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Heisler's Creamery opens Christmas display, attraction in Schuylkill County

Schuylkill County, PA · 1d

WBRE

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Man’s death attributed to hospital staff failure, coroner says

MAHONING TWP., MONTOUR COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Montour County Coroner released details about a man found dead at a Geisinger mental health facility, attributing his death to staff failure. Montour County Coroner’s Office, Mahoning Township Police, and the Montour County District Attorney have completed the death investigation of Anthony Fisher of Dushore. Authorities stated Anthony […]

Montour County, PA · 6h

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The Funky Little Pennsylvania Town That Feels Like Stepping Into A Vintage Movie Set

Somewhere in the Pocono Mountains, tucked between two green ridgelines like a secret someone forgot to keep, sits Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, a town so impossibly charming it almost doesn’t seem real. If you’ve never been, you’re missing out on one of the most visually stunning, historically rich, and genuinely...

Jim Thorpe, PA · 3d
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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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Newswatch 16

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Voters share what they want to see in Congress following the election in Carbon County

Carbon County, PA · 1d

The Shenandoah (PA) 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 · 2d

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

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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 .

Shenandoah, PA · 2d

The Shenandoah (PA) 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 .

Kulpmont, PA · 2d

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

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Ryan Township approves purchase of new police cruiser

BARNESVILLE – One of the oldest police cruisers still in service in our area is... The article Ryan Township approves purchase of new police cruiser first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel .

Barnesville, PA · 2d

Skook News

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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

Schuylkill County, PA · 2d

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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 · 1d

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Montour County Trails Face Hunting Season Closures

DANVILLE — Trail users in Montour County are being reminded to take extra precautions as hunting season continues. The Montour Area Recreation Commission says deer archery season runs through November 20, followed by firearms season beginning November 28. MARC says Hopewell Park and Danville Borough Farm trails will close...

Montour County, PA · 3d

WBRE

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Scenic rail ride to return to Jim Thorpe after rock slide

JIM THORPE, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway will return to Jim Thorpe Sunday following a temporary relocation of operations to Nesquehoning because of a rockslide onto the train tracks. Since the Oct. 31 rockslide, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has worked to clear the tracks and reopen Route 209 above […]

Jim Thorpe, PA · 1d

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Shikellamy to play for first district title in 16 years

The last time Shikellamy had 9 wins in a season was in 2017. Since then, the Braves program has only won 11 games up until last season when. Mike Hoover took over his alma mater and led them to 5 wins. Thomas Pollock, Shikellamy Senior says, “I think it's really...

Sunbury, PA · 16h

Skook News

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Schuylkill County’s No. 1 Dog Contest Seeks School Spirit Photos

Schuylkill County dog owners are invited to show off their pups’ school pride for a chance to win a free 2027 annual dog license and the title of “Schuylkill County’s #1 Dog.” County Treasurer Linda Yeich announced that the Treasurer’s Office is accepting photo contest entries through November 20, 2026 . This year’s theme is “School Spirit Dogs.” How to Enter the School Spirit Dogs Contest Owners are encouraged to dress their dogs in school colors or use props to show support for a Schuylkill County school. Photos can celebrate an owner’s alma mater or the school district where they currently live. To enter, email a photo to abensinger@schuylkillcountypa.gov with the following information: Owner’s name Dog’s name Address Phone number Valid email address Entries missing required information will not be accepted. The Treasurer’s Office said addresses, phone numbers and email addresses will not be shared. Eligibility: Dogs must be currently registered and have a valid annual license to enter. Dogs with lifetime licenses are not eligible. Voting Dates and Prizes Facebook voting will take place November 21 through November 28, 2026 . Winners will be announced Monday, November 30, 2026 . One regular annual license and one senior annual license

Schuylkill County, PA · 1d

Skook News

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Schuylkill County Weather: Mild Veterans Day, Rain and Colder Weather Ahead

Veterans Day will begin with patchy morning fog across Schuylkill County on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 , before partly sunny skies and a high near 60°F . Showers are likely Wednesday night, with rain continuing Thursday. Colder conditions follow Friday, along with a chance of rain showers changing to snow showers Friday night. Schuylkill County Weather Highlights Veterans Day: Patchy fog before 9 a.m., then partly sunny with a high near 60°F. Thursday: Showers, with a 90% chance of precipitation and a high near 52°F. Friday night: A chance of rain showers before 10 p.m., followed by a chance of snow showers. Low around 31°F. Weekend: Partly sunny days, with highs in the lower to middle 40s. Seven-Day Forecast: November 11–17, 2026 Schuylkill County Daily and Nighttime Weather Forecast Day Forecast Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11 Day: Patchy fog before 9 a.m. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 60°F . Light and variable winds. Night: Showers likely, mainly between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 44°F . Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 60% , with less than one-tenth of an inch of rain possible. Thursday November 12 Day: Showers, with a high near

Schuylkill County, PA · 2d

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

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Legislators, community leaders cut ribbon on Tamaqua dental clinic

TAMAQUA – A former pharmacy in eastern Schuylkill County is now a training ground for... The article Legislators, community leaders cut ribbon on Tamaqua dental clinic first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel .

Tamaqua, PA · 3d

WBRE

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PennDOT crews making progress repairing Route 209

CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Drivers in the Poconos have been waiting for answers about when a major road might reopen after a rockslide 11 days ago. On Tuesday, The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) shared an update on the emergency repairs in Carbon County. It’s been more than a week since a wall collapsed along […]

Carbon County, PA · 2d