Around the region, Oct. 18, 2016
n Frackville: St. John the Baptist Polish National Catholic Church will hold a “Polish Happy Meal” dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the church, 414 W. Oak St. Dinners, at $9 each, will include...
View ArticlePottsville man convicted of bringing meth into prison
Ernest A. Rosemond is headed to state prison after a Schuylkill County jury convicted him Monday of bringing methamphetamines into the county prison in May. Rosemond, 38, of Pottsville, did not react...
View ArticlePolice log, Oct. 18, 2016
Police investigate mischief incident CRESSONA — State police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating a criminal mischief incident that occurred between 11 p.m. Sunday and 5:10 p.m. Monday at 8 Columbia...
View ArticleBarnesville farm continues handmade traditions of past
BARNESVILLE — In a world of mass production and machine-stamped goods, the tradition of making quality products by hand continues with a personal touch at a farm in Rush Township. Frank and Cathy...
View ArticlePolice log, Oct. 19, 2016
Pottsville man faces drug charge A Pottsville man is facing charges after an incident about 2:20 a.m. Oct. 6 in the city. Pottsville police said Sgt. John Mohl was conducting mobile patrol when he saw...
View ArticleMahanoy City seeks tax hike
Mahanoy City officials asked Schuylkill County Court on Tuesday to allow them to enact a 100 percent increase in the earned income tax rate for residents. In its petition, the borough alleged the hike,...
View ArticleSeniors explore healthy living at expo
Free flu shots and information from 50 vendors had many people visiting the Fairlane Village mall on Tuesday. The Diakon Living & Learning After 50 Expo was held in Pottsville from 10 a.m. to 3...
View ArticleMinersville issues boil water notice
MINERSVILLE — Customers served by the Minersville Municipal Water Authority should boil their water until further notice. The authority issued a notice Tuesday after they lost water pressure due to...
View ArticleLife prisoner admits assault behind bars
Cordell Adams admitted Friday in Schuylkill County Court that he assaulted a man in October 2015 while an inmate at State Correctional Institution/Mahanoy. However, his sentence will not add any time...
View ArticleAround the region, Oct. 19, 2016
n Allentown: The Roman Catholic Diocese of Allentown recently announced the following clergy transfers in Schuylkill County effective Oct. 4: The Rev. Adam C. Sedar from pastor, St. Michael the...
View ArticleCounty to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Schuylkill County will participate in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., specified locations will accept expired, unwanted and unused prescription medication...
View ArticleCriminal court, Oct. 19, 2016
A Pottsville man is headed to state prison after pleading guilty Thursday in Schuylkill County Court to crimes arising from three incidents. John J. Bennett Jr., 29, must serve 18 to 36 months in a...
View ArticleSchuylkill County Municipal Authority approves water pipe, sewer mapping
The Schuylkill County Municipal Authority board voted to spend $104,000 to initiate a geographic information system. The vote to map the Pottsville water system passed unanimously. Gannett Fleming will...
View ArticleFor the record, Oct. 19, 2016
Marriage licenses Brandon E. Brown, Pottsville, and Amy Jo Hutmaker, Palmyra. Norman J. Egan, Auburn, and Elizabeth J. Williams, Minersville. Angel L. Gonzalez-Soler, Girardville, and Amanda S. Weaver,...
View ArticleEnjoy events, historical sites borough offers
MAHANOY CITY — Just like many towns in Schuylkill County, the Borough of Mahanoy City has a richness of history to enjoy and learn about, seasonal events and places to visit. In 2013, the borough...
View ArticleWilliams Valley to seek new business manager
TOWER CITY — Williams Valley School District will seek a new business manager when Anthony Aukstakalnis departs next month. The school board accepted his resignation, effective Nov. 4, at its Oct. 13...
View Articlehalloween
Parades ASHLAND — Annual Halloween parade for children of Ashland area, 3 p.m. Oct. 30, starting at 19th and Centre streets. Costumed children, accompanied by their parents or guardians, will march...
View ArticleCounty emergency agency runs through nuclear hazard protocol
MAHANOY CITY — The Schuylkill County Emergency Management Agency went through exercises this week to prepare for about 3,000 evacuees that would come to the county if there was an emergency at...
View ArticleArea Democrats say Clinton dominated 3rd debate
Pottsville Mayor James T. Muldowney said there was no doubt who won round three of the third presidential debate. “She (Hillary Clinton) dominated. He seemed to be on defense the whole time,” he said....
View ArticlePrison population reaches highest mark in 4 months
The average inmate population at Schuylkill County Prison jumped to its highest mark in four months in September. There was an average of 234 inmates at the prison in September, according to Warden...
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