Republican Herald

The Republican Herald is a daily publication that caters to the community of Pottsville in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. This newspaper is owned by MediaNews Group, which is a part of Alden Global Capital.

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Drug dealer charged after passing out at Rutter’s

1 day ago | republicanherald.com | Hyun Lee

A 35-year-old Lycoming County man faces drug delivery and DUI charges after police found him passed out in the parking lot of Rutter’s in West Brunswick Twp. State police at Schuylkill Haven charged Lance P. Gingery, of Cogan Station, in connection with the July 3, 2023, incident. Police said they found several illicit substances — including methamphetamine and fentanyl — and drug paraphernalia in Gingery’s vehicle, parked outside Rutter’s along Route 61.
Photos: Pine Grove softball beats Kutztown 10-8 earning spot in the 3A semifinals

1 day ago | republicanherald.com | Matthew Perschall

• None Pine Grove junior Callee Leffler (7) connects with the ball as Pine Grove and Kutztown Area face off in the playoffs at Exeter High School, Thursday, June 5, 2025. (MATTHEW PERSCHALL/MULTIMEDIA EDITOR)• None Pine Grove junior Hannah Aungst (19) connects with the pitch as Pine Grove and Kutztown Area face off in the playoffs at Exeter High School, Thursday, June 5, 2025.
Photos: Williams Valley softball beats Bristol 8-5 advancing to 2A semifinals

1 day ago | republicanherald.com | Matthew Perschall

• None Williams Valley senior Sage Smeltz (24) delivers a pitch as Williams Valley takes on Bristol in the playoffs at Exeter Township High School, Thursday, June 5, 2025. (MATTHEW PERSCHALL/MULTIMEDIA EDITOR)• None Williams Valley sophomore Olivia Hand (27) swings for the ball as Williams Valley takes on Bristol in the playoffs at Exeter Township High School, Thursday, June 5, 2025.
Marriages-Divorces, June 6, 2025

1 day ago | republicanherald.com | Hyun Lee

Marriage licensesMay 12Mason M. Freed, Orwigsburg, and Kali A. Wilkinson, Orwigsburg. Elvin Maley, Pottsville, and Elizabeth G. Mooney, Pottsville. Craig S. Welsh, Frackville, and Jaimee M. Buehl, Frackville. Edward W. Wallace, Frackville, and Leah F. Briggs, Frackville. May 13Cody M. Moore, Pottsville, and Selina M. Witner, Pottsville. Christopher C. Conroy, Shenandoah, and Ashley M. Michalik, Shenandoah. May 14Jeffery M. Goodwin, Frackville, and Sheryle Stokes, Philadelphia. Melvin J.
Woman pleads guilty to forging checks using grandmother’s name

2 days ago | republicanherald.com | Hyun Lee

A 34-year-old Schuylkill County woman pleaded guilty to forging checks worth over $15,000 using her grandmother’s bank account. Kerri Miller, who is currently jailed in Schuylkill County Prison, was sentenced to eight to 24 months in a state correctional facility, followed by three years of probation, after she entered a guilty plea to 10 felony counts of forgery.
Man charged with breaking baby’s leg

2 days ago | republicanherald.com | Hyun Lee

State police at Frackville are investigating two reports of identity theft and fraud at Hidden River Credit Union. Police said a man entered Hidden River Credit Union on Mahanoy Avenue in Tamaqua on May 7, using a fraudulent New Jersey driver’s license with the victim’s information. However, he provided the incorrect account information and was denied service, police said.
HUD officials tour highlights of revitalized Pottsville

2 days ago | republicanherald.com | Hyun Lee

POTTSVILLE — U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) officials toured the city on Wednesday, getting a firsthand perspective on important projects backed by numerous local organizations to revitalize downtown. Joseph J.
Photos: Pine Grove softball defeats Trinity 7-2 in the first round of the state playoffs

4 days ago | republicanherald.com | Matthew Perschall

• None Pine Grove sophomore Meadow Umbenhauer (22) makes it safely to first base as Pine Grove softball takes on Trinity at Pine Grove Area High School, Monday, June 2, 2025. (MATTHEW PERSCHALL/MULTIMEDIA EDITOR)• None The Pine Grove softball team meets at the mound as Pine Grove softball takes on Trinity at Pine Grove Area High School, Monday, June 2, 2025.
Photos: Tri-Valley baseball defeats Holy Redeemer 6-5 in state playoffs

4 days ago | republicanherald.com | Matthew Perschall

The Tri-Valley baseball team celebrates runs scored as Tri-Valley faces Holy Redeemer in the PIAA 2A state baseball playoffs at Wilkes University, Monday, June 2, 2025. (MATTHEW PERSCHALL/MULTIMEDIA EDITOR)Tri-Valley junior Gavin Klock (15) delivers a pitch as Tri-Valley faces Holy Redeemer in the PIAA 2A state baseball playoffs at Wilkes University, Monday, June 2, 2025.
Pottsville Film Festival draws 1,000 people to Pottsville

4 days ago | republicanherald.com | Hyun Lee

POTTSVILLE — The inaugural Pottsville Film Festival was a success, drawing about 50 filmmakers and actors from across the country to downtown Pottsville for three days of film screenings and other special events. Savas Logothetides, executive director of Pottsville Area Development Corp.