MAHANOY CITY — The National Weather Service at State College has confirmed that it was a tornado that struck Mahanoy Twp. and Mahanoy City on Monday night. Read moreNational Weather Service confirms tornado hits Mahanoy City area 💬
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GIRARDVILLE — Divers searched an abandoned strip mine for a missing person, authorities reported Tuesday afternoon. Read moreDivers search abandoned strip mine near Girardville for missing kayaker 💬
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 💬
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 💬
POTTSVILLE — A structurally deficient bridge in Tremont will be replaced. Read moreSchuylkill County Commissioners: Bridge in Tremont to be replaced 💬
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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 💬
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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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