Republican Herald

SAINT CLAIR — At a time when many churches are closing, Saint Clair-Wade United Methodist Church observed its 175th anniversary Sunday with an eye to the future during a service at the church. republicanherald.com/news/saint-cla…

A Shenandoah man is in Schuylkill County Prison after being charged with punching, kicking and shoving a woman, sending her to a medical facility for treatment. republicanherald.com/news/cops-and-…

POTTSVILLE — Firefighters quickly knocked down a fire this afternoon at 2053 Elk Ave. republicanherald.com/news/firefight…

The King Frost Parade, usually held the last Saturday of October, returned for its 59th rendition, but that almost wasn’t the case this year. republicanherald.com/news/king-fros…

U.S. Reps. Chrissy Houlahan and Dan Meuser have introduced legislation to eliminate the problematic piping that caused the blast. republicanherald.com/news/west-read…

Pottsville, Orwigsburg, Shenandoah and Sweet Arrow Lake County Park near Pine Grove have received grants to plant 64 trees, according to Frank Snyder from the Schuylkill County Conservancy. republicanherald.com/news/volunteer…

U.S. health regulators are warning consumers not to use more than two dozen varieties of over-the-counter eyedrops due to the risk of infections that could lead to blindness. The advisory from the Food and Drug Administration applies to lubricating … republicanherald.com/ap/business/ey…

ORWIGSBURG — The Orwigsburg Area Free Public Library welcomes all to participate in its 41st Holly Trail on Dec. 2. republicanherald.com/news/tickets-a…

The death of an 18-year-old is under investigation by state police at Schuylkill Haven. republicanherald.com/news/18-year-o…

Less than optimal weather on Sunday didn’t stop Halloween parades from stepping off in Frackville and Mahanoy City. republicanherald.com/news/frackvill…

ASHLAND — Hundreds flocked to Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine & Steam Train’s first-ever “Pioneer Bash” on Sunday and got a taste of what the attraction’s new business manager has to offer the town. republicanherald.com/news/first-eve…

PennDOT officials announced upcoming projects that could impact traffic in Schuylkill County this week, including on Interstate 81. republicanherald.com/news/penndot-s…

Schuylkill County District Attorney Michael A. O’Pake and county detectives are seeking assistance in locating Joshua William Koncsler. republicanherald.com/news/fugitive-…

HAZLE TWP. — Scammers are reaching victims in an abundance of ways. republicanherald.com/news/seniors-e…

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania officials are celebrating the Biden administration’s announcement that it will invest $1.6 billion to build hydrogen hubs partially located in the state to cut carbon pollution and fight climate change. republicanherald.com/news/officials…

ASHLAND — Three months of planning came to fruition Saturday inside the North Schuylkill High School Cesari-Hope Gymnasium. republicanherald.com/news/emergency…

With electrifying suddenness, Schuylkill County is undergoing a solar surge. republicanherald.com/news/schuylkil…

If master horror writer Stephen King chose the coal region of the late 19th Century as the setting for his novel about demonic juvenile delinquents, he might have called it, “Children of the Cabbage.” republicanherald.com/news/hard-coal…

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania is struggling with faulty technology, persistent staffing shortages and flawed procedures as it reassesses health care coverage for hundreds of thousands of adults and children. republicanherald.com/news/bad-tech-…

A bill to prevent Pennsylvania taxpayer dollars from supporting companies with ties to the governments of Russia and Belarus was approved with unanimous, bipartisan support in the Senate on Monday, according to the sponsor of the bill, Sen. David G.… republicanherald.com/news/argall-bi…