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Thursday, October 10, 2019

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/10/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/10/19

On Wednesday, two Mahanoy City Fire Departments worked together to rescue a kitten.

AG Shapiro Charges Former Northumberland County Employee for Theft

On Thursday, Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced charges against a former Northumberland County Assistance Office caseworker for fraudulently obtaining EBT cards and using them to make more than $8,600 in purchases.

AG Shapiro Files Suit against Vision Property Management for ‘Rent to Own’ Scam Targeting Low-Income Pennsylvanians

Attorney General Josh Shapiro filed a lawsuit on Thursday against Vision Property Management (Vision) and its affiliates for operating a “rent to own” scheme that has affected more than 650 low-income families in counties across Pennsylvania.

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced Thursday that Philip Finn, Jr., age 49, of Plains, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty on October 9, 2019, before United States District Court Judge James M. Munley, to use of fire to commit stalking.

Skook Sports High School Football Rankings, Statistics, and Player of the Week - Week 7

Skook Sports High School Football Rankings, Statistics and Player of the Week ... as of Week - 7!!

On Tuesday, October 8th, 2019, the Minersville Volleyball team visited Nativity BVM.

On Thursday, the Pennsylvania State Police released additional information that wasn't available the of the press conference.

Tuesday October 8th was National Pierogy Day and to celebrate the event Mrs. T’s made its annual visit to the Shenandoah Valley Elementary School where the students were given colorful Mrs T’s writing utensils, and stickers.

A woman was injured in a crash on Interstate 81 on Wednesday.

Mrs. T's Raises Flag in Shenandoah for National Pierogy Day

On Tuesday, Mrs. T's celebrated Pierogy Day by raising a flag at Shenandoah Borough Hall.

The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report detailing the events prior to the helicopter crash at the Bloomsburg Fair on the evening of September 28, 2019.

The Schuylkill Technology Center will host an Open House on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 from 6-8pm at both the North and South Campuses.

The Pennsylvania State Police works closely with its local, state, and federal law enforcement partners to investigate and prevent all types of criminal activity. Tips from the public regularly provide valuable information that helps investigators do their jobs in a more proactive and efficient manner. Colonel Robert Evanchick, commissioner of the state police, reminds the public that everyone can do his or her part to keep their communities safe by knowing how to report suspicious activity.

On Tuesday, Auditor General Eugene DePasquale announced he has released nearly $60 million in aid to support volunteer firefighters across Pennsylvania – a nearly $5 million increase over last year.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/09/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/09/19

On Tuesday, The Northeast PA Manufacturers & Employers Council and Pennsylvania College of Technology announced a partnership and a scholarship opportunity for YES (Your Employability Skills) Northeast Program graduates.

Amber E. Zuber, of Summit Hill, has recently been named director of Site Educational Services at Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) campuses in Tamaqua and Jim Thorpe.

North Schuylkill Halloween Window Painting Contest Begins

On Tuesday, students from North Schuylkill High School began working on their entry into the 57th Annual North Schuylkill Halloween Window Painting Contest.

During a press conference Tuesday afternoon, Schuylkill County District Attorney Michael O'Pake and the Pennsylvania State Police announced the results of a drug investigation that led to 14 arrests and over $1,000,000 in drugs seized.

Schuylkill Technology Center Names LPN Student of the Month for September

STC has announced their LPN student of the month for September.

During Week 1 of the High School Football Season, the Shenandoah Valley School District inducted the 2019 Class of the Shenandoah Valley Sports Hall of Fame.

The Millersburg Area Football team has forfeited Week 8 of the High School Football regular season due to injury.

Registration for the 2020 Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5K in Pottsville opens Tuesday, October 8th, 2019.

Dan + Shay is coming to Giant Center on Sunday, October 11, 2020, during their first- ever arena tour.

After their big win against Tamaqua Friday night, two lucky Frackville Mountaineer Cheerleaders got to get their photo taken with the entire North Schuylkill Football team.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/07/19

A Minersville man was found with two guns and methamphetamine during a traffic stop in Berks County over the weekend.

The Tamaqua Historical Society is busy preparing for its 35th Annual Tamaqua Heritage Festival on Sunday October 13 from 10 to 5 PM in downtown Tamaqua.