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Jun 3, 2009 | WFMZ

Today Marks 50 Years Since Crash Took Tragic Toll

Fifty years ago today, a small community in Schuylkill County was changed forever when a tanker truck exploded.

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Fri May 08, 2009

WNEP

Thrift Store Opens Temporarily

A store run by a battered womens shelter in Schuylkill County is open again after being closed since the first of the year.

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Wed May 06, 2009

Today's 6

Governor Rendell Says New Investments in 5 Counties to Create 440 New Jobs

A custom clothing manufacturer's renovation of an existing building in Orwigsburg, and a Westmoreland County solar power manufacturer's purchase and renovation of two buildings were among the projects that received new state investments today totaling $8 million, Governor Edward G. Rendell said.

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Mon Apr 06, 2009

WNEP-TV Moosic

Lawyers Distribute Food in Schuylkill County

Some lawyers in Schuylkill County skipped the courtroom Friday and instead, rolled up their sleeves for a good cause.

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Sat Apr 04, 2009

Reading Eagle/Reading Times

Volunteer gardeners dig tending Reading Public Museum grounds

Reading Eagle: Ryan McFadden Spring cleanup volunteer Judy Jablonski of Spring Township clears a daffodil bed outside the Reading Public Museum.

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Sat Mar 28, 2009

Times News

Knowles is Republican choice as representative candidate

SPECIAL TO THE TIMES NEWS Jerry Knowles and his wife Lorraine. Jerry Knowles, who has been serving as special projects coordinator for David Argall when he served as state representative, now has a chance to follow Argall into the General Assembly.

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Wed Mar 18, 2009

Times News

@PreHead. Wedding:BIRTH

ZIMMERMAN A son, Justin Dane Zimmerman, was born at 7:25 p.m. on March 2, 2009, in Geisinger Medical Center, to Jesse D. and Terri L. Zimmerman of Orwigsburg.

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Sat Mar 14, 2009

Times News

Argall in transition

JOE PLASKO/TIMES NEWS Newly-elected State Sen. David G. Argall is preparing to take over his new office after winning a Special Election for the seat of the late James.

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Thu Mar 12, 2009

Times News

Settlement approved for Rush Wal-Mart assessment

A settlement has been approved by the Schuylkill County Commissioners with Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust, concerning its dispute as to the assessment placed on its tract in Rush Township where it has ...

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Thu Mar 05, 2009

The Lebanon Daily News

Teacher sues A-C for $10M

An Annville-Cleona High School science teacher is seeking $10 million in damages from the school district, claiming his civil rights were violated because he was a whistle-blower. Tom Ritter, who has taught ...

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Mon Mar 02, 2009

Reading Eagle/Reading Times

Soccer coach recycles glass -and her career

Three years ago, Laura M. Baranko, 46, of McAdoo, Schuylkill County, was a court reporter and a soccer coach.

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Tue Feb 10, 2009

The Morning Call

Some charges dropped against prison chaplain

Schuylkill County Prison's suspended chaplain, who police say repeatedly molested a 14-year-old girl -- sometimes in a parsonage before Wednesday night services at two county churches for which he was pastor -- ...

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Sat Jan 24, 2009

WNEP

New Rules For Scrap Metal Dealers

There is a new law on the books which the governor says will help police departments crack down on those who steal all kinds of metal and sell it to scrap yards.

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Tue Dec 30, 2008

WNEP-TV Moosic

Water Leak Closes Library

A library in Schuylkill County has been forced to close because of a safety concern.

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Sun Dec 28, 2008

The News Item

Holidays gone, struggles still remain

Christmas has come and gone, but the daily challenges of those less fortunate remain.

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Wed Dec 24, 2008

Fire Engineering

Alleged Haven arsonist headed to court

Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Middle Dec. 24--ORWIGSBURG -- The Schuylkill Haven man charged with burning his mother's home must defend against nine charges, but not the two most serious, after Tuesday's ...

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Sun Dec 14, 2008

Reading Eagle/Reading Times

A new spirit in an old Orwigsburg inn

Reading Eagle Correspondent As a historic Orwigsburg inn, Madeline's has changed through the years.

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Thu Dec 11, 2008

Standard Speaker

Schuylkill Haven cop cleared in assault

A Schuylkill Haven police officer will be back on patrol soon after being acquitted Monday in Schuylkill County Court of all four charges against him resulting from a February incident in Tamaqua.

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Tue Dec 02, 2008

WHTM

abc27 News - Football sites announced

Mechanicsburg - The PIAA has announced the times and sites for the State semi-final football playoffs.

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Sun Nov 30, 2008

The Reporter

Where have all the eagles gone?

Staff Writer For 18 years, up until 1995, Montgomery Mall patrons would often say to their friends, "Meet me at the eagle." For the past 13 years, graduating seniors at Blue Mountain High School in Schuylkill ...

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