Mahanoy City News

A n amazed Dorothy looked at the big, gleaming, gold, onion-shaped cupolas atop the Holy Ascension Orthodox Church.

A Mahanoy City man will spend time in prison after being sentenced Monday in Schuylkill County Court for assaulting a man last July.

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.

Vyomesh P. Bhatia, 38, of Montville, is in Schuylkill County jail today on charges.

JOE PLASKO/TIMES NEWS Micah Gursky, right, Tamaqua Borough Council president, with state Rep.

Looking for the family of Conrad and Dorothea Schmidt who were born in Germany and immigrated to the US about 1881 and lived in Mahanoy City, PA.

Five of 17 charged in Operation Second String remain wanted, he says. PLAINS TWP.

A man from Schuylkill County was found guilty Wednesday of animal cruelty charges.

Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County was more like a demolition derby early this morning after a sudden snow squall turned the road into a sheet of ice.

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.

DONALD R. SERFASS/TIMES NEWS Business managers from northern Schuylkill County towns walk along West Broad Street as part of a Wednesday afternoon tour of Tamaqua's streetscape project and downtown restoration efforts.

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.

Senator James Rhoades served 28 years in the Senate and left a lasting legacy. WFMZ's Joscelyn Moes reports on life without Rhoades.

A man in Schuylkill County is taking a gamble that he can overcome a bad economy and make good on his dream.

Another special election must be scheduled to fill a state House of Representatives seat vacated with the election of Rep.

Republican Age: 50 Residence: Rush Township Occupation/political experience: State representative for the past 24 years; part-time college instructor Education: Bachelor's degree, Lycoming College; master's ...

Stephen M. Lukach Jr., the Democratic candidate for state Senate in the March special election to fill the 29th Senate District Contributed photo March 01, 2009 A special election will be held Tuesday, March 3, ...

Though he may lack his opponent's name recognition, don't mistake Stephen Lukach for a newcomer.

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An accused copper thief pleaded guilty Thursday in Schuylkil County. John Via, 25, of Shenandoah, pleaded guilty to 80 different charges including criminal conspiracy, burglary and theft.