Police log, Jan. 15, 2016
Steal beams break loose from trailer JONESTOWN — An Andreas man escaped injury when a load of steal beams he was carrying came loose from the vehicle he was driving about 9:45 a.m. Monday on Route 72,...
View ArticleOrwigsburg police chief stresses need for training
ORWIGSBURG — Orwigsburg borough police Chief Stan Brozana warned the borough council on Wednesday about the need to keep training up to date for police officers. He said the council is opening the...
View ArticleMcAdoo police to continue patrolling intersection
MCADOO — Borough police will continue to monitor the borough’s main intersection during mornings and afternoons, but it will be at their discretion. Mayor Stephan Holly changed a directive he issued...
View ArticleCharges held for court against former Gilberton police chief
TREMONT — Former Gilberton police Chief and North Schuylkill school board member Mark Kessler must go to Schuylkill County Court on charges arising from two incidents in August 2015 in Frackville, a...
View ArticleLackawanna River association’s Shiverfestreturns for wintertime canoe, kayak fun
The cold never bothered them, anyway. Paddlers will brave winter on the Lackawanna River during Shiverfest 2016. The Lackwanna River Corridor Association event begins Saturday with an Extreme Kayak...
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n Ashland: The Ashland Area Food Pantry operates from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 35 N. Ninth St., from noon to 2 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month. The contact is James Gruber, 570-875-2805. In...
View ArticleJunior Idol set to kick off 8th edition
Young singers will get another chance to show off their vocal talents when the eighth edition of Schuylkill Junior Idol kicks off next week. The annual singing competition will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday...
View ArticleFrackville council creates parks director position
FRACKVILLE — The borough council approved at Wednesday’s meeting the creation of a new position of “Parks and Recreation Director” to focus on the recreational assets of the borough. The borough...
View ArticleTri-Valley addresses state government leaders about budget impasse
HEGINS — Tri-Valley school board directors fed up with the state budget impasse Wednesday are telling state governmental leaders they’ve had enough. Under a motion made by director Carl D....
View ArticlePin-up photo studio coming to Pottsville
Local fans of vintage pin-ups or the kind of photographers who strive to make their models look as divine as Dita Von Teese will want to jot down two dates on their calendars. On Sunday, Victor...
View ArticleSummit Hill Democrat challenging Knowles in November General Election
SUMMIT HILL — A Democrat from Summit Hill will be challenging incumbent state Rep. Jerry Knowles, R-124, in November. James D. Smith, 49, announced this week his intentions to run for state...
View ArticleDevelopment company buys Highridge properties
MINERSVILLE — A Missouri-based development company spent $28 million on two parcels of property at the Highridge Industrial Park in Foster Township. Prologis NA2 Penn Investment LP, Delaware, sold one...
View ArticleTower City man headed to court for alleged theft of garbage truck
TREMONT — The Tower City man who allegedly stole a garbage truck in November 2015 in his hometown is headed to Schuylkill County Court after waiving his right to a preliminary hearing Thursday on four...
View ArticleSubway closes at Schuylkill Mall
FRACKVILLE — Subway has closed at the Schuylkill Mall. Elaine Maneval, mall manager, said the restaurant closed recently. “Subway sadly is not there. They closed Christmas Eve,” she said Friday....
View ArticleSt. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church celebrates 200 years in Pine Grove
PINE GROVE — Multiple generations of families have called “Die Alt Karrich” or “The Old Church” home. This year marks the bicentennial celebration of St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. The 200th...
View ArticleDeeds, Jan. 16, 2016
Deeds Tamaqua — Kimberly A. Breiner to Joseph Dietrich; 172 Spruce St.; $10,000. Union Township — Lewis J. Eyster to Jason Woodman and Vanessa Williams; 1-acre property on Pine Swamp Road; $3,000. West...
View ArticleHike set for Sunday to explore historic railroad near Frackville
DARK WATER — A new hiking group in Schuylkill County is exploring the history of the area’s railroad. James Eisenhart, Ashland, started a group called Schuylkill County Hikes just after Thanksgiving....
View ArticlePottsville man jailed for sexual assault of teenager
By Frank Andruscavage A city man was jailed Thursday after being arrested by Pottsville police on sexual assault charges involving a teenage girl. Police Chief Richard F. Wojciechowsky said the...
View ArticleAround the region, Jan. 16, 2016
n Cressona: An American Red Cross blood drive is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 23 at Grace Evangelical Free Church, 101 Graeff St. People 17 and older (16 with parental consent), weighing at...
View ArticlePolice log, Jan. 16, 2016
Man charged with harassment GIRARDVILLE — A borough man will be charged with harassment by state police at Frackville after an incident about 1 p.m. Tuesday. Police said Scott Green Jr., 19, sent...
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