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More photo history of Pine Grove in works

Longtime Pine Grove area residents might remember the Red Arrow gas station or the remnants of the Filbert House Hotel. Time flies by, and Dean…

Williams Valley school board member steps down

Another Williams Valley school board member has resigned. The board at its Jan. 11 meeting discussed the departure of board treasurer William Smith, effective retroactively…

Gardening plots available in Schuylkill Haven

Schuylkill Haven Borough Council wants residents to be aware of the availability of gardening plots. Borough secretary Kaitlyn Tinari says anyone interested in a plot…

South Schuylkill News College Notes, Jan. 18, 2024

Dean’s List DeSales University: Alexandra Kroznuskie, Pottsville; Abigayle Krewson, New Ringgold; Seth Krammes, Orwigsburg. Millersville University: Danika Bolinsky, New Ringgold; Samantha Houtz, Auburn; Hunter Legarht,…

State grants to aid work in southern Schuylkill

State grants totaling more than $250,000 were awarded to two projects to improve outdoor recreation spaces in Schuylkill County, state lawmakers representing the area announced.…

Plenty happening at Orwigsburg Library

The following events are coming up at the Orwigsburg Free Public Library, 216 W. Independence St.: A “Tugging On Our Heartstrings” adult craft event is…

Groundhog Day at Sweet Arrow Lake

Grover the Groundhog will emerge to make his weather prediction at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park Clubhouse at 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 2. The 18th…

Cressona author’s book gets rave reviews

In 2020, Cressona artist Valeria Wicker made a dream come true when she published her debut children’s picture book, “The Ugly Doodles.” Emboldened by its…

Orwigsburg looking to complete water system upgrade

Orwigsburg officials are looking to complete a SCADA upgrade on the borough water system. SCADA, which stands for supervisory control and data acquisition, is basically…