Correction, Aug. 17, 2016
Name incorrect James Nalesnik, 413 E. Mahanoy Ave., Mahanoy City, was taken into custody by Mahanoy City police July 1 for outstanding warrants. His name was incorrect in the Aug. 13 edition of The...
View ArticleSchuylkill County Municipal Authority reviews stalled agreement
The lack of resolution on the Orwigsburg Bulk Water Project was discussed at the monthly Schuylkill County Municipal Authority meeting Tuesday. “I just don’t understand why this has been tabled again,...
View ArticleABA parade canceled this year due to safety concerns
ASHLAND — Organizers announced that the annual ABA parade will not hit the streets this year in Ashland on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend, though plans are to have the tradition return in 2017....
View ArticleAround the region, Aug. 17, 2016
n Mahanoy City: An American Red Cross blood drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Aug. 29 at the West End Fire Company, 700 Mahanoy Ave. People 17 and older (16 with parental consent), weighing at least...
View ArticleKane steps down today
HARRISBURG — Convicted state Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane leaves office today, one step ahead of efforts to remove her as Pennsylvania’s chief law enforcement officer. Kane, a Scranton native,...
View ArticleFond memories of growing up in Shenandoah
SHENANDOAH — Dorothy “Dot” Wisniewski grew up in Shenandoah and remembers it as a place for friendships to be made, fun to be had and memories to be cherished. When she talked about her memories in her...
View ArticleAround the region, Aug. 18, 2016
n Ashland: American Legion Bernard J. Dolan Post 434 is selling commemorative bricks to be placed in the “Walk of Honor” in front of the post home. Regular-size bricks are $100 with inscription and...
View ArticleParents fume at Pottsville Areafor curbing bus transportation
For an hour Wednesday night, a collection of parents from the Pottsville Area School District complained about the school board’s decision in July to cut back on transportation services in the 2016-17...
View ArticleFor the record, Aug. 18, 2016
Deeds Tamaqua — Carol A. Fritz and Cathy A. Miorelli, co-executrices of the Estate of Shirley M. Milot, to Joseph F. Kabana II; 331 Lafayette St.; $36,000. Tower City — Suzanne A. and Mark L. Esterline...
View ArticleArgument erupts at Butler Township meeting
FOUNTAIN SPRINGS — An argument at the Butler Township supervisors meeting on Tuesday led to shouting and eventually to a resident being told to leave the meeting by a police officer. The situation...
View ArticleAcid assault leads police to possible meth lab
McADOO — What began as a report of a domestic incident between a woman and her ex-boyfriend may have led police to the discovery of an illegal drug lab in Kline Township. The chain of events began...
View ArticleDOC lifts inmate restriction on Schuylkill County Prison
The Schuylkill County prison can now accept newly sentenced criminals after a three-month ban from the state Department of Corrections. The county commissioners and county prison board approved a new...
View ArticleState plaques hail borough’s faith, work ethic, people
SHENANDOAH — The borough has played an important part in different aspects of history during its 150 years, and it has four historical markers to prove some of that importance in religion,...
View ArticlePolice log, Aug. 18, 2016
Historic marker stolen from porch Pottsville police are investigating a theft of an historic marker that was reported to their department on Wednesday. Police said Dr. Peter Yasenchak reported the...
View ArticleOwner of Williamsport chicken restaurant buys former All American Cafe in...
The owner of a restaurant that specializes in chicken and Middle Eastern food bought the former All American Cafe in Pottsville. On Aug. 9, Crown Fried Chicken, 33 W. Fourth St., Williamsport, bought...
View ArticleShenandoah sesquicentennial schedule
SHENANDOAH — The Shenandoah Sesquicentennial celebration to mark the borough’s 150th anniversary begins Saturday with a parade and opening ceremonies and runs through Aug. 27. The last day of the...
View ArticleAssignment helps students learn about the past
SHENANDOAH — Want to learn about history on a personal level? Then go to the source — those who have lived it. As part of Shenandoah’s 150th anniversary, students from fourth through 12th grades in the...
View ArticleCouple charged with counterfeiting
SCRANTON — A Shenandoah couple has been indicted on charges related to money laundering and credit card schemes that spanned a four-year period and netted more that $140,000. The United States...
View ArticleIsland Committee readies for Saturday festival in Schuylkill Haven
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — Organizers for the Island Festival are looking forward to a big crowd this weekend. “We are hoping to exceed our highest attendance amount of 3,000,” Albert “B.J.” Evans, attorney...
View ArticleMusician performed in many local bands
SHENANDOAH HEIGHTS — Music has always been an interest in James “Jim” Hobin’s life, especially when he was a performer in bands. The Shenandoah Heights resident will be one of the grand marshals in the...
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