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3 hrs ago | WNEP

Lightning Strikes Tree, Sets House on Fire

It was quite a shock for a family in Schuylkill County. Lightning struck a tree in their front yard and ended up setting fire to their home.

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Related Topix: Tamaqua, PA

Thu Jul 02, 2009

Reading Eagle/Reading Times

Berks County's schools lead way in health care

Berks County's schools lead way in health care Editor's note: Dr. Joe Yarworth served as a member of the Berks County Schools Health Consortium board of directors from 1994 until 2005.

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Related Topix: Berks County, PA, Health Insurance, Health, Education Etc., Reading, PA, Reading Metro

Tue Jun 30, 2009

WNEP

Strip Mining Expansion Proposed in Schuylkill County

A contentious crowd gathered Monday night for a special public meeting in Schuylkill County over a possible strip mining operation.

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Related Topix: Pottsville, PA, Palo Alto, PA

Sun Jun 28, 2009

WNEP

Bridge in Schuylkill County Safe to Cross

The Pottsville Street Bridge in Port Carbon is open again. Problems arose Thursday when an 88,000 lbs excavator broke through the deck of the bridge.

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Related Topix: Port Carbon, PA

Sat Jun 27, 2009

Reading Eagle/Reading Times

Racism is alive and well

Racism is alive and well Editor: I was appalled when I read the article "Two Shenandoah youths get jail sentences in fatal beating of Mexican immigrant in Schuylkill County" . There is definitely something wrong with the court system when a group of six teens can assault and cause the death of another and only get a slap on the wrist as punishment.

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Related Topix: Shenandoah, PA, Reading, PA, Reading Metro, Wyomissing, PA

Thu Jun 25, 2009

WNEP

Four New North Schuylkill School Board Members Attend Meeting

It was the first school board meeting for the North Schuylkill School District since a county judge removed almost every member.

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Related Topix: Ringtown, PA

Wed Jun 24, 2009

Associated Content

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania Treasures

If you ever happen to find yourself traveling through Schuylkill county, Pennsylvania, you'll know you're there when you see mountains of coal lining all of the roads, make sure to look up some of the natives' favorite treats.

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Related Topix: Beer, Drink, Mahanoy City, PA

Mon Jun 22, 2009

WNEP-TV Moosic

New Heating System for Schuylkill County Courthouse

A high-profile energy project is underway at the Schuylkill County courthouse that officials said should save taxpayers money.

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WFMZ-TV Allentown

Murder Suspect Runs Out Of Gas In PA, Captured In W.V.

A long road on the run has come to an end for a Virginia man wanted for murdering his brother last week, fleeing from police, and running out of gas in Schuylkill County.

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Related Topix: Pottsville, PA

Sun Jun 21, 2009

WNEP

Reaction in Shenandoah to Beating Death Sentences

New developments in the case involving the beating death of an illegal immigrant in Schuylkill County.

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Related Topix: Illegal Immigration, US News

Fri Jun 19, 2009

The Morning Call

Investigators say pilot error likely in 2008 Schuylkill helicopter crash

Federal investigators say pilot error probably caused the August 2008 crash of a helicopter at a Schuylkill County golf course.

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Related Topix: Luzerne County, PA, Drums, PA, Barnesville, PA

Wed Jun 17, 2009

WFMZ

Alvernia University To Relocate Center In Schuylkill County

Reading's Alvernia University is planning for a move of its Schuylkill Center near Pottsville.

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Related Topix: Pottsville, PA, Cressona, PA

Kdka.com

Pa. Teens To Be Sentenced For Attack On Immigrant

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Related Topix: Pottsville, PA, Family, Teenagers, Shenandoah, PA, Pittsburgh, PA

Tue Jun 16, 2009

WNEP

Couple Accused of Identity Theft

A Schuylkill County couple is locked up in Allentown, accused of stealing the identities of more than a dozen people including children.

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Related Topix: Schuylkill Haven, PA, Pottsville, PA

Sun Jun 14, 2009

The Morning Call

Charges filed in shopping spree

A Schuylkill County couple racked up more than $265,000 in credit card bills under 23 fake identities created with stolen Social Security numbers and matched to properties they own in Schuylkill County, according to state police.

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Related Topix: Schuylkill Haven, PA, Lehigh County, PA, Fogelsville, PA, Cressona, PA

Fri Jun 12, 2009

WNEP

Schuylkill County Teacher Witnessed Museum Shooting

A man who opened fire inside the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. is now charged with premeditated murder.

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Related Topix: Violent Crime, Hegins, PA

WNEP-TV Moosic

Fire Hits Double Home in Tamaqua

Two families, a total of 18 people, lost just about everything in a fire Thursday in Schuylkill County.

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Related Topix: Fire, Tamaqua, PA

Thu Jun 11, 2009

MSNBC

Schuylkill county teachers witness shooting

The teachers from the Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29. The guns come out and they start aiming.

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Reading Eagle/Reading Times

Berks election board certfies Knowles' total in special election for 124th District

Reading Eagle The Berks County Board of Elections today certified Jerry P. Knowles' vote total in his successful campaign to fill a vacancy in the 124th District.

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Related Topix: Reading, PA, Reading Metro, Berks County, PA, Brodheadsville, PA, Monroe County, PA

Mon Jun 08, 2009

WHTM

Man Accused in Police Chase on I-81

A Schnecksville man is accused of leading state police on a high-speed chase that reached speeds of up to 115 miles per hour on Interstate 81 over the weekend.

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Related Topix: Lebanon County, PA

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