The nominees for state senator and representative in Schuylkill County were locked up in Tuesday’s primary election, which did not have any competitive races. Read moreNominees for state senator, representative secured in primary election in Schuylkill County 💬
Wednesday Edition | April 24, 2024
Turnout was light across Schuylkill County for Tuesday’s primary election, which some poll workers attributed to a lack of competitive races a… Read moreLack of competition, advertising for primary election believed to have caused light turnout in Schuylkill County 💬
Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican challenger David McCormick will face each other in Pennsylvania’s high-stakes U.S. Senate contest thi… Read moreCasey, McCormick to face each other as nominees in Pennsylvania's high-stakes US Senate contest 💬
The lawyer for the defendants in the former commissioner George F. Halcovage Jr. federal lawsuit claiming sexual harassment and assault has fi… Read moreHalcovage suit: 1 of 4 plaintiffs wants settlement offer raised from $1.7 million to $2 million 💬
HARRISBURG — After an acrimonious race, Philadelphia state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta beat Lehigh County Controller Mark Pinsley in the Democratic … Read moreKenyatta wins Democratic primary for auditor general, will face Republican DeFoor in fall 💬
HARRISBURG — Eugene DePasquale has emerged victorious from a competitive, five-way Democratic primary for Pennsylvania attorney general, while… Read moreDemocrat DePasquale, Republican Sunday win primary elections for attorney general 💬
POTTSVILLE — A $1.7 million settlement between Schuylkill County and one of four defendants in the sexual harassment and assault lawsuit again… Read moreSettlement with one of Halcovage suit plaintiffs on meeting agenda for Thursday 💬
Schuylkill County residents are encouraged to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Read moreDrug take back event Saturday; drop-off sites plentiful in Schuylkill County 💬
Move over mimosa — the spritz is taking over brunch, and possibly the bar. 💬
What does director Guy Ritchie's new World War II film "The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare" bring to the genre? Rebecca Kivak and Joe Bares… 💬
When Pottsville observed its 200th anniversary in 2006, the Pottsville Bicentennial Committee published “Pottsville Personalities: 1806 to Pre… 💬
Well, the changes in the wide receiver room that most expected to see in the Blue-White Game last week started to take shape a few days before… 💬
The actual saying hails from way back in 1886 and goes like this: “March winds and April showers bring May flowers and June bugs.” But April i… 💬
When we think about environmentally conscious consumer choices, we may immediately think of products that are sustainable or organic. 💬
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… 💬
Sam Fremin will be on the desk on Saturday, but Penn Stated co-host Donnie Collins will be at Beaver Stadium for his "favorite" day of the yea… 💬
Does Dev Patel successfully make the transition from actor to director with "Monkey Man"? Rebecca Kivak and Joe Baress review the new action thriller. 💬
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FRACKVILLE — A Gordon man who had 60 bags of fentanyl pleaded guilty Wednesday to one count of possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor. 💬
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POTTSVILLE — A $1.7 million settlement between Schuylkill County and one of four defendants in the sexual harassment and assault lawsuit again… 💬
SUMMIT STATION — When students from Schuylkill Haven Area High School took part in a recent trout-raising initiative, they ran into an unexpec… Read moreSchuylkill Haven Area students release fish in Bear Creek at Schuylkill County Fairgrounds 💬
ASHLAND — An intense fire ripped through an apartment building early Monday morning, displacing two families, officials said. Read more‘Massive’ flames destroy apartments in Ashland 💬
POTTSVILLE — The two women who were suspended from their jobs with the Schuylkill County Tax Claim Bureau in September 2021 returned to work Monday. Read moreSchuylkill County Tax Claim bureau workers return after 2 1/2-year suspensions 💬
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Social media users shared a range of false claims this week. Here are the facts: New York Judge Juan M. Merchan did not tell former President… 💬
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The junior recorded his second no-hitter of the season in a 10-0 victory over Williams Valley. He also pitched a complete-game victory over Ma… 💬
Olu Fashanu and Chop Robinson are projected to become the second Penn State duo since 2003 to be taken in the first round when the NFL draft b… Read morePenn State duo of Fashanu and Robinson projected first rounders 💬
POTTSVILLE — Nativity sophomore Trey Keating and Mahanoy Area junior Tanner Zawada were named to the Pennsylvania Sports Writers All-State Cla… Read moreNativity's Keating, Mahanoy Area's Zawada earn all-state selections 💬
ORWIGSBURG — Blue Mountain’s boys track team secured first place in the Schuylkill League Division I regular season in a home meet with Pottsv… Read moreBlue Mountain boys clinch Division I track crown 💬
HEGINS — Tri-Valley rallied from a 3-0 deficit and held Pine Grove to a seventh-inning run to win 6-4 Monday in a non-league baseball game. Read moreSCHOLASTIC SPORTS: Tri-Valley rallies past Pine Grove in tourney preview 💬
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — Talan Spittler pitched a complete game and Schuylkill Haven’s bats broke out in a big way for a 9-3 victory over Panther Va… Read moreSchuylkill Haven gets behind Spittler, big bats to take down Panther Valley 💬
POTTSVILLE — The top male and female finishers in Saturday’s 12th Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5K were both repeat winners. Read moreYuengling Light Lager Jogger 5K race results 💬
In an election year shaping up to be one of the more consequential in recent memory, Tuesday’s primary features little drama for voters in Nor… Read moreTuesday's low-stakes primaries set the table for November
The rush of news coverage following the death last week of O.J. Simpson brought back memories of the media frenzy that surrounded his arrest a… Read moreThe O.J. trial and the case for cameras in the courtroom
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