pottsville

Sad news from the Schuylkill County home front

A fatal fire… Perhaps an entire family killed in Pottsville, PA last night. I saw images of the fire on Facebook. Sadly the people in this house didn’t stand a chance judging from what I saw.. I hate these events no matter where they are. This one is too close to home, however.. Sad news … Read moreSad news from the Schuylkill County home front

The ties that bind you.. or trap you..

The coal region of Pennsylvania was a quaint little place since I can remember.. I was born and raised (for a bit) in Centralia PA, with a mine fire burning hot under my feet.. My family moved to a nearby town.. my heart and soul has been in this place for a long time. But … Read moreThe ties that bind you.. or trap you..

Bring in da funk

My local paper is applauding a DJ returning home from the ‘big cities,’ coming back to backwards Schuylkill county, and with him funk music in an all vinyl style. I wish him luck and ANYTHING that makes this county more lively is a plus. But my fear? There are already too many mullets existent in … Read moreBring in da funk

Coal region bites: For the fourth time in just two weeks, a person was bitten by a pit bull in Pottsville, PA

…it’s the home of Yuengling brewery, and now dangerous dog bites.. Four times in 2 weeks!? Is there something in the water, or is it just that the SPCA doesn’t take pit bulls anymore!? Coal region bites: For the fourth time in just two weeks, a person was bitten by a pit bull in Pottsville, … Read moreCoal region bites: For the fourth time in just two weeks, a person was bitten by a pit bull in Pottsville, PA