Twenty-four zoning permits were issued in October by the Schuylkill County Zoning Officer for a fee of $8,410 and the estimated cost of construction is $2.5 million. Those obtaining permits were:

Brian DiCello and Angela Skrobak, East Brunswick Township, new home, $222,000; George R. and Mary M. Knight, North Union Township, modular home with attached deck, $255,000; Leo J. Bufford, Delano, storage shed, $2,800.Clair Ray Garman, Washington Township, two chicken houses, each $350,000; Clair N. Garman, Washington Township, two broiler and chicken houses, each $275,000 and new home, $200,000; Dennis K. and Regina A. Snyder, Barry Township, home, $190,000.Michael B. Kaczmarczk, Mahanoy City, garage, $8,500; Susquehanna Bank, East Norwegian Township, addition with ATM, $2,800; Mark and Ruth Watson, Pine Grove, replace deck, $10,000; S&R Coal Company, Porter Township, concrete pad with storage units for emplosives, detonators and related supplies, $25,000.Charles and Jean McGovern, Reilly Township, garage, $5,700; Lowes Distribution Center, Cass Township, addition, $150,000; Minersville Municipal Authority, Cass Township, meteorolgical tower for wind data, $25,000; Minersville Borough, concession stand with restroom in Cass Township, $6,500; Joseph and Linda Amato, Mahanoy City, deck on rear of restaurant, $4,000.Elwood and Darlene Morgan, Washington Township, shed, $1,600; Kimberly B. Wetzel, Upper Mahantongo Township, home $108,700; Patrick and Janice M. Passo, East Norwegian Township, addition to home, $45,000; John R. Latshaw, Mahanoy City, carport, $895; Bernard Thompson, Pine Grove, pole building for storage, $25,000; and Church of Christ, Barry Township, pavilion, 8,935.