Amy Marchiano

Pottsville

County Reporter at Republican Herald

Articles

June trial set for Sheppton man police say shot his son in face

2 days ago | republicanherald.com | Amy Marchiano

POTTSVILLE — The Sheppton man charged in September with third-degree murder in connection with the death of his son is set to stand trial in June in the Schuylkill County Court of Common Pleas. John Francis Gustites, 68, remains in Schuylkill County Prison, unable to post $250,00 straight cash bail, in the slaying of John A. Gustites, 42, in their home on Franklin Street.
Authorities: Woman sold meth to undercover agent

2 days ago | republicanherald.com | Amy Marchiano

TAMAQUA — A woman charged with selling methamphetamine to an undercover agent twice waived her right to a hearing Tuesday. Falon Muffley, 37, of no known address, was set to appear at Magisterial District Judge Stephen Bayer’s courtroom for a preliminary hearing. Muffley sold methamphetamine to an undercover agent on two occasions in the borough earlier this year, according to the state Attorney General’s Office. The charges now advance to the Schuylkill County Court of Common Pleas.
Former Schuylkill Haven man now faces murder charges

2 days ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Amy Marchiano

Share The former Schuylkill Haven man charged in Lancaster County with abuse of his mother’s corpse has been charged with murder and assault. The Lancaster County District Attorney’s office said Monday a warrant was issued for Kevin Ahn in April on two counts of murder and two counts of assault. The charges, both in the first degree, were filed in Baltimore County, Maryland. Further information was not available. The district attorney’s office had said additional charges are possible.
Charges advance to court in April 13 stolen truck incident

3 days ago | republicanherald.com | Amy Marchiano

ORWIGSBURG — Charges of assaulting an officer against a Schuylkill Haven man were withdrawn, but all other charges were waived Tuesday in connection with an April 13 incident when a suspect rammed a door with a stolen truck, leaving two state troopers injured. Daniel Bashore, 42, who remains in Schuylkill County Prison unable to post $75,000 straight cash bail, was in Magisterial District Judge Andrew Serina’s courtroom Tuesday for a preliminary hearing.
Former Schuylkill Haven man now faces murder charges

3 days ago | republicanherald.com | Amy Marchiano

The former Schuylkill Haven man charged in Lancaster County with abuse of his mother’s corpse has been charged with murder and assault. The Lancaster County District Attorney’s office said Monday a warrant was issued for Kevin Ahn in April on two counts of murder and two counts of assault. The charges, both in the first degree, were filed in Baltimore County, Maryland. Further information was not available. The district attorney’s office had said additional charges are possible.
'This is it,' says Mayor Mark Atkinson in farewell

3 days ago | centredaily.com | Amy Marchiano

POTTSVILLE - City council accepted the resignation of Mark Atkinson as mayor during Monday evening's meeting. "This is it. I wrestled with the decision," the 56-year-old U.S. Navy veteran said of his resignation for health reasons, effective at midnight. He submitted his resignation late Friday afternoon. Council has 30 days to appoint a new mayor. A meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. May 28 for a decision.
‘This is it,’ says Mayor Mark Atkinson in farewell

3 days ago | republicanherald.com | Amy Marchiano

POTTSVILLE — City council accepted the resignation of Mark Atkinson as mayor during Monday evening’s meeting. “This is it. I wrestled with the decision,” the 56-year-old U.S. Navy veteran said of his resignation for health reasons, effective at midnight. He submitted his resignation late Friday afternoon. Council has 30 days to appoint a new mayor. A meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. May 28 for a decision.
Couple found dead in Gordon

4 days ago | republicanherald.com | Amy Marchiano

State Police at Frackville are investigating the deaths of a man and woman found dead in their home in Gordon Friday night. Schuylkill County Coroner David Moylan III said Sunday multiple deputies were on the scene for the couple found dead. Names were not available. “I believe they were related,” Moylan said. The call to the Schuylkill County Communications Center came in at 9:45 p.m. Friday for a home at 84 Turnpike Road, Gordon, an employee at the center confirmed.
Pottsville Mayor Mark Atkinson resigns

5 days ago | republicanherald.com | Amy Marchiano

POTTSVILLE — Mayor Mark Atkinson is resigning for health reasons. The 56-year-old U.S. Navy veteran confirmed Sunday he is stepping down as mayor, a decision he didn’t take lightly but one that is best for his health. He submitted his resignation late Friday afternoon, which is effective the end of the business day Monday. Atkinson is planning to attend Monday’s 6 p.m. council meeting and speak on the topic. “I am getting completely out of politics,” he said.
Schuylkill Democrats hold rally in Tamaqua

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Amy Marchiano

TAMAQUA — About 30 people gathered along Route 309 in Tamaqua for a rally held by the Schuylkill Democrats to protest the actions of the Trump Administration on Saturday. Protesters held signs that read “History has its eyes on you” and “Hate won’t make America great” as traffic passed by. Jan Kear, of Palo Alto, held a sign that said “Hands Off” and included words such as social security, medicare, free speech and others. She also held a small Ukrainian flag.