POTTSVILLE ā The Rite Aid store and pharmacy on Route 61 is closing, the company announced Thursday. Read moreRite Aid to close Pottsville store, second in 7 months š¬
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POTTSVILLE ā The Schuylkill County commissioners unanimously approved a $1.7 million settlement with one of the four plaintiffs in the federal… Read moreSchuylkill County commissioners OK $1.7M settlement with one of Halcovage accusers š¬
POTTSVILLEā Schuylkill County commissioners approved contracts for demolition projects in six municipalities at their meeting on Thursday. Read moreDemolition contracts approved for buildings in six Schuylkill County municipalities š¬
A Minersville man has been charged by borough police for vandalism at the Minersville Area Recreation Complex and swimming pool late last year. Read moreMinersville police say suspect admitted to vandalism at borough recreation complex š¬
HARRISBURG ā Thousands of Pennsylvanians could soon be hit with higher internet bills when a federal program that gives a discount to low-inco… Read moreHigher internet costs could be on the way for low-income Pa. residents as federal subsidies run out š¬
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POTTSVILLE ā A Mahanoy City teen charged with attempted homicide is being held in a juvenile block at the Lehigh County Jail, according to a S… Read moreMahanoy City teen charged in attempted homicide now in Lehigh County Jail š¬
In Taylor Swiftās 11th studio album āThe Tortured Poets Department,ā the singer delves into her past and explores themes of fame, time and los… Read moreReview: Taylor Swiftās āThe Tortured Poets Departmentā is more than the sum of its parts š¬
SHENANDOAH ā Fundraising efforts are underway to benefit the new Shenandoah Valley Sports Locker & Veterans Support Fund in honor and memo… Read moreFund established in honor/memory of 2 SV graduates, veterans š¬
In Taylor Swiftās 11th studio album āThe Tortured Poets Department,ā the singer delves into her past and explores themes of fame, time and los… š¬
Move over mimosa ā the spritz is taking over brunch, and possibly the bar. š¬
What does director Guy Ritchie's new World War II film "The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare" bring to the genre? Rebecca Kivak and Joe Bares… š¬
When Pottsville observed its 200th anniversary in 2006, the Pottsville Bicentennial Committee published āPottsville Personalities: 1806 to Pre… š¬
Well, the changes in the wide receiver room that most expected to see in the Blue-White Game last week started to take shape a few days before… š¬
The actual saying hails from way back in 1886 and goes like this: āMarch winds and April showers bring May flowers and June bugs.ā But April i… š¬
When we think about environmentally conscious consumer choices, we may immediately think of products that are sustainable or organic. š¬
If youāve never had a dog that behaves in a way that embarrasses you or tests your patience, give thanks to the dog gods for your good fortune. š¬
Did Alex Garland keep his film grounded with a bigger scope and budget for an A24 movie? Rebecca Kivak and Joe Baress review the writer/direct… š¬
What if there was a gentle form of exercise that could lower your blood pressure and help maintain strength, balance, flexibility and mental h… š¬
It was a night to remember when, 60 years ago, Shenandoah pulled out all the stops to honor a favorite son, Jerry Wolman, owner of the Philade… š¬
Sam Fremin will be on the desk on Saturday, but Penn Stated co-host Donnie Collins will be at Beaver Stadium for his "favorite" day of the yea… š¬
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Rite Aid to close Pottsville store, second in 7 months
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Mahanoy City teen charged in attempted homicide now in Lehigh County Jail
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Review: Taylor Swiftās āThe Tortured Poets Departmentā is more than the sum of its parts
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Minersville police say suspect admitted to vandalism at borough recreation complex
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Demolition contracts approved for buildings in six Schuylkill County municipalities
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Higher internet costs could be on the way for low-income Pa. residents as federal subsidies run out
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Penn State Day at Knoebels Amusement Park to be held May 18
NORTH WILDWOOD, N.J. ā A long-running sandstorm at the Jersey Shore could soon come to an end as New Jersey will carry out an emergency beach … š¬
Students protesting the Israel-Hamas war are digging in at Columbia University for a 10th day, part of a number of demonstrations roiling camp… š¬
NEW YORK (AP) ā Donald Trump's defense team in his hush money case sought Friday to undermine the testimony of the prosecution's lead witness … š¬
Write-ins represent 7.5% of Schuylkill Countyās Democratic votes for president in primary election
While presidential candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden easily won their nominations in Tuesdayās primary election in Schuylkill County, 512 … Read moreWrite-ins represent 7.5% of Schuylkill Countyās Democratic votes for president in primary election š¬
Turnout was light across Schuylkill County for Tuesdayās primary election, which some poll workers attributed to a lack of competitive races a… Read moreLack of competition, advertising for primary election believed to have caused light turnout in Schuylkill County š¬
Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican challenger David McCormick will face each other in Pennsylvaniaās high-stakes U.S. Senate contest thi… Read moreCasey, McCormick to face each other as nominees in Pennsylvania's high-stakes US Senate contest š¬
The nominees for U.S. representative from the 9th Congressional District were secured Tuesday in what has turned out to be a repeat of the pre… Read moreRematch: Meuser, Waldman lock up nominations for 9th Congressional District š¬
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Social media users shared a range of false claims this week. Here are the facts: Ā New York Judge Juan M. Merchan did not tell former President… š¬
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The junior recorded his second no-hitter of the season in a 10-0 victory over Williams Valley. He also pitched a complete-game victory over Ma… š¬
HEGINS ā Pitcher Hunter Correll tossed a three-hit shutout and Gavin Wade had two hits to boost Schuylkill Haven to a Divisions II-III triumph… Read moreSCHOLASTIC SPORTS: Hurricanes top Tri-Valley, grab Division II top spot š¬
Olu Fashanu and Chop Robinson are projected to become the second Penn State duo since 2003 to be taken in the first round when the NFL draft b… Read morePenn State duo of Fashanu and Robinson projected first rounders š¬
MINERSVILLE ā Maggie Hoffman-Long and Julia Burgess each won three events as Minersville's girls track team clinched the Schuylkill League Div… Read moreSCHOLASTIC TRACK: Minersville girls clinch Division II championship š¬
POTTSVILLE ā Nativity sophomore Trey Keating and Mahanoy Area junior Tanner Zawada were named to the Pennsylvania Sports Writers All-State Cla… Read moreNativity's Keating, Mahanoy Area's Zawada earn all-state selections š¬
ORWIGSBURG ā Blue Mountainās boys track team secured first place in the Schuylkill League Division I regular season in a home meet with Pottsv… Read moreBlue Mountain boys clinch Division I track crown š¬
HEGINS ā Tri-Valley rallied from a 3-0 deficit and held Pine Grove to a seventh-inning run to win 6-4 Monday in a non-league baseball game. Read moreSCHOLASTIC SPORTS: Tri-Valley rallies past Pine Grove in tourney preview š¬
In an election year shaping up to be one of the more consequential in recent memory, Tuesdayās primary features little drama for voters in Nor… Read moreTuesday's low-stakes primaries set the table for November
The rush of news coverage following the death last week of O.J. Simpson brought back memories of the media frenzy that surrounded his arrest a… Read moreThe O.J. trial and the case for cameras in the courtroom
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