POTTSVILLE — The Port Carbon man connected to the slayings of two New Philadelphia teenagers immediately following their deaths in October has now been charged with homicide. Read morePort Carbon man charged with homicide in two New Philadelphia teens' deaths 💬
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PORT CARBON — The mother of one of the two teenagers murdered in New Philadelphia last year screamed at the man charged while he was escorted … Read moreMother screams 'tell me why you did this!' to New Philadelphia homicides defendant 💬
POTTSVILLE — On her way to becoming a senior writer for ESPN.com, Heather Dinich had her share of rejections. Read moreESPN writer, Pottsville grad, tells class of 2024 it only takes one 'yes' to change your life 💬
A Schuylkill Haven man has been charged through a federal grand jury with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Read moreSchuylkill Haven man charged with methamphetamine trafficking 💬
Residents affected by the May 27 EF-1 tornado in Mahanoy Twp. and Mahanoy City Borough should report damages by Thursday to the Mahanoy City B… Read moreDeadline is Thursday to report Mahanoy City tornado damages; local funding, repair help available 💬
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POTTSVILLE — William Montag knelt and bowed his head in prayer as a relic of Saint Padre Pio was pressed to his back Tuesday evening at St. Pa… Read moreFaithful ask for intercession of Saint Padre Pio at viewing of relics in St. Patrick church 💬
The newly formed Woodland Stewardship Committee of the Schuylkill County Conservancy had its first public meeting May 5. Read moreWoodland Stewardship Committee to connect landowners in Schuylkill County 💬
One letter denied Schuylkill County’s top speller a chance to become the nation’s top speller recently in the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Read moreBack from the national spelling bee, Schuylkill's top speller greeted warmly at Assumption BVM 💬
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Hawk Mountain Sanctuary celebrated its 90th anniversary last weekend with a reunion of wildlife conservationists from around the world — all g… 💬
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Scientists have traced the ancestry of the modern horse to a lineage that emerged 4,200 years ago and quickly became dominant across Eurasia. … 💬
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POTTSVILLE — The family of the former Hillside SPCA director and the community got a look Sunday at extensive improvements made to the shelter. Read moreHillside SPCA gives public a look at improvements; dedicates monument to former director 💬
SHENANDOAH — Borough council members officially launched their “war on trash” Tuesday, cleaning up a heavily littered area of town they said h… Read moreVolunteers clean up littered area in Shenandoah; trail cameras to be installed shortly 💬
One letter denied Schuylkill County’s top speller a chance to become the nation’s top speller recently in the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Read moreBack from the national spelling bee, Schuylkill's top speller greeted warmly at Assumption BVM 💬
SAINT CLAIR — It was as if Laurie and Howie Dunlap were headed for Surf City. Read moreFord 'woodie' takes top honors at Saint Clair historical society car show 💬
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The newly formed Woodland Stewardship Committee of the Schuylkill County Conservancy had its first public meeting May 5. Read moreWoodland Stewardship Committee to connect landowners in Schuylkill County 💬
Thought of the Day … This is the time of year when many deep thoughts and pithy words are offered at commencements around the globe. Here’s so… Read moreCOLLEGE CORNER: Former area athletes stand out in collegiate athletics 💬
WILLIAMS TOWNSHIP — The Wiconisco Creek Anglers Association, a conservation group in northern Dauphin County whose mission is to preserve and … Read moreWiconisco Creek Anglers clean up, create, trail in Williams Twp. 💬
ALLENTOWN — Two legends of Schuylkill League girls’ basketball are among the next class of inductees to the District 11 Hall of Fame. Read moreBrutto, Yedsena named to District 11 Hall of Fame 💬
FORESTVILLE — NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Stewart Friesen returned to his dirt racing roots Tuesday night and came away with a big win. Read moreFriesen wins Anthacite Assault feature 💬
VALLEY VIEW — Tri-Valley walked off against South Williamsport by scoring three runs, all with two outs in the final inning, for a 10-9 win on… Read morePIAA BASEBALL: Tri-Valley wins game on final play; Blue Mtn., Williams Valley softball also win first-round state games 💬
In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson, writing on behalf of the Continental Congress, proclaimed that all people have an inalie… Read moreEditorial: Americans are unhappier than ever. Two officials want to address that
Normally, a trial in the federal courthouse in Wilmington, Delaware, for lying about not being a drug addict on a form to buy a Colt Cobra .38… Read moreError and trial: Hunter Biden’s trial is not about his father
Pundits keep chirping about how voters want President Joe Biden to do something to bring prices down, particularly at the grocery store. Read moreEditorial: When it comes to taming inflation, the consumer — not the president — is king
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, a Republican, is done with his state Senate’s GOP shenanigans when it comes to this year’s presidential ballot. The gov… Read moreEditorial: GOP ballot games: Republican officials plot voter disenfranchisement
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