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Monday Edition | April 22, 2024
POTTSVILLE — The two women who were suspended from their jobs with the Schuylkill County Tax Claim Bureau in September 2021 returned to work Monday. Read moreSuspended Schuylkill County Tax Claim bureau workers return after 2 1/2-year suspensions 💬
ASHLAND — An intense fire ripped through an apartment building early Monday morning, displacing two families, officials said. Read moreFire marshal at scene of overnight fire in Ashland that displaced two families 💬
Nothing can make you long for the past like an ache in your bones. Read moreWest Mahanoy Twp. woman pens book, 'Hard Coal and Onion Domes' 💬
The Albany Township home of Middle-earth Studios as well as a rental home on the property were destroyed in the fire Sunday afternoon. Read moreWorkshop of children’s theater company and handcrafted puppets destroyed in 2-alarm blaze in northern Berks 💬
VALLEY VIEW — Hegins Twp. will host an electronics recycling event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 27, hosted by Team Recycling, at the … Read moreHegins Twp. to host electronics event; expects answer soon on new police chief 💬
Passover is a major Jewish holiday, celebrated over seven or eight days each year, commemorating the exodus of ancient Israelites from slavery… Read moreWar, hostages, antisemitism somber backdrop to this year's Passover observances 💬
Rat poison is designed to kill, well, rats. But an ironic twist is playing out in wildlife rehabilitation clinics and veterinarian labs nation… Read moreRat poison’s death toll is widespread 💬
What does director Guy Ritchie's new World War II film "The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare" bring to the genre? Rebecca Kivak and Joe Bares… 💬
When Pottsville observed its 200th anniversary in 2006, the Pottsville Bicentennial Committee published “Pottsville Personalities: 1806 to Pre… 💬
Well, the changes in the wide receiver room that most expected to see in the Blue-White Game last week started to take shape a few days before… 💬
The actual saying hails from way back in 1886 and goes like this: “March winds and April showers bring May flowers and June bugs.” But April i… 💬
When we think about environmentally conscious consumer choices, we may immediately think of products that are sustainable or organic. 💬
If you’ve never had a dog that behaves in a way that embarrasses you or tests your patience, give thanks to the dog gods for your good fortune. 💬
Did Alex Garland keep his film grounded with a bigger scope and budget for an A24 movie? Rebecca Kivak and Joe Baress review the writer/direct… 💬
What if there was a gentle form of exercise that could lower your blood pressure and help maintain strength, balance, flexibility and mental h… 💬
It was a night to remember when, 60 years ago, Shenandoah pulled out all the stops to honor a favorite son, Jerry Wolman, owner of the Philade… 💬
Sam Fremin will be on the desk on Saturday, but Penn Stated co-host Donnie Collins will be at Beaver Stadium for his "favorite" day of the yea… 💬
Does Dev Patel successfully make the transition from actor to director with "Monkey Man"? Rebecca Kivak and Joe Baress review the new action thriller. 💬
Allergies affect 30% of adults and 40% of children in the United States. But avoiding the outdoors is often not an option — especially if you … 💬
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Fire marshal at scene of overnight fire in Ashland that displaced two families
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Inside the decade-long fight to ban cellphone use while driving in Pennsylvania. Advocates say it's long overdue
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West Mahanoy Twp. woman pens book, 'Hard Coal and Onion Domes'
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Hegins Twp. to host electronics event; expects answer soon on new police chief
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Yuengling Light Lager Jogger gets '10 out of 10' score
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Rat poison’s death toll is widespread
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Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket worth $400,000 sold near Hazleton
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Schuylkill Haven native starring in Off-Broadway play featuring two lead actors in wheelchairs
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OUTDOORS: What the heck, yes HECS really works in allowing hunters to get close to game
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Frog Hollow Nature Area dedicated as second county park
A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket sold for the April 19 drawing matched all five balls drawn, 3-6-21-28-32,… 💬
A fourth man caught by the Luzerne County Predator Catcher has filed an appeal to the state Supreme Court seeking a ruling on the legality of … 💬
Two bridges in need of repairs in western Schuylkill County are set to be replaced after being awarded state grants. 💬
FRIEDENSBURG — Amidst the sound of birds calling in the distance, people gathered Saturday to celebrate the dedication of Frog Hollow Nature Area. Read moreFrog Hollow Nature Area dedicated as second county park 💬
POTTSVILLE — In a 1925 speech to the American Society of Newspaper Editors, President Calvin Coolidge said the chief business of the American … Read moreIgnite Schuylkill sparks interest from aspiring entrepreneurs seeking $100,000 in start-up funds 💬
POTTSVILLE — Thousands of people, some wearing costumes, others in race gear, lined Mahantongo Street to take part in the 12th Yuengling Light… Read moreYuengling Light Lager Jogger gets '10 out of 10' score 💬
While there are no contested races in this year’s primary election in Schuylkill County, voters will be able to choose a candidate in the cong… Read moreLocal congressman, state senator, representatives up for re-election; no competition in Tuesday's primary 💬
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SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — Blue Mountain senior Sayyid Akbarov admits he didn’t know much about pole vaulting when he was introduced to the sport his … Read moreTRACK AND FIELD: Blue Mountain senior pole vaulter finds success through patience, discipline 💬
POTTSVILLE — Brady Gustitus posted three hits and pitcher Robert Gormley struck out 14 batters as Blue Mountain's baseball team rolled to an 8… Read moreSCHOLASTIC SPORTS: Gustitus, Gormley lift Eagles past Crimson Tide 💬
ORWIGSBURG — Nativity's Noah Dolbin won two individual events and was also on two winning relay teams for Nativity at Friday's 18-team Blue Mo… Read moreTRACK AND FIELD: Nativity's Dolbin wins two individual events, part of two winning relay teams at Blue Mountain invitational 💬
LEHIGHTON — Callee Leffler and Tailyn Bohr each mashed three hits and Pine Grove crushed Lehighton 12-1 in a Schuylkill League Division I soft… Read moreSCHOLASTIC SPORTS: Pine Grove edges closer to Division I lead 💬
LANSFORD — Minersville struck early and scored three runs in the first inning while Kaycee Raczka hurled a complete-game shutout en route to a… Read moreSCHOLASTIC SPORTS: Minersville scores early and runs over Panther Valley on the road 💬
PHILADELPHIA — Originally commissioned to slowly regain his form through a kind of second spring training, Phillies pitcher Taijuan Walker has… Read moreWalker making progress in rehab process 💬
In an election year shaping up to be one of the more consequential in recent memory, Tuesday’s primary features little drama for voters in Nor… Read moreTuesday's low-stakes primaries set the table for November
The rush of news coverage following the death last week of O.J. Simpson brought back memories of the media frenzy that surrounded his arrest a… Read moreThe O.J. trial and the case for cameras in the courtroom
Connections are essential. In life, in careers and especially in commerce. Read moreRail connections promote growth and prosperity
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As the days get longer and the weather warms, our thoughts turn to spring pastimes like gardening, baseball and waiting in traffic as roadwork… Read moreBipartisanship can build bridges and roads and railways
Politicians in Harrisburg come and go, and political majorities shift over time. But one enduring constant no matter who’s in power is a refle… Read moreSecrecy still pervades Pennsylvania state government, but Spotlight PA is fighting back
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