1+ hour, 45+ min ago  (803+ words) A man looking to soften the environmental impact of the Mountain Valley Golf Course's transformation after it closes this fall is circulating a petition calling on officials to oppose any industrial or large-scale commercial development there. Creating the petition was…...

2+ hour, 11+ min ago  (282+ words) POTTSVILLE " The fierce winter took its toll on Yuengling Bicentennial Park, a city landmark. The weather inflicted significant damage on the steps leading to a plaza near the park's historic springhouse, once source of water for Yuengling beer. Access to…...

23+ hour, 5+ min ago  (559+ words) Staff and Wire Reports PHILADELPHIA " Rookie Justin Crawford had an RBI single in the 10th inning after the Philadelphia Phillies rallied from a four-run deficit for a 6-5 victory over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. The Nationals led 5-1 in the seventh. J.T. Realmuto…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (768+ words) Pottsville 7, Pine Grove 4" Dominic Rynard had three hits and started for the Crimson Tide for a three-run Division I road win at Pine Grove on Tuesday. Landon Trout, Brody Eroh, Chase Morris, and Rynard each drove in runs for the…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (190+ words) One of the Schuylkill League's top basketball talents has made his college decision. Pottsville Area High School standout Christian Alvarez will be continuing his academic and athletic career locally, as he committed to Kutztown University of Pennsylvania on Tuesday. Alvarez…...

20+ hour, 39+ min ago  (414+ words) A scenic hiking path along the Schuylkill River in Port Clinton that has long been blocked by downed trees and picker bushes will host a volunteer cleanup day intended to reopen it. The wooded two-mile path begins near Port Clinton…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (1917+ words) Marian, Shenandoah Valley at Mahanoy Area Mahanoy Area hosted Marian and Shenandoah Valley for a track and field meet on Tuesday afternoon. Mahanoy Area's boys defeated Shenandoah Valley, 86-50, and Mahanoy Area's boys defeated Marian Catholic, 77-56. Mahanoy Area's girls defeated Marian…...

23+ hour, 30+ min ago  (522+ words) CRESSONA " The Cressona Band ready for its 124th season of "bringing live music to Schuylkill County and the surrounding areas," according to John P. Shoener, associate conductor. The group was founded in 1902 as the Cressona Cornet Band and is comprised of "dedicated…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (370+ words) MAHANOY CITY " Continuing a tradition begun generations ago, Easter food was blessed Tuesday morning at City Seafood and Steak House restaurant. Standing before a basket with a cornucopia of ethnic delicacies, Rev. Guency Isaac imparted a blessing. "May the prayers…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (853+ words) Bingo: 1 p.m. Wednesdays, Greater Shenandoah Area Senior Citizens, 225 N. Market St. Doors open noon. Kitchen closed. Bring own snacks or lunch. Birthright of Frackville: 10 a.m. to noon Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays by appointment, 10 N. Lehigh Ave., Frackville. Call 570-874-2621. Nonprofit group helping area mothers and…...