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HAZLETON – A state legislator recently applauded 17 graduates of Penn State Hazleton’s Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program, highlighting the importance of saving the campus.

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Legislator applauds recent LPN grads at Penn State Hazleton - The Shenandoah Sentinel

HAZLETON - A state legislator recently applauded 17 graduates of Penn State Hazleton's Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program, highlighting the importance of saving the campus. “These graduates…

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January 11, 2026 at 6:02 PM

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COALDALE – An area hospital is expanding its sleep lab to serve patients in Schuylkill and Carbon counties.

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St. Luke’s expands sleep lab at Miners Campus - The Shenandoah Sentinel

COALDALE - An area hospital is expanding its sleep lab to serve patients in Schuylkill and Carbon counties. St. Luke's University Health Network announced the expansion of the Sleep Lab at St. Luke's…

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January 11, 2026 at 5:03 PM

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POTTSVILLE – Schuylkill County will do its part to help kick off Pennsylvania’s celebration of our nation’s 250th Anniversary next weekend.

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Schuylkill, area counties to help kick off U.S. 250th Celebration in Pennsylvania - The Shenandoah Sentinel

POTTSVILLE - Schuylkill County will do its part to help kick off Pennsylvania's celebration of our nation's 250th Anniversary next weekend. America250PA is embarking on a 67-county tour with a stop…

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January 11, 2026 at 4:02 PM

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HAZLETON – A Hazleton Area student’s Future Business Leaders of America project is receiving support from a local nonprofit.

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Hazleton student’s FBLA project supports autism community, receives backing from nonprofit - The Shenandoah Sentinel

HAZLETON - A Hazleton Area student's Future Business Leaders of America project is receiving support from a local nonprofit. Lexi Staffin is working on "Fidgets for Future," a project supporting the…

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January 11, 2026 at 3:01 PM

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SHENANDOAH – Shenandoah Valley High School recognized Lucero Zavala Perez as the November student of the month recently.

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Shenandoah Valley recognizes November student of the month - The Shenandoah Sentinel

SHENANDOAH - Shenandoah Valley High School recognized Lucero Zavala Perez as the November student of the month recently. She volunteers with Little Devils Big Goals at the school as well as with…

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January 11, 2026 at 2:05 PM

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SHENANDOAH – A Shenandoah company is making some leadership changes as their Director of Operations is retiring.

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Mrs. T’s Pierogies announces leadership changes as Director of Operations retires - The Shenandoah Sentinel

SHENANDOAH - A Shenandoah company is making some leadership changes as their Director of Operations is retiring. Ray Stasulli has been in that role for Ateeco, Inc., makers of Mrs. T's Pierogies, for…

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January 11, 2026 at 1:04 PM

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HOMESVILLE – No injuries were reported after a crash that closed Route 54 between Girardville and Ashland Saturday afternoon.

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No injuries in Route 54 crash near Girardville - The Shenandoah Sentinel

HOMESVILLE - No injuries were reported after a crash that closed Route 54 between Girardville and Ashland Saturday afternoon. The crash happened around 2pm Saturday at Route 54 and Homesville Road in…

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January 11, 2026 at 12:02 PM

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HARRISBURG - Veteran attorneys with a track record of arguing high-profile cases submitted an error-filled brief to one of Pennsylvania’s appellate courts, raising questions from a judge about their use of artificial intelligence.

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Judges are identifying suspected AI hallucinations in Pa. court cases — including one at the highest levels - The Shenandoah Sentinel

A Commonwealth Court judge raised questions about the use of AI when confronted with an error-filled brief.

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January 7, 2026 at 6:21 PM

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MAHANOY CITY – Joe Alansky Gymnasium played host to a girls’ basketball battle between two squads undefeated in Schuylkill League Division 2 play.

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HS BASKETBALL: Lourdes girls rout Mahanoy in battle for Schuylkill League D2 lead - The Shenandoah Sentinel

MAHANOY CITY - Joe Alansky Gymnasium played host to a girls' basketball battle between two squads undefeated in Schuylkill League Division 2 play. Mahanoy Area (8-1, 5-0 D2) hosted Lourdes Regional…

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January 7, 2026 at 3:30 AM

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SHEPPTON – A main thoroughfare in our area will be closed for awhile after a crash took out a utility pole.

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Crash closes Route 924; road to be closed through Wednesday - The Shenandoah Sentinel

SHEPPTON - A main thoroughfare in our area will be closed for awhile after a crash took out a utility pole. Route 924 from Schoolhouse Road north to Chapel Road is closed at this hour and will be…

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January 7, 2026 at 3:02 AM

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HUMBOLDT – No injuries were reported when a locomotive split a trailer in two, scattering tubs of butter-like spread about a Luzerne County industrial park Tuesday afternoon.

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Train strikes tractor trailer in Humboldt; no injuries reported - The Shenandoah Sentinel

HUMBOLDT - No injuries were reported when a locomotive split a trailer in two, scattering tubs of butter-like spread about a Luzerne County industrial park Tuesday afternoon. The crash happened…

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January 7, 2026 at 2:39 AM

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RINGTOWN – Union Township’s newest supervisor was sworn in Monday night at Ringtown Borough Hall.

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Union’s new supervisor sworn in - The Shenandoah Sentinel

RINGTOWN - Union Township's newest supervisor was sworn in Monday night at Ringtown Borough Hall. Magisterial District Judge Edward Tarantelli administered the oath of office to Jordan Milewski. He…

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January 6, 2026 at 7:55 PM

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NORTHERN SCHUYLKILL – The following is a collection of police incidents reported by local law enforcement agencies in our region.

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Police Log, 1/5/2026 - The Shenandoah Sentinel

NORTHERN SCHUYLKILL - The following is a collection of police incidents reported by local law enforcement agencies in our region. Theft SHENANDOAH - A Shenandoah man is in Schuylkill County Prison,…

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January 6, 2026 at 5:04 PM

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FOUNTAIN SPRINGS – Two local Indoor Unified Bocce squads faced off Monday.

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BOCCE: North Schuylkill sweeps meet with Mahanoy Area - The Shenandoah Sentinel

FOUNTAIN SPRINGS - Two local Indoor Unified Bocce squads faced off Monday. North Schuylkill hosted Mahanoy Area at Cesari-Hope Gymnasium in Fountain Springs. The Spartans field two squads in the…

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January 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM

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SHENANDOAH – Shenandoah’s old mayor is back on council, sworn in by the new mayor, and council voted to appoint a new councilman as concerns arose regarding an elected councilman’s eligibility.

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Shenandoah swears in council members, appoints new member to replace ‘disqualified’ member - The Shenandoah Sentinel

SHENANDOAH - Shenandoah's old mayor is back on council, sworn in by the new mayor, and council voted to appoint a new councilman as concerns arose regarding an elected councilman's eligibility.…

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January 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM

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SHENANDOAH HEIGHTS – West Mahanoy Township voters retained its two supervisors in November’s election and chose a new tax collector, all of whom took the oath of office Monday. The tax collector’s predecessor — her mother — was also recognized for her service.

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Outgoing West Mahanoy tax collector recognized for 35 years of service - The Shenandoah Sentinel

SHENANDOAH HEIGHTS - West Mahanoy Township voters retained its two supervisors in November's election and chose a new tax collector, all of whom took the oath of office Monday. The tax collector's…

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January 6, 2026 at 3:30 PM

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FOUNTAIN SPRINGS – A Philadelphia man and Delaware woman are accused of breaking into the long-abandoned hospital at Fountain Springs Sunday afternoon.

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Philly man, Delaware woman accused of ex-hospital break-in - The Shenandoah Sentinel

FOUNTAIN SPRINGS - A Philadelphia man and Delaware woman are accused of breaking into the long-abandoned hospital at Fountain Springs Sunday afternoon. Sean Mears, 43, of the Wissinoming section of…

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January 6, 2026 at 3:04 PM

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HAZLETON – An author from the Hazleton area recently released a book he says blends humor, wit, and real-world drinking wisdom for alcohol aficionados.

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Local author, TV host releases book - The Shenandoah Sentinel

HAZLETON - An author from the Hazleton area recently released a book he says blends humor, wit, and real-world drinking wisdom for alcohol aficionados. Jeff Bonomo, a local musician and host of the…

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January 6, 2026 at 2:30 PM

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FRACKVILLE – This community has a new mayor and a new councilman.

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New mayor, councilman sworn in at Frackville; vote for vice president splits - The Shenandoah Sentinel

FRACKVILLE - This community has a new mayor and a new councilman. John Morgan was sworn in as Frackville's mayor at Monday night's reorganization meeting along with new councilman John Matern. Morgan…

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January 6, 2026 at 2:05 PM

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GIRARDVILLE – For the final time in more than 100 years, the bells tolled and the lights went out at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Girardville, ending the Catholic Church’s brick-and-mortar presence in the community.

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Lights go out on longtime Girardville church - The Shenandoah Sentinel

GIRARDVILLE - For the final time in more than 100 years, the bells tolled and the lights went out at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Girardville, ending the Catholic Church's brick-and-mortar presence…

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January 6, 2026 at 1:30 PM

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HARRISBURG – A local state legislator plans to introduce bipartisan legislation he and his cosponsors say will help protect homeowners.

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