MINERSVILLE — Saying it will have an “immediate effect,” the Most Rev. Alfred A. Schlert, bishop of the Diocese of Allentown, blessed the new Catholic Charities food truck Thursday during a ceremony in the parking lot of the Holy Family Parish Center at Hillcrest. Read moreCatholic Charities food truck to have 'immediate effect' in Schuylkill County 💬
Friday Edition | May 31, 2024
SAINT CLAIR — The Blythe Recycling and Demolition Site, or BRADS, and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection came under fire … Read moreSaint Clair residents oppose renewal of BRADS landfill permit at public hearing 💬
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — Ignoring foreboding clouds, Schuylkill Haven Area High School forged ahead and held its commencement Wednesday on Rotary Field. Read moreSchuylkill Haven Area graduates 70, despite foreboding clouds 💬
State police at Frackville are investigating a bank robbery that occurred at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at First National Bank, 25 N. Kennedy Drive, McAdoo. Read morePolice: Man demands money at bank in McAdoo 💬
MAHANOY CITY — Standing before the 77 graduating seniors of the Class of 2024, a 1980 Mahanoy Area alumnus told the students to pay it forward… Read moreTwo days after tornado, Mahanoy Area graduates told to remember loved ones, learn from life’s setbacks 💬
GIRARDVILLE — The search for an apparent drowning victim in an abandoned strip mine continued in vain Thursday, officials reported. Read moreOfficials use sonar in search for Girardville man believed to have drowned in strip mine 💬
State police at Schuylkill Haven have charged an Orwigsburg man after he allegedly pointed a shotgun at his ex-girlfriend’s face, threatened t… Read morePolice: Orwigsburg man threatens to shoot woman, hits her with gun, police say 💬
The beach at Tuscarora State Park is closed until further notice due to resampling requirements, according the Pennsylvania Department Conserv… Read moreTuscarora State Park beach closed 💬
How does "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" measure up to its acclaimed predecessor? Rebecca Kivak and Joe Baress review the long-awaited prequel to "M… 💬
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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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When people think about Italian sparkling wine, their first thought may be the flirtatious and fun prosecco or the sweet, delectable Asti or moscatos. 💬
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NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump became the first former American president to be convicted of felony crimes Thursday as a New York jury found him… 💬
SALEM TWP. — E-commerce and technology giant Amazon secured a major zoning victory on Tuesday to advance its plans to build a multibillion-dol… 💬
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POTTSVILLE — A structurally deficient bridge in Tremont will be replaced. Read moreSchuylkill County Commissioners: Bridge in Tremont to be replaced 💬
The beach at Tuscarora State Park is closed until further notice due to resampling requirements, according the Pennsylvania Department Conserv… Read moreTuscarora State Park beach closed 💬
MAHANOY CITY — After a one-day closure, the Mahanoy Area School District reopened its doors Wednesday for its last day of school and graduatio… Read moreGym dried, trees removed, Mahanoy Area has final day of school, graduation 💬
MAHANOY CITY — The National Weather Service at State College has confirmed that it was a tornado that struck Mahanoy Twp. and Mahanoy City on … Read moreNational Weather Service confirms tornado hits Mahanoy City area 💬
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PINE GROVE — Blue Mountain’s late spark on offense was enough for the Eagles to prevail over Northwestern Lehigh, winning their second-consecu… Read moreD-11 SOFTBALL: Blue Mountain secures second straight 4A title 💬
PINE GROVE — Tri-Valley’s 10-0 win over Minersville in a six-inning mercy-rule game was not as easy as the final score would indicate Wednesda… Read moreD-11 BASEBALL: Bulldogs surge to 10-run win in Class AA title game 💬
CENTRAL VALLEY — A late rally by Bethlehem Catholic ultimately sank North Schuylkill’s hopes of a state tournament appearance when they fell W… Read moreNorth Schuylkill can't survive late rally by Bethlehem Catholic 💬
ORWIGBURG — Williams Valley’s hot start and dominant pitching performance powered the Vikings to an 8-3 victory over Northern Lehigh and clinc… Read moreWilliams Valley softball returns to top of District 11 bracket 💬
ORWIGSBURG — A Kora Rodichok 14-strikeout performance and Mady Schwalm’s three-run home run proved to be the difference when Tri-Valley topped… Read moreRodichok pitches Tri-Valley to PIAA State Championship 💬
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