Clinton supporters tout her experience
Experience is the key reason why several Hillary Clinton supporters say they are voting for the Democratic nominee for president of the United States. “I support her because I believe in Hillary. I...
View ArticleDistrict court, Sept. 17, 2016
Anthony J. Kilker SHENANDOAH — A Mahanoy city man charged with threatening another man in that community on July 19 had charges against him held for court during a preliminary hearing before...
View ArticleJohn S. Clarke students kick off PRIDE program
Students in kindergarten through fourth grade at John S. Clarke Elementary Center cheered from the bleachers Friday at Veterans Memorial Stadium as the district kicked off its PRIDE program. The...
View ArticlePolice log, Sept. 17, 2016
Arson suspect found in NYC A man charged by Pottsville police with setting a home on fire Aug. 25 was returned from New York on Thursday where he fled after the incident. Police said that Pottsville...
View ArticleFor the record, Sept. 17, 2016
Marriage licenses Frederick W. Cannon Jr., Tamaqua, and Heidi E. Russell, Tamaqua. Andrew R. Krammes, Schuylkill Haven, and Kathy A. Naus, Schuylkill Haven. Christopher M. Zweizig, Pottsville, and...
View ArticleTank display set up to promote Trump
ORWIGSBURG — While some voters in Schuylkill County post signs on their front lawns to show their support for presidential candidate Donald Trump, Schuylkill Gun Works has taken the concept to another...
View ArticleTri-Valley school board accepts director, treasurer resignation
HEGINS — Kenneth L. Smeltz resigned as a Tri-Valley school board director, effective Oct. 13. The board accepted his resignation Wednesday in a 6-0 vote. Those approving his resignation were President...
View ArticleAnnual craft fair offers food, art at Hegins Park
HEGINS — Thousands of people flooded Hegins Park on Saturday for the 27th annual Hegins Valley Arts and Crafts Faire. “There are some really unique crafts, a lot of different things,” Kathryn Otto, a...
View ArticlePolice log, Sept. 18, 2016
Firework injures 8-year-old boy MINERSVILLE — An 8-year-old borough boy was injured when a firework went off in his hand about 10 p.m. Friday night in the borough. Minersville Police Chief Michael...
View ArticleParade concludes 62nd annual county firefighters convention in Tremont
TREMONT — Just after the fire sirens went off at 1 p.m. to signal the start of the 62nd annual Schuylkill County Firefighters Convention Parade, Maverick Wise, 1, put on his fireman’s hat and waited...
View ArticleWeiner dog races mark second day of Oktoberfest
WILKES-BARRE — Oktoberfest continued Saturday at Mohegan Sun Pocono in Plains Township. The second day of the festival, sponsored by Times-Shamrock Communications, featured more than 70 beer varieties,...
View ArticleAshland man dies in riding tractor accident
ASHLAND — A borough man died Saturday afternoon when the riding tractor he was driving rolled on top of him. The incident occurred just after 3 p.m. at the man’s property at 188 Germanville Road,...
View ArticleNew St. Fidelis Cemetery dedicated, blessed
MAHANOY CITY — The new St. Fidelis Cemetery in Mahanoy Township was dedicated and blessed Saturday afternoon as an extension of the original cemetery established in 1895. The Rev. Kevin P. Gallagher,...
View ArticleSchuylkill Historical Fire Society to host muster, open house
The Schuylkill Historical Fire Society will sponsor its annual Muster/Open House on Saturday at the Schuylkill County Fire Training Grounds near Frackville. The events will begin at 10 a.m. and...
View ArticleDeeds, Sept. 18, 2016
Deeds McAdoo — LA Investments LLC to Syan Properties Inc.; property at Blaine and Logan streets; $40,000. Middleport — Elizabeth A. Zapotoczny to Christopher P. Zapotoczny, Paul J. Zapotoczny and Anita...
View ArticleNEPA native stacks television gigs in established career as cue card master
For Taylor native Bob Guzzi, a career in Hollywood was in the cards. The 56-year-old Pasadena, California, resident established a satisfying vocation as a cue card master for several popular television...
View ArticleVitamin B12 may protect aging brain
As a woman of a certain age who consumes a well-balanced diet of all the usual food groups, including reasonable amounts of animal protein, I tend to dismiss advice to take a multivitamin supplement....
View ArticleWildfire waves of concern
Q: What are “smoke waves” from wildfires and how can they be hazardous for our health? — DOUG JENKINS, BIG SANDY, TEXAS A: Smoke waves are just what they sound like: huge waves of smoke. Perhaps more...
View ArticleAround the region, Sept. 18, 2016
n Ashland: The Ashland Area Historical Preservation Society will meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 28 at The Station House, 510 Chestnut St. Maureen Costello will portray Clara Barton, founder of the American Red...
View ArticlePolice investigate toddler death
ELIZABETHVILLE — A 3-year-old boy was killed Saturday afternoon when a Jeep Wrangler ran him over in a driveway near 51 Vine St., Elizabethville, Dauphin County. State police at Lykens said a...
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