POTTSVILLE — When an estimated 150,000 people jam Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby today, speedy thoroughbreds and jockeys wearing their stable’s colors won’t be the only attraction. Read moreSchuylkill County Historical Society display of post-WWII women's hats recalls bygone era of fashion 💬
POTTSVILLE — Andy Wollyung said he’s lucky to be alive. Read morePottsville councilman says he's lucky to be alive after sudden illness 💬
Schuylkill River Greenways National Heritage Area has received a $1.5 million federal grant through PennDOT to help build 4.6 miles of trail p… Read moreGreenways receives $1.5M for trail building in Schuylkill County 💬
POTTSVILLE — An exploding lithium battery caused Thursday’s fire at an apartment complex, officials determined. Read moreOfficials: Lithium battery for vacuum exploded, causing Pottsville fire 💬
HARRISBURG — A nonprofit that does not publicly disclose its donors paid more than $12,000 last year for Gov. Josh Shapiro to attend sporting … Read moreGroup that doesn’t disclose its donors paid $12K for Shapiro to attend Phillies games, other sporting events 💬
A Tremont man is jailed in Schuylkill County Prison after he allegedly uploaded videos showing child sexual abuse. Read moreTremont man charged with uploading child sexual abuse videos 💬
A commercial truck driver from Youngstown, Ohio, faces charges after police said he raped a female truck driver in the cab of her truck near t… Read moreTruck driver charged with rape at truck stop in Pine Grove Twp. 💬
Blue Mountain School District is open Friday after threats of a school shooting were investigated Thursday. Read moreBlue Mountain schools open after report of threat was addressed 💬
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POTTSVILLE — As a student at Upper Dauphin Area High School, Jessie Zhu was both astonished and elated when she received a letter of acceptanc… Read moreRepublican Herald honors 2024 Scholastic Superstars 💬
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Swick recorded three wins as Blue Mountain defeated Pottsville to clinch the Schuylkill League Division I boys’ track and field championship. 💬
ASHLAND — Colton Leibold made sure Blue Mountain's baseball team would not waste its opportunity at a Schuylkill League Division I championship. Read moreSCHOLASTIC SPORTS: Eagles capture Division I crown 💬
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — Penn State Schuylkill baseball has continued its winning culture under first-year head coach Nick Evangelista and is headin… Read moreNext Level: PSU Schuylkill baseball takes a load of local talent to the PSUAC Tournament 💬
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JIM THORPE — North Schuylkill's baseball team held a lead during the first two innings of Tuesday's Schuylkill League Division I game against … Read moreSCHOLASTIC SPORTS: Olympians rally, overcome North Schuylkill 💬
MINERSVILLE — Led by school-record performances, the Minersville boys track and field team secured the Schuylkill League Division II champions… Read moreMinersville boys track wrangles Nativity, wins Division II regular season title 💬
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