NEW PHILADELPHIA — A granite bench that memorializes the two slain New Philadelphia teens is in the backyard of one of their grieving mothers, but that’s not where she wants it to be. Read moreBench dedicated to New Philadelphia homicide victims 💬
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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 💬
ORWIGSBURG — Borough council has approved an upgrade to a water supervisory control and data acquisition system, at a cost of $410,710. Read moreOrwigsburg approves water system upgrade costing over $410,000 💬
Frackville Downtown presented its April Appreciation Award to Phoenix Physical Therapy located on West Oak Street in the borough. Read moreFrackville Downtown presents April award to Phoenix Physical Therapy 💬
The late Dr. Cyril Wecht who died Monday will be honored Saturday at the Simon Kramer Cancer Institute during the 10th Schuylkill County Foren… Read more10th Annual Schuylkill County Forensic Symposium dedicated in honor of late renowned pathologist 💬
U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson will headline a breakfast fundraiser for Republican congressional candidate Rob Bresnahan on Monday at … Read moreHouse Speaker Johnson will visit Luzerne County 💬
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 💬
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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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 💬
SAINT CLAIR — Work to repair a ruptured natural gas line that forced the closing of Route 61 will continue through the night, UGI spokesman Jo… Read moreUPDATE: Work to fix gas line will continue through the night in Schuylkill County 💬
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 💬
The 2024 Schuylkill Haven‘s Hometown Hero Banners “Phase II” are now proudly on display throughout downtown and Bubeck Park. Read moreSchuylkill Haven Hometown Hero banner dedication planned for Memorial Day 💬
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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… 💬
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 💬
FORESTVILLE — Several drivers over the years at Big Diamond have raced cars with the number 59, but it’s not hard to know when Perkasie teenag… Read moreBIG DIAMOND RACEWAY: Teen, 15, fits right into 602 crate sportsman ranks 💬
ORWIGSBURG — Twenty-three Schuylkill League athletes qualified for the PIAA state track and field meet next week at Shippensburg University on… Read moreSchuylkill league athletes punch their tickets to state track and field meet 💬
DUBOIS — Carlow brought Penn State Schuylkill's United States Collegiate Athletic Association Small College Softball World Series bid to a clo… Read moreSCHOLASTIC SPORTS: Carlow ends PSU Schuylkill softball season 💬
FOUNTAIN SPRINGS — It will be an all-Division I battle for the Schuylkill League baseball championship today at Walter Stump Stadium in Pine Grove. Read moreSCHUYLKILL BASEBALL: Blue Mountain, Tamaqua reach title game 💬
Schuylkill County Treasurer Linda L. Yeich provided details about changes related to the Pennsylvania Game Commission antlerless license sales. Read moreSchuylkill County treasurer summarizes recent hunting, dog license changes 💬
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
There is no artificial intelligence without the vast trove of human knowledge. Read moreArtificial Intelligence not possible without wealth of human knowledge
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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