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Teen charged for robbing smoke shop
POTTSVILLE, SCHUYLKILL CO. (WOLF) — A juvenile was charged with robbing a smoke shop in Schuylkill County. According to Skook News, Pottsville police were dispatched to The Smokers Club along N. Centre St. on Tuesday for a robbery involving two male suspects. A male had walked to the back...
$20M to go towards upgrading Tamaqua's wastewater treatment plant, prevent sewage overflows from polluting Little Schuylkill River
TAMAQUA, Pa. - Efforts to upgrade a wastewater treatment plant in Schuylkill County got a big financial boost. The Tamaqua Borough Authority was awarded $20 million from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority Thursday to make significant upgrades to the borough’s wastewater treatment plant, according to a news release from Sen. Dave Argall's (R-29) office.
Pottsville man arrested on assault charges, accused of throwing child against a wall
FOSTER TWP., SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, Pa. (WOLF) — A man was arrested after a domestic violence incident in Schuylkill County. 62-year-old Michael Miller of Pottsville has been arrested and charged with terroristic threats with intent to terrorize another, aggravated assault on a victim less than 6 and defendant 18 or older, simple assault, endangering the welfare of children, and harassment.
Afterschool programs in 24 schools in jeopardy of shutting down after state money is redirected
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — It's after-school classrooms and summer programs where some of our most at-risk kids come to learn. But, more importantly, have a safe space when they're not in school. Rachel Strucko is the executive director of the SHINE after-school program. "We believe in it. It changes...
1 sent to hospital after fire tears through home in Tamaqua
TAMAQUA, Pa. - A house fire in Tamaqua, Schuylkill County sends one person to the hospital. The fire broke out around 6:40 p.m. in 100 block of Pitt Street. One house was heavily damaged, and the fire appeared to have melted siding on a home next door. There's no word...
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