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- Local
Man Accused of Starting Pottsville Fire with Molotov Cocktail Arrested in New Jersey
Boots Defends Vote on Property Tax Reassessment
Orwigsburg Fire Dept. Launches $6 Million Capital Campaign for New Station House
Pottsville Man Called Out By City Council Over Unpaid Trash Bill Responds
Football Coach “Confused” By Blue Mountain School Board Vote Against His Resignation
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Man Accused of Starting Pottsville Fire with Molotov Cocktail Arrested in New Jersey
Boots Defends Vote on Property Tax Reassessment
Orwigsburg Fire Dept. Launches $6 Million Capital Campaign for New Station House
Pottsville Man Called Out By City Council Over Unpaid Trash Bill Responds
Football Coach “Confused” By Blue Mountain School Board Vote Against His Resignation
- Business
Draft Yuengling Now Available in Illinois
Pottsville Business Hosts Tunnel to Towers Founder, Donates $100K
619 Collectables Celebrates Grand Opening in Pottsville
Big Lots Announces Sale; Fate of Schuylkill County Locations Unclear
500+ Big Lots Distribution Center Employees Notified of Impending Layoffs
- Crime
Pottsville Man Charged with Sexual Assault of Teen Girl in City Motel Room
Woman Faces Open Lewdness Charge for Alleged Activity in Suedberg Public Bathroom
Schuylkill County Man Reports Online Sextortion
Schuylkill County Fugitive of the Week: James Englert
Schuylkill County Man Threatened to Kill Landlord, Police Say
- Weather
- Obituaries
Michael W. Brennan Jr., 53 – Social Club Manager at Tower City Fire Co.
Carolyn Carroll, 82 – Went to High School with Chubby Checker
🇺🇸 Stanley P. Brozana Jr., 72 – Served 37 Years as Orwigsburg Police Chief
Alberta “Dolly” Eye, 100 – Active in Girardville Community
🇺🇸 Robert Donton, 75 – Awarded Bronze Star for Heroism
- State
Trump Shot at Pennsylvania Rally: 2 Dead (including the shooter) and 2 Critically Injured
Members of Deadly “Fentanyl Robbery Gang” Indicted by Federal Grand July
Roman’s Law for Autistic Students Passes PA Senate
State Senate Bill Would Limit “Vexatious” Right-to-Know Requests
It’s Now Illegal to Use Hand-held Devices While Driving in Pennsylvania
- Sports
Nahas Gets 2 Wins in Consecutive Outings; Blankenhorn Drives in Run vs. Phillies
Evitts Has Big Night in Rattlers Romp Over Strike Force
Source: Blankenhorn Being Promoted to Nationals
Blankenhorn Cracks 5 Homers in Series Against Lehigh Valley; Nahas Earns Second Win
Schuylkill Haven Grad Kicking for Playoff-bound Arizona Rattlers in IFL
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Minersville is currently searching for a new Borough Manager. Robert Mahalchick resigned from the position in November after nearly 12 years on the job...
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State Rep. Dane Watro (R-Schuylkill/Luzerne) was appointed to be the Republican Chairman of the Subcommittee on Cities under the Local Government Committee. Watro says...
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State Police-Schuylkill Haven say they’re trying to locate Jamillah A. Wicks, 48, who has been classified as missing. Police say Wicks is 5-5 and...
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PennDOT has placed Tier 3 restrictions on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County due to the ongoing snowstorm. Other roadways in the region are also...
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Girardville plans to implement a new tax on Pennsylvania Skill games. At their regular meeting on Wednesday, Borough Council members OK’d the first reading...
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Spots still available
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A woman pedestrian sustained a possible head injury after she was struck by a vehicle Saturday afternoon in Shenandoah. According to a report filed...
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Schuylkill County Commissioners recently approved several property repository sales. At their Christmas Eve meeting, the Commissioners approved sales of the following properties, which were...
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Charges against a Pottsville man accused of biting off part of another man’s ear earlier this month were held for Schuylkill County Court on...
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The chosen candidate backs out over "personal reasons".
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JFK passes and trash bills likely going up in 2025.
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Police were dispatched shortly after midnight Saturday.
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Move expected to generate $22,000 in revenue
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More than $524K awarded to local schools
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Eloy Rosas is ignoring calls for him to demolish the property, authorities say.
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Meuser met with Musk and Ramaswamy on Thursday.
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Parking on-street, at the Arch St. lot, and Mahantongo St. garage will be free starting Dec. 13th
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Borough council members voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve its 2025 budget that includes a 1-mill tax hike. The new millage rate will be...
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It appears property taxes in Cressona will be going up for 2025. Borough council members on Monday approved a $933,042 preliminary budget that includes...
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It was a rough day to be a property owner in Pottsville on Wednesday. After learning that Schuylkill County Commissioners approved a preliminary 2025...
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Gambler? Spin the diet roulette!
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Strong winds and dry conditions expected
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The approved proposal wasn't received by the time council met on Monday.
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Mark Atkinson was sworn in Monday evening as the next Mayor of Pottsville. The swearing-in was performed by District Magistrate James Reiley inside City...
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Palo Alto needs to give final approval
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We had to look up what rain was in the encyclopedia.
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Schuylkill County has been placed under a Red Flag Warning. The Red Flag Warning is currently in effect and is expected to expire at...
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Strong winds, very low humidity expected Friday
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Tires flat, rear lights out
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If you were a Democrat on the ballot in Schuylkill County for the 2024 General Election, your chances of winning were slim to none...
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On Election Day for about the last 35 years, a tradition happens at Schuylkill Hose Co. No. 2 in Schuylkill Haven. It’s a tradition...
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Pottsville City Councilman Mark Atkinson is expected to be appointed the next Mayor at a swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday at City Hall. The city...
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Former Hazleton cop convicted in September on attempted homicide charge
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We haven't seen a quarter-inch of rain in almost a month.
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Shenandoah’s plan to hire Portnoff Law Associates to collect unpaid tax, utility, and services bills hit a bit of a snag recently. The Allentown-based...
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20 projects awarded money
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Phoenix and Humane to merge, companies say.
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Shenandoah Borough Council members voted unanimously on Monday to fire a full-time police officer. The borough did not identify the officer by name and...
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Rumor has it that Snoop likes to smoke.
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Borough's police force being reduced to two following resignation
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Departing Mayor stressed importance of city's neighborhoods.
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Executive Director job likely to be filled in October
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Applicants have a range of experience, supervisors say.
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Pottsville’s Zoning Hearing Board denied Pottsville Area Little League a variance to construct an indoor batting cage building at the site of the former...
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The missing Palo Alto woman reported missing on Saturday night has been found alive on Sunday afternoon. Mary Messina, of Palo Alto, was found...
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Mary Messina was last seen on Friday in the area of the 300 block of E. Bacon St.
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Goodman gets visibly and verbally frustrated during the course of the proceedings.
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Maldonado has not retained the services of an attorney.
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Bridge inspection on three highways scheduled for this week
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Judge: Black Rock can't have another "bite at the apple."
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Neighbors concerned about noise and parking
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Kenneth Williams remains in Schuylkill County Prison after waiving hearing.
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With Cass Township Police Dept. now disbanded, it leaves a significant portion of the Highridge Business Park without local police protection. Foster Township may...
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One dog had to be euthanized due to neglect.
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81 violations caught since April 30th
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Adams remains free on bail, accused of stealing $22K from Tremont Twp.
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Borough officials are concerned by lack of upkeep on some properties.
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GOP leaders say Democrat voters are being disenfranchised.
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Pottsville granted continuance on second hearing scheduled for Friday.
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Owner plans to appeal board's decision
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Owner will appeal.
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"It's not a Schuylkill County paper anymore."
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State's Open Records office orders City to turn over records
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Frantz is currently head football coach at Minersville Area High School.
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Crash happened along Gold Mine Rd. in Tremont Twp.
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Crash happened at about 8:30 Monday morning
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Announcement comes just days after recent court appearance
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Three new projects plus oil-and-chip continue
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Here’s video from the Schuylkill County Commissioners Work Session meeting held on June 19, 2024. During the Work Session meeting, Commissioners heard proposals from...
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First reading of ordinance to create the position passed last week.
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The differences are based on how hot it'll be and where you live.
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Forecast highs on Tuesday are between 90-95 degrees.
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The woman was struck by a vehicle on the morning of June 4.
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Collin Adams, a 2024 Pine Grove Area High School graduate, presented his award-winning essay on the importance of the First Amendment in America to...
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"Nothing out of the ordinary," says Pottsville Fire Chief, on length of inquiry.
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Township's contract with a Tremont company expires at the end of the year.