Frackville mayor recognizes individuals, organizations at meeting
FRACKVILLE — The borough council meeting in September began with several mayoral proclamations and recognitions of local residents and organizations. After the swearing in of Edward J. Beneshunas as...
View ArticleCPA: Lake Hauto couple’s cash went to Tamaqua man
A forensic certified public accountant testified Tuesday in Schuylkill County Court that a Lake Hauto couple’s financial habits changed in January 2014, a change that benefited a Tamaqua man charged...
View ArticleYoung children learn basics about car safety through state program
FOUNTAIN SPRINGS — Children at the Fountain Springs Daycare Center and North Schuylkill Elementary School heard some basic information on how to be and stay safe in a vehicle on Tuesday through the...
View ArticleInvestigation continues into multiple-RV fire
BRANDONVILLE — A fire that destroyed four brand-new motor homes parked in East Union Township on Monday night is still under investigation, Sheppton-Oneida Fire Chief Kyle Mummey said. Three motor...
View ArticleLocal businessman takes to the skies with drone
A Pottsville entertainment company is one of the first in the area to take its business to the skies. Mick Uranko, owner of Uranko Productions, is one of the first people in the area to receive Federal...
View ArticlePolice log, Sept. 21, 2016
Police: 2 in clown attire yelled at kids Pottsville police are investigating a report that was received about 7 p.m. Monday of two males dressed in clown costumes who had been hollering at a group of...
View ArticleFor the record, Sept. 21, 2016
Marriage licenses Jesse R. Bolyz, Minersville, and Roberta A. Willette, Sacramento. Mark Metzinger, Ashland, and Renee Chikotas, Hummelstown. Otis R. Hoover Jr., Harrisburg, and Jessica A. Carl,...
View ArticleDeeds, Sept. 21, 2016
Deeds Mechanicsville — Sylvia Moyer to Stephen and Karen A. Moyer; 1200 Pottsville St.; $1. Pine Grove Township — Kevin J. and Triana Powell to Francisco J. Ramirez; 38 Owl Lane; $134,900. Ringtown —...
View ArticleAllentown lawyer: Senior signed document on gifts
Allentown lawyer Leo K. Howell III testified Wednesday in Schuylkill County Court that one of the senior citizens a Tamaqua man is accused of bilking willingly signed a document stating that at least...
View ArticlePottsville library board addresses school district
Pottsville Free Public Library board members told the Pottsville Area School District board members about the importance of the library on Wednesday. “A library is a return on investment for all...
View Article3rd annual Apple Fest slated for Saturday in Valley View
VALLEY VIEW — St. Andrew United Methodist Church is using a locally grown product to help local people. The church will be hosting its third annual Apple Festival from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday in...
View ArticleClarification, Sept. 22, 2016
Information unclear Hegins Township residents may bring ashes to the township for disposal. The ashes will no longer be collected at homes, Hegins Township Secretary/Treasurer Cathy Moyer clarified, in...
View ArticleFoster Township develops recreation plan
BUCK RUN — The Foster Township supervisors would like to turn a 40-plus-acre tract of rural land along state Route 901 into a site for recreation in the community. At a meeting at the township building...
View ArticleEmergency coordinators advise readiness in rain, snowstorms
Editor’s note: As part of National Preparedness Month, The Republican-Herald is publishing a series of articles about preparing and responding to all types of emergencies. Disasters and emergencies can...
View ArticleVehicular homicide charges against Ashland woman held for court
FRACKVILLE — A woman charged with hitting and killing a pedestrian in Ashland last year had charges against her held for court during a preliminary hearing Wednesday morning. Ashley Leibig, 28, of 1037...
View ArticleCounty commissioners renew lease for Lipkin day reporting center
The Schuylkill County commissioners renewed the lease Wednesday for the day reporting center at the Lipkin Technology Center, 1 S. Second St. The day reporting center for people on parole or probation...
View ArticleWilliams Valley to host Civil War Encampment
TOWER CITY — Williams Valley hopes to transport visitors back to the 1860s and offer a living history lesson when the district hosts its first Civil War Encampment with the Pennsylvania Bucktails from...
View ArticleDistrict court, Sept. 22, 2016
Anthony J. Kilker SHENANDOAH — An inmate at State Correctional Institution/Mahanoy charged with assaulting a corrections officer on March 28 waived his right to a preliminary hearing before Magisterial...
View ArticleDeeds, Sept. 22, 2016
Deeds East Union Township — Eagle Rock Resort Co. to Shirley Patapat and Arturo Dela Cruz; Lot 136HF4, Eagle Rock; $39,289. Ruth E. Svoboda to Eagle Rock Resort Co.; Lot 168WS, Eagle Rock; $9,300....
View ArticleCorrection, Sept. 22, 2016
Name incorrect Joseph Michael Krasinsky Jr., 29, of 79 Front St., Cressona, recently waived his right to a preliminary hearing on drug and related charges before Magisterial District Judge James K....
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