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Shenandoah Declares Local Disaster Emergency Due to Ongoing Water Service Outage

The ongoing water service outage in the Shenandoah area has prompted Borough officials to declare a Local Disaster Emergency. The Borough announced early Tuesday...

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Aqua Responds to Shenandoah’s Critique of Water Emergency

Temporary water supply available to residents

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BREAKING NEWS: No Water in Shenandoah

Borough frustrated with communication from Aqua

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Boil Water Advisory Issued for All of Shenandoah

In effect until further notice

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Schuylkill County – “Winter Storm Scott” Drops 4-6″

UPDATE: The National Weather Service has cancelled the Winter Storm Warning for Schuylkill County. Snowfall is either light or stopped completely by 2 a.m....

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Pottsville Police Chase Down Barnesville Man

Canary CommenterMarch 1, 2019

Patrick Murphy Murder Case - The Latest

Murphy Murder Suspect Has Illicit History, Faces 2nd Degree Murder

We’re learning new details in the murder of well-known Pottsville businessman Patrick Murphy. He died Thursday morning in New Orleans, the victim of an...

Coal Region CanaryMarch 1, 2019

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Patrick Murphy Murder Case - The Latest

Pottsville Expressing Grief Over Pat Murphy’s Murder

Expectedly, the Pottsville community is expressing shock and grief over news about the murder of businessman Patrick J. Murphy. Murphy was found dead in...

Coal Region CanaryMarch 1, 2019

Patrick Murphy Murder Case - The Latest

Pottsville Businessman Pat Murphy Murdered in New Orleans

Well known Pottsville businessman Pat Murphy has been murdered this morning in New Orleans. Police in New Orleans are confirming that the identity of...

Coal Region CanaryFebruary 28, 2019

Pottsville Hazing Incident

Pottsville Sweeping “Hazing” Under the Rug

This is literally what it looks like when elected officials sweep something under the rug. They’re hiding it in plain sight. That’s usually how...

Coal Region CanaryFebruary 28, 2019

Pottsville News

Did Pottsville Area School District Break Sunshine Laws?

The Pottsville Area School District school board likely violated Pennsylvania’s Sunshine Act when it met Wednesday night, Feb. 27. It’s probably the least news-worthy...

Coal Region CanaryFebruary 28, 2019

Local Politics

Liz Cheney Keynotes 2019 Schuylkill GOP Lincoln Dinner

Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming is the keynote speaker at the annual Schuylkill GOP Lincoln Dinner. The dinner is held this year on Thursday,...

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Allentown Meth Dealer Facing Life for Schuylkill County Racket

Coal Region CanaryFebruary 26, 2019

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WELL KNOWN MUSIC TEACHER ARRESTED ON CHILD SEX CHARGES

UPDATE, March 15, 2019: Three men, including the vice president of Port Carbon Borough Council, were arrested March 14 on charges related to this...

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High Winds Put Tree on Pickup

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Shenandoah Addresses Hole(s) in the Road(s)

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Row Home Fire Dangers in Focus Following Ashland Blaze

Coal Region CanaryFebruary 23, 2019

Pottsville Hazing Incident

Pottsville Hazing Cover-up – More Than a Football Incident

Don’t let anyone fool you. The alleged Pottsville hazing incident is not an isolated football thing. This speaks to the culture at Pottsville Area...

Coal Region CanaryFebruary 23, 2019

Pottsville Hazing Incident

Alleged “Hazing” at Pottsville School Exposes Failed Leadership, Puts Students at Risk

The alleged “hazing” event that occurred on the campus of Pottsville Area High School some time in 2018 is disgusting. But it’s disgusting on...

Coal Region CanaryFebruary 22, 2019

Pottsville Hazing Incident

Pottsville Athletic Director, Football Coach on Administrative Leave After “Hazing” Incident Uncovered

The shoes are starting to drop in the alleged Pottsville “hazing” incident. The following officials are on administrative leave, according to a source close...

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BREAKING: Explosion Just After Flames Broke Out in Ashland

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Pottsville Sheetz Has Beer

The Pottsville Sheetz now sells beer. You may have missed the white smoke earlier today. Perhaps you were still blinded by the alleged super...

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Centralia Sinkhole Not Mine Fire Related

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Cressona Dog Door Stabber Found GUILTY

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Pottsville News

2-4″ SNOW FORECAST FOR WEDNESDAY – PREPARE FOR A WEEK OF SCHOOL DELAYS

Schuylkill County is under a Winter Storm Watch. The Winter Storm Watch goes into effect from 9 a.m. Wednesday through 8 a.m. Thursday. The...

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Driverless SUV Slams Into Pottsville ENT Office

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Collaborative Workspace Opening in Pottsville

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Pottsville News

SNOWone On the Roads

UPDATE, 3 P.M. >> Though road conditions have kept travelers to a minimum, there have been several reports of minor traffic accidents around the...

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Swatting Incident Closes Line Mountain Schools Monday

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PennDOT Limits Travel on I-81 During Storm

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Pottsville News

WINTER STORM MAYA: Schuylkill County 4-8″ Snow and Ice

Schuylkill County is under a Winter Storm Warning from noon on Monday, Feb. 11, until 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 12. The Weather Channel...

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Cressona Bridge Gets Another One

Coal Region CanaryFebruary 10, 2019

Local Business News

Where’s the Best Place to Get Pizza in Pottsville?

In Pottsville, pizza places are a plenty. But who’s got the best pizza in Pottsville? We’re using decades of experience to find the best...

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Local Politics

Gary Hess, Joe Palubinsky Bidding for Commish Seats

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What’s Older? The Blinds or the Overcrowded Prison Situation?

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Hazleton Man Guilty in 2017 Tamaqua Meth Shooting

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2018 The Wettest Year Ever

Coal Region CanaryFebruary 8, 2019

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Pottsville Raising Parking Meter Rates

Coal Region CanaryFebruary 7, 2019

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1 Hurt in Fire at Lake Hauto

Coal Region CanaryFebruary 4, 2019

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NO SHADOW – SPRING ON ITS WAY

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Coal Country Doctor Shortage

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County Corrections Officer Fired After 20+ Years on Job – No Reason Given

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Babysitter Gets 7-14 for Infant’s Death in Schuylkill Haven

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New Maternity Unit Opens in Pottsville

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POLAR VORTEX 2019 – SCHUYLKILL COUNTY NO FEELS

Polar Vortex 2019 is due for Schuylkill County Wednesday. The evil arctic blast is expected to punish the county until the end of the...

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PennDOT Plow Tracker

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Christy Legal Team Files Motion Against Using “Threats”

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Lehighton School Board Censures Member at Wild Meeting

Coal Region CanaryJanuary 29, 2019

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Schuylkill County Snow Emergencies Posted Hours Before a Flake Flies

Coal Region CanaryJanuary 29, 2019

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MAGA Dan Meuser: Wall “Essential Tool”

Prior to the government shutdown ending, Schuylkill County’s representative in Congress said a wall or barrier on the Mexican border is an essential tool...

Coal Region CanaryJanuary 27, 2019