges will be filed in a case involving the Kline Township Municipal Authority and the more than $300,000 that reportedly went missing two years ago. According to...
View ArticleChildren share art camp accomplishments at SCCA
On the last day of the 2016 Summer Art Camp at the headquarters of the Schuylkill County Council for the Arts on Thursday, Aisley Jenan, 6, got up in front of a crowd of more than 50 people to share...
View ArticleBirths, July 29, 2016
Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson Street To Ryan Donmoyer and Kati Hoffman, Tremont, a son, July 12.
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