Around the region, May 17, 2016
n Frackville: A free lunch program for children will be held from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Monday through Friday from June 7 to Aug. 19 at Memorial Park, West Spring Street. Only children can receive...
View ArticleDeeds, May 17, 2016
Deeds Barry Township — Ralph R. and Eileen A. Johnson to Ralph R. Johnson Jr.; 1407 Taylorsville Road; $1. Blythe Township — Daniel Lubinsky to Anthony R. Foster; property on Water Street, Cumbola;...
View ArticleSchuylkill Haven police arrest two men on drug charges
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — Two men were jailed Monday arrested by Schuylkill Haven police on drug charges. A third man was also committed to prison on an outstanding warrant, also for drug-related offenses....
View ArticlePottsville outlines road program options
Pottsville officials are gearing up for the annual road program, with a budget of “roughly $100,000” and numerous options on how to spend it, Thomas W. Whitaker, the city’s superintendent of streets,...
View ArticleBlue Mountain wins top honor at 11th annual Majestic Awards
A girl could learn a lot from Maria. Just ask Lauren Tidmore, who played Maria Rainer in “The Sound of Music.” Tidmore was recognized as the Outstanding Leading Actress and tied for Outstanding Female...
View ArticleSchuylkill-Carbon Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 13 honors 85 deceased members
TAMAQUA — Schuylkill-Carbon Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 13 honored 85 members who died since its inception in 1941 during its annual memorial service Monday evening at its lodge in the borough’s...
View ArticleBill: Public should have greater scrutiny of municipal sewer agreements
HARRISBURG — The public would have greater scrutiny of agreements to sell or lease municipal sewer and water systems under legislation House lawmakers approved unanimously Monday. The measure headed to...
View ArticleDistrict court, May 17, 2016
David A. Plachko PORT CARBON — A 23-year-old Cressona man charged with a theft at the Wal-Mart parking lot in Saint Clair on Jan. 18 had charges against him held for court during a preliminary hearing...
View ArticlePolice log, May 17, 2016
Police investigate tire, wheel theft LAVELLE — Butler Township police are investigating a theft that occurred between 7:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at 1 Reichwein Road. Police said someone stole...
View ArticleFrackville man charged with possession of drugs
MAHANOY CITY — A Frackville man was jailed Monday morning, charged by Mahanoy City police with having drugs, a large amount of cash and electronic items in his possession. Brian A. Cyr, 27, of 34 S....
View ArticleNorth Schuylkill Landfill Association discusses transfer station sale
MAHANOY CITY — The North Schuylkill Landfill Association delegates held a special meeting Tuesday that included discussion of the transfer station sale. The association held the meeting due to the...
View ArticlePolice log, May 18, 2016
Barnesville man charged with DUI MAHANOY CITY — Mahanoy City police charged a 43-year-old Barnesville man after an incident about 9:10 p.m. Sunday at Main Street and Mahanoy Avenue. Police said Justin...
View ArticleStamp Out Hunger collects thousands of pounds of food in Schuylkill County
The Stamp Out Hunger food drive Saturday in Schuylkill County collected 42,950 pounds for the less fortunate in the community. Greg Andregic, coordinator of the Stamp Out Hunger food drive in...
View ArticleDistrict court, May 18, 2016
Christina E. Hale FRACKVILLE — An inmate at State Correctional Institution/Frackville charged with assaulting a staff member at the jail on July 16 had charges against him held for court during a...
View ArticleAltamont man heads to prison for life for roommate’s death
Thomas J. Petrousky must spend the rest of his life behind state prison bars for killing his roommate in April 2014 in West Mahanoy Township, a Schuylkill County judge ruled Tuesday. Petrousky, 55, of...
View ArticleTrinity Academy's Ciszek Players to perform first musical this weekend
SHENANDOAH — Trinity Academy students known as “The Ciszek Players” will take to the stage this weekend to perform the school’s first musical for a fun time for the audience and the actors. “Adventures...
View ArticlePolice remind drivers to 'click it or ticket'
The state Department of Transportation, Buckle Up PA, state police and police from Tamaqua, Rush Township, West Penn Township, Butler Township, Kidder Township and Lehighton are taking part in the...
View ArticleNorth Manheim Township Hearing Board to consider apartment complex plan
CRESSONA — A 72-unit apartment complex might soon become reality in North Manheim Township. A township zoning hearing board scheduled a hearing for 6:30 p.m. Monday at the township municipal building,...
View ArticleMan sent to state prison for trying to hit 2 troopers with car
Brad A. Moyer, who tried to ram his car into a state police sport utility vehicle in North Union Township, will spend at least nine years in a state correctional institution after being sentenced...
View ArticleState to hear Community Mission's case against Pottsville
A complaint representatives of The Community Mission filed against the city of Pottsville in April will be the topic of a “fact-finding conference” to be presided over by a representative of the...
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