Jury rules in favor of doctor, hospital in wrongful death case
A Pottsville doctor and hospital are not liable for the June 2010 death of a Girardville man, a Schuylkill County jury decided Friday after deliberating approximately one hour. At the end of a five-day...
View ArticleStudents show off inventions at regional STEM competition
Using power tools, fish tanks and the good old-fashioned urge to recycle, students from three high schools recently designed projects to make the world a better place. Those students — who are from...
View ArticleHubley Township stands by Act 537
SACRAMENTO — Hubley Township stands by its Act 537 plan that was prepared by Alfred Benesch & Co., Pottsville, and approved by the state Department of Environmental Protection, Keith Masser,...
View ArticleCriminal court, Feb. 27, 2016
Three men admitted Wednesday in Schuylkill County Court that they violated protection from abuse orders entered against them. Brad C. Frye, 34, of Quakake, pleaded guilty to indirect criminal contempt,...
View ArticlePolice log, Feb. 27, 2016
Police investigate strange incident PORT CARBON — Port Carbon police are investigating a suspicious incident involving a 12-year-old girl that occurred Wednesday afternoon. Police said the child...
View ArticleAntique shop moves into former book store in Pottsville
A store window that was once filled with books now features curious goods including a grandfather clock and a set of brass mantle lamps. “The lamps are $100 for the set. They’re heavy,” said Melissa H....
View ArticleAround the region, Feb. 27, 2016
n Frackville: The South End Field and Stream Association is holding its annual Easter kielbasa sale. Varieties include fresh, smoked and cheesy hot. Also available are regular and cheesy hot kielbasa...
View ArticleOrwigsburg Beer Store celebrates one year
ORWIGSBURG — The Orwigsburg Beer Store recently celebrated a good first year in business. Owned by Lynda Williams, Brockton, with Carol Ansbach as store manager, it opened Feb. 24, 2015. “We felt that...
View ArticleVolunteer Connection: Tri-Valley library in need of volunteers
Our libraries are one of our greatest resources. Can you imagine a community without one? The Tri-Valley Public Library has been providing reading enjoyment and more for years. They provided the...
View ArticlePine Grove Theatre fundraiser celebrates power of women
PINE GROVE — Erica L.P. Clark brought her “sea otter” along Saturday to the Pine Grove Theatre. Clark explained that sea otters hold hands so they don’t float away from each other. It was a theme of...
View ArticleGMOs don’t appear to be going away
Q: Are genetically modified organisms really so bad for us and the environment? Given their prevalence in our food supply already, how can I avoid them? — DIANNE MERCURIO, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA A: Unless...
View ArticleDistrict Court, Feb. 28, 2016
Rebecca J. Margerum ELIZABETHVILLE — A Millersburg man is headed to Dauphin County Court after a preliminary hearing Wednesday on charges he assaulted a child earlier this month. Corey M. Maikranz, 26,...
View ArticleAround the region, Feb. 28, 2016
n Frackville: The Irish Lads will perform from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday at the Frackville Elks Lodge, 307 S. Third St., to benefit the Girardville Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians. Tickets are $10 in...
View ArticleArabic Catholic Church moves office into Pottsville home
The “Catholic Church of the East” recently moved the office of its archbishop to a home on Mahantongo Street in Pottsville, which was once owned by the family of a former city councilman, according to...
View ArticleDeeds, Feb. 28, 2016
Deeds East Union Township — Rachan and Naudnalin Sirihorachai to Eagle Rock Resort Co.; Lot 105WSS5, Eagle Rock; $34,239. Eagle Rock Resort Co. to Merlyn Adversalo; Lot 105WSS5, Eagle Rock; $47,639....
View ArticlePennDOT announces trimming, road work
The state Department of Transportation warns motorists of roadwork scheduled for this week in Schuylkill County. From 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, crews will cut brush in a moving operation...
View ArticleDespite the growing threat from the Zika virus,plan to test ‘Franken-fly’...
At the epicenter of the Zika outbreak in Latin America, Brazil and world health officials have embraced a lab-engineered “Franken-fly” as a potential weapon to control a frightening virus suspected of...
View ArticleFor the record, Feb. 28, 2016
Marriage licenses Eugene M. Wynn Jr., Shenandoah, and Mary E. Iacobucci, Shenandoah. Divorces granted Janet Russo, Orwigsburg, from Michael Russo, New Ringgold. Kenneth Jessman, Frackville, from...
View ArticlePolice, Feb. 28, 2016
Police investigate hand tools theft PATTERSONVILLE — Someone removed a utility wagon containing various hand tools valued at $130 from a Union Township man’s property, state police at Frackville said....
View ArticleGordon council discusses water infiltration sewer system
GORDON — Water is getting into the borough sewage system during heavy rains and measures to at least curb the problem were discussed at Tuesday’s borough council meeting. The ongoing problem with water...
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