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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. Read more'We must never forget': Memorial Day service held in Mahanoy City 💬
BARNESVILLE — It’s not unusual for Polka Joe Manjack to get 75 or 80 email requests for his Sunday morning show on Magic 105.5 radio. Read morePolka Joe keeps playing the memories at 50th anniversary celebration 💬
A Pottsville man was charged with strangulation and other crimes after police said he fled on foot when they investigated a domestic disturban… Read morePottsville man charged with choking girlfriend in overnight assault 💬
Marking May as National Foster Care Awareness Month, KidsPeace announced that Phil and Mindy Wheeler, of Hamburg, have been selected as the or… Read moreHamburg couple named KidsPeace Pa. Foster Parents of the Year 💬
Schuylkill Technology Center will expand its programs in residential/industrial electricity and electro-mechanical technology by introducing a… Read moreGrant will help Schuylkill Technology Center launch electrical apprenticeship 💬
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PennDOT has announced roadwork projects in Schuylkill County this week. Read moreRoadwork scheduled in Schuylkill County 💬
HARRISBURG — A Pennsylvania House panel has advanced a bill that would force the state government to pay municipal stormwater fees, something … Read morePa. state government refuses to pay local stormwater fees. This bill would force it to. 💬
FRACKVILLE — Seu Ming Kim’s advice to her 12-year-old son Daniel on how to become America’s greatest speller — think before you answer. Read moreSchuylkill spelling champ leaves Sunday, faces stiff competition in Scripps National Spelling Bee 💬
We’ve all heard it before: You should exercise to trim your waistline. Exercise to speed up your metabolism. Exercise to ... well, a lot of ph… 💬
The cost of patriotism is high. 💬
Time to be a Spanish explorer just by going to the wine store. 💬
At this time of year it's not an uncommon scene: Little League baseball players wheeze as they cross home plate and try to catch their breath.… 💬
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary celebrated its 90th anniversary last weekend with a reunion of wildlife conservationists from around the world — all g… 💬
Gardening has seen significant growth these past handful of years. There are people who strictly garden with outdoor plants and there are othe… 💬
When people think about Italian sparkling wine, their first thought may be the flirtatious and fun prosecco or the sweet, delectable Asti or moscatos. 💬
Is "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" a strong extension of the great trilogy of the 2010s? Rebecca Kivak and Joe Baress review the latest fi… 💬
Most would agree that this spring has been a little cloudy, rainy and cool in Northeast Pennsylvania. But warm, sunny days are soon to come. 💬
Surprisingly, Mother’s Day was apparently observed with a lot less fanfare 100 years ago. 💬
Does "The Fall Guy" deliver an explosive start to the summer movie season? Joe Baress and Rebecca Kivak review the new action blockbuster star… 💬
One of the greatest frustrations in modern medicine occurs when a safe, tried and proven treatment exists to prevent deadly disease, but it is… 💬
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HARRISBURG — In April, a firestorm erupted in Harrisburg after Philadelphia police issued an arrest warrant for a sitting state House lawmaker. 💬
SHIPPENSBURG — Rosalind Gergely repeated as PIAA Class 3A state javelin champion and the Nativity boys' 1,600-meter relay team also brought ho… 💬
So, you’ve checked off the European glamour ports — Venice, Barcelona, Lisbon, Athens, Istanbul, etc. Now its time to cruise off course, where… 💬
During the bloody campaigns waged during World War II, five local sons became enshrined in history as heroes when they gave their lives during… Read moreMemorial Day: 5 local Medal of Honor recipients paid ultimate price 💬
“My heart was in my mouth,” he said. “I was at our engine, pumping — I didn’t see the collapse — but I heard it, turned around and I feared fo… Read moreCause of fire at Wire Tele-View building in Pottsville remains under investigation; no major injuries reported 💬
The cost of patriotism is high. Read moreDuty to country underlies Schuylkill County military tradition 💬
FRACKVILLE — Seu Ming Kim’s advice to her 12-year-old son Daniel on how to become America’s greatest speller — think before you answer. Read moreSchuylkill spelling champ leaves Sunday, faces stiff competition in Scripps National Spelling Bee 💬
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Social media users shared a range of false claims this week. Here are the facts: New York Judge Juan M. Merchan did not bar testimony by a ca… 💬
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PINE GROVE — By all appearances, Sunday’s District 4 Class AA baseball semifinal between Minersville and Schuylkill Haven was going to be anot… Read moreD-11 BASEBALL: Minersville breaks open tight game, beats Schuylkill Haven to reach final 💬
PINE GROVE — Even after the desolation of nine errors in Sunday night’s District 4 Class 4A baseball semifinal loss, Tamaqua head coach Jeff R… Read moreD-11 BASEBALL: Errors betray Tamaqua in loss to Bethlehem Catholic 💬
FOUNTAIN SPRINGS — When first baseman Brandon Smith caught second baseman Josh Kimber's throw for the final out, seven years of frustration ex… Read moreNativity wins first District 11 Class A baseball title after seven years of title game losses 💬
PINE GROVE — It didn’t take long for Tri-Valley’s Braeden Doyle to experience the pressure of the District 11 Baseball Tournament — or to over… Read moreD-11 BASEBALL: Tri-Valley advances to Class AA title game 💬
PINE GROVE — Pitcher Marla Freiwald scattered eight hits and Addyson Fishburn went 4-for-4 and scored three runs as Blue Mountain advanced to … Read moreD-11 SOFTBALL: Blue Mountain advances to 4A final 💬
SHIPPENSBURG — Rosalind Gergely repeated as PIAA Class 3A state javelin champion and the Nativity boys’ Class 2A 1,600-meter relay team also b… Read more2 golds, 12 other medals for Schuylkill County athletes at state track and field 💬
Here’s some good news about crime. Read moreDon't buy the rhetoric; crime is down across the board
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
Ever wonder why election results from Florida are typically available just hours after the polls close on Election Day while in Pennsylvania, … Read moreState Senate should support pre-canvassing bill
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