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PennDOT to Host Winter Job Fair in Schuylkill County
Tearful Rescue Recounted as Judge Sends Vehicular Homicide Case Against Truck Driver to Court
Schuylkill County Community Rallying to Help Cats Rescued from Hoarding Situation
Schuylkill Commissioners Tell DEP to Shut Down Biosolids Processor
71 Cats Removed from Minersville Home, Police Say
- News
PennDOT to Host Winter Job Fair in Schuylkill County
Tearful Rescue Recounted as Judge Sends Vehicular Homicide Case Against Truck Driver to Court
Schuylkill County Community Rallying to Help Cats Rescued from Hoarding Situation
Schuylkill Commissioners Tell DEP to Shut Down Biosolids Processor
71 Cats Removed from Minersville Home, Police Say
- Business
The Venue on the Trail Celebrates Its Grand Opening
Small Business Showcase: Mady’s Charming Creations
PADCO Seeks Business Input to Secure Downtown Facade Grant Funding
PSU Schuylkill Student Earns First Place at National FBLA Competition
Schuylkill County Attorney Honored with State Trial Lawyers Association’s Top Award
- Crime
Schuylkill County Man Used Brother’s Name During Traffic Stop Because He’d Been Sentenced to Jail for Driving on a Suspended License
Schuylkill County Man Wanted After Police Say He Traded Nude Photos With 16-Year-Old
Schuylkill County Woman Jailed After Allegedly Breaking Woman’s Eye Socket with Phone During Argument
Police Investigating Hit-and-Run in Schuylkill County
Schuylkill County Man Accused of Using Brackets to Trap Victim Inside Bathroom During Domestic Altercation
- Weather
- 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
Nabholz Has Allowed Just 1 Earned Run in 5 Appearances Since Promotion to Eugene
Barton Cards Sub-70 Round to Pace Haven; Blue Mountain Sweeps Tri-Match
Wreckers, Raiders Earn Wins in Golf Action Tuesday
Blue Mountain Slips By Exeter for First Win of 2026
Schuylkill County Girls Tennis Results – Aug. 24, 2026
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City Council · 5 seats
Tom SmithR
Mayor · Elected 2025
Jan 2030
Jonathan MarshR
Director of Accounts and Finance · Elected 2025
Jan 2030
Scott PriceR
Director of Parks and Public Property · Elected 2025
Jan 2030
Dottie BottoD
Director of Public Safety · Elected 2023
Jan 2028on the 2027 ballot
Andy WollyungD
Director of Streets and Public Improvements · Elected 2023
Jan 2028on the 2027 ballot
Four council members plus the mayor, who presides and votes.
Other Elected Officials
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Mike WeresD
City Controller · Elected 2023
Jan 2028on the 2027 ballot
Taryn Dragna
City Treasurer · Elected 2023
Jan 2028on the 2027 ballot
Appointed
Gretchen SternsR
Solicitor · Appointed 2026
John Morrow
Police Chief
On the November 2027 ballotDottie Botto, Andy Wollyung, Mike Weres (City Controller), Taryn Dragna (City Treasurer). Nomination petitions circulate February and March 2027.
Recurring Meetings
Regular MeetingRule
2nd Monday of the month · 5:00 p.m.
City Hall, 401 N. Centre St., Pottsville PA 17901 · Next: Monday, Sept. 14, 2026
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- Pottsville Area
- Police
- Pottsville Bureau of Police
- Magisterial District
- 21-3-07
- State Representative
- Rep. Tim Twardzik
- State Senator
- Sen. David Argall
Real Estate Millage · 2026
Pottsville5.36
School district9.17
County3.61
Total millage18.15
Mills are dollars of tax per $1,000 of county-assessed value.
Compiled by Coal Region Canary · last verified Aug. 13, 2026
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Inspection comes as part of settlement reached between the parties
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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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Assailant made teen take off his pants while he searched him for money.
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Bridge inspection on three highways scheduled for this week
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Driver had suspended license, police say
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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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Driver taken to the hospital by helicopter after the crash on Aug. 3.
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Solicitor authorized to start negotiations
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An emotional day in court as victim details years of alleged abuse.
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Driver hit 80 mph during pursuit.
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A Pottsville woman accused of pleasuring herself in public back in May waived her right to a preliminary hearing on Monday. Rhiannon Hennessy, 41,...
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Farm-to-table grocery store set to open this Fall in Pottsville.
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Luke Duke is joined by Coy Duke and Hughie Hogg for this year's Pottsville Car Show.
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John Thomas Riley posted $100,000 bail the day after his arraignment.
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Warrant issued
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Bail reduced
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Tickets for sale online and at the event on Saturday afternoon.
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William Quintana admitted to possessing meth and guns in 2022.
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The business continues to enjoy success with its unique square pies.
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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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Businesses may be required to obtain a Small Games of Chance license, eventually pay tax on machine revenue.
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City suddenly claims it's been in the works for months.
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Thousands descend on Pottsville for an epic party.
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John Holobetz taken in the fifth round of MLB Draft
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Jonathan Reed in prison on $250K bail
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Ron Jaworski visits Pottsville to back the Maroons.
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State's Open Records office orders City to turn over records
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Ordinance underwent first reading on Monday night.
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For the business owner, it was practically love at first sight.
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The biggest single-day event in Schuylkill County is nearly here.
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Paid and free lots available in addition to on-street parking.
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The case can stay open for 7 years.
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Animal organizations say Pottsville officials should have started a TNR program before threatening fines for feeding strays.
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The 2024 Yuengling Stars & Stripes Summer Celebration is almost here. The big day is Saturday, July 13. It’s a day jam-packed with activities...
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License and inspection fee set to quadruple in the ordinance is passed.
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2+ inches of rain has fallen in a short period of time
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Case is connected to Infamous Ryders Motorcycle Club robberies.
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Announcement comes just days after recent court appearance
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DEA placed a tracking device on his vehicle and traced him to Minersville.
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Shelter has gotten numerous calls and emails since Pottsville ordinance was passed this month.
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Reiley says he would have set bail much higher if not for a deal in place.
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Severe storms knock out power to thousands.
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Weaver plans to appeal guilty verdict.
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Brent Radzwich says opening his own grocery store is a dream come true.
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Club members were wooed to participate with promises of money and free drugs.
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Volunteers say they've made personal connections over the years.
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Suspect reportedly used company's Paypal account to send himself fraudulent refunds.
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An argument about the swords' pedigree escalated quickly.
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Vehicle taken from E. Railroad St. over the weekend.
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Big retailers are trying anything and everything to prevent shrinkage.
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City says the amount of strays has risen "exponentially" since 2020.
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The shelter is loaded with cats to adopt.
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A food truck would have a hard time replacing this atmosphere.
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"Nothing out of the ordinary," says Pottsville Fire Chief, on length of inquiry.
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3 adults, several cats displaced
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Palo Alto's deal with Port Carbon PD expires at the end of 2024.
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Items in the lost-and-found date back to 2018.
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Each Commissioner has donated food from their businesses to the soup kitchen through the years.
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Soup kitchen serves up to 100 needy people 4 days a week
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Amazingly, no injuries reported; 7 displaced from homes
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Four people displaced; home suspected to be unlivable.
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Winners move on to national event in Akron in July
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Each side says the other isn't telling the truth.
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Hundreds turn out for ceremony in Pottsville; Preservation Hall band performs
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Victims were 23 and 19 years old.
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The case against him involved an intercepted package of meth delivered from California.
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The crash happened Tuesday afternoon along Route 183 in Berks County.
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