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Four Schuylkill County Residents Charged in Undercover Drug Investigations Involving Methamphetamine and Fentanyl

Four Schuylkill County residents face drug charges following investigations into alleged sales of methamphetamine and fentanyl to undercover law enforcement officers, according to criminal complaints, affidavits and court records. Those charged include Ashley Marie Licona, 34, of Pottsville; Vanna Marie McCabe, 40, of Pottsville; Richard Lee Bealer, 44, of New Ringgold; and Roy Reubin Kesten II, 37, of Pottsville. Investigators allege Kesten helped arrange multiple purchases from other defendants, sometimes receiving money for facilitating the transactions. According to the affidavits, the purchases occurred between May and September 2026, primarily in Pottsville, along with a separate fentanyl purchase in McAdoo. The Pottsville cases were filed November 6 through the office of Magisterial District Judge James Reiley. The Schuylkill County District Attorney's Office is listed as the arresting agency. Alleged Sales Involving Ashley Licona According to the affidavits, undercover officers arranged several purchases from Licona near her residence at 409 East Norwegian Street in Pottsville. Investigators allege an officer paid Licona $200 on July 9 for a substance later determined by a Pennsylvania State Police laboratory to weigh 0.36 grams and contain fentanyl. During a second alleged purchase on July 15, an officer was provided $360 for the transaction. According to the

Schuylkill County, PA · 1d

WBRE

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Teen arrested, charged as adult for alleged stabbing

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A teenager in Bloomsburg was arrested after police said he stabbed one victim in the arm with a knife and chased another. Brandon Frields, 17, of Berwick, was arrested Thursday in connection to a Nov. 1 stabbing on East Second Street, according to the Bloomsburg Police Department. Frields faces several […]

Bloomsburg, PA · 2d

NorthcentralPA.com

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Disabled motorist calls leads to arrest for pair from District of Columbia

Rockefeller Township, Pa. — Two men from Washington D.C. were arrested in Northumberland County when police pulled over a vehicle and found close to an ounce of marijuana. Jamaar Parkman, 47, and Issac Pearson, 26, both face charges from the traffic stop on Nov. 4 in Rockefeller Township. Trooper Robert Hendrickson of PSP Stonington says he responded just before 1 a.m. to a call about a disabled motorist on Miller Road. Police found a U-Haul truck that was running parked along the roadway. The truck was towing a travel camper without lights, according to the affidavit. Both Parkman and Pearson were asleep in the vehicle, police say. Hendrickson noted the driver's side window was partially down and there was a strong odor of marijuana. A roach was in the cup holder, according to the affidavit. Pearson, who had been driving, admitted to smoking marijuana earlier that day. His eyes were bloodshot and he seemed slow and lethargic, Hendrickson noted. Pearson said the pair had been driving back to D.C. The passenger, Parkman, originally gave troopers a fake name before telling them his real name. Parkman gave police a package with a small amount of marijuana and said that was all

Northumberland County, PA · 7h

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Schuylkill County Marriage Licenses: November 7–13, 2026

The Schuylkill County Register of Wills public index lists eight marriage licenses with official issued dates from Saturday, November 7, 2026 , through Friday, November 13, 2026 . The index was reviewed on Friday, November 13, 2026 . Issuance of a marriage license does not confirm that the couple married. Schuylkill County Marriage Licenses by Issued Date Saturday, November 7, 2026 No marriage licenses with this issued date were listed in the index. Sunday, November 8, 2026 No marriage licenses with this issued date were listed in the index. Monday, November 9, 2026 Damian Robert Sharp and Ashley Nicole Babarsky Michael William Ouly and Gabrielle Elizabeth Markiewicz Tuesday, November 10, 2026 No marriage licenses with this issued date were listed in the index. Wednesday, November 11, 2026 No marriage licenses with this issued date were listed in the index. Thursday, November 12, 2026 Jesse James Lawrence Rogers and Tiffany Marie Staver Richard Bruno and Annie Cordero-Ruiz Carl Anthony Pollard and Victoria F Marteslo Cody Matthew Cleaver and Skylar Lin Bartholomew Friday, November 13, 2026 David Arthur Dries and Linda Ann Noecker Joel William Huffman and Taylor Ann Maskerines Total: Eight couples. Dates with no licenses listed: November 7, 8, 10

Schuylkill County, PA · 1d

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Man on supervised release for storing explosives in Lebanon County

MILLCREEK TWP., Pa. - A man who admitted to storing explosive devices in a Lebanon County home has learned his fate. Timothy Sheaffer pleaded guilty to possessing weapons of mass destruction and related offenses. The plea stems from the discovery of 14 explosive devices inside a house in Millcreek Township,...

Lebanon County, PA · 2d

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More than 50 Residents Impacted by Skimming Device Found in Sunbury

The Daily Item reports more than 50 residents were affected by a skimming device placed on a checkout machine at a downtown business in Sunbury. Sunbury police tell the Daily Item they are working with the Shikellamy School District to collect donations and non-perishable food items for victims of the theft from their EBT ACCESS cards, which provide SNAP benefits. The skimming device was discovered earlier this week at the Dollar General on Market Street. The newspaper reports several families in the Shikellamy School District were impacted. No other skimmers have been discovered at other local businesses after police completed an investigation.

Sunbury, PA · 2d

Skook News

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District XI Football Scores: Schuylkill County Playoff Results, November 13–14

Follow District XI football playoff results for Schuylkill County teams on November 13–14, 2026, including the Class 1A and Class 2A championships and a Class 4A semifinal. Williams Valley faces Tri-Valley for the Class 1A title, Schuylkill Haven meets Northern Lehigh in the Class 2A final, and Blue Mountain takes on Lehighton in the Class 4A semifinals. Scoreboard note: A dash (—) means a final score has not yet been reported. Final scores will be added as results become available. Friday, November 13, 2026: Championship Results Class 1A Championship Location: Blue Mountain Williams Valley vs. Tri-Valley — District XI Class 1A Final Team Final Score Williams Valley 40 Tri-Valley 7 Class 2A Championship Location: North Schuylkill Schuylkill Haven vs. Northern Lehigh — District XI Class 2A Final Team Final Score Northern Lehigh 40 Schuylkill Haven 13 Saturday, November 14, 2026: Semifinal Result Class 4A Semifinal Location: Blue Mountain Blue Mountain vs. Lehighton — District XI Class 4A Semifinal Team Final Score Blue Mountain — Lehighton —

Schuylkill County, PA · 1d

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Firefighters Battle House Fire Near Freeburg

FREEBURG — Volunteer firefighters from several departments responded to a house fire near Freeburg in Washington Township, Snyder County, Thursday morning. The Port Trevorton Fire Company reports crews were dispatched around 11:30am to a home at 2388 Route 35. Initial reports indicated someone might be trapped inside, although that...

Freeburg, 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 · 1d

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Tharptown Christmas Festival Seeks Shuttle Transportation Help

SHAMOKIN — Organizers of the Tharptown Christmas Display are seeking transportation assistance for the opening day of their holiday festival November 21. Organizers say they urgently need a shuttle to transport visitors to and from the festival. They’re hoping a transportation company will volunteer its services to help accommodate guests.

Shamokin, PA · 6h

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Shenandoah woman accused of attacking teenage son with scissors

WEST MAHANOY TWP., SCHUYLKILL CO, (WOLF) — A 51-year-old Shenandoah woman was arrested after state police said she attacked her 17-year-old son with scissors during a domestic altercation. Troopers responded Oct. 6 to a report of a domestic dispute at a home at 136 Schuylkill Avenue. Police identified the...

Shenandoah, PA · 20h

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Geisinger Completes Hospital Security Screening Rollout Monday

DANVILLE — Geisinger says it is completing its rollout of security screenings at all its hospitals, including Danville, Shamokin, and Bloomsburg. The final location, Geisinger Lewistown Hospital, will begin screenings Monday, November 16. Geisinger says patients, visitors and employees entering through public entrances must pass through metal detectors, similar...

Danville, PA · 6h

NorthcentralPA.com

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Route 104 reopens in Perry Township, Snyder County

Montoursville, Pa. — Route 104 in Perry Township, Snyder County, is open again, PennDOT District 3 said in an update this morning. The road had been closed between Route 35 in Mount Pleasant Mills and Martin Brothers Road (Route 2006) in Perry Township because of fire department activity, according to the district. Detours had been in place for southbound traffic via Route 35 and Routes 11 and 15, for northbound cars via Martin Brothers Road and for large commercial trucks south of Mount Pleasant Mills via Route 104 south and Routes 11 and 15. The update did not say when the road first closed or how long the fire department activity lasted. Travelers can check conditions on major roads at 511PA.com .

Snyder County, PA · 2d

Skook News

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Ashland Man Cited for Allegedly Dumping Rubbish Along Butler Township Road

An Ashland man has been cited by Butler Township Police for allegedly depositing rubbish along a township road. According to a non-traffic citation filed November 9, 2026 , Max Ramirez Miranda is accused of scattering rubbish along a highway in the area of 225 Dutchtown Road in Butler Township. The citation lists the alleged offense as occurring at approximately 8:34 a.m. Monday, November 9. Police charged Ramirez Miranda with scattering rubbish upon land or into a stream under Pennsylvania’s Crimes Code. Police Seek $79.16 in Cleanup Restitution Police are requesting $79.16 in restitution to Butler Township for cleanup costs. The citation also lists a fine, along with additional costs and fees. The citation does not provide further details about the material allegedly discarded or the circumstances of the incident. The charge is an allegation. Ramirez Miranda is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

Ashland, PA · 1d

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Special Food Distribution Set For Sunbury Theft Victims

SUNBURY — Families affected by the theft of food assistance benefits in Sunbury will have an opportunity to receive additional help Tuesday. Central Susquehanna Opportunities is holding a special food distribution from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at State Representative Michael Stender’s office near the former Sunbury hospital.

Sunbury, 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 · 2d

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DA investigating alleged misuse of $200K by former Harrisburg homeless nonprofit director

DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A Harrisburg nonprofit says it's cooperating in an investigation into alleged misuse of $200,000 by its former executive director, who's also been charged with embezzling in a separate case. Downtown Daily Bread (DDB) announced on Saturday that it reported concerns to Dauphin County District...

Harrisburg, PA · 12h

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School bus driver cited for Juniata County crash

RICHFIELD, Pa. (WHTM) — A school bus driver was cited after a crash that disabled another vehicle this week. The crash happened around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday on Route 35 in Monroe Township just west of Richfield. According to the State Police at Lewistown, Shannon Portzline, 36, of Mount Pleasant Mills, was driving a school […]

Juniata County, PA · 10h

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York College to buy Penn State campus

York College of Pennsylvania plans to buy the Penn State York campus for $7.4 million, officials announced Thursday. The college plans to partner with WellSpan Health to turn the property into a hub for education, healthcare training and regional workforce development. Penn State York will stay open through the spring...

York, PA · 2d

Onward State

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Penn State Student Charged With Felony Aggravated Assault After Allegedly Fracturing Another Man’s Skull

The victim was flown to Geisinger Medical Center and put into intensive care.

Danville, PA · 1d