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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.
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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
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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