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6 days ago
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Schuylkill Haven school board unanimously approves 2.4 mill tax increase
Taxes are increasing for Schuylkill Haven Area School District residents. On Wednesday the school board unanimously approved a $26.4 million 2025-26 budget with a 2.4-mill increase. This brings the district's tax rate to 46.9 mills, meaning a tax bill of $4,690 for a property assessed at $100,000. Kimberly Umphrey, district manager, said at a meeting in May that an increase in state homestead/farmstead funding would provide another $49 in tax savings to the average property owner. Factoring in homestead/farmstead exclusions, the average homeowner will see an annual tax increase of $42. The budget includes a $2.5 million deficit, with the spending attributed to rising contractual salary, benefit and health insurance expenses and increasing costs for cyber charter schools and special education outplacement, officials said. 'This administrative team will do everything in our power to chip away at that deficit,' Fitzpatrick said in May. 'We do every year. We've already begun conversations about how we can share (staff) positions, how we can bring more kids back out of placement.' Last year's budget included a $1.7 million deficit, which was reduced to $320,000. Schuylkill Haven has $5.4 million in its reserve fund balance.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
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Attempted homicide investigation underway in McAdoo
MCADOO, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wednesday night, the Pennsylvania State Police announced they're investigating an attempted homicide in Schuylkill County. Troopers say they were called to East Blaine Street shortly before 9:00 p.m. Tuesday after a reported fight between two men. State police say the wife of one of the men, identified by authorities as 51-year-old McAdoo resident Jennifer Villa, got a firearm from her house and began shooting at the opposing party. Police looking for suspect in attempted Luzerne County robbery, chase In total, three shots were fired, one shot was fired at the neighbor's door, and two were fired towards the opposing man. The woman is facing charges for the incident, including attempted homicide and other related charges. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Business
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Retiring Judge Charles M. Miller honored as outstanding lawyer and jurist
ORWIGSBURG — On a night to be recognized for a 51-year career in the legal profession, Judge Charles M. Miller's thoughts were with his colleagues. 'I extend my profound appreciation to my judicial and non-judicial colleagues of the Schuylkill County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations, with special thanks to my staff and the entire court and county administrations, both past and present,' he wrote in the program for a testimonial dinner in his honor Friday at the Schuylkill Country Club. He signed it, simply, 'Charlie.' Judge Miller concluded 23 years on the Schuylkill County Court of Common Pleas when he reached the mandatory retirement age of 75 last year. His term officially ended on December 31, 2024. In a dining room crowded with judges, former law partners and members of the Schuylkill County Bar, Miller was lauded as an exceptional lawyer and jurist. 'Charlie did outstanding legal work and was a hard worker who did everything from A to Z – adoptions to zoning,' said Joseph P. Troy, a former law partner. 'It was an honor to have been his colleague.' In 1977, only three years after graduating from Duquesne Law School, Miller joined Troy, Wilbur H. Rubright and John E. Domalakes in establishing a new law firm in Frackville. Three of the partners — Rubright, Domalakes and Miller — would become Schuylkill County judges. In a memorable moment, Miller, Troy and Domalakes were together at the testimonial. Rubright died at age 83 in 2006. Prior to the formal festivities, Miller took a few moments to reflect on his legal career. * Judge Charles Miller recounts his career at his retirement dinner at the Schuylkill Country Club, Friday, June 6, 2025. (MATTHEW PERSCHALL/MULTIMEDIA EDITOR) * Judge Charles Miller recounts his career at his retirement dinner at the Schuylkill Country Club, Friday, June 6, 2025. (MATTHEW PERSCHALL/MULTIMEDIA EDITOR) Show Caption 1 of 2 Judge Charles Miller recounts his career at his retirement dinner at the Schuylkill Country Club, Friday, June 6, 2025. (MATTHEW PERSCHALL/MULTIMEDIA EDITOR) Expand Born in 1949 to Francis J. and Rosalie Wynne Miller in Frackville, young Miller pumped gas at his father's ESSO station when it sold for 29.9-cents a gallon. The Millers had a tradition of public service. His father was president of the Frackville borough council, and two of his grandfather's brothers were Chief Burgesses of the town. The Millers lived near the office of Atty. John W. Walesky, later a judge, and young Miller would see him daily at Mass in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, where he was an altar boy. 'Something of Judge Walesky,' Miller recalled, 'must have rubbed off on me.' After graduating from Immaculate Conception Catholic High, Fountain Springs, Miller spent two years at Penn State Schuylkill Campus. He went on to graduate from Penn State's main campus with a degree in economics in 1971. He still serves as a board member emeritus of the Penn State Schuylkill Advisory Board, and expressed relief that the campus survived the recent cutback initiated at University Park. State Rep. David G. Argall, R-29, Rush Twp., called attention to Miller's service to Schuylkill campus during an award presentation. Argall delivered a commendation from the state Senate, as did State Rep. Tim Twardzik, R-123, Butler Twp., from the House of Representatives. Schuylkill County Commissioner Barron L. 'Boots' Hetherington delivered a proclamation from the county. Michelle A. Jones, Schuylkill County Bar Association president, also presented an award. Atty. Paul G. Domalakes, a former law partner, gave the invocation at the testimonial. The event committee included attorneys Ruth Kimmel Snyder and Meryl M. Peterman, bar association executive director Charlotte M. Green and business manager Shelly Lurwick. Elected in 2001, Miller was Schuylkill County's sixth judge. He joined judges James J. Curran Sr., Guy A. Bowe, George W. Heffner, John E. Lavelle Sr. and Joseph F. McCloskey on the bench. Miller is past president of the Frackville Rotary Club, and has volunteered with numerous organizations, including the Big Impact Group and Volunteers for Youth of Schuylkill County. He is a past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 2580, and serves as a Eucharistic Minister at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Pottsville. He and Patricia Quinn Miller, his spouse, have two children. Ryan Miller is a Navy commander and Megan Miller Zachary is a lawyer with a Philadelphia firm.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Business
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Retiring Judge Charles M. Miller honored as outstanding lawyer and jurist
ORWIGSBURG — On a night to be recognized for a 51-year career in the legal profession, Judge Charles M. Miller's thoughts were with his colleagues. 'I extend my profound appreciation to my judicial and non-judicial colleagues of the Schuylkill County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations, with special thanks to my staff and the entire court and county administrations, both past and present,' he wrote in the program for a testimonial dinner in his honor Friday at the Schuylkill Country Club. He signed it, simply, 'Charlie.' Judge Miller concluded 23 years on the Schuylkill County Court of Common Pleas when he reached the mandatory retirement age of 75 last year. His term officially ended on December 31, 2024. In a dining room crowded with judges, former law partners and members of the Schuylkill County Bar, Miller was lauded as an exceptional lawyer and jurist. 'Charlie did outstanding legal work and was a hard worker who did everything from A to Z – adoptions to zoning,' said Joseph P. Troy, a former law partner. 'It was an honor to have been his colleague.' In 1977, only three years after graduating from Duquesne Law School, Miller joined Troy, Wilbur H. Rubright and John E. Domalakes in establishing a new law firm in Frackville. Three of the partners — Rubright, Domalakes and Miller — would become Schuylkill County judges. In a memorable moment, Miller, Troy and Domalakes were together at the testimonial. Rubright died at age 83 in 2006. Prior to the formal festivities, Miller took a few moments to reflect on his legal career. * Judge Charles Miller recounts his career at his retirement dinner at the Schuylkill Country Club, Friday, June 6, 2025. (MATTHEW PERSCHALL/MULTIMEDIA EDITOR) * Judge Charles Miller recounts his career at his retirement dinner at the Schuylkill Country Club, Friday, June 6, 2025. (MATTHEW PERSCHALL/MULTIMEDIA EDITOR) Show Caption 1 of 2 Judge Charles Miller recounts his career at his retirement dinner at the Schuylkill Country Club, Friday, June 6, 2025. (MATTHEW PERSCHALL/MULTIMEDIA EDITOR) Expand Born in 1949 to Francis J. and Rosalie Wynne Miller in Frackville, young Miller pumped gas at his father's ESSO station when it sold for 29.9-cents a gallon. The Millers had a tradition of public service. His father was president of the Frackville borough council, and two of his grandfather's brothers were Chief Burgesses of the town. The Millers lived near the office of Atty. John W. Walesky, later a judge, and young Miller would see him daily at Mass in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, where he was an altar boy. 'Something of Judge Walesky,' Miller recalled, 'must have rubbed off on me.' After graduating from Immaculate Conception Catholic High, Fountain Springs, Miller spent two years at Penn State Schuylkill Campus. He went on to graduate from Penn State's main campus with a degree in economics in 1971. He still serves as a board member emeritus of the Penn State Schuylkill Advisory Board, and expressed relief that the campus survived the recent cutback initiated at University Park. State Rep. David G. Argall, R-29, Rush Twp., called attention to Miller's service to Schuylkill campus during an award presentation. Argall delivered a commendation from the state Senate, as did State Rep. Tim Twardzik, R-123, Butler Twp., from the House of Representatives. Schuylkill County Commissioner Barron L. 'Boots' Hetherington delivered a proclamation from the county. Michelle A. Jones, Schuylkill County Bar Association president, also presented an award. Atty. Paul G. Domalakes, a former law partner, gave the invocation at the testimonial. The event committee included attorneys Ruth Kimmel Snyder and Meryl M. Peterman, bar association executive director Charlotte M. Green and business manager Shelly Lurwick. Elected in 2001, Miller was Schuylkill County's sixth judge. He joined judges James J. Curran Sr., Guy A. Bowe, George W. Heffner, John E. Lavelle Sr. and Joseph F. McCloskey on the bench. Miller is past president of the Frackville Rotary Club, and has volunteered with numerous organizations, including the Big Impact Group and Volunteers for Youth of Schuylkill County. He is a past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 2580, and serves as a Eucharistic Minister at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Pottsville. He and Patricia Quinn Miller, his spouse, have two children. Ryan Miller is a Navy commander and Megan Miller Zachary is a lawyer with a Philadelphia firm.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- General
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Coroner's office dispatched to crash in McAdoo
A deputy with the Schuylkill County Coroner's office has been dispatched to a vehicle accident in McAdoo. A dispatcher with the Schuylkill County Communications Center confirmed there was an accident in the area of 1000 Mile Hill Road resulting in a fatality. Schuylkill County Coroner David Moylan III said the the coroner's office was dispatched shortly before 4 p.m. Saturday for a multivehicle crash in Kline Twp. A post mortem CT scan will be done at the Schuylkill County Forensic Center on Sunday or Monday. State Police at Frackville are investigating the incident. No additional information was immediately available. This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
