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Five accused of trespassing, entering abandoned mine shaft

MAHANOY TWP. – Five men were cited after state troopers allege they entered an abandoned... The article Five accused of trespassing, entering abandoned mine shaft first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel .

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Road project begins Wednesday in North’d County

KULPMONT – A $4.1 Million project to resurface Route 61 between Shamokin and Kulpmont begins... The article Road project begins Wednesday in North’d County first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel .

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Luzerne County man sentenced to more than 12 years for meth trafficking, dog fighting

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — A 40-year-old Hazle Township man was sentenced to 148 months in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine and training dogs for fighting, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania said. Brandon Crum was sentenced Nov. 5 by Senior U.S. District Judge...

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Pennsylvania State Police Investigate Wallet Theft at Giant in Schuylkill County

Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating a wallet theft reported March 8, 2026, at the Giant Food store in North Manheim Township, Schuylkill County. According to police, troopers were dispatched to the store at 1544 Route 61 at approximately 9:45 a.m. for a report of a stolen wallet. Police said surveillance footage shows an unidentified man grabbing the wallet and leaving the store. Anyone who can identify the man or has information about the incident is asked to contact Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven at 570-754-4600 .

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Pottsville Woman Flown to Hospital After Union Township Rollover Crash

UNION TOWNSHIP — A Pottsville woman was flown to the hospital with suspected serious injuries following a single-vehicle rollover crash on Aristes Road on November 7, 2026 . According to Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, the crash occurred at approximately 11:13 a.m. near 494 Aristes Road. Troopers said the 33-year-old woman was traveling east in a 2005 Toyota Corolla when she failed to negotiate a left-hand curve. The vehicle left the southern shoulder of the roadway and struck a utility pole. After hitting the pole, the Corolla rolled an unknown number of times before coming to rest south of the road, police said. The vehicle sustained disabling damage and was towed from the scene. The woman suffered suspected serious injuries and was transported by Life Flight to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, according to the report. Police reported that she was not wearing a seat belt. State police listed the driver as cited with not driving at a safe speed.

Pottsville, PA · 1d

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Amazon to occupy second warehouse atop Vulcan Hill

VULCAN – A tenant has been found for the second warehouse built on the site... The article Amazon to occupy second warehouse atop Vulcan Hill first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel .

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Mahanoy Twp. adds data center regulations as developer mulls old power plant site

MAHANOY CITY – Mahanoy Township voted to adopt regulations pertaining to data centers a week... The article Mahanoy Twp. adds data center regulations as developer mulls old power plant site first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel .

Mahanoy City, PA · 1d

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Full guide to Penn State wrestling’s opening match vs. Bloomsburg, how to watch, key debuts, and more

It's Year 18 of the Cael Sanderson experience and, of course, it arrives with more national title expectations.

State College, PA · 10h

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East Union top cop resigns, again

SHEPPTON – After five months, East Union Township is on the hunt for a top... The article East Union top cop resigns, again first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel .

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Township: Someone stole the Mountain Valley Golf Course sign

BARNESVILLE – Someone stole the sign for the former Mountain Valley Golf Course at the... The article Township: Someone stole the Mountain Valley Golf Course sign first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel .

Barnesville, PA · 1d

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This Little-Known Restaurant In Pennsylvania Will Serve You The Best French Fries Of Your Life

A walk-up window built in the early 1950s still serves soft-serve ice cream at this little roadside spot. Inside, the menu lists cheese fries, chili cheese fries, and fries with gravy for dipping. That’s the kind of detail that makes me hit the brakes. The building first went up in...

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Fire Damages Unoccupied Home in Shenandoah’s Turkey Run Section

SHENANDOAH — A fire damaged the first floor of an unoccupied home in Shenandoah’s Turkey Run section. The cause remains under investigation. Emergency personnel were dispatched to 437 Furnace Street at 8:07 p.m. for a working structure fire after a Shenandoah assistant fire chief reported the blaze directly to Schuylkill County dispatch over the radio. Firefighters brought the fire under control within 15 minutes of arriving . According to Shenandoah Fire Chief Rick Examitas, the fire started in a middle room of the home, with damage contained to the first floor. Examitas said no one was living in the home. A Pennsylvania State Police fire marshal was called to investigate the cause. Turkey Run Fire Photo Gallery Select a photograph to view the full-size image.

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Orwigsburg Attorney Lora J. McDonald Announces Bid for Schuylkill County Magisterial District Judge

ORWIGSBURG — Attorney Lora J. McDonald has announced her candidacy for magisterial district judge in District Court 21-3-03, serving Orwigsburg and surrounding communities, in the 2027 election. McDonald, an Orwigsburg resident with more than 30 years of legal experience, cited her work in private practice, public defense and courtroom litigation as preparation for the position. “After more than 30 years of practicing law in Schuylkill County, I believe my experience, knowledge, and dedication to public service have prepared me for the responsibility of serving as Magisterial District Judge,” McDonald said in her announcement. Legal Experience and Education Her legal practice has included criminal defense, family law, custody, child support, estates, guardianships, real estate and personal injury matters. “Throughout my career, I have represented individuals and families from all walks of life. My experience in private practice, as an Assistant Public Defender, and in the courtroom has given me a strong understanding of the law and the importance of treating every individual with fairness, dignity, and respect,” she said. A 1986 honors graduate of Nativity BVM High School, McDonald earned a Bachelor of Arts in Politics from DeSales University in 1990, graduating summa cum laude. She received her Juris Doctor from

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Schuylkill County Native Named Principal of St. Joseph Center for Special Learning

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. Experience in Schuylkill County Schools An Orwigsburg native, Hughes spent more than two decades in the Schuylkill Haven Area School District, where she taught first and third grades before serving as a Title I reading specialist from 2014 to 2024. During that time, she worked with fellow Title I teachers to develop an Orton-Gillingham reading curriculum for kindergarten and second grade. Since January 2025, Hughes has worked as a reading interventionist in the Blue Mountain School District. She holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Elizabethtown College, a master’s degree in education from Alvernia University and a reading specialist certificate from Wilkes University. She also is certified in special education and the Orton-Gillingham approach to reading instruction and has training in Science of Reading methods. “Elisabeth Hughes has spent her

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Man arrested after police find pipe bomb in his car in Quakertown, police say

A Schuylkill County man was arrested after a pipe bomb was found in his vehicle in Quakertown, according to police. Scott Albert Jr., 31, of Orwigsburg, is facing a felony charge of weapons of mass destruction, in addition to misdemeanor charges of possession of a weapon, making repairs to, selling, dealing in, using, or possessing a prohibited offensive weapon, recklessly endangering another person, and use/possesion of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested on Nov. 6 and sent to Bucks County Jail after his bail was denied when a Magisterial District Court judge deemed him a danger to the community, according to court documents. Jason Alan Rubinstein is representing Albert in this case.

Quakertown, PA · 2d

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Firefighters at the Scene of a Working House Fire in Pottsville

POTTSVILLE — A roof collapse forced firefighters to evacuate a Highland Drive home while battling a house fire Wednesday afternoon. Emergency personnel were dispatched just after 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 , to 321 Highland Drive for a reported house fire. An assistant chief at the scene confirmed a working fire. An initial report of someone trapped inside the home was later determined to be unfounded. Crews Shift to Exterior Attack Firefighters initially entered the home to attack the flames. Following a roof collapse and a report from the homeowner that propane tanks were inside, all firefighters were ordered out of the structure. Crews then shifted to an exterior attack. Hoarding conditions were also reported inside and outside the home. As of 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, firefighters remained at the scene battling active fire. This is a developing story. Photos from the Highland Drive Fire

Pottsville, PA · 1d

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Covered Bridge Brewhaus To Close December 31 After 11 Years In Shamokin

Covered Bridge Brewhaus, located at 506 N. 8th St. in Shamokin, will close its doors on December 31 after 11 years in business. Owner and brewmaster Eric Kuijpers and Cindy Popewczak shared the news in a video posted to the brewery’s Facebook page on November 5, saying they felt “it wasn’t right to just make a Facebook post.”

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Faster Storm Intensification Could Pull Cold Air Into Northeast Pennsylvania and Bring Accumulating Snow to the Poconos and Schuylkill County Friday Morning

PENNSYLVANIA — A coastal storm taking shape off the Mid-Atlantic coast could have a bigger impact on northeast Pennsylvania if it strengthens quickly. A decent supply of cold air sits to the north, and a faster-developing storm could pull some of that colder air into the region. Accumulating snow is not the most likely outcome, but it could start showing up on forecast models for the Poconos, Schuylkill County, and areas to the northwest.

Schuylkill County, PA · 2d

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