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Coal Still Burns Under This Pennsylvania Ghost Town, And You Drive Its Empty Streets

Smoke can drift out of cracks in the ground in one tiny Pennsylvania borough. The cause is an underground coal fire that started in 1962 and still hasn’t gone out. About a thousand people lived there in 1980. By the 2020 census, the count had dropped to just five residents.

Columbia County, PA · 9d
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Work on Route 209 continues after rockslide

NESQUEHONING BOROUGH, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — U.S. Route 209 in Nesquehoning Borough will remain closed for another six to eight weeks while work to repair the road after a rockslide continues, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). The rockslide resulted in the closure of the road and the railroad tracks below, forcing the […]

Nesquehoning, PA · 1d

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East Lycoming school receives bomb threat same day as Union County school

Lairdsville, Pa. — Renn Elementary School was evacuated this morning after a bomb threat was called into the school, according to East Lycoming School District Superintendent Dr. Gregory S. Scoggins. A bomb threat was also made to Linntown Intermediate School in Lewisburg this morning. Police have not said whether the two incidents are related. The call came to Renn Elementary School at approximately 8:35 a.m. Pennsylvania State Police were contacted immediately, and the building was evacuated. Staff and school resource officers moved students safely to an off-site location, where they sheltered in place. When it became clear that state police K-9 units would need additional time to arrive and clear the building, the district began its parent reunification process. All students were either reunited with parents and guardians or sent home on school buses. Two bomb-sniffing K-9 units later completed a thorough sweep of the building and surrounding vehicles. The school was given an all-clear shortly after noon. Scoggins said no students or staff were injured. In a letter to families, Scoggins thanked district staff, Pennsylvania State Police and local law enforcement, the Lairdsville Community Volunteer Fire Company, St. Mark’s Church, the Lairdsville Cornerstone Restaurant, bus drivers, and parents and

Union County, PA · 5h

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Lebanon County homes evacuated for gas leak, road closed

LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A Lebanon County road is closed as crews work to contain a gas leak that has also led to an evacuation Friday afternoon. A private contractor struck a gas line just before noon in the area of 20 N. Sheridan Road in Millcreek Township, Newmanstown Volunteer Fire Company said in […]

Lebanon County, PA · 6h

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A mountain of coal waste is burning. For this Pa. town, the scars run deeper

LOCUST GAP — The majestic fall scene belies the 1,000-degree-plus coal refuse fire burning just a mile away. A little more than a week ago, fog and smoke blotted out visibility to near zero. Roads closed, and a state of emergency was declared. But on this Wednesday, the air...

Northumberland County, PA · 15h

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PPL Unveils $408 Million Power Line Project

ELYSBURG — The News Item is reporting…PPL Electric Utilities unveiled preliminary routes for 16 miles of new transmission lines during an Elysburg open house Wednesday. The proposed $408 million project would supply electricity to a potential data center near Mount Carmel. PPL presented several possible routes but has...

Elysburg, PA · 1d

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Construction underway on firehouse addition in Saint Clair

SAINT CLAIR – Construction is underway on a brand new addition at a Saint Clair... The article Construction underway on firehouse addition in Saint Clair first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel .

St Clair, PA · 2d

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Watro wins 3rd term in 116th District, runs unopposed

Republican state Rep. Dane Watro won reelection Tuesday, running unopposed for the state House seat representing the 116th District.

Luzerne County, PA · 2d

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Wilkes-Barre man sentenced for failure to report income for SNAP benefits

A Wilkes-Barre man was sentenced to probation for failing to report employment income while receiving SNAP and medical assistance benefits from Pennsylvania. Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas Judge David W. Lupas sentenced Marc E. Gibbons, 60, of Darling Street, to 15 months’ probation on two counts of fraud in obtaining public assistance. Gibbons pled guilty to the charges prior to being sentenced on Friday.

Wilkes-Barre, PA · 4d

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Schuylkill County Marriage Licenses: October 31–November 6, 2026

The Schuylkill County Register of Wills public index lists 11 marriage licenses with official issued dates from Saturday, October 31, 2026 , through Friday, November 6, 2026 . The index was reviewed on November 6, 2026. Issuance of a marriage license does not confirm that the couple married. Schuylkill County Marriage Licenses by Issued Date Saturday, October 31, 2026 George Michael Nyer and Kimberly M Fletcher Billy Jo Sinclair and Ana Maria Suarez de la Cruz Kevin Lane Taylor and Timothy James Long Sunday, November 1, 2026 Dominick John Cirelli and Loubna Fassih Jed Nathaniel Martin and Caroline Joy Weaver Monday, November 2, 2026 Todd Edward Burd Jr and Danielle Lynn Shaak Tuesday, November 3, 2026 No marriage licenses with this issued date were listed in the index. Wednesday, November 4, 2026 No marriage licenses with this issued date were listed in the index. Thursday, November 5, 2026 Peter Emmanuel Collazo and Marilean Gonzalez-Esquilin Shaheed Abdul Kelly and Daizhi-Rhae Amber Thompson-Green Joseph J Shevokis and Marcy Suzanne Nordwick Dan E Carter Sr and Susan K Koury Derick John Ney and Kyleigh Rae Stump Friday, November 6, 2026 No marriage licenses with this issued date were listed in the index. Total:

Schuylkill County, PA · 4h

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Schuylkill County 2026 General Election Results

Republican candidates led every listed race in Schuylkill County’s final overnight update from the November 3, 2026 , General Election. The unofficial report includes 44,470 ballots , with Election Day returns from all 125 precincts. Final overnight update: November 4, 2026, at 12:52 a.m. Eastern Time . Election Day precincts reporting: 125 of 125. Completion status: All 125 precincts are marked partially reported; 0 precincts are marked complete. Ballots reported: 44,470, including 40,093 Election Day votes and 4,377 mail votes. No provisional votes are included in this report. Reported turnout: 58.09% of 76,558 registered voters. Status: Unofficial. This final overnight update does not constitute certified results or confirmation that every eligible ballot has been counted. About these totals: The tables below show Schuylkill County votes only. For races covering other counties, these figures do not represent the complete statewide or district-wide results. Governor and Lieutenant Governor Stacy Garrity and Jason Richey led the Schuylkill County returns with 25,746 votes, followed by Josh Shapiro and Austin Davis with 17,513. These are Schuylkill County votes only. Statewide totals determine the outcome. Governor and Lieutenant Governor — Schuylkill County Results Candidates Party County Votes Stacy Garrity / Jason Richey Republican 25,746 Josh Shapiro

Schuylkill County, PA · 3d

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Jamie Barton Wins Reelection in 124th District, Carries Schuylkill and Berks Portions

Republican state Rep. Jamie Barton has won another term representing Pennsylvania’s 124th House District, defeating Democratic challenger Tina Burns and carrying both the Schuylkill County and Berks County portions of the district in reported unofficial returns. Barton received 15,268 votes, or 64.68% , compared with Burns’ 8,339 votes, or 35.32% , according to Pennsylvania Department of State returns for the November 3, 2026 , General Election. The district-wide margin was 6,929 votes . Barton will return to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for another two-year term. 124th House District Election Results 124th Pennsylvania House District — Unofficial District-Wide Results Candidate Party Votes Percentage Jamie Barton Republican 15,268 64.68% Tina Burns Democratic 8,339 35.32% Schuylkill County Results In the Schuylkill County portion of the district, Barton received 8,970 votes, or 68.70% , while Burns received 4,086 votes, or 31.30% . Barton’s margin in Schuylkill County was 4,884 votes . Berks County Results In the Berks County portion of the district, Barton received 6,298 votes, or 59.69% , compared with Burns’ 4,253 votes, or 40.31% . Barton’s margin in Berks County was 2,045 votes . 124th District Results by County Unofficial Candidate Votes and Percentages in Each County Portion County Portion Barton

Schuylkill County, PA · 2d

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Pennsylvania university offers ‘tuition pledge’ to local counties

SELINSGROVE, Pa. (WHTM) — Certain students in some local counties will have tuition covered if they choose to go to a certain Pennsylvania college. Susquehanna University is offering to cover tuition for eligible students from Dauphin, Mifflin, Juniata and Perry counties in our area as part of what they’re calling the “Susquehanna Tuition Pledge.” It […]

Selinsgrove, PA · 1d

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Union County Officials Address Duplicate Mail-In Ballots

LEWISBURG — One area county mailed out too many ballots. Union County election officials say some voters received duplicate mail-in ballots because of a printing error by an outside vendor. The county issued a statement Monday acknowledging the mistake and assuring voters the problem has been addressed. Officials say...

Union County, PA · 3d

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Hardware store celebrates 51-years of Christmasland

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Christmas spirit is on full display at a Luzerne County hardware store. Main Hardware on South Main Street in Wilkes-Barre is celebrating 51 years of Christmasland. The seasonal attraction features 12 rooms filled with Christmas trees, ornaments, lights, and just about every holiday decoration imaginable. Mayor Brown led a ceremonial […]

Wilkes-Barre, PA · 11h

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PennDOT secretary visits Lewisburg roundabout site near U.S. 15

Lewisburg, Pa. — PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll visited the intersection of Hospital Drive and JPM Road in Kelly Township, Union County, where a roundabout is planned through the state’s Multimodal Transportation Fund. Carroll met with local and elected officials at the site and discussed the planned work, which includes building a roundabout, widening and realigning the approach roads, adding signs and other improvements meant to improve traffic flow and safety, according to PennDOT. The $1.2 million project is aimed at improving access to medical facilities, stores and restaurants along U.S. 15, PennDOT said. Construction is expected in 2027. Joining Carroll were Kelly Township Supervisor David Hassenplug, Sen. Gene Yaw, and PennDOT Assistant District Executive Gerald Wertz. More on the program can be viewed here .

Lewisburg, PA · 2d

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Hazleton voters approve new home rule charter with tax cap, homestead exemption

Hazleton voters agreed to switch to a new city home rule charter drafted by an elected study commission, according to unofficial results from

Hazleton, PA · 2d

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COGI Encourages Schuylkill County Residents to Reach Out for Substance Use Support

COGI in Pottsville is encouraging anyone affected by substance use disorder—or who knows someone in need of support—to contact the organization. In a November message themed “Grateful, Thankful & Blessed,” COGI expressed gratitude for the opportunity to assist people experiencing substance use disorder and reminded residents that support is available. “If you or someone you know is in need of support, contact us today!” the organization shared. Residents seeking support for themselves or information to help someone they know can contact COGI at 570-628-6990 or visit www.coginc.org . COGI is located at 1 South 2nd Street, 1st Floor, Pottsville, PA 17901 .

Pottsville, PA · 2d

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Sugarloaf Twp. approves 5-member board of supervisors; Dallas, Jenkins townships reject expansion

Voters in Sugarloaf Township agreed to increase their municipality’s elected governing body from three to five supervisors, but the same

Dallas, PA · 3d