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🌱 What new city job and perks did Pottsville Council just advance?

Pottsville, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Pottsville! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What new city job and perks did Pottsville Council just advance?
  • Recent marriages and divorces involving Pottsville neighbors, all in one list
  • How a neighborhood dispute led to serious gun charges for a local man

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Wine and Food Festival and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very hot, with a high of 98 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Hazy sun; hot, less humid, temps: high: 94, low: 65.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 90 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Council approves creation of assistant administrator role (republicanherald.com) — Pottsville City Council is moving ahead with creating an assistant city administrator position, aiming to boost grant writing, project management, and coordination among city authorities. Council also debated school access to playgrounds, delayed decisions on skill-game regulation and helmet rules, advanced new security camera projects, and approved free downtown parking for qualifying seniors 62 and older.
   

2. Marriages-divorces, July 15, 2026 (republicanherald.com) — Recent Schuylkill County marriage licenses and divorces include several couples from Pottsville, giving a snapshot of local families’ milestones and changes. From new unions to finalized separations, the listings reflect how many city residents are moving into new chapters of their personal lives this month.
   

3. State Police: Pottsville Man Threw Lumber, Then Allegedly Threatened Victim with Gun (skooknews.com) — A 27-year-old Pottsville man faces multiple charges after state police say a dispute in North Manheim Township escalated from thrown lumber to repeated threats with a handgun. Troopers report recovering ammunition and marijuana at his residence, though the firearm was not found, and a preliminary hearing is set for early August.
   

4. Midd-West grad Inch manages state of success (centredaily.com) — A memorable moment for local sports fans comes when Inch recalls playing a state basketball quarterfinal at Pottsville’s Martz Hall during his Middies days. The story follows his journey from those Central Pennsylvania roots to leading Liberty High in Maryland to a state baseball title, emphasizing how faith, family, and lessons from home shaped his coaching success.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Maintenance Team Member- Up to $16/Hour in Pottsville. Apply here.
  • The Gardens at York Terrace posted a job opening for CNA Training Program | Kitchen/Dining Services | Housekeeping/Laundry in Pottsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pottsville here.

Ok Pottsville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Pottsville

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Pottsville

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.