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Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? š¤ (Answer below!)
⢠Best Bets: 5 things to do, week of April 22, 2026 (republicanherald.com) ā Pottsville residents can stroll the third annual Spring Market at the Historic Yuengling Mansion this Sunday, browsing handmade goods and enjoying food and drinks on Mahantongo Street. The roundup also highlights regional outings, including Knoebelsā centennial opening, with Pottsville just 45 minutes from the park. Itās a handy guide for nearby weekend plans.
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⢠North Schuylkill to Host 3rd Annual Jazz Festival Featuring Area High Schools and Professional Musicians (skooknews.com) ā Pottsville music fans can hear the award-winning M&J Big Band of Pottsville headline North Schuylkill High Schoolās jazz festival on Friday, May 8. Pottsville Area High Schoolās jazz ensemble will perform alongside six other schools, with professional adjudicators offering feedback and even joining the big-band finale. Tickets are available at the door for students, seniors, and adults.
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⢠H.S. SOFTBALL: Blue Mountain holds off North Schuylkill for critical win (republicanherald.com) ā Blue Mountainās softball team tightened the Schuylkill League race that includes Pottsville by edging North Schuylkill 6-4, thanks to a five-run fourth inning. The Spartans still hold a slim league lead over the Pottsville Crimson Tide, setting up an even more competitive push toward the playoffs that local fans will be watching closely.
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