New Columbus NewsLocal news for New Columbus, PA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Ex-fire commissioner arrested in theft- February 19, 2008 Nesquehoning's former fire commissioner has been charged with stealing $600 from a borough fire company.Mike Kravelk, 56, of 67 W. High St., admitted taking the money from Nesquehoning Hose Company No. 1, and has been charged with criminal trespass and theft, said Trooper Brian J. Silliman of state police at Lehighton.Kravelk, who also was the borough's mayor 1986-89, was a member of the fire company for about 40 years and at one time was its treasurer. He also was a volunteer for the borough..http://www.topix.net/city/new-columbus-pa/2008/02/ex-fire-commissioner-arrested-in-theft?f... Alleged graffiti artist charged with copper theft- February 16, 2008 Police say the man charged last month with causing widespread graffiti vandalism in the area is in trouble again - this time for a copper theft spree in the Sweet Valley area that included a Wilkes-Barre ... via The Citizens' Voicehttp://www.topix.net/city/new-columbus-pa/2008/02/alleged-graffiti-artist-charged-with-cop... |