POTTSVILLE — The Port Carbon man connected to the slayings of two New Philadelphia teenagers immediately following their deaths in October has now been charged with homicide. Read morePort Carbon man charged with homicide in two New Philadelphia teens' deaths 💬
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Residents affected by the May 27 EF-1 tornado in Mahanoy Twp. and Mahanoy City Borough should report damages by Thursday to the Mahanoy City B… Read moreDeadline is Thursday to report Mahanoy City tornado damages; local funding, repair help available 💬
PORT CARBON — The mother of one of the two teenagers murdered in New Philadelphia last year screamed at the man charged while he was escorted … Read moreMother screams 'tell me why did you do this!' to New Philadelphia homicides defendant 💬
One letter denied Schuylkill County’s top speller a chance to become the nation’s top speller recently in the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Read moreBack from the national spelling bee, Schuylkill's top speller greeted warmly at Assumption BVM 💬
State police are asking for the public's helping in finding a motorcyclist who they say eluded them in Ryan Twp. and Frackville on May 25. Read morePolice seek motorcyclist they say eluded them in Frackville 💬
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Port Carbon man charged with homicide in two New Philadelphia teens' deaths
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Police seek motorcyclist they say eluded them in Frackville
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POTTSVILLE — The family of the former Hillside SPCA director and the community got a look Sunday at extensive improvements made to the shelter. Read moreHillside SPCA gives public a look at improvements; dedicates monument to former director 💬
DEER LAKE — A group of fourth graders from a Philadelphia elementary school made their first-ever trip to Fighter’s Heaven on Wednesday, thank… Read moreCharity funds trips to Fighter’s Heaven for Philadelphia elementary students 💬
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The newly formed Woodland Stewardship Committee of the Schuylkill County Conservancy had its first public meeting May 5. Read moreWoodland Stewardship Committee to connect landowners in Schuylkill County 💬
Thought of the Day … This is the time of year when many deep thoughts and pithy words are offered at commencements around the globe. Here’s so… Read moreCOLLEGE CORNER: Former area athletes stand out in collegiate athletics 💬
ALLENTOWN — Two legends of Schuylkill League girls’ basketball are among the next class of inductees to the District 11 Hall of Fame. Read moreBrutto, Yedsena named to District 11 Hall of Fame 💬
FORESTVILLE — NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Stewart Friesen returned to his dirt racing roots Tuesday night and came away with a big win. Read moreFriesen wins Anthacite Assault feature 💬
VALLEY VIEW — Tri-Valley walked off against South Williamsport by scoring three runs, all with two outs in the final inning, for a 10-9 win on… Read morePIAA BASEBALL: Tri-Valley wins game on final play; Blue Mtn., Williams Valley softball also win first-round state games 💬
FOUNTAIN SPRINGS — Faith Christian's baseball team did everything that an undefeated squad is supposed to do, including the Lions' 1-0 victory… Read moreNativity falls to dominant Faith Christian pitching in first round of state playoffs 💬
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