ORWIGSBURG — On a recent walk-through, developer Jay Cooperman showed off the new luxury apartments in The Howard at West Brunswick. Read moreSouth Schuylkill housing boom geared to millennials and Gen Z demographic, developers say 💬
POTTSVILLE — Despite the rainy weather, a group of racers ages 7 to 17 converged Saturday on Laurel Boulevard to compete in the “Thrill on the… Read moreYoung racers show off their skills at Pottsville Area Soap Box Derby 💬
SHENANDOAH — Although she had grown up in North Carolina and now lives in Virginia, Ellen Casale could not pass up an opportunity to attend th… Read moreDespite rain, thousands turn out for Shenandoah's annual heritage, kielbasi celebration 💬
PennDOT announced that work will begin Monday to repair the bridge on Hancock Street in Saint Clair. Read morePennDOT: Bridge repair work in Saint Clair and pot hole patching in New Ringgold on tap 💬
FRACKVILLE — In 1925, during one of the longest strikes in anthracite mining history, a group of Polish immigrants — most of them miners — sou… Read moreChurches in Frackville pay homage to roots, ethnic origins 💬
HARRISBURG — Every year, thousands of officials in state government must fill out reports by May 1 that disclose their sources of income, cred… Read morePa.’s judges must reveal the perks they accept, but the public won’t find those disclosures online 💬
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 💬
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NEW PHILADELPHIA — A granite bench that memorializes the two slain New Philadelphia teens is in the backyard of one of their grieving mothers,… Read moreBench dedicated to New Philadelphia homicide victims 💬
MINERSVILLE — Last October, local drummer Michael “Squeak” Melusky faced a tough decision: Was he going to stay with his longtime band, Sapphi… Read moreMinersville musician takes leap with Nashville country artist, and they'll perform Saturday in Schuylkill Haven 💬
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 💬
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 💬
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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… 💬
SUMMIT STATION — If one bit of advice could be given to those thinking about shooting their muzzleloader at the Blue Ridge Rifles Muzzleloader… Read moreOUTDOORS: Shooters of all skill levels welcome at Blue Ridge Rifles muzzleloader shoot 💬
It is no secret that recreational kayaking has grown immensely in popularity over the past few years, as affordable personal crafts have becom… Read moreOUTDOORS: Learn the basics and stay safe on the water while kayaking 💬
INDIANAPOLIS — Kyle Larson kept calm when something seemed amiss in his first qualifying attempt for the Indianapolis 500. Read moreNASCAR star Kyle Larson rockets toward the top of Indianapolis 500 qualifying on his second attempt 💬
FORESTVILLE — Fans who braved the forecast of showers and attended Friday’s racing program at Big Diamond Speedway saw history, and plenty of … Read moreAUTO RACING: Girl, 12, doubles up on rookie feature honors at Big Diamond 💬
ORWIGSBURG — Blue Mountain’s second straight Schuylkill League championship trophy did not come easily Friday night at Patton Field. Read moreSCHOLASTIC SOFTBALL: Blue Mountain repeats league crown with dramatic extra-inning win over Tri-Valley 💬
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 💬
The PUC giveth and the PUC can taketh away. Read moreProtect consumers by reforming utility-rate process
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
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