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Published 7 hours agoButler Township Donates Five Surplus Tasers to Schuylkill County Sheriff’s Office
BUTLER TOWNSHIP — Butler Township is donating five surplus Tasers to the Schuylkill County Sheriff’s Office, helping equip deputies who currently do not have the devices. Butler Township Police Chief Chris Hand said the Tasers were no longer being used by his department,…
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Published October 01Shenandoah Seeks Schuylkill County Grant Records Before Paying Disputed Paving and Demolition Claims
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 September 29, 2026…
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Published September 30Senate Approves Bill to Name I-81 Exit 119 in Honor of Fallen Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr.
HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Senate on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 , approved legislation that would name Interstate 81’s Exit 119 in Schuylkill County in memory of fallen Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr., according to an announcement from state Sen.…
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Published September 30Courthouse Cleaner Sues Schuylkill County, Former Commissioner Halcovage Over Alleged Harassment and Retaliation
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY — A woman who cleaned the Schuylkill County Courthouse alleges in a new federal lawsuit that former Commissioner George F. Halcovage Jr. sexually harassed and assaulted her while she worked there. She also claims the county retaliated after she reported his…
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Published September 24Pennsylvania DOC Seeks Tattoo Artist to Lead SCI Frackville Apprenticeship Program
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is seeking a professional tattoo artist to lead a new apprenticeship program for incarcerated people at SCI Frackville in Schuylkill County. The instructor would provide 32 to 40 hours of instruction each week. The department said the…
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Published September 21Shenandoah Says Financial Review Found More Than $242,000 in Additional Obligations
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. According to a press release issued by…
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Published September 17Cressona Seeks Public Input on Future of Pool and Recreation Complex
Community members are being asked to help shape the future of the Cressona Pool and recreation complex through a survey and an upcoming open house. The Borough of Cressona is conducting a pool study that will consider options for a new or renovated pool. The study builds on…
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Published September 15Pottsville Council Adopts Downtown E-Bike Rules, Limits New Smoke Shops
Council also voted to establish a CRIZ Authority and apply for approximately $326,000 to replace 261 fire department air cylinders. POTTSVILLE — Pottsville City Council approved new downtown sidewalk restrictions, limited where new tobacco and smoke shops may open and positioned…
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Published September 15Nearly $5 Million Awarded for 23 Schuylkill County Projects
Funding will support water and sewer systems, road improvements, emergency services, municipal equipment, recreation and redevelopment. SCHUYLKILL COUNTY — Twenty-three projects across Schuylkill County will share $4,963,362 in statewide Local Share Account (LSA) funding for…
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Published September 15Pottsville Reminds Residents of Garbage Rules, Warns of Possible Citations
City officials are reminding residents to properly store and dispose of household garbage as Pottsville takes a more proactive approach to code enforcement. In a letter signed by Mayor Tom Smith and City Administrator Rob Straebel, officials said the city has observed garbage…
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Published September 15Ashland Leaders Bring Road Safety, Water and Revitalization Concerns to State Lawmakers
Ashland Borough leaders brought some of the community’s most pressing concerns directly to state Sen. Dave Argall and state Rep. Tim Twardzik during a special public meeting on Monday, September 14, 2026 , focused on state funding and assistance. The meeting was held before the…
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Published September 14Meuser Introduces Bill to Redirect Unused Housing Assistance to Veterans in Need
U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser has introduced legislation aimed at expanding access to housing assistance for veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The Veterans Housing Opportunity Act , introduced as H.R. 10168, would establish a five-year pilot program within the…