Deeds, April 29, 2016
Deeds East Union Township — Eagle Rock Resort Co. to Loliebert and Stephanie Faye Lim Puente; Lot 171WSS5, Eagle Rock; $40,299. Gordon — Randy A. Bilder to Ricky Sr. and Heidi Ritzel; 513 E. Biddle...
View ArticleFederal inmate charged with possessing weapon
A federal grand jury in Scranton on Tuesday indicted an inmate at Federal Correctional Institution/Schuylkill on a charge that he possessed a homemade weapon behind bars. Davon Perry, 36, of Maryland,...
View ArticleHudson's Bay Co. to bring 207 jobs to Highridge Business Park
A Canadian department store chain is opening a distribution facility in Foster Township and bringing more than 200 new jobs to the area. Hudson’s Bay Co., parent company of Lord & Taylor and Saks...
View ArticleMinersville Skatepark to host fundraiser
MINERSVILLE — The Minersville Skatepark Association is hosting a fundraiser Saturday. Registration starts at 10 a.m. at Minersville Area Skatepark, near the new Minersville Fire Company and a softball...
View ArticleSewer authority investigates gasoline-like odor in Palo Alto
PALO ALTO — A gasoline-like odor in Palo Alto was under investigation Wednesday by the Greater Pottsville Area Sewer Authority, according to Timothy R. Yingling, GPASA executive director. The GPASA...
View ArticleHarrisburg bishop, Pottsville native, ill
The Most Rev. Ronald W. Gainer, bishop of Harrisburg, a Pottsville native, was admitted to the hospital April 22. A diocesan spokesman released a statement Thursday stating that the bishop was not...
View ArticleSchuylkill Mall is up for Sheriff's sale
FRACKVILLE — The Schuylkill Mall is up for Sheriff’s sale, according to an online post on the Schuylkill County Government website, www.co.schuylkill.pa.us. The property is one of several listed for...
View ArticleAshland Legion receives sponsorship sign from North Schuylkill art teachers
FOUNTAIN SPRINGS — Members of the Ashland American Legion Bernard J. Dolan Post 434 took possession of a new, custom-made sign on Monday created by two North Schuylkill art instructors. The wooden...
View ArticleCriminal court, April 29, 2016
A Tamaqua woman is headed to state prison after being sentenced Wednesday in Schuylkill County Court for possessing drugs and paraphernalia in May 2014 at her residence. Kelly M. Dalessio, 39, and her...
View ArticleAround the region, April 29, 2016
n Ashland: The Ashland Area Community Choir will perform a spring concert at 3 p.m. Sunday at Zion Reformed United Church of Christ, 2400 Centre St. The group is under the direction of Bruce McCormick...
View ArticleDvorak to Superman: Gabriel Youth Orchestra ties classical, popular music...
The Gabriel Youth Orchestra will show off its range Sunday, performing songs from different genres and generations. The group’s spring concert will be held at 3 p.m. at Pottsville Area School...
View ArticleKaren's Heroes wraps week with library presentation
When the head of youth services at Pottsville Free Public Library made his pitch for financial support at the Karen’s Heroes event Friday, he hit the target audience with a dose of reality. “We’re...
View ArticleDeeds, April 30, 2016
Deeds East Union Township — Ma Josette Concepcion Alegario to Eagle Rock Resort Co.; Lot 190HF3, Eagle Rock; $4,625.29. Rolando and Helen Tumulak to Eagle Rock Resort Co.; Lot 356HF3, Eagle Rock;...
View ArticleFormer DCNR service forester honored on Arbor Day
Although the man who always wore green has retired, part of the legacy he’s leaving will boost Pottsville’s opportunities to stay green. Those gathered for an Arbor Day celebration Friday at Charles...
View ArticleMall owner's failure to pay mortgage leads to sheriff's sale
FRACKVILLE — When the owner of the Schuylkill Mall failed to make mortgage payments, five parcels on the property were put up for sheriff’s sale, according to documents on file at the Schuylkill County...
View ArticleBlue Mountain academic team advances in state competiton
Blue Mountain High School moved into the semifinals of Friday’s Pennsylvania Academic Competition in Harrisburg. Blue Mountain students earned a chance to compete at the state level by claiming first...
View ArticleDistrict court, April 30, 2016
Christina E. Hale FRACKVILLE — A Pottsville man charged with stealing weapons from a home in Girardville on Dec. 10 waived his right to a preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge...
View ArticleTrinity students bring famous people back to life for history project
SHENANDOAH — Trinity Academy was “packed with history” Friday as part of a third-grade project, with special appearances by famous people such as Abraham Lincoln, Rosa Parks, Walt Disney, Betsy Ross,...
View ArticleAshland reservoir project nears end
ASHLAND — After a year of construction, the Ashland Area Municipal Authority reservoir project is getting closer to its completion. The water authority board received its monthly update at Monday’s...
View ArticleSt. Joseph Center Arbor Day program dedicates tree to late pastor
St. Joseph Center for Special Learning held its eighth annual Arbor Day program on Friday and dedicated a tree to a late pastor who was a very good friend and supporter of the school. The Japanese...
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