ORWIGSBURG — On a recent walk-through, developer Jay Cooperman showed off the new luxury apartments in The Howard at West Brunswick. Read moreSouth Schuylkill housing boom geared to millennials and Gen Z demographic, developers say 💬
Saturday Edition | May 18, 2024
POTTSVILLE — Despite the rainy weather, a group of racers ages 7 to 17 converged Saturday on Laurel Boulevard to compete in the “Thrill on the… Read moreYoung racers show off their skills at Pottsville Area Soap Box Derby 💬
SHENANDOAH — Although she had grown up in North Carolina and now lives in Virginia, Ellen Casale could not pass up an opportunity to attend th… Read moreDespite rain, thousands turn out for Shenandoah's annual heritage, kielbasi celebration 💬
PennDOT announced that work will begin Monday to repair the bridge on Hancock Street in Saint Clair. Read morePennDOT: Bridge repair work in Saint Clair and pot hole patching in New Ringgold on tap 💬
FRACKVILLE — In 1925, during one of the longest strikes in anthracite mining history, a group of Polish immigrants — most of them miners — sou… Read moreChurches in Frackville pay homage to roots, ethnic origins 💬
HARRISBURG — Every year, thousands of officials in state government must fill out reports by May 1 that disclose their sources of income, cred… Read morePa.’s judges must reveal the perks they accept, but the public won’t find those disclosures online 💬
Longtime Schuylkill County newspaper reporter and columnist John E. Usalis, known for his dedication to community journalism and his witty “Wa… Read moreLongtime reporter, columnist John Usalis remembered 💬
POTTSVILLE — The owner of Black Rock Brewing Co. has a new court date for the three citations filed against him by the city regarding his free… Read moreNew court date set for Pottsville brew pub owner over free beer event citations 💬
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary celebrated its 90th anniversary last weekend with a reunion of wildlife conservationists from around the world — all g… 💬
Gardening has seen significant growth these past handful of years. There are people who strictly garden with outdoor plants and there are othe… 💬
When people think about Italian sparkling wine, their first thought may be the flirtatious and fun prosecco or the sweet, delectable Asti or moscatos. 💬
Is "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" a strong extension of the great trilogy of the 2010s? Rebecca Kivak and Joe Baress review the latest fi… 💬
Most would agree that this spring has been a little cloudy, rainy and cool in Northeast Pennsylvania. But warm, sunny days are soon to come. 💬
Surprisingly, Mother’s Day was apparently observed with a lot less fanfare 100 years ago. 💬
Does "The Fall Guy" deliver an explosive start to the summer movie season? Joe Baress and Rebecca Kivak review the new action blockbuster star… 💬
One of the greatest frustrations in modern medicine occurs when a safe, tried and proven treatment exists to prevent deadly disease, but it is… 💬
It’s not too much of a stretch to compare Shenandoah in the early 1900s to a town in the wild west. 💬
Worksite wellness programs have grown in popularity because they improve worker productivity and reduce health care costs. 💬
Fresh off the weekend's NFL Draft, Penn Stated hosts Donnie Collins and Sam Fremin took some time this week to discuss the landing spots for e… 💬
Lodi, a wine region tucked in California’s massive Central Valley, has always been a place where big wine producers sourced grapes for mass-pr… 💬
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Shenandoah gearing up for Kielbasi Festival and Heritage Day/Parade of Nations celebration on May 18
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MINERSVILLE — Last October, local drummer Michael “Squeak” Melusky faced a tough decision: Was he going to stay with his longtime band, Sapphi… Read moreMinersville musician takes leap with Nashville country artist, and they'll perform Saturday in Schuylkill Haven 💬
POTTSVILLE — Nearly four dozen young racers will speed down Laurel Boulevard in their gravity-propelled cars Saturday in the latest rendition … Read moreRacers ready for Pottsville Area Soap Box Derby on Saturday 💬
FOUNTAIN SPRINGS — The former Saint Catherine’s Medical Center is up for sale, again, this time for $10 million after being sold for $500,000 … Read moreFormer Saint Catherine's Medical Center up for sale again; listing price is $10 million 💬
POTTSVILLE — Schuylkill County Recorder of Deeds Ann Dudish violated the state Ethics Act when she appointed her brother as first deputy recor… Read moreState: Schuylkill County recorder of deeds violated ethics act with hiring of brother 💬
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Social media users shared a range of false claims this week. Here are the facts: Milwaukee's director of elections was not removed from her po… 💬
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Schaeffer was the leading individual event winner in the Schuylkill League Track and Field Championships as she won the girls' 800-, 1,600- an… 💬
SUMMIT STATION — If one bit of advice could be given to those thinking about shooting their muzzleloader at the Blue Ridge Rifles Muzzleloader… Read moreOUTDOORS: Shooters of all skill levels welcome at Blue Ridge Rifles muzzleloader shoot 💬
It is no secret that recreational kayaking has grown immensely in popularity over the past few years, as affordable personal crafts have becom… Read moreOUTDOORS: Learn the basics and stay safe on the water while kayaking 💬
INDIANAPOLIS — Kyle Larson kept calm when something seemed amiss in his first qualifying attempt for the Indianapolis 500. Read moreNASCAR star Kyle Larson rockets toward the top of Indianapolis 500 qualifying on his second attempt 💬
FORESTVILLE — Fans who braved the forecast of showers and attended Friday’s racing program at Big Diamond Speedway saw history, and plenty of … Read moreAUTO RACING: Girl, 12, doubles up on rookie feature honors at Big Diamond 💬
ORWIGSBURG — Blue Mountain’s second straight Schuylkill League championship trophy did not come easily Friday night at Patton Field. Read moreSCHOLASTIC SOFTBALL: Blue Mountain repeats league crown with dramatic extra-inning win over Tri-Valley 💬
PINE GROVE — Tamaqua proved it early and late who the Schuylkill League champion was when they knocked off Blue Mountain Thursday night at Wal… Read moreTamaqua crowned Schuylkill League champions in shutout win over Blue Mountain 💬
The passage last week of a bill that will ban motorists from handling cellphones on Pennsylvania roadways was a testament to the determination… Read moreOne mother's crusade to make Pennsylvania's roads safer
Emergency dispatchers deserve to be recognized as “first responders,” a designation that opens up a broad new category of legal benefits for t… Read moreGive 911 operators the title, and the benefits, they deserve
Ever wonder why election results from Florida are typically available just hours after the polls close on Election Day while in Pennsylvania, … Read moreState Senate should support pre-canvassing bill
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Across Pennsylvania, thousands of families are waiting in limbo, unsure whether their loved ones with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID… Read moreShapiro promised to end the wait list for disability services. Now, back it up
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