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Two Dead, One Critical, Following Shooting Incident in Shenandoah

Crime · Shenandoah

Two Dead, One Critical, Following Shooting Incident in Shenandoah

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Officials say the PSP Major Case team was activated, and the Schuylkill County Coroner's Office is assisting with the investigation.See the Story

Ukrainian Greek Catholic church invites pilgrims to visit Cross of Gratitude

Shenandoah, Pennsylvania · Shenandoah

Ukrainian Greek Catholic church invites pilgrims to visit Cross of Gratitude

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A 20-foot, 800-pound cross that has traveled to almost 50 European capitals, known as the “Cross of Gratitude,” has recently been welcomed by a Ukrainian Greek Catholic church in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, the first parish of the Greek Catholic rite in America. / Courtesy: St. Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jul 1, 2025 / 16:17 pm (CNA). A 20-foot, 800-pound cross that has traveled to almost 50 Eur…See the Story

Santa Clarita Native Serves Aboard Navy’s Oldest Commissioned Warship

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Santa Clarita Native Serves Aboard Navy’s Oldest Commissioned Warship

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By Ashley Craig Navy Office of Community Outreach BOSTON — Airman Matthew Mancillas, a native of Santa Clarita, is one of more than 60 sailors celebrating America’s 249 years of independence while serving aboard USS Constitution, the Navy’s oldest commissioned warship. Mancillas graduated from William S. Hart High School in 2014. Additionally, Mancillas earned an associate degree in science and art for film production from the Los Angeles Film …See the Story

Schuylkill County Man Indicted by Federal Grand Jury in Meth Trafficking Case

A Schuylkill County man has been indicted by a federal grand jury on multiple drug trafficking charges involving methamphetamine, following a coordinated investigation between the FBI, Shenandoah Police, and the Schuylkill County District Attorney’s Office.According to Acting United States Attorney John C. Gurganus, Darious Felder, 34, of Shenandoah, was indicted on charges that he conspired to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 50…Grand Jury · Shenandoah See the Story

Blue Mountain Tops Ashland to Claim District 24 11U Championship

Blue Mountain’s 11U All-Stars rode an early offensive surge to capture the Little League District 24 Championship Wednesday evening at Toewe/Rebuck Field, defeating Ashland 5-2. Blue Mountain wasted no time getting on the scoreboard, plating a run in the top of the first inning. Ashland answered quickly, tying the game at 1-1 in the bottom half. The turning point came in the third inning when Blue Mountain’s bats came alive, driving in four runs…Ashland · Ashland Read Article

South Schuylkill News Around the Area, July 3

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Open the article to view the coverage from readingeagleSchuylkill County · Schuylkill County Read Article

Pottsville Man Arrested After Armed Standoff in Minersville Home

A Pottsville man is in custody after a domestic disturbance escalated into an armed standoff late Wednesday night, according to Minersville Police Chief Jeffrey Bowers. Police were dispatched to 564 Sunbury Street around 11 p.m. on July 2 for reports of shots fired. Responding officers learned that Michael Charles Kramer, 41, of Pottsville, had physically assaulted a woman inside the home before retrieving a 9mm handgun belonging to the victim. …Pottsville, Pennsylvania · Pottsville Read Article

Reading & Northern promotes passenger department’s Knadler

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Reading & Northern’s Jeff Knadler, shown at the throttle of a passenger move, has been named assistant vice president-passenger. R&N PORT CLINTON, Pa. — Jeff Knadler has been promoted to assistant vice president-passenger at the Reading & Northern, the railroad has announced. Jeff Knadler. R&N Knadler, who started with the R&N as a freight conductor in 2007 and advanced to designated supervisor of locomotive engineers, has most recently served a…Port Clinton · Port Clinton Read Article

Trailer Rollover Closes Route 61/The Grade in Schuylkill County

A crash in Schuylkill County has closed Route 61 in both directions Wednesday afternoon between Frackville and St. Clair.The crash occurred around 3:30pm when an Amazon tractor trailer traveling south on Route 61 overturned on the S turn closer to the St. Clair side end of the grade.Emergency personnel were at the scene working to free at least 1 victim from the crash.As of 4:00pm, the crash has closed Route 61 northbound and southbound until fu…Frackville · Frackville Read Article

Penn State Basketball: Meet The 2025-2026 Coaching Staff – Pt. 1 of 2

Welcome to the first part of our “meet the 2025-26 Penn State men’s basketball coaching staff” series. There are six Penn State Men’s Basketball coaches and one general manager who will be introduced in these two articles, all are involved with the day to day operations of the 2025-2026 basketball program. This article will highlight the first three coaches. Head Coach Mike Rhoades First up is head coach Mike Rhoades from Mahanoy City, PA. Rhoa…Basketball · Mahanoy City Read Article

Urban Memorial Scholarship Awards Recognize Outstanding Mahanoy Area Graduates

Two graduating seniors from the Mahanoy Area School District were honored with scholarships this year through the Urban Memorial Scholarship Fund. Anthony James Urban, Esquire, and Brian Joseph Urban, Esquire, of the Law Offices of Anthony Urban, PC, presented monetary scholarship awards to Alexis Chilinskas and William Mayberry. The scholarships were awarded based on merit and financial need, selected from among ten qualified applicants who sub…Mahanoy City · Mahanoy City See the Story

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