The presidential election is finally over. The country overall chose Barack Obama as the president elect and Obama is already deciding what issues to tackle first when he officially takes over as president in January.
Here is Schuylkill County though, John McCain had more votes than Obama. Schuylkill County still has a Republican stronghold for most elections. Jim Rhoades, who died in a auto mobile accident, was reelected by Schuylkill County.
Did that visit by John McCain in Pottsville propel him to victory in Schuylkill County? One has to wonder.
Saturday, November 08, 2008
Thursday, October 16, 2008
The Philadelphia Phillies are the talk of the town
Seems there are a number of Philadelphia Phillies fans on the Purple Page. The Phillies clinched the National League title last night by defeating the Dodgers.
They will now have to face either the Tampa Bay Rays or the Boston Red Sox. Tampa currently leads the series 3-1.
This will be Philadelphia's first World Series appearance since 1993 when they faced the Toronto Blue Jays. Remember that one? That is when Mitch "Wild Thing" Williams threw the pitch that was homered by Joe Carter and the Blue Jays won the World Series.
No deal for new Schuylkill County Children and Youth Building
No deal for new Schuylkill County Children and Youth Building
The deal for relocating the offices of the Schuylkill County Children and Youth to 500 N.Centre Street in Pottsville fell through.
The major reasons being the lack of parking and also the needed renovations for the building. Had the deal gone through, a $500,000 grant would have been provided for renovations to the new building.
For now, the office will continue looking at other properties.
Friday, October 10, 2008
Coach Shields loses in lawsuit
Schuylkill County Judge Cyrus Palmer Dolbin awarded a former Nativity BVM student $751,000 for sexual assault committed by former coach Daniel M. Shields Jr.
Shields was the track coach for BVM when the assaults occurred. Daniel Shields is currently serving 18 months to 4 years in a state correctional facility. After his release Daniel Shields will have to register as a sexual predator.
In one strange incident,the victime said Shields sent her a Christmas card last year.
An out of court settlement did occur with Nativity BVM High School, where Shields was a coach; the Diocese of Allentown, which operates the school; and the Most Rev. Edward P. Cullen, bishop of Allentown — all had been dismissed from the case earlier this year after a settlement that is confidential at the victim’s request,
Shields was the track coach for BVM when the assaults occurred. Daniel Shields is currently serving 18 months to 4 years in a state correctional facility. After his release Daniel Shields will have to register as a sexual predator.
In one strange incident,the victime said Shields sent her a Christmas card last year.
An out of court settlement did occur with Nativity BVM High School, where Shields was a coach; the Diocese of Allentown, which operates the school; and the Most Rev. Edward P. Cullen, bishop of Allentown — all had been dismissed from the case earlier this year after a settlement that is confidential at the victim’s request,
Monday, September 22, 2008
Magistrate Reiley is the talk of the town or at least the Purple Page
District Magistrate Reiley is the talk of the Purple Page. His sentence has been viewed as both fair and also not hard enough for a public servant or Magistrate.
Otherwise, the big topic is gas prices. Hurricane Ike has come and gone and people are wondering why gas prices continue to rise. I guess we will have to hope Jack Rich has a warmn heart as Christmas will soon be here.
Otherwise, the big topic is gas prices. Hurricane Ike has come and gone and people are wondering why gas prices continue to rise. I guess we will have to hope Jack Rich has a warmn heart as Christmas will soon be here.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Magistrate Reiley Sentence in DUI Case
Pottsville magisterial district judge James Reiley accused of driving under the influence will be in a probationary program for 12 months. The Republican Herald reports Schuylkill County President Judge William Baldwin admitted James Reiley into the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition program Thursday afternoon. If Reiley completes the program successfully, the charges will be dismissed.
Reiley was charged in June with two counts of DUI.
Many comments have been posted over at the Purple Page.
Reiley was charged in June with two counts of DUI.
Many comments have been posted over at the Purple Page.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Back to the old site I guess
The Purple Page is only currently available at http://www.members.boardhost.com/purplepage/ .
Also the board is pretty short and only holds 200 messages at this time. It would be great if users would support the board at little more through the adverts. I am sure the site would have more message capability.
Also the board is pretty short and only holds 200 messages at this time. It would be great if users would support the board at little more through the adverts. I am sure the site would have more message capability.
Sexual Harassment Schuylkill County Courthouse
It has been rumored that an employee at the Schuylkill County courthouse may file a sexual harassment suit against anothe employee at the court house. The victim supposedly has retained an attorney from out of the area.
More news to follow
More news to follow
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