50 years: Service at the Cross
PAXINOS - The cross stands 26 feet high among the trees a mile up Paxinos Mountain, overlooking Route 61 365 days a year. For Harvey Buriak, it serves as a daily reminder. "It's something we should all...
View ArticleFeds say Shuey candidacy doesn't violate Hatch Act
COAL TOWNSHIP - Someone challenged the candidacy of Charles Shuey for Shamokin Area School Board, saying his service on the board would violate the federal Hatch Act because of his employment as...
View ArticleNoteworthy 04-23-11
Final week of street sweeping setCOAL TOWNSHIP - Next week is the final week of street sweeping for the spring. The schedule is as follow:Monday: morning, east side of Center Street from Kreco Electric...
View ArticleSentencings postponed for former police officers
Shenandoah's former police chief and lieutenant will have to wait another month before being sentenced for their roles in allegedly obstructing the investigation of the fatal beating of an illegal...
View ArticleWalking with Jesus Solemn procession with cross re-enacted in Gordon
GORDON - The devotional and historical "Trek of the Cross" took to the streets of Gordon for the 33rd time on Good Friday, with Jeffrey Nemeth portraying Jesus Christ for the second time.A Frackville...
View Article'Anthracite Idol' to raise money for recreation Talent event will help...
by justin strawser COAL TOWNSHIP - So that local youth can eventually display their talents on the athletic field, young and old are being asked to display their talents on stage for the sake of the...
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NJ woman to address seminarTREVORTON - A New Jersey woman who "has a heart for women," will be the guest speaker/singer at a Ladies Seminar set for Saturday, April 30, at First Baptist Church, Ninth...
View ArticleStudents broaden their band horizons
MOUNT CARMEL - Four members of the Mount Carmel Area High School Band qualified for District 8 Band this year. They are seniors Shaine Lepley, trombone, a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lepley, and Matthew...
View ArticleEnoe death-penalty homicide trial starts today
For the first time in seven years, a man is going on trial for his life in Schuylkill County Court.Prosecutors are scheduled to open their case today against a Berks County man charged with killing a...
View ArticleMan collapses, falls down Glen Burn
by justin strawser COAL TOWNSHIP - Life Flight was called to transport a Shamokin man to Geisinger Medical Center Sunday night when he fell on the Glen Burn Bank.Joseph Spagnoll, 34, of 817 N. Sixth...
View ArticleMC Council gives ultimatum to American Hose, West End
by justin strawser MOUNT CARMEL - After months of "will they, won't they" drama on the possible merger of American Hose and Chemical Fire Company and West End Fire Company, borough council members are...
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ELYSBURG - Kimberly Delbo, a registered nurse matriculating at Slippery Rock University and Bloomsburg University with academic honors, while concurrently being employed as a home health nurse for...
View ArticleAwareness video part of suicide prevention program
POTTSVILLE - In observance of Children's Mental Health Awareness Day on May 3, the Schuylkill County Suicide Prevention Task Force will present its youth suicide awareness video in Pottsville's M&T...
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Anthracite Citizens' Theatre (ACT) held its monthly meeting April 13. The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. with 12 people in attendance.Under previous business "Annie" auditions are set for 1:30...
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The Cecilian Club held its April meeting at St. John's United Church of Christ on April 11. Marily Stasney, president, welcomed the eight guests in attendance and conducted the brief business...
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Line MountainTREVERTON - The honor roll for the third marking period at the Line Mountain Junior Senior High School has been announced.Honor roll12th grade: Heather Bachert, Zachary Barker, Matthew...
View Article2-year-old pays his Easter treats forward to needy kids in the area
SHAMOKIN - The Easter Bunny was especially good to Brysen Costa, 2, of Gowen City, this year. His baskets overflowed with more candy and goodies than he could possibly eat.Due to the overabundance,...
View ArticlePolice Blotter 04-26-11
Simple trespassSHAMOKIN - Teresa Lopez, 19, of 349 S. Market St., Shamokin, was cited by Shamokin City Police Cpl. Darwin Tobias III with simple trespass and harassment following an incident at 12:04...
View ArticleRobbery suspect forgoes guilty plea, asks for trial
SUNBURY - The 20-year-old Philadelphia man originally expected to plead guilty Monday of robbing Tower Sales Minit instead requested a continuance for a trial.Michael Hillsee and his attorney, Michael...
View ArticleNoteworthy 04-26-11
Shamokin sweeper out todaySHAMOKIN - The city's street sweeper will be out of service today. The normal schedule will resume on Wednesday.I-80 restrictions in effect this morningMIFFLINVILLE - A lane...
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