MAHANOY CITY — The National Weather Service at State College has confirmed that it was a tornado that struck Mahanoy Twp. and Mahanoy City Monday night. Read moreNational Weather Service confirms tornado hits Mahanoy City area 💬
HAZLETON — With a computer or a smart phone, people now can submit tips, report minor crimes, register surveillance cameras and request other … Read moreHazleton police roll out app and online services 💬
The summer concerts at the Freeland Public Park pavilion kicked off on Friday with the Swingmasters. The concert featured such songs as “Proud… Read moreSwingmasters kick off Freeland summer concerts 💬
A Pennsylvania Lottery retailer in Tamaqua sold a $1 million-winning $1 Million Money Tree Scratch-Off. Read moreLottery scratch-off ticket worth $1M sold in Tamaqua 💬
WILKES-BARRE — Comedian, actor, writer and producer Pete Davidson returns to the F.M. Kirby Center for an evening of stand-up comedy 7:30 p.m.… Read moreComedian Pete Davidson returning to Kirby Center 💬
POTTSVILLE — A structurally deficient bridge in Tremont will be replaced. Read moreSchuylkill County Commissioners: Bridge in Tremont to be replaced 💬
MAHANOY CITY — The Mahanoy Area School District approved its tentative 2024-25 budget, with a 2.7 mill tax increase. Read moreMahanoy Area projects tax increase in 2024-25 budget 💬
A man who kicked a Hazleton police officer in the face and a woman who shattered a glass on an officer’s head were both charged with assault i… Read moreHazleton police arrest man and woman for assault in a home 💬
Graduation is still scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Mahanoy Area School District educational complex, and all district students should r… Read moreGraduation still on, school to open Wednesday at Mahanoy Area despite storm damage 💬
Nearly 800 breweries and distilleries call Pennsylvania home, and state lawmakers noticed. Read moreExpanded craft brewers and distillers caucus on tap in Pennsylvania Legislature 💬
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MAHANOY CITY — In a solemn ceremony, John “Jack” Deesing and Susan Kester laid a wreath at a memorial to veterans on Sunday. 💬
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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 moreDSITRICT 11 SOFTBALL: Rodichok pitches Tri-Valley over Fillies for Class A title 💬
Thunderstorms that moved through the Wyoming Valley late Tuesday afternoon into early evening forced the postponement of the District 2/4 Clas… Read moreDISTRICT 2/4 SOFTBALL: Storms push back Class 6A final to Thursday 💬
Hazleton Area looks to repeat as the District 2 Class 6A subregional baseball champion when the Cougars take on Williamsport on Wednesday at 6… Read moreDISTRICT 2/4 BASEBALL: Cougars look to repeat as Class 6A champs 💬
MOOSIC — Andrew Burns didn’t have to think hard when asked for the last time he pitched a game like this, had his stuff working so crisply, ha… Read moreDISTRICT 2 BASEBALL: MMI's Burns no-hits Susquehanna as Preppers claim 1A title 💬
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