POTTSVILLE — A new partnership between the Pottsville Redevelopment Authority and Schuylkill Technology Center aims to return a blighted building to productive use while giving local students paid, hands-on experience in the building trades.
The initiative was announced during the city’s Veterans Day press conference on , which Skook News previously covered in a report on Pottsville’s redevelopment efforts, grants and city improvements.
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — St. Joseph Center for Special Learning has named Elisabeth Hughes as its new principal, bringing an educator with 24 years of experience and local ties to lead its programs for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Hughes will serve as the center’s chief executive and educational leader, overseeing both its school-age program and Adult Program. She succeeds Bob Giba, who became principal in 2019.
FRACKVILLE — Schuylkill Technology Center will host its 32nd Annual Vendor and Craft Show and Basket Raffle on , from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its North Campus in Frackville.
The event benefits career and technical education in Schuylkill County, helping students participate in competitions that showcase the skills they are developing for future careers.
St. Joseph Center for Special Learning celebrated more than seven decades of service to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities during its 71st Annual Gala at Mountain Valley Golf Course.
The annual fundraiser brought together supporters, families, staff and community members under the theme “Changing Lives, One Gift at a Time.”
Schuylkill Technology Center has been awarded a $242,052 state grant to expand hands-on training opportunities for students preparing for careers in Pennsylvania’s heavy highway industry.
The funding, provided through PennDOT’s Career and Technical Education grant program, was announced by state Reps. Tim Twardzik, JoAnne Stehr, Jamie Barton and Dane Watro, along with state Sen. Dave Argall.
The Pottsville Rotary Club has recognized six high school seniors from Minersville Area, Pottsville Area and Nativity BVM as its October 2026 Students of the Month.
The students were selected for their academic achievement, leadership, school involvement, community service and future goals.
