Judge denies preliminary injunction for Orwigsburg Bulk Water Project
A Schuylkill County judge denied a preliminary injunction to begin work on an Orwigsburg property for a bulk water project. “The plaintiff has not met its burden for a preliminary injunction and it’s...
View ArticlePottsville Area teachers visit businesses, acquire insights
On Monday — which was Columbus Day — schools were closed and more than 100 teachers from Pottsville Area had the opportunity to do some research to see what jobs were available in the area for their...
View ArticleDeeds, Oct. 11, 2016
Deeds Ashland — Blake R. Reppert to Peter J. and Pamela J. Cherapan; property at South Eighth and Oak streets; $1,300. Butler Township — Donald L. Fegley to Barbara D. Peachey and Rodger M. Fegley;...
View ArticleAround the region, Oct. 11, 2016
n Altamont: The Altamont Fire Company, 209 S. Green St., will sponsor an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. Oct. 23 at the firehouse with a full menu featuring a wide variety of pancakes. All...
View ArticleAshland man pleads no contest in death of toddler
Joseph J. Brennan II has admitted Schuylkill County prosecutors could prove he assaulted and killed a female toddler in December 2014 in Ashland. Brennan, 30, of Ashland, pleaded no contest to...
View ArticlePottsville considers ordinance changes over 'inappropriate' window covers
Some buildings in Pottsville’s historical district have inappropriate covers over their windows, like bed sheets and flags, the solicitor for the city’s Historical Architectural Review Board said in an...
View ArticleDonald Trump grabs Tuscarora toddler look-alike at Wilkes-Barre rally
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (AP) — Toddler Trump stole the show at the Republican presidential candidate's latest appearance in Pennsylvania.
View ArticleRyan Township enters second phase oftrach delinquency collection
BARNESVILLE — Ryan Township will focus next on a new set of trash collection delinquencies in a second phase that includes lien filings and attorney fees that will increase what is owed. Township...
View ArticleUpper Dauphin Area parents question transgender policies
LOYALTON — More than 30 parents and taxpayers crowded into the Upper Dauphin Area School Board meeting Tuesday, many expressing frustration at the district’s lack of a policy regarding transgender...
View ArticleTuscarora's 'Baby Trump' set to make appearance on ‘Fox & Friends’
TUSCARORA — Early this morning, borough resident Hunter N. Tirpak, the 2-year-old boy who shared the spotlight with Donald Trump on Monday night in Wilkes-Barre Township, was scheduled to travel to New...
View ArticleAround the region, Oct. 12, 2016
n Ashland: Care Net of Schuylkill County will have a free Head to Soul Makeover from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Ashland Youth Center, 1128 Market St. The event, according to a release, is a “character...
View ArticleLocal legislators, candidates stand by Trump
Schuylkill County Republican leaders are standing with Trump. Despite House Speaker Paul Ryan announcing Monday that he will no longer defend the Republican presidential nominee, legislative leaders,...
View ArticleSaint Clair Area students learn fire safety, prevention
SAINT CLAIR — Borough firefighters, along with volunteers from East Norwegian Township, spent Tuesday morning showing Saint Clair Area Elementary School students fire apparatus and teaching them about...
View ArticleTower City church to hold 3-day Labyrinth Weekend
TOWER CITY — They wanted a little more time to learn about the 53-foot, seven-circle labyrinth and how to make use of it in their spiritual lives. In response to the public’s curiosity and interest,...
View ArticlePolice log, Oct. 12, 2016
Police investigate Saint Clair shooting SAINT CLAIR — Borough police are investigating multiple reports of gunfire that were confirmed by investigators about 6 p.m. Monday in the 300 block of Wade...
View ArticleMinersville Council tables bids for demolition of legion building
MINERSVILLE — The Minersville American Legion will come down. It’s just a matter of time. The Minersville Borough Council met Tuesday during its regular monthly meeting and read the bids but tabled...
View ArticleShenandoah water authority cited for road repair deficiencies
SHENANDOAH HEI-GHTS — West Mahanoy Township filed citations against the Municipal Authority of the Borough of Shenandoah for not repairing streets dug up for water line repairs according to township...
View ArticleDistrict court, Oct. 13, 2016
David J. Rossi TREMONT — A Pine Grove man is headed to Schuylkill County Court after waiving his right to a preliminary hearing Oct. 6 on charges he assaulted and harassed someone in September in Pine...
View ArticleFor the record, Oct. 13, 2016
Marriage licenses Kevin R. Keating, Pottsville, and Helen M. Selbi, Shenandoah. Arthur M. Minnich Jr., Pine Grove, and Nancy Kratz, Pine Grove. Christopher T. Mills, Pine Grove, and Christine Lynn...
View ArticleAmeriCorps VISTA promote environmental education in Schuylkill
Today, a group of 16 eighth-grade students from Gillingham Charter School in Pottsville will travel to Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Kempton to learn a bit about the environment. Leading them on their...
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