POTTSVILLE — Volunteer firefighters filed beneath an American flag on Mahantongo Street on the way to a memorial service Sunday evening in St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church. Read moreMemorial service begins Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters Convention in Pottsville 💬
Records obtained by Spotlight PA and WESA offer the most comprehensive public accounting to date of how counties across the state have used te… Read moreRecords obtained by Spotlight PA and WESA reveal how Pa. counties used tens of millions in opioid settlement dollars 💬
BARNESVILLE — Nativity BVM High School recently inducted four people into its Society of the Golden Cross, including a former head of the U.S.… Read moreFirst woman postmaster general and director of ICE among inductees into Nativity's Golden Cross Society 💬
Schuylkill County’s VISION on Monday announced the official launch of a yearlong challenge, 570 GO, which encourages people of all ages to get… Read moreSchuylkill County's VISION announces yearlong 'get outdoors' challenge 💬
After detecting disease-causing bacteria in meat packed at its plant near Hazleton, Cargill recalled the meat and contacted Walmart to stop sa… Read moreCargill detected contaminated meat in Hazleton area plant 💬
Two bills sponsored by State Sen. Dave Argall, R-29, Rush Twp., to update training procedures and remove employment barriers so more people ca… Read moreArgall's legislation to support long-term care workforce advances 💬
Companion legislation to a bill sponsored by state Rep. Dane Watro, R-116, Kline Twp. that would allow delayed school enrollment in Pennsylvan… Read moreRoman’s Law passes state Senate committee 💬
Pennsylvania state House advances bill to give Pennsylvania counties more time to count mail ballots
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania House Democrats are again pushing to allow counties time to process mail ballots before the day of the election. But… Read morePennsylvania state House advances bill to give Pennsylvania counties more time to count mail ballots 💬
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First woman postmaster general and director of ICE among inductees into Nativity's Golden Cross Society
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Records obtained by Spotlight PA and WESA reveal how Pa. counties used tens of millions in opioid settlement dollars
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Officer: Pursuit of occupants of crashed stolen vehicle ongoing in West Penn Twp.
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Memorial service begins Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters Convention in Pottsville
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Cargill detected contaminated meat in Hazleton area plant
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Roman’s Law passes state Senate committee
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Team from Blue Mountain takes top prize at 40th Annual Schuylkill County Envirothon
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Argall's legislation to support long-term care workforce advances
TOWER CITY — Students and teachers from the Williams Valley School District will be participating in an event that aims to connect and provide… 💬
Troopers from multiple state police units remain in the area of Fort Franklin Road and Blue Mountain Drive in West Penn Twp. for an incident t… 💬
For the first time, researchers have identified a genetic form of late-in-life Alzheimer's disease. Most cases of the mind-robbing disease occ… 💬
When The Cressona Band launches its 2024 season May 29 with a performance at the restored historic Tamaqua Train Station, it will also be mark… Read moreCressona Band set for its 122nd year of 'musical excellence' 💬
TAMAQUA — Guests in the Tamaqua Station Restaurant are accustomed to dining in an atmosphere steeped in history. Read moreNew sycamore tables enhance decor of Tamaqua Station Restaurant, owner and customers say 💬
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — Urging graduates to pause momentarily and mark “this terrific moment in your life’s journey,” Chancellor Patrick M. Jones o… Read morePSU-Schuylkill graduates class that navigated the turbulent seas of the COVID-19 pandemic 💬
POTTSVILLE — Andy Wollyung said he’s lucky to be alive. Read morePottsville councilman says he's lucky to be alive after sudden illness 💬
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Schuylkill County’s VISION on Monday announced the official launch of a yearlong challenge, 570 GO, which encourages people of all ages to get… Read moreSchuylkill County's VISION announces yearlong 'get outdoors' challenge 💬
PHILADELPHIA — Alec Bohm made good on his promise of the night before, faithfully returning to his third base position and cleanup spot Sunday… Read moreNot much to worry about with Bohm this season 💬
FOUNTAIN SPRINGS — Soaked in sweat after Sunday’s Schuylkill-Colonial All-Star Football Game, Pottsville’s Parrish McFarland admitted he enjoy… Read moreHIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Schuylkill falls to Colonial in All-Star Game 💬
Rodichok pitched a seven-inning no-hitter against Panther Valley. Using 71 pitches, she struck out 10, walked one and faced one batter over th… Read moreATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kora Rodichok, Tri-Valley 💬
DuBOIS — Two strong pitching performances spelled a quick end to Penn State Schuylkill's dream of a Penn State University Athletic Conference … Read moreSCHOLASTIC SPORTS: PSU Schuylkill's title bid ends with losses 💬
For the members of the Clinton-county based Bloomsburg Hunting Camp — which, ironically has no members who reside in Bloomsburg — getting a pr… Read moreOUTDOORS: PGC changes antlerless license sales 💬
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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