SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — In the past five years, Penn State Schuylkill has bucked national trends by increasing its enrollment and retention rate. Read more'An honor and a privilege’: Penn State Schuylkill chancellor reflects on time at campus 💬
Saturday Edition | April 27, 2024
POTTSVILLE — The SafetySticks devices intended to curb illegal parking finally went live Friday in the city. Read moreSafetySticks go live in Pottsville 💬
The Pottsville man convicted of killing three teenagers while driving drunk in April 1999 in Norwegian Twp. has been charged with driving unde… Read moreMan who killed 3 teenagers in 1999 charged with DUI 💬
POTTSVILLE — With a blooming Japanese red maple in the background, a banner was unfurled Friday morning on Greenwood Hill, observing the city’… Read morePottsville Tree City USA 36th anniversary observed in Greenwood Hill 💬
POTTSVILLE — In the shadow of towering tulip poplar trees, a young student’s recitation captured the essence of Arbor Day on Friday in Charles… Read moreThe loveliness of trees celebrated at Arbor Day program in Charles Baber Cemetery 💬
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PPL Electric utilities will place an extra $1 million in its hardship fund to help poor customers from its billing errors more than a year ago… Read moreRevised PPL Electric billing settlement could help poor, older consumers 💬
POTTSVILLE— The 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 💬
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 💬
In Taylor Swift’s 11th studio album “The Tortured Poets Department,” the singer delves into her past and explores themes of fame, time and los… 💬
Move over mimosa — the spritz is taking over brunch, and possibly the bar. 💬
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If you’ve 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. 💬
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… 💬
What if there was a gentle form of exercise that could lower your blood pressure and help maintain strength, balance, flexibility and mental h… 💬
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… 💬
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Man who killed 3 teenagers in 1999 charged with DUI
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POTTSVILLE — 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 💬
While presidential candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden easily won their nominations in Tuesday’s primary election in Schuylkill County, 512 … Read moreWrite-ins represent 7.5% of Schuylkill County’s Democratic votes for president in primary election 💬
POTTSVILLE — 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 💬
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 💬
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PHILADELPHIA — At 3:32 p.m. in Cleveland on April 28, 2012, Mike Trout led off a game for the Los Angeles Angels after his last call-up from T… Read moreHarper, Trout enjoy parallel careers 💬
FORESTVILLE — Anthony Perrego and the Vinnie Salerno Four-Star Racing team are making a habit of stealing the big money shows at Big Diamond S… Read morePerrego captures Money in the Mountains title 💬
ORWIGSBURG — Courtney Cavadini doubled and drove home the tying and winning runs in the bottom of the seventh inning as Blue Mountain's softba… Read moreSCHOLASTIC SPORTS: Blue Mountain tops Hamburg with late runs 💬
PINE GROVE — It took a month and two days to finally complete the Cardinal Classic. Read morePine Grove dominates Cardinal Classic title game 💬
LANSFORD — Grabbing the Schuylkill League Division III lead over the Panthers, Marian's softball team scored 11 runs in the first three inning… Read moreSCHOLASTIC SPORTS: Marian girls grab Division III lead 💬
POTTSVILLE — Four area girls basketball players were named Friday to the Pennsylvania Sports Writers All-State Girls’ Basketball Team. Read moreFour named to PA Sports Writers All-State girls basketball teams 💬
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