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POTTSVILLE — When an estimated 150,000 people jam Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby today, speedy thoroughbreds and jockeys wearing their stable’s colors won’t be the only attraction. Read moreSchuylkill County Historical Society display of post-WWII women's hats recalls bygone era of fashion 💬
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' 💬
The 2024 Schuylkill Women’s Conference was a success, with attendees gathering at Catalpa Grove at Lakewood Park in Barnesville for a day fill… Read moreSchuylkill Women’s Conference declared success by organizers 💬
POTTSVILLE — Andy Wollyung said he’s lucky to be alive. Read morePottsville councilman says he's lucky to be alive after sudden illness 💬
Dustin’s Adventureland, the organization that created the first all-inclusive playground in Schuylkill County, has a second project underway. Read moreDustin’s Adventureland announces inclusive equipment project for Palo Alto playground 💬
POTTSVILLE — The Schuylkill County commissioners could decide to give more time to a Mechanicsburg-based company to produce a site option anal… Read moreSchuylkill County could give company more time for intermediate punishment center site option analysis 💬
POTTSVILLE — An exploding lithium battery caused Thursday’s fire at an apartment complex, officials determined. Read moreOfficials: Lithium battery for vacuum exploded, causing Pottsville fire 💬
TREMONT — Theft charges against a Las Vegas man who allegedly scammed an elderly Wayne Twp. couple out of $10,000 cash by claiming their grand… Read moreCharges against Las Vegas man held for court in Wayne Twp. scam 💬
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SCHOLASTIC SPORTS: Eagles capture Division I crown
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Schuylkill River Greenways National Heritage Area has received a $1.5 million federal grant through PennDOT to help build 4.6 miles of trail p… Read moreGreenways receives $1.5M for trail building in Schuylkill County 💬
A Tremont man is jailed in Schuylkill County Prison after he allegedly uploaded videos showing child sexual abuse. Read moreTremont man charged with uploading child sexual abuse videos 💬
The 2024 Schuylkill Women’s Conference was a success, with attendees gathering at Catalpa Grove at Lakewood Park in Barnesville for a day fill… Read moreSchuylkill Women’s Conference declared success by organizers 💬
POTTSVILLE — Richard “Dick” Yuengling Jr., fifth-generation scion to D.G. Yuengling & Son Inc., has been named grand marshal of the 70th S… Read moreDick Yuengling named grand marshal of 70th Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters Convention's parade in Pottsville 💬
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Swick recorded three wins as Blue Mountain defeated Pottsville to clinch the Schuylkill League Division I boys’ track and field championship. 💬
Mystik Dan won the 150th Kentucky Derby in a photo finish, edging out Forever Young and Sierra Leone for the upset victory. Sent off at 18-1 o… Read moreMystik Dan wins 150th Kentucky Derby by a nose in a 3-horse photo finish at Churchill Downs 💬
ASHLAND — Colton Leibold made sure Blue Mountain's baseball team would not waste its opportunity at a Schuylkill League Division I championship. Read moreSCHOLASTIC SPORTS: Eagles capture Division I crown 💬
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — Penn State Schuylkill baseball has continued its winning culture under first-year head coach Nick Evangelista and is headin… Read moreNext Level: PSU Schuylkill baseball takes a load of local talent to the PSUAC Tournament 💬
Schuylkill River Greenways National Heritage Area has received a $1.5 million federal grant through PennDOT to help build 4.6 miles of trail p… Read moreGreenways receives $1.5M for trail building in Schuylkill County 💬
JIM THORPE — North Schuylkill's baseball team held a lead during the first two innings of Tuesday's Schuylkill League Division I game against … Read moreSCHOLASTIC SPORTS: Olympians rally, overcome North Schuylkill 💬
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Across Pennsylvania, thousands of families are waiting in limbo, unsure whether their loved ones with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID… Read moreShapiro promised to end the wait list for disability services. Now, back it up
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