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Who owned Broad Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center in Q4 2023?

By Coal Region News | Feb 15, 2024

Owned by SHG Rewd, LLC since April 1, 2018, Broad Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center had an overall rating of one in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Carbon County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Feb. 10

By Coal Region News | Feb 14, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Carbon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 10, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Carbon County in week ending Feb. 10?

By Coal Region News | Feb 13, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Carbon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 10, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Carbon County in week ending Feb. 10

By Coal Region News | Feb 13, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Carbon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 10, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Heffley, Argall Announce Grant Funding to Local Fire, EMS Companies

By Coal Region News | Feb 13, 2024

Feb 13, 2024HARRISBURG - Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-Schuylkill/Carbon/Luzerne) have recently announced that several local fire and emergency medical service (EMS) companies have been awarded over $400,000 in grant funding."It's exciting to see these grant dollars given to our local fire and EMS companies that are on the frontline when an emergency strikes within our community," said Heffley. "Sen. Argall and I, along with our staff, are always willing to assist these companies with the necessary grant paperwork to ensure everything is...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Carbon County in week ending Feb. 10?

By Coal Region News | Feb 12, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Carbon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 10, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Schuylkill County in week ending Feb. 10

By Coal Region News | Feb 11, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Schuylkill County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 10, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Carbon County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Feb. 3

By Coal Region News | Feb 9, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Carbon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 3, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Schuylkill Technology Center Receives Grant for Equipment, says Rep. Twardzik

By Coal Region News | Feb 9, 2024

Harrisburg, PA - The Schuylkill Technology Center (STC) in the 123rd Legislative District has been awarded a grant of $78,601 by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). The grant funding will be used to purchase new equipment for the center, which aims to train students in high-demand occupations through career and technical education programs.Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) expressed his admiration for the center's efforts and praised Assistant Executive Director Shannon Brennan for their success. He said, "The staff at STC are doing a fantastic job for our...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Carbon County in week ending Feb. 3?

By Coal Region News | Feb 7, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Carbon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 3, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Heffley Expresses Concern for Shapiro’s Budget Proposal and the Taxpayers

By Coal Region News | Feb 7, 2024

In response to Governor Josh Shapiro's proposed state budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year, Representative Doyle Heffley has expressed concern over the massive increase in spending. The budget proposal amounts to $48 billion, which is an 8% increase from the current year's spending.Heffley highlights his concerns regarding the reliance on one-time, non-reoccurring revenue from reserve funds to fill the deficit spending. This would result in a $3.7 billion spending increase. Heffley points out that even the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) has expressed its concerns,...

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Carbon County in week ending Feb. 3

By Coal Region News | Feb 6, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Carbon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 3, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Carbon County in week ending Feb. 3?

By Coal Region News | Feb 6, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Carbon County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Feb. 3, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Heffley to Host Public Meeting about Hatchery Road

By Coal Region News | Feb 6, 2024

Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) will be hosting a public meeting to address the concerns regarding the closure of Hatchery Road Bridge and the contingency plans. The meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 5 p.m., will take place at the Penn Forest Township Municipal Building in Jim Thorpe.The closure of the Hatchery Road Bridge has caused inconvenience and frustration among local residents. Many have expressed their concerns about the impact on their daily commute and the potential delays it may cause. In response to these concerns, Rep. Heffley has taken the...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Schuylkill County in week ending Feb. 3?

By Coal Region News | Feb 5, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Schuylkill County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 3, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Schuylkill County in week ending Feb. 3?

By Coal Region News | Feb 4, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Schuylkill County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 3, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Coal Region News area weekly mass times

By Coal Region News | Feb 3, 2024

The following parishes in the Coal Region News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Schuylkill County residents have median age of 44 by 2021

By Coal Region News | Feb 2, 2024

Schuylkill County residents have a median age of 44-years-old as of 2021, according to US Census Data.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Schuylkill County in week ending Jan. 27?

By Coal Region News | Feb 2, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Schuylkill County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Carbon County in week ending Jan. 27?

By Coal Region News | Feb 1, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Carbon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.