Shenandoah Sentinel

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HARRISBURG – A water extraction plant planned in the valley received approval from the Susquehanna River Basin Commission Thursday morning.

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POTTSVILLE - A former Shenandoah borough official is suing to stop the construction of the new borough garage at Bicentennial Park, though the bulk of the alleged damage may already be done.

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UPDATE - PARK CREST - One person was in the home at the time of the fire, fire officials said. He was able to get himself and the family dog out safely thanks to a smoke detector supplied by the Ryan Township Fire Co.

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PHINNEYVILLE - A busy morning for northern Schuylkill firefighters continued as crews responded to a second alarm house fire in East Union Township.

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RYAN TOWNSHIP – One person was rescued and flown to an area trauma center after a rollover crash on Interstate 81 overnight.

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PARK CREST – Firefighters from across northern Schuylkill County tackled a house fire overnight.

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SHENANDOAH HEIGHTS – West Mahanoy Township is the latest municipality to sign on to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement 287(g) program.

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ASHLAND – A legendary 19th-century baseball player who learned his strength working in the local coal mines is one step closer to getting a state historical marker in his hometown.

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SHENANDOAH – Much of the frame for the new borough garage at Bicentennial Park has been built.

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SHENANDOAH – Shenandoah Borough Council approved a resolution at the May meeting to allow its fire police to take part in the Schuylkill County Fire Police Task Force.

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BELLEFONTE — Centre County’s chief financial officer has warned fire companies that host online raffles that their gaming licenses could be revoked, a serious issue that could force them to choose between forgoing needed revenue and risking fines.

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GRIER CITY - A Barnesville man was struck and killed by a passing car as he tried to cross the road and the driver will not face charges, state troopers said.

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SHENANDOAH – Two Shenandoah Valley seniors received $500 scholarships from the Shenandoah Sports Locker and Veterans Support Fund recently.

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SHENANDOAH – A Hazleton woman agreed to pay $476.99 in fines and costs after trash from a Shenandoah home she owns was found strewn about Route 924.

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ALTAMONT - No injuries were reported when flames broke out at a garage in the Altamont section of West Mahanoy Township Saturday afternoon.

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SHENANDOAH – June’s talk at the Greater Shenandoah Area Historical Society will examine the life and legacy of a Shenandoah man who, up until recently, was under consideration for sainthood.

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FRACKVILLE – A long-abandoned garment factory here could see new life soon.

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BRANDONVILLE – It happened again. A vehicle veered off the highway and struck equipment stored at the former Citizens firehouse here. This time, it was a tractor trailer.

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HAZLETON – Nearly $1 Million in grant funding is coming to Greater Hazleton to assist parks and fire companies.

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SCHUYLKILL HAVEN – A Mahanoy City native has been named the new Director of Cooperative Education and Career Services at Penn State Schuylkill.

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