POTTSVILLE — When Maddie Swick decided to study musical theater at Western Michigan University, her parents saw how difficult it was to get accepted into such a program. Read more18 graduating seniors from Schuylkill County take part in Fine Arts Signing Day at Yuengling Mansion 💬
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 💬
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POTTSVILLE — Bertie Spina had ridden on every form of transportation from a 1937 Chevy with a rumble seat to a hydrofoil, but as she approache… Read more100-year-old's helicopter ride tops off a lifelong passion to experience all forms of transportation 💬
POTTSVILLE — A vinyl fence and 35 arborvitae trees have been installed and planted along the back side of the JFK Memorial Pool property. Read moreNew fence, trees planted at JFK Memorial Pool in Pottsville 💬
POTTSVILLE — Crews have begun work on the long-awaited heating, ventilation, air conditioning and roofing repairs at the Pottsville Free Publi… Read moreWork underway on roof, HVAC repairs at Pottsville Free Public Library 💬
A man arrested in a Minersville apartment where authorities say they found crystal methamphetamine has a preliminary hearing scheduled for Tuesday. Read moreMan facing charges with crystal methamphetamine 💬
TOWER CITY — Students and teachers from the Williams Valley School District will be participating in an event that aims to connect and provide… Read moreWilliams Valley school board hears about upcoming event for hearing impaired 💬
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POTTSVILLE — Volunteer firefighters filed beneath an American flag on Mahantongo Street on the way to a memorial service Sunday evening in St.… Read moreMemorial service begins Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters Convention in Pottsville 💬
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 💬
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 💬
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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… 💬
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 💬
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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 💬
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 💬
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