Showing posts with label Shenandoah. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Shenandoah. Show all posts

Thursday, October 15, 2026

UPDATE: Attempted Homicide Charge Filed in Shenandoah Valley Stadium Stabbing

Attempted homicide news graphic

SHENANDOAH — A Frackville man accused of stabbing a juvenile during a football game at Shenandoah Valley High School Stadium now faces an attempted homicide charge after the original charges were withdrawn and a new criminal case was filed.

Jose Louis Nunez-Ovando, 42, faces seven charges in the new case, including first-degree felony criminal attempt to commit criminal homicide. The complaint also includes the six offenses listed in the original case.

Friday, October 9, 2026

Shenandoah Man Faces Assault, Strangulation and Child Endangerment Charges

Pennsylvania State Police investigation into an alleged assault involving a juvenile in Shenandoah

SHENANDOAH — A Shenandoah man faces multiple felony charges after Pennsylvania State Police allege he assaulted and strangled a juvenile during an incident Wednesday.

Harry Pagan, 40, was charged following an investigation into the alleged assault at a Shenandoah residence on .

Court Filing Details Juvenile Stabbing at Shenandoah Valley Game

Pennsylvania State Police investigation into the alleged stabbing of a juvenile at Shenandoah Valley High School Stadium

SHENANDOAH — Court documents filed , provide new details about a juvenile’s alleged stabbing during Thursday night’s football game at Shenandoah Valley High School Stadium, including witness accounts, descriptions of video evidence and the accused man’s account of the confrontation.

Jose Louis Nunez-Ovando, 42, faces six charges stemming from the near the stadium’s concession stand. Court records list a Frackville address for Nunez-Ovando, whom the initial Pennsylvania State Police release identified as being from Shenandoah.

Shenandoah Man Charged After Juvenile Stabbed During Football Game at Shenandoah Valley

Pennsylvania State Police investigation after a juvenile was stabbed at Shenandoah Valley High School Stadium

SHENANDOAH — A Shenandoah man is jailed after Pennsylvania State Police alleged that he stabbed a juvenile during a fight at Shenandoah Valley High School Stadium on Thursday night.

State police at Frackville identified the accused as Jose L. Nunez Ovando, 42, of Shenandoah.

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Shenandoah Man Charged with Animal Neglect After Severely Malnourished Dog Found Roaming Borough

Shenandoah Borough Police animal neglect investigation involving a severely malnourished dog

SHENANDOAH — A Shenandoah man is facing animal neglect charges after police discovered a severely malnourished dog roaming the borough earlier this week.

Craig Jeffrey Cole, 32, was charged by Shenandoah Borough Police with two misdemeanor counts of neglect of animals and a summary offense for allegedly failing to confine the dog to his premises.

Felony Theft Charges Against Former Shenandoah Borough Employee Held for Court

Shenandoah Borough graphic accompanying a report on felony theft charges against a former borough employee

SHENANDOAH — Felony theft charges against former Shenandoah Borough employee Joseph Michalik were held for court Thursday following a brief preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Anthony Kilker.

The , hearing in Shenandoah lasted only a few minutes. Shenandoah Patrolman Leo Luciani, the investigating officer, was the only witness called to testify.

Mrs. T’s Celebrates National Pierogy Day with Flag Raising, Tribute to Family and Heritage in Shenandoah

Mrs. T’s Pierogies celebrates National Pierogy Day with a flag-raising ceremony at Shenandoah Borough Hall

SHENANDOAH — Family, heritage and hometown pride were at the heart of a National Pierogy Day flag-raising ceremony at Shenandoah Borough Hall, where Mrs. T’s Pierogies celebrated the community roots behind its nationally known brand.

Speaking during the , ceremony, Mrs. T’s representative Chris Dende reflected on the generations of families who made pierogies together and the traditions that helped inspire company founder Ted Twardzik Sr.

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Shenandoah Historical Society to Close Presentation Season with Talk on Early Medicine

Greater Shenandoah Area Historical Society program on early medicine in Shenandoah

SHENANDOAH — The Greater Shenandoah Area Historical Society will conclude its 2026 presentation season on , with a free program exploring the history of early medicine in Shenandoah.

Thursday, October 1, 2026

Shenandoah Seeks Schuylkill County Grant Records Before Paying Disputed Paving and Demolition Claims

Shenandoah Borough review of Community Development Block Grant funds administered by Schuylkill County

SHENANDOAH — Shenandoah Borough is seeking a complete accounting of Community Development Block Grant funds administered by Schuylkill County, saying it needs supporting records before paying disputed claims related to road work and demolished properties.

In a , press release, borough officials said they requested contracts, invoices, change orders, payment records, recorded liens and other documentation for county-administered projects dating from January 1, 2015, through the present.

Mrs. T’s Invites Community to National Pierogy Day Flag Raising in Shenandoah

Mrs. T’s Pierogies National Pierogy Day celebration in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania

Mrs. T’s Pierogies is inviting the community to celebrate National Pierogy Day during its annual Community Flag Raising at Shenandoah Borough Hall on

The gathering will celebrate the Schuylkill County company’s hometown roots and the food tradition that helped transform a Shenandoah family recipe into a nationally recognized brand.

Monday, September 21, 2026

Shenandoah Valley Names Jayden Mulkusky September Student of the Month

Jayden Mulkusky, Shenandoah Valley High School September 2026 Student of the Month

Shenandoah Valley High School has named Jayden Mulkusky its Student of the Month for September 2026.

Shenandoah Says Financial Review Found More Than $242,000 in Additional Obligations

Shenandoah Borough financial review involving Liquid Fuels and the former municipal water authority

Shenandoah Borough officials say an ongoing review of municipal finances has identified more than $242,000 in additional obligations involving the borough’s Liquid Fuels Fund and the former Municipal Authority of the Borough of Shenandoah.

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Discovery’s ‘Filthy Fortunes’ Prepares Two-Day Estate Sale After Major Shenandoah Finds

Filthy Fortunes filming in Shenandoah

A former Catholic school, World War II-era dress factory and flooring showroom in Shenandoah has become the setting for one of the largest cleanouts television host Matt Paxton has encountered during his career.

Shenandoah Valley to Honor Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026

Shenandoah Valley has announced that six individuals and the 1986 football team will be inducted into its Athletic Hall of Fame as members of the Class of 2026.

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Saturday, September 5, 2026

Ringtown Man Charged with Stalking, Harassment in Shenandoah


A Ringtown man is facing stalking and harassment charges after police allege he repeatedly called and texted a Shenandoah woman, left a handwritten note at her home, and drove past her residence after she ended contact with him.

Monday, August 31, 2026

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Historical Society to Explore Shenandoah Wedding Traditions at September Presentation


The Greater Shenandoah Area Historical Society will explore the ceremonies, traditions and celebrations surrounding local weddings during its next public presentation.

Monday, August 24, 2026

Two Shenandoah Men Charged in Armed Robbery at Food Mart


Two Shenandoah men are facing felony charges following an armed robbery Sunday afternoon at the Friendly Food Mart.

Friday, August 21, 2026

Shenandoah Borough Working to Save "The Pumpy" Dam After DEP Meeting Over Violations


Shenandoah Borough officials say they are working to find a way to preserve the Brandonville Pumping Station Dam after a meeting with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection this week concerning violations of a compliance order that dates back 17 years.