The work session of the Schuylkill County commissioners went smoothly as Controller Melinda Kantner was late arriving and missed the public comment section on the agenda which is listed at the beginni...
As an elementary school principal, Pamela Hubbard, of Effort, knew that when she retired, she wanted a less stressful existence. She imagined spending her golden days tending an English cottage garden...
Here we are once again at the start of a new school year. As sure as teachers will hand out new pencils and books, the football season brings excitement and school spirit to each school.
In this, my 2...
Carbon County's recycling program may be kicked to the curb if it continues to spill red ink.
County commissioners at a public meeting Thursday said grant money for the program has dried up this year,...
Franklin Township supervisors approved the Franklin Township Lions Club request to allow the use of volunteers to assist the club in putting up lights for the Franklin Lions Festival of Lights.
The de...
Sorority news
The Preceptor Alpha Upsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority held a summer meeting recently at the Tamaqua home of Donna Gerber. Members reviewed meeting and committee assignments, as ...
With some 20 million people now affected, Pakistan is now experiencing the worst flooding in recorded history. More than 1,600 people feared dead and up to 5 million homeless.
Although the imminent co...
A public hearing was held by the Schuylkill County Planning Commission Wednesday eveniing at the courthouse in Pottsville to receive imputs on proposed revision of the county zoning ordinance. The cou...
State police at Frackville are investigating a burglary at a Schuylkill County residence that occurred earlier this week.
Troopers said a residence at 127 Wild Turkey Lane, New Ringgold, East Brunswic...
Based on a July survey of 500 U.S. households with K-12 students, the majority said they'll spend more (39 percent) or the same (41 percent) this year outfitting their kids for class than in 2009.
Amo...