Tower City News

Thirty years ago yesterday, a local racing legend's career ended unexpectedly. Richard Lincoln Tobias, alias Toby Tobias, of Lebanon had a remarkable career in the history of racing, but it all came to an end ...

At least once every weekend, 83-year-old Alma Kasputis slowly makes her way down the block from her Tower City home to attend Mass at Ss.

Posted by MARCUS SCHNECK, The Patriot-News June 08, 2008 18:31PM Clarks Valley between Dauphin in Dauphin County and Tower City in Schuylkill County is a riot of bright colors just now.

Southbound Interstate 81 in northern Schuylkill County is shutdown due to a tractor-trailer accident, according to PennDOT. via The Morning Call

“Take me out to the ball game day”

For five weeks, Beverly Sennett made the one-hour trip from her Schuylkill County home to Geisinger Medical Center for radiation treatment. via Dailyitem.com

Diakon Community Services for Seniors will administer the Senior Farm Market Nutrition Program through the Schuylkill County Senior Community Resource Centers. via The Bud Angst Report

“If you qualify, the minimum rebate is $250, and the maximum is $650, so it's definitely worth your time to find out if you are eligible”

" State Rep. Tim Seip, D-Schuylkill/Berks, will host a series of Property Tax/Rent Rebate days throughout the 125th Legislative District starting Thursday. via The Bud Angst Report

“Whenever I saw the show I'd get excited -- I want to get a camera up there”

Martin Scorsese teamed up with the Rolling Stones to produce an intimate concert film, "Shine a Light," which opened the annual Berlin film festival yesterday. via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“I believe that if elected to state committee, I can help find ways to reach out to young voters”

A TARS News Release Pottsville, PA, Jan.21 - 'The Schuylkill County Teenage Republican held their annual endorsement meeting at Maroons Sports Bar & Grill Monday night. via The Bud Angst Report

Anyone seeking to find Schuylkill County's fastest growing residential areas need look no further than the County Planning Department's construction permit records. via The Bud Angst Report

By Bud Angst For the Nov. 29, 2007, Call , Schuylkill Haven, PA, & the West Schuylkill Press-Herald Facing the Schuylkill County Commissioners this week are the proposed appointments or re-appointments of no ... via The Bud Angst Report

Two charged in school break-in Lebanon Daily News Two men were charged with burglary and criminal trespass after they were found inside Southwest Elementary School early yesterday morning, police said. via The Lebanon Daily News

Derry Twp. crash claims third victim Lebanon Daily News A third person has died as a result of a fiery, two-vehicle accident in Derry Township a week ago. via The Lebanon Daily News

As a member of the House Labor Relations Committee, I will be in Tower City next week for an important hearing on House Bill 1474. via The Bud Angst Report

“Agriculture is a major industry in Pennsylvania and is responsible for the livelihood of thousands of Pennsylvania families”

' State Rep. Tim Seip today announced the awarding of $288,000 in low-interest state loans for local agriculture projects. via The Bud Angst Report

“It's slowing me down. I was suppose to be in Staten Island. I've been bored. I've been sitting here for quite a while now. Over an hour”

Thursday, October 11, 4:21 p.m. By Kurt Aaron Cars and trucks backed up for miles on part of Interstate 81 after a chain reaction crash Thursday morning in Schuylkill County. via WNEP-TV Moosic

The Millersburg Indians football squad scored 14 points and restricted the visiting Williams Valley Vikings to 7 in the Indians league victory on Friday. via MaxPreps