Last week was another busy one in Schuylkill County. Before we get ready for what promises to be an even busier week starting today, let’s take a moment to look back at the headlines of the last 7 days.
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Another Reassessment in 5 Years? Schuylkill Commissioners Considering the Possibility
Schuylkill County Commissioners seem to back the idea of conducting the next Reassessment in as little as five years.
Activists to Rally Outside Argall’s Office Over School Funding
Education activists plan a protest outside Sen. Dave Argall’s Pottsville office Monday, demanding increased public school funding and action on Pennsylvania’s overdue state budget.
9-1-1 Outage “Intermittent” in Schuylkill County
9-1-1 outages in Schuylkill County are described as intermittent.
Pottsville Gives Up on Safety Stick Parking Surveillance Cameras
Pottsville is giving up on using MPS Safety Stick parking surveillance cameras after the devices failed to nab enough violators.
Frackville to Begin Enforcing the Feeding of Wild Animals, Including Feral Cats
Frackville residents who feed wild animals and birds, namely pigeons, to the point that it causes a public nuisance, can be subject to fines.
Schuylkill County Man Charged in Graphic Child Sex Abuse Case
A Schuylkill County man is behind bars after investigators say he performed sex acts in front of his infant and recorded it on video.
Reassessment Fears Expressed to Schuylkill County Commissioners
Some Schuylkill County residents told Commissioners on Wednesday that they fear they’re going to lose their homes as a result of the property tax reassessment.
Landfill Opponent Urges Saint Clair to Take Action, Community to Reject Donations from BRADS
Saint Clair Borough Council members were urged to join the last-minute fight against a proposed permit renewal for BRADS Landfill.
Woman Shot in Shenandoah Incident Last Week Has Died
The woman airlifted from the scene of a shooting incident in Shenandoah last week has died, according to the Montour County Coroner’s Office.
Schuylkill County Police News
Schuylkill County Man Jailed After Allegedly Attacking Business Owner
A Schuylkill County man is jailed because he allegedly assaulted a business owner after being dismissed from a job site.
Schuylkill County Fugitive of the Week: Brian Guyer
Brian Guyer has been identified as the Fugitive of the Week by the Schuylkill County District Attorney’s Office and Schuylkill County Detectives.
Schuylkill County Man Charged in Sextortion Case
A Schuylkill County man has been charged with stalking and harassment after he allegedly threatened to share explicit photos of a woman on social media.
Schuylkill County Allegedly Pepper Sprays Her Son and Friend in the Face
A Schuylkill County woman is accused of pepper spraying two juveniles, including her own son, in the face.
Schuylkill County Woman Accused of Biting Hospital Staff Member
A staff member at a hospital in Pottsville was allegedly bit and then struck in the stomach by a patient as they attempted to draw blood from her.
Schuylkill County Man Arraigned on Rape Charges Thursday
A Schuylkill County man was Arraigned Thursday morning on Rape Charges and sent to prison on $100,000 bail.
Schuylkill County Man Allegedly Threatened Woman with Hammer During Domestic Altercation
A Schuylkill County man has been jailed after police say he threatened to smash a woman’s head with a hammer during a domestic altercation.
Schuylkill County Woman Charged in Bad Check Scheme
A Schuylkill County woman is facing theft charges in what police say is a bad checks scheme.
Schuylkill County Woman Jailed After Police Say Her Child Ate Her THC Gummies
A Schuylkill County woman is in jaIl after police say her child ate THC gummies.
Schuylkill County Man Accused of Lifting Two Cans of Four Loko from Convenience Store
A Schuylkill County man finds himself behind bars after police say he stole two cans of Four Loko from a Pottsville convenience store.
Schuylkill County Man Jailed After Allegedly Hitting Woman with Swiffer Mop
A Schuylkill County man has been jailed after police say he struck a woman over the head with a Swiffer mop and continued to assault her.
Schuylkill County Man Allegedly Admits to Using WD-40, Torch to Start Shed Fire
A Schuylkill County man allegedly admitted to using WD-40 and a torch to light a shed on fire over the weekend. Police have filed an arson charge against him.
Police Officer Suffers Ankle Fracture as Schuylkill County Man Flees from Traffic Stop
A warrant has been issued for Michael Siegel, of Pine Grove, who is charged with aggravated assault after fleeing a traffic stop during which a police officer suffered a broken ankle.
Schuylkill County Man Accused of Tossing Man’s Walker, Punching Him in the Head
A Schuylkill County man is looking at an assault charge after police say he punched a man in the head. The victim said the assailant threw his walker to the side before he got punched.
Schuylkill County Court News
Aggravated Assault Charges Dropped Against Schuylkill County Man Accused of Causing Crash High on Meth
A Schuylkill County man had vehicular aggravated assault charges against him withdrawn in District Court last week.
Local Business News
Urban Memorial Scholarship Awards Presented to Two Mahanoy Area Seniors
Two Mahanoy Area graduates received Urban Memorial Scholarships to support their college education.
Local Sports
Holobetz Fans 8 in Latest Start
Here’s a roundup of recent action from coal region natives in professional baseball.
Out-of-Towners Visiting Family in Schuylkill County Take Top Prizes in Firecracker 5K
A man from Texas and a woman from New Jersey took top prizes in the 11th annual Firecracker 5K in Port Carbon.
Bush & Crick
Shapiro Signs Law Repealing Ban on Sunday Hunting in Pennsylvania
Governor Josh Shapiro signed bipartisan legislation repealing Pennsylvania’s ban on Sunday hunting, giving the Game Commission authority to expand hunting seasons.
PA News
Proposed Legislation Would Mandate Front License Plates in Pennsylvania
Proposed legislation would require vehicles in Pennsylvania to have front and rear license plates.
Meuser Says He’s Not Running for Governor, Will Stay in Congress
US Rep. Dan Meuser (PA-9) says he will not challenge Josh Shapiro in the next election for Pennsylvania Governor.
Pet Adoptions
Furiday Friends: Katalia and Hillary Fluff are Ready For Forever Homes
Katalia and Hillary Fluff are this week’s Furiday Friends. Check out these very loving adoptable pets available at Hillside SPCA in Pottsville.
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