Judges uphold Schuylkill Haven man's sentence for gun possession, assault
A Schuylkill Haven man must remain behind state prison bars for brandishing a gun while assaulting a woman in November 2013 in Pottsville, a three-judge state Superior Court panel ruled Tuesday. In a...
View ArticleShenandoah honors its veterans, first responders on 'Service Day'
SHENANDOAH — Among the mix of sesquicentennial celebrations this week, Wednesday was the day to recognize and honor those residents who served the country in military uniform and those who wear other...
View ArticleThe Peace Rock receives 'no trespassing' signs
“No trespassing” signs have been posted in the area of the Peace Rock. Neil Shader, press secretary with the state Department of Environmental Protection, said Wednesday that signs were posted alerting...
View ArticlePolice log, Aug. 25, 2016
2 injured in 2-vehicle crash LENHARTSVILLE — A Hamburg man and woman were injured Monday in a two-vehicle crash on Penn Street, state police in Hamburg said. James P. Tierney Jr., 78, of New Ringgold,...
View ArticleShenandoah Valley rescinds policy at order of Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board
SHENANDOAH — Recently, the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board ordered the Shenandoah Valley School District to rescind a policy the district enacted in March 2015 to prevent employee abuse of...
View ArticleMan charged for having sex with 15-year-old girl
SHENANDOAH — A man was jailed Tuesday, charged by state police at Frackville with having sex with a 15-year-old girl. Charles A. Welna, 30, of 602 Gold Star Highway, Mahanoy Township, was arrested by...
View ArticleAround the region, Aug. 25, 2016
n Auburn: An American Red Cross blood drive is scheduled for 1 to 6 p.m. Sept. 1 at the Auburn Ambulance building, Front Street. People 17 and older (16 with parental consent), weighing at least 110...
View ArticleSchuylkill County Fall Cleanup won't accept electronics
Schuylkill County’s annual Fall Cleanup in September will not include an electronic collection this year. The county commissioners rescinded the notice of award Wednesday to Environmental Coordination...
View ArticleBusiness leaders advocate communication for continued workplace development...
Leaders from business, education and members of the public attended a business executive forum luncheon Wednesday at The Lodge at Sharp Mountain, Pottsville. The Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce hosted...
View ArticleSaint Clair area weighs cost of replacing bleachers
SAINT CLAIR — The Saint Clair Area School District is looking for some help to finish replacing the bleachers at Veterans Memorial Stadium. “It was just time. The wood is getting old,” Jason Bendle,...
View ArticleBlue Mountain principal leaves district to become Pine Grove superintendent
ORWIGSBURG — Heath Renninger, principal of Blue Mountain Elementary East and Blue Mountain Elementary West, is leaving the school district to become superintendent of the Pine Grove Area School...
View ArticlePolice start to crack down on Peace Rock trespassers
HAMBURG — Fifteen trespassers were told to leave the Kernsville Dam area the same day “no trespassing” signs were posted on the Berks County side of the Schuylkill River. “We kicked about 15 off the...
View ArticleShenandoah author speaks of times growing up in town
Many people were treated to stories and reminiscences of Shenandoah on Thursday as the Greater Shenandoah Area Historical Society and Schuylkill County Council for the Arts, Pottsville, hosted author...
View ArticleMahanoy City man arrested, charged for robbing girl, 15
MAHANOY CITY — A Mahanoy Township man was jailed early Thursday morning after allegedly robbing a juvenile in Mahanoy City hours before. Stephen M. Bolish, 23, of 112 Roosevelt Drive, Morea, was...
View ArticleDeeds, Aug. 26, 2016
Deeds Blythe Township — Jayne Quirk Crowther and Nancy Quirk, administratrices c.t.a. for the Estate of Emmett James Quirk, to Jayne Quirk Crowther; 287 Wood St., Cumbola; $1. Branch Township — Joseph...
View ArticleAshland fire damages 3 homes, including fire chief's
ASHLAND — Fire damaged three homes, including the home of the borough fire chief, Thursday afternoon. Firefighters were called to 402 W. Centre St. about 1 p.m. for a report of a mattress fire and...
View ArticleHeritage Day, Parade of Nations wraps upShenandoah’s sesquicentennial...
The annual Parade of Nations and Heritage Day in Shenandoah is serving a special role this year, as it is the final event in the borough’s sesquicentennial celebration. The parade will step off at 10...
View ArticleBangor company, owner face illegal dumping charges in Kline Towship
HAZLETON — Construction and demolition waste was illegally dumped in several Pennsylvania counties, including a spot in Kline Township, Schuylkill County, by a Bangor-based hauling company, court...
View ArticlePolice log, Aug. 26, 2016
Police: Woman hindered arrest WILLIAMSTOWN — A Lykens woman had a wanted fugitive inside of her vehicle, state police in Lykens said. At 8:35 a.m. Aug. 14, police found the fugitive, who was...
View ArticleMount Carmel man convicted of possessing drugs, paraphernalia
A Northumberland County man faces prison time after a Schuylkill County jury convicted him Thursday of possessing four types of narcotics, plus drug paraphernalia. Jason A. Shedaker, 33, of Mount...
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