Criminal court, Jan. 16, 2016
A Minersville man will serve time on house arrest instead of prison after admitting Wednesday in Schuylkill County Court that he stole more than $20,000 using a computer instead of a weapon. Jeffrey H....
View ArticleDean's list, Jan. 17, 2016
West Chester Greg Raudenbush, an accounting/finance major at West Chester University, made the dean’s list for the fall semester with a 4.0 GPA. A 2013 graduate of Blue Mountain High School, he is a...
View ArticleWilliams Valley receives half of budget for 2015-16
TOWER CITY — Williams Valley School District was told it has received $4.4 million, or half of its state budget allotment for the 2015-16 school year, according to Superintendent Donald Burkhardt. “We...
View ArticleGilberton council reorganizes with one less member in 2016
MAHANOY PLANE — The Gilberton Borough Council began the new year with one less council member to complete the process to reduce the council makeup to five members. Borough council held its...
View ArticleDeeds, Jan 17, 2016
Deeds Blythe Township — Phyllis M. Harper to Phyllis M. Harper and Richard E. Harper; 241 Market St., Cumbola; $1. Coaldale and Tamaqua — Eric S. and Christine A. Zizelmann to Zizelmann Business...
View ArticleTight races may make Pennsylvania primary relevant
Surprisingly competitive races for the Republican and Democratic presidential nominations could turn Pennsylvania into a nominating player for both parties for the first time. The odds aren’t great...
View ArticleCub Scouts thrill spectators with Pinewood Derby racers
When his 7-inch-long, wooden race car was put on the scale Saturday afternoon, Jake Powers, 7, of Pottsville, saw it came out to only 4.65 ounces. Determined to give it a bit more weight, in an effort...
View ArticleDistrict court, Jan. 17, 2016
Anthony J. Kilker SHENANDOAH — A borough man charged with causing a disturbance in the 200 block of North Gilbert Street on Oct. 7 waived his right to a preliminary hearing before Magisterial District...
View ArticleCollege notes, Jan. 17, 2016
Ithaca Adam J. Guzik, a sophomore communications major with a concentration in cinema production and photography at Ithaca College, New York, is under contract with Mattel as part of the “Thomas...
View ArticlePolice log, Jan. 17, 2016
Police investigate damaged toy RINGTOWN — State police at Frackville are looking for the careless motorist who recently drove off Shenandoah Road, hit a wooden horse then fled the scene, police said...
View ArticleVolunteer Connection: PA 211 offers help 24/7
Did you know that there’s a new 211 information and referral system up and running for Schuylkill County? Schuylkill United Way oversees the service which provides assistance to those in need. Between...
View ArticleSnowdrops make impression with costumes, demonstrations
In an effort to give a crowd of more than 300 a memorable introduction to herself, Carly Demcher, 8, asked that her easel be brought up to the stage. Then, as Pottsville Winter Carnival royalty...
View ArticleALL IN THE FAMILY
First thing in the morning, Allen Geiwitz goes to check on his mother, Hilda, who prefers to sleep in. He sets the breakfast cereal on the kitchen table, along with her pills. A little later, once...
View ArticleAround the region, Jan. 17, 2016
n Locustdale: The free clothing and food ministry sponsored by Blessings to You at Good News Bible Church, 221 Main St., which was held the second and fourth Thursday of every month, has been suspended...
View ArticleArea native marks 25 years of Lionel train paintings withnew coffee table book
Angela Trotta Thomas’ status as the only artist ever to be licensed by iconic toy train manufacturer Lionel has gotten her featured in plenty of magazines and catalogs during the past 25 years. But she...
View ArticlePalo Alto seeks candidates for mayor
PALO ALTO — For the second time in less than a year, the borough is looking for someone to step up to fill the mayor’s seat. But it wasn’t because of a resignation, according to John Deatrich Jr., who...
View ArticleCrime Stoppers, Jan. 17, 2016
NEW PHILADELPHIA — Schuylkill County Crime Stoppers and state police at Frackville are asking for the public’s help in finding those responsible for a recent theft in Blythe Township. Police said the...
View ArticleMilitary, Jan. 17, 2016
Navy promotion Jacklyn Ditzel, formerly of Mar Lin, was recently promoted to boatswain’s mate third class and has re-enlisted for another four-year term. She is serving aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS...
View ArticleStudents of the month, Jan. 17, 2016
Pine Grove Area Mackenzie Lesh and Erika Lengle were named students of the month for January at Pine Grove Area High School. Mackenzie is a daughter of Andrew and Tamara Lesh, Pine Grove, and studies...
View ArticleScience probes environmental autism link
Q: What is the latest thinking on the environmental causes (if any) of autism? I hear so much conflicting information I don’t know what to believe. — BILL STRIBLING, AUSTIN, TEXAS A: In the 1980s,...
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