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PPL Price to Compare Rising 10% for Homes, Dipping for Small Businesses
DEP Hearing Thursday on Natural Soil Products Permit Renewal
Man Wanted on Vehicular Homicide Charge in Fatal I-81 Crash in Schuylkill County
Pottsville Raises Fine, Adds Synthetic Mushrooms to Proposed ‘Gas Station Drug’ Ban
Route 209 in Nesquehoning Closed Up to 8 Weeks Following Wall Collapse
- News
PPL Price to Compare Rising 10% for Homes, Dipping for Small Businesses
DEP Hearing Thursday on Natural Soil Products Permit Renewal
Man Wanted on Vehicular Homicide Charge in Fatal I-81 Crash in Schuylkill County
Pottsville Raises Fine, Adds Synthetic Mushrooms to Proposed ‘Gas Station Drug’ Ban
Route 209 in Nesquehoning Closed Up to 8 Weeks Following Wall Collapse
- Business
Saunders Real Estate Moves Into Former Phoenix Firehouse in Pottsville
Yuengling to Release Cranberry Sour as Eagle Series #20 on Nov. 19
Schuylkill Commissioners Approve Expedited, Modified LERTA for Land at Highridge Business Park
Echo Valley Campground Revamped
Schuylkill County Business Owner Says Skill Games Ban Will Cost More Than $1 Million a Year, Force Job Cuts
- Crime
Man Cited After Firework Breaks Apart Pottsville Fence, Damages House
Schuylkill County Man Charged in Two Porch Thefts
Schuylkill County Man Wanted After Allegedly Breaking Man’s Jaw Outside Tremont Bar
Trucker Accused of Assaulting Tow Truck Driver at Schuylkill County Amazon Warehouse
Man Accused of Stealing More Than $7K in Jewelry From Schuylkill County Walmart
- Weather
Freeze Warning Issued for Schuylkill County Sunday Morning
Freeze Watch Issued for Schuylkill County This Weekend
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Schuylkill County Friday
Remnants of Isaias to Bring Soaking Rain to Schuylkill County Sunday
Plan to Convert Former School Building to Apartments Gets OKs from Schuylkill Zoning Board
- State
Two State Troopers Shot in Franklin County
Two State Troopers Shot in Susquehanna County; Suspect Dead
Proposed Bill Would Restrict Phone Use in Pennsylvania Schools
Proposed Bill Would End Ban on Sunday Vehicle Sales in Pennsylvania
Proposed Legislation Would Mandate Front License Plates in Pennsylvania
- Sports
Five Schuylkill League Teams Playing for District XI Volleyball Titles
Shenandoah Valley to Screen Fans, Ban Bags for District XI Semifinal Against Northern Lehigh
Ten Schuylkill League Teams Set for District XI Football Playoffs
Blue Mountain, Minersville, Schuylkill Haven Reach District XI Soccer Finals
Pine Grove Area Sweeps Into District XI Class 3A Volleyball Final
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Borough Council · 7 seats
JK
Jamie KuehnD
President
Jan 2030
JF
Justin FrantzR
Vice-president
Jan 2030
AH
Amelia HopkinsD
Jan 2030
JE
Jeff EndersR
Jan 2028on the 2027 ballot
WA
W. Alex Kurtek
Jan 2028on the 2027 ballot
BL
Bernard LescavageR
Jan 2030
TR
Terry RaffetyR
Jan 2028on the 2027 ballot
Other Elected Officials
SP
Sean PalmerR
Mayor
Jan 2030
HH
Heidi Hashin
Tax Collector
Jan 2030
Appointed
MP
Megan Paul
Borough Manager
AE
Albert Evans
Solicitor
GC
Gloria Capik
Borough Secretary
KC
Kyle Crouse
Code & Health Officer
JC
Jones & Company
Auditor (appointed firm)
On the November 2027 ballotJeff Enders, W. Alex Kurtek, Terry Raffety. Nomination petitions circulate February and March 2027.
Recurring Meetings
Work SessionRule
1st Tuesday of the month · 7:00 p.m.
2 E. Sunbury St. · Next: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
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2nd Tuesday of the month · 7:00 p.m.
2 E. Sunbury St. · Next: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026
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Minersville Borough Office
2 E. Sunbury St., Minersville, PA 17954
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (3:30 p.m. - Friday) · 570-544-2149 · Map
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- Minersville Area School District
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- Magisterial District
- 21-3-03 (Port Carbon)
- State Representative
- Rep. Tim Twardzik
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- Sen. Dave Argall
Real Estate Millage · 2026
Minersville4.50
School district10.63
County3.61
Total millage18.74
Mills are dollars of tax per $1,000 of county-assessed value.
Compiled by Coal Region Canary · last verified Aug. 15, 2026
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"If they don't pay for a police department, they're not going to get it from us for free."
Local Community News
When they say “typical Schuylkill County” they’re usually talking about something negative but what happened yesterday in Minersville was about as “typical Schuylkill County”...
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Semanchik wonders why he wasn't contacted following discovery of missing money.
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A long detour route will get motorists around the road closure.
Coal Region Consumer
Police have seized ATM cash drawer, shut down machine
Schuylkill County Police News
Dees was arrested back in May after speedy pursuit through Minersville.
Schuylkill County News
"I made a stupid decision."
Schuylkill County News
Police confirm the victim has succumbed to her injuries.
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Police: Woman undergoing surgery at Geisinger-Danville
Local Business News
Learn the moment when the owner realized she had a winner on her hands.
Local News
Frantz is currently head football coach at Minersville Area High School.
Local Weather
2+ inches of rain has fallen in a short period of time
Schuylkill County News
An investigator with the DA's office reportedly found the money .
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He takes over for Michael Combs, who is retiring after 46 years as a police officer and 15 as Minersville's chief.
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One officer says the township is holding his gun belt; the former chief says the township is lying.
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DEA placed a tracking device on his vehicle and traced him to Minersville.
Local Business News
Brent Radzwich says opening his own grocery store is a dream come true.
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Christopher Zukas facing multiple felony charges.
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The accused told police he's got the money to pay the citations but then got sent to prison.
Local Community News
The shelter is loaded with cats to adopt.
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Police have not released the name of the victim.
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Three receive the 2024 Minersville Citizens of the Year award.
Local Fire News
Driver taken to hospital for treatment of injuries
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Health insurance rates up 16% in a year, Business Manager says.
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This is the first rate hike for season tickets in 5 years.
Local Sports
A new girls' basketball coach among the hires.
Schuylkill County Police News
Vehicle pursuit ultimately leads to an arrest and drug charges.
Schuylkill County News
Upkeep and maintenance is the goal with the newfound money.
Local Community News
The Minersville Railway Restoration Project 113 hosted its first-ever Community Day on Saturday. A little bit of rain didn’t hold people back from being...
Schuylkill County News
The borough only has 3 or 4 lifeguards hired , needs 5 just to open the pool, but wants a staff of 10.
Schuylkill County News
Mario Ramirez, 77, was pronounced dead on Sunday afternoon.
Schuylkill County Police News
SXS will help Minersville patrol off-road riders.
Coal Region Consumer
Pharmacy operations closing on May 16th. Store closes in June.
Schuylkill County Police News
Police say he was offered the chance to pay for damages before charges were filed.
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Oscar Rivera being hailed as a hero by many of his neighbors for his brave actions.
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A cause of the fire is under investigation.
Schuylkill County Man
Probably didn't have a public urination pass either.
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Not much rain Is expected, unless you get a thunderstorm today.
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Damage estimated at more than $2,000
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Highs in the 60s for days ahead.
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The business relationship dissolved in 2021 but the former partner's name was still on the account.
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A 35-degree swing in temperature today. Buckle up!
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65 bears were taken in Schuylkill County last year
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Rivers appeared via video conference at Thursday's preliminary hearing in Tremont.
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Details on investigation into Rodney Rivers and the fatal crash that took the life of a Pottsville woman
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Rodney Rivers was remanded to Schuylkill County Prison on $500K cash bail.
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A lot of people aren't going to be happy about next week. Others will be ecstatic.
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Schuylkill County News
Solicitor says paperwork was filed with "a department of the state" by an officer they thought had resigned.
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Local Fire News
Neighbor saw dark smoke coming from second floor windows.
Local Weather
National Weather Service says snow squalls are possible in Schuylkill County on Sunday with the passage of an Arctic cold front. Forecasters believe the...
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NWS extends Wind Advisory
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Runoff from melting snow could make conditions worse.
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You might wish this storm were all snow.
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Get those shovels ready!
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Warning lasts from 10 a.m. Saturday until 1 a.m. Sunday.
Coal Region Culture
Don't underestimate the impact shoveling snow can have on your body.
Schuylkill County News
Still a bit of uncertainty on what will happen on Saturday.
Schuylkill County News
We’re about 60 hours away from when many believe a snowstorm will begin impacting Schuylkill County on Saturday afternoon. As we creep closer to...
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Hold off on milk and bread for now.
Coal Region Culture
2023 Greatest Baker contest presented by Cake Boss Buddy Valastro
Local Community News
There are a pair of upcoming blood drives scheduled for Minersville and Pottsville. Volunteers in Medicine and the Miller-Keystone Blood Center will be hosting...
Schuylkill County News
A timeless coal region Christmas classic beautifully remastered for a new generation.
Local Business News
It started as a home-based bakery and now occupies a storefront in the busy King's Village.
Bush & Crick
It took 6 men to bring the bear out of the woods!
Local Business News
Will more Rite Aid stores close here?
Schuylkill County Dept of Memes
Where will the next Dollar General go?
Schuylkill County News
Woman arrested Friday was home health care worker allegedly providing meth to patient.
Schuylkill County Man
The incident led to an off-road ATV trail and ended with a standoff involving pitbulls.
Schuylkill County News
Patrick Lechleitner is a 1990 graduate of Nativity BVM in Pottsville.
Schuylkill County Police News
2-year-old found unsupervised in yard at home of raid
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Gunshot victim shouldn't have had gun, police say.
Schuylkill County Obituaries
Phyllis A. Yilek, 64, of Minersville, formerly of Saint Clair, passed away on Sunday, June 4, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. Born on...
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Too much rain, too fast caused major headaches
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Pine Grove and Minersville students to benefit.
Schuylkill County News
Sentence handed down earlier this week.