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PPL Electric utilities will place an extra $1 million in its hardship fund to help poor customers from its billing errors more than a year ago… Read moreRevised PPL Electric billing settlement could help poor, older consumers 💬
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POTTSVILLE — The Rite Aid store and pharmacy on Route 61 is closing, the company announced Thursday. Read moreRite Aid to close Pottsville store, second in 7 months 💬
While presidential candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden easily won their nominations in Tuesday’s primary election in Schuylkill County, 512 … Read moreWrite-ins represent 7.5% of Schuylkill County’s Democratic votes for president in primary election 💬
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LANSFORD — Grabbing the Schuylkill League Division III lead over the Panthers, Marian's softball team scored 11 runs in the first three inning… Read moreSCHOLASTIC SPORTS: Marian girls grab Division III lead 💬
POTTSVILLE — Four area girls basketball players were named Friday to the Pennsylvania Sports Writers All-State Girls’ Basketball Team. Read moreFour named to PA Sports Writers All-State girls basketball teams 💬
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