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🌱 How police tracked a teen burglary suspect across Pottsville streets

Hello again Pottsville! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How police tracked a teen burglary suspect across Pottsville streets
  • See when you can walk indoors for free at Fairlane Village
  • Which Pottsville Christmas celebration from 1925 still sparks memories today?

📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around Pottsville? Post it to Pottsville photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️

Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 43 and low of 25 degrees.
  • Thursday: A p.m. shower in places, temps: high: 45, low: 40.
  • Friday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 50 and low of 21 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 17-Year-Old Taken Into Custody After Early-Morning Burglary at Pottsville Business (skooknews.com) — Pottsville police arrested a 17-year-old after an early-morning break-in at the Tobacco Hut on Nichols Street, recovering about $1,200 in stolen merchandise. Officers chased the suspect through nearby streets and businesses before apprehending him and transporting him and the evidence to Pottsville City Hall, where multiple juvenile charges were filed.
   

2. Calendar: Dec. 17, 2025 (republicanherald.com) — Pottsville residents can join a free indoor walking club for ages 50 and older at Fairlane Village Mall on Monday and Wednesday mornings, with all fitness levels welcome. The wider Schuylkill County calendar also lists local food pantries, exercise classes, church clothing closets, historical talks in Pottsville, and holiday activities running through December 24.
   

3. December 17, 2025: Days Gone By (republicanherald.com) — A nostalgic “Days Gone By” column looks back at a 1925 children’s Christmas festival in Pottsville, icy 1950 crashes near Tamaqua, a 1975 county financial dispute, and festive 2000 holiday light displays across Schuylkill County towns, including Pine Grove and Shenandoah Heights. It’s a snapshot of how local holiday seasons and county issues have changed over a century.
   

4. H.S. GIRLS BASKETBALL: Pine Grove earns last minute home win over Tamaqua (republicanherald.com) — Pine Grove’s girls basketball team edged Tamaqua 43-39 at home, then immediately turns its focus to a road game at Pottsville this Friday at 7:30 p.m. A late full-court drive by Callee Leffler and strong fourth-quarter scoring from several Cardinals sealed the comeback win and set up an intriguing matchup for local fans.
   

5. The 2026 Best Maternity Care Hospitals in Pennsylvania (metrokids.com) — Expecting parents in Pottsville can take note that Lehigh Valley Hospital in Pottsville is recognized among Pennsylvania’s best maternity care access hospitals, helping serve areas that might otherwise lack nearby options. The statewide rankings highlight facilities with strong safety, breastfeeding support, and newborn outcomes, giving local families more confidence when choosing where to deliver.
   

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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: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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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.