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Last call for skill games in Pa. leaves players and owners in limbo
Pennsylvania’s “Skill Games era” will finally deplete all remaining game credits Tuesday, per mandate of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. On June 15 the court ruled the games —which have spread like dandelions in recent years through bars, restaurants, social clubs, gas stations and convenience stores — are in fact “slot machines” as defined by the state’s Gaming Act. That means...
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Dolly Parton’s nephew denies threatening to harm her estate, pushes back against restraining order
Bryan Seaver claims the order is based on misrepresented text messages between friends.
Sports
Athlete of the Week: Sam Vinc, Tamaqua
Tamaqua sophomore golfer Sam Vinc is the Republican Herald Athlete of the Week after winning the District XI Class AA golf championship last week at Steel Club in Bethlehem. Athlete of the Week: Sam Vinc Grade: 10 Age: 15 High School:...
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Oct. 14, 2026: Around the Region
PORT CARBON Vivian Rupert, president of the Port Carbon Public Library, 111 Pike St., said the library will have a sale of Thanksgiving nut rolls from Country Cottage in Tamaqua in a variety of flavors at $18 each. Orders are...
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Photos: Blue Mountain girls basketball beats Saucon Valley in District XI playoffs
The Blue Mountain girls basketball team defeated Saucon Valley 39-36 in the first round of the District XI playoffs Tuesday evening.READ ABOUT THE GAME: Eagles wipe out Saucon Valley in District 11 4A playoff opener -
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America250 NEPA
The NEPA 30, No. 1: From fireplace to factory
The humble iron grate looks more like a child's bench than a significant artifact of...
Business
Employee arrested after listening device found in OpenAI conference room, FBI and the company say
The recording device was concealed in toilet paper and inserted into a TV USB port.
High School Sports
Schuylkill League Scoreboard: Results from Oct. 12
Volleyball Schuylkill League Nativity BVM 3, Shenandoah Valley 0 Set Scores (NAT-SV): 25-8, 25-6, 25-9...
Education
Pottsville Rotary names students of the month
POTTSVILLE — The Pottsville Rotary Club recognized “six outstanding local high school seniors” as students...
Editorials
Our Opinion: Livestreamed executions a line we should not cross
Nidal Malik Hasan murdered 13 people and injured 32 others waiting for medical care inside...
National Politics
Battle lines shift in House races as Republicans retreat from front-line districts
The Congressional Leadership Fund canceled spending in four races and increased investment in 16 others.
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Blue Buffalo vs. Purina Pro Plan: Which dog food is best?
Your dog's diet makes a huge impact on its health and well-being, so choosing the...