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If you're into establishment Republican politicians, then Schuylkill County Commissioner Boots Hetherington is your man. Before and since his installment as Commissioner in 2020, he's cozied up to the party's so-called elite.

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They always say the key to getting ahead in life is in who you know. Nowhere is that more true than in Schuylkill County,...

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His admission is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg in this case.

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Monday's Powerball jackpot is now worth an estimated $1.04 billion.

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It's the second billion-dollar jackpot of 2023.

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Is Meuser changing his mind on Ukraine funding?

A bomb threat sent to the Fairlane Village Mall near Pottsville earlier this month was allegedly sent by a Peruvian national, arrested this week for sending numerous threats across the country and attempting to exploit minors. A bomb threat sent to the Fairlane Village Mall near Pottsville earlier this month was allegedly sent by a Peruvian national, arrested this week for sending numerous threats across the country and attempting to exploit minors.

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Bomb threat was part of a nationwide chain of threats.

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Don't miss Public Comments at the beginning!

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Rovers and machine delivery drivers will get a modest bump in pay.

Pottsville is one of the cheapest cities in the entire United States to rent right now. That's according to the results of a new study released by New Jersey Real Estate Network. In fact, Pottsville is the third-cheapest place to rent space right now. According to the study, a square foot of rental space is going for just 76 cents. Only Decatur, Illinois (69 cents), and Johnstown, Pennsylvania (65 cents), are cheaper cities to rent. Pottsville is one of the cheapest cities in the entire United States to rent right now. That's according to the results of a new study released by New Jersey Real Estate Network. In fact, Pottsville is the third-cheapest place to rent space right now. According to the study, a square foot of rental space is going for just 76 cents. Only Decatur, Illinois (69 cents), and Johnstown, Pennsylvania (65 cents), are cheaper cities to rent.

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People looking for rentals on Facebook Marketplace might beg to differ with this study.

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Vandal hit fire departments and a funeral home.

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Two spotlights, actually ... and they were floodlights.

Schuylkill County Police News

A Schuylkill County woman is facing a terroristic threats charge after reportedly saying she’d kill a daughter and her mother in New Philadelphia. According...

A Nesquehoning man was arrested late last month following a strange series of events one night in Schuylkill County. A Nesquehoning man was arrested late last month following a strange series of events one night in Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Police News

The world's gone mad.

Fairlane Village Mall management reported an email bomb threat to police on Tuesday, prompting an evacuation of the shopping center for several hours. Fairlane Village Mall management reported an email bomb threat to police on Tuesday, prompting an evacuation of the shopping center for several hours.

Schuylkill County Police News

A search of the mall came up empty for a bomb.

Schuylkill County Police News

The crash happened on Brockton Mountain Rd. in Ryan Twp.

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Local Sports

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North Schuylkill grad gets a chance to show off two-way skills.

Travis Blankenhorn was named the Rochester Red Wings 2023 Team MVP after leading the team in home runs and RBI. Travis Blankenhorn was named the Rochester Red Wings 2023 Team MVP after leading the team in home runs and RBI.

Local Sports

Pottsville native led team in home runs and RBI.

Travis Blankenhorn crushed a home run during his Washington Nationals debut on Sept. 1, 2023, in a game against the Miami Marlins. Travis Blankenhorn crushed a home run during his Washington Nationals debut on Sept. 1, 2023, in a game against the Miami Marlins.

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That's a way to make an entrance!

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Two Amazon hiring events are scheduled in Pottsville in October.

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Jobs paying up to $18.75 per hour available.

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Redevelopment clearly in the works.

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Food, crafters, and artists among those setting up shop this weekend.

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Perfect your next shindig with our comprehensive cookout checklist. This guide offers a detailed roadmap for an unforgettable day. Perfect your next shindig with our comprehensive cookout checklist. This guide offers a detailed roadmap for an unforgettable day.

Coal Region Culture

Host a spectacular cookout this summer!

Coal Region Culture

Gear up for a summer of grilling!

Community News

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A Molly Maguires presentation coming up this week!

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More than 60 vendors and food trucks expected

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Deadline for sign-ups is fast approaching.

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A bill sponsored by Sen. Dave Argall would move the date of the Pennsylvania Primary Election for 2024 to March 19th.

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The election would be 5 weeks sooner than it's currently scheduled.

A suspected vandal cut the fence surrounding a Pennsylvania mink farm and set loose up to 8,000 mink on Monday. A suspected vandal cut the fence surrounding a Pennsylvania mink farm and set loose up to 8,000 mink on Monday.

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Public advised not to approach any loose mink if they see them.

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Governor Josh Shapiro has enacted a bipartisan budget for the fiscal year 2023-24. The budget reflects the Governor’s stated aims to enhance the economy,...

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Coal Region Culture

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From the rugged homesteads of America’s pioneers to the peaceful cabins nestled in the woods, outhouses have served as essential facilities for those living...

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Coal Region Culture

Pierogies, the delicious doughy pockets filled with an array of ingredients, have long been a beloved staple in Eastern European cuisine. In this comprehensive...

Coal Region Culture

No St. Patty's Day party is complete without it!

Schuylkill County Man

A police pursuit that started after a driver ran a stop sign led to an off-road ATV trail and ended with the suspect, guarding himself with pitbulls, squaring off with police.

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The incident led to an off-road ATV trail and ended with a standoff involving pitbulls.

A Schuylkill County man is facing a felony charge for allegedly firing a gun inside his apartment during an argument with people outside. He reportedly fired the gun to prove to the others that he wasn't messing around. A Schuylkill County man is facing a felony charge for allegedly firing a gun inside his apartment during an argument with people outside. He reportedly fired the gun to prove to the others that he wasn't messing around.

Schuylkill County Man

Shot fired during argument with people outside his apartment.

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Victim told police the bear made her "see stars"

Schuylkill County Woman

Schuylkill County Woman

She allegedly hit in the face a couple times, too.

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Schuylkill County Woman

Police found no evidence the CIA was trying to cut through her roof.

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A Guers iced tea carton with June 31 as the expiration date.

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What's the deal with June 31st?

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The Associated Press says the word “the” is offensive and shouldn’t be used by news media. In a recent tweet, the @APStylebook wrote the...

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