Ron Devlin

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Reporter and Columnist at Reading Eagle

Staff Writer at Republican Herald

I'm a reporter/columnist for the Reading Eagle, covering municipal government and local history.

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Articles

Parking is scarce, residents tell Pottsville Zoning Board

16 hours ago | yahoo.com | Ron Devlin

POTTSVILLE — In real estate, it’s said, the most important thing is location, location, location. In Pottsville, change that to parking, parking, parking. Parking — more precisely the lack thereof — figured in three of four cases that came before the Pottsville Zoning Hearing Board on Tuesday evening. Again and again, the board had to balance potential improvements to neighborhoods against the parking problems they would create.
Parking is scarce, residents tell Pottsville Zoning Board

21 hours ago | republicanherald.com | Ron Devlin

POTTSVILLE — In real estate, it’s said, the most important thing is location, location, location. In Pottsville, change that to parking, parking, parking. Parking — more precisely the lack thereof — figured in three of four cases that came before the Pottsville Zoning Hearing Board on Tuesday evening. Again and again, the board had to balance potential improvements to neighborhoods against the parking problems they would create.
Officials cautiously optimistic PSU Schuylkill will stay open

1 day ago | yahoo.com | Ron Devlin

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — After nearly three months of uncertainty, a ray of hope shines over the future of Penn State Schuylkill campus. On Monday, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported that Schuylkill is not on a list of seven Commonwealth campuses slated for closing following the 2026-27 school year. Citing sources close to the Penn State board of trustees, the Inquirer listed Schuylkill, Hazleton, Scranton, Beaver and Greater Allegheny as campuses that will remain open.
Officials cautiously optimistic PSU Schuylkill will stay open

1 day ago | republicanherald.com | Ron Devlin

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — After nearly three months of uncertainty, a ray of hope shines over the future of Penn State Schuylkill campus. On Monday, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported that Schuylkill is not on a list of seven Commonwealth campuses slated for closing following the 2026-27 school year. Citing sources close to the Penn State board of trustees, the Inquirer listed Schuylkill, Hazleton, Scranton, Beaver and Greater Allegheny as campuses that will remain open.
Nurses wage quiet campaign to boost prenatal care

2 days ago | yahoo.com | Ron Devlin

POTTSVILLE — One of the first things that’s noticeable when entering the Nurse-Family Partnership office is a sign that reads: “You are a world-changer. Our work matters every day.”Tucked away on the second floor of the Truist Bank building, six women are waging a quiet campaign to improve prenatal care and enrich the lives of families throughout Schuylkill County.
Nurses wage quiet campaign to boost prenatal care

2 days ago | republicanherald.com | Ron Devlin

POTTSVILLE — One of the first things that’s noticeable when entering the Nurse-Family Partnership office is a sign that reads: “You are a world-changer. Our work matters every day.”Tucked away on the second floor of the Truist Bank building, six women are waging a quiet campaign to improve prenatal care and enrich the lives of families throughout Schuylkill County. “We are an in-home, nurse-visitation community health program that serves moms and babies,” said Carol Miorelli, nurse-supervisor.
PSU Schuylkill confers 156 degrees at its 80th commencement in Schuylkill Haven

4 days ago | republicanherald.com | Ron Devlin

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — Wearing Nittany Lion costumes, Melissa Deppisch and several family members led the audience in a rousing “We are Penn State” cheer shortly before commencement began Saturday in The Lion’s Den gymnasium at Schuylkill Campus. Deppisch’s enthusiasm — she drove more than seven hours from Vermont to be there when her son, Pascal, graduated — was reflective of the spirit displayed at the school’s 80th commencement.
Mothers are the nation’s greatest source of strength, President Harry S. Truman said in 1945

4 days ago | republicanherald.com | Ron Devlin

With World War II winding down in Europe, President Harry S. Truman issued a proclamation calling on the nation to give special attention to Mother’s Day. “It is fitting that we acknowledge a new our gratitude, love and devotion to the mothers of America,” the proclamation read.
Shock, elation as Pottsville Catholics celebrate first American pope

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Ron Devlin

POTTSVILLE — The bells of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church rang out around 1:30 p.m. Thursday in celebration of Catholicism’s new leader — American-born Cardinal Robert Prevost — who chose the name Pope Leo XIV. “I never thought I would live to see an American pope,” confided Debbie Walker, administrator, who watched the broadcast of the new Pope’s first address from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica with several co-workers.
Shock, elation as Catholics celebrate first American pope

6 days ago | republicanherald.com | Ron Devlin

POTTSVILLE — The bells of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church rang out around 1:30 p.m. Thursday in celebration of Catholicism’s new leader — American-born Cardinal Robert Prevost — who chose the name Pope Leo XIV. “I never thought I would live to see an American pope,” confided Debbie Walker, administrator, who watched the broadcast of the new Pope’s first address from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica with several co-workers. “Wow, it’s historic,” she said.