I only heard about Frank Gangemi a couple weeks ago. A Pottsville football legend in the 80s, he went on to play at Johns Hopkins and was All Conference on Offense & Defense, which is just unheard of. Amazingly, still not in the PAHS Hall of Fame, but I'm going to try to change that soon. One of my favorite interviews I've done.…

We've been gone for a while, but we're back with a bang. General George Joulwan represents the Coal Region just about as much as you can. A 4 Star General and the former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO AND, most importantly, an "East Sider" through and through.Coal Region Campfire による

Episode 5 of season 3We head up north North of the Mountain to the land of McAdoo. Definite finalist for Mac and Cheese Hall of Fame.Coal Region Campfire による

Groody Catering gets the Coal Region experience. Their hot sauce takes a back seat to no one.Coal Region Campfire による

Once again if you're a judge running for office in Schuylkill county, then you need to stop at the campfire. Jim Conville got the memo and he's here todayCoal Region Campfire による

Watch the full episode later today on Facebook.Coal Region Campfire による

Coal Region Campfire has become the 60 Minutes of Schuylkill County. It's a must stop for Lenten Fish Dinners, and of course for judge candidates. Today we welcome Christina Hale and Chris Hobbs to the campfire. Chris Hobbs. Pubs guy. Won't hold it against him.Coal Region Campfire による

You're getting the audio early, but you need to see the visuals when we release this morning at 9 AM on Facebook! We discuss Lenten Fish Dinner of South Cass and also the dating possibilities of the St. Patrick End of Summer Festival (RIP)Coal Region Campfire による

Mr. Darren from the Girl Who Code program at the Pottsville Free Public Library pulls a seat at the campfire and talks the STEM program. It's FREE too!Coal Region Campfire による

Porcupine Pat is the absolute best. He's a true original who oozes passion. Today I had the pleasure of spending some time with him at the Charles Baber cemetery and he talked me through some of the trees there. Lots of history!Coal Region Campfire による

David from Boscov's recently passed away. He was one of my first interviews and I wanted to wait to do a bigger episode on Boscov's, but it just never worked out. You can't listen to this without having a smile on your face. Guy loved his job and did it with such passion. You can't teach that.Coal Region Campfire による

Muhammad Ali, as everyone knows and should know had his HQ here in Deer Lake. There's so many different stories and my hope with this series is to capture as many as possible.Coal Region Campfire による

Leroy Boyer from the Pottsville Republican and Jason Genovese join me today and we hash out the best athletes and coaches of all time from Schuylkill County and the Coal Region.Coal Region Campfire による

Jim Haluska from the Schuylkill Historical society takes the time to explain the historical events of the Spanish Flu here in the county.Coal Region Campfire による

Connor Hinchliffe started out as a catcher, then made the jump to pitcher, where today he's in the Phillies organization. Not. Too. Shabby. I swallowed my pride and met him at Railway and we had a catch. Tommy John surgery is scheduled for next week. Well worth it.Coal Region Campfire による

Presented by CACL and Darren J March Financial Services. Week 3. Hopefully, you're buckled in! Trinity Lutheran!Coal Region Campfire による

Presented by CACL and Darren J March Financial Services. Week 2. Prepare yourself.Coal Region Campfire による

Presented by CACL and Darren J. March Financial services. Jim Roth is on the Mount Rushmore of Coal Region football coaches. He's on the Mount Rushmore of PA Coaches. He's a legend, and he's built one of the most dominant and successful football programs in the entire country.Coal Region Campfire による

Presented by CACL and Darren J March Financial Services. The unofficial mayor of St. Clair Dave Plachko joins the campfire today as we celebrate National Chili Day at Tommy's M&S.Coal Region Campfire による

Presented by CACL & Darren J March financial services. Lenten Fish Dinner Review Tour kicks off Season 2 with St. Clair Fish & Games Lobster Bisque and Altamont Fire Company's fish fry. A very bold statement is made in this review. Very Bold.Coal Region Campfire による

Presented by CACLCoal Region Campfire Wing Review Tour travels to Middleport's Coal Street Pub. Interesting facts about Middleport too.Coal Region Campfire による

Presented by CACL Today we spoke with Madeline Wittig, last year's Junior Idol winner. If you're interested in competing, email junioridolsc@gmail.com or follow "Schuylkill Theater Association" on Facebook.Coal Region Campfire による

Presented by CACLThe people spoke and I listened, so we headed down to Bum's Rush on Route 61 to give their wings their day in court.Coal Region Campfire による

PRESENTED BY CACLFrank Messina took the bull by the horns and started a Schuylkill County Model Railroad club. He and his club have made incredible progress already, and when it's done, it's going to be awesome.Coal Region Campfire による

Lenten Fish Dinner Season is upon us ladies and gentlemen. Buckle up, because I'm going to run through a brick wall for you in my quest to find the perfect haddock, cole slaw, and mac & cheese for you.Coal Region Campfire による

Presented by CACLToday we sit down with Keith Semerod and Shawn Frankenstein of SAM here in Pottsville. We take a little turn, but we dive into the process of counting the homeless in the county. Quite interesting.Coal Region Campfire による

Presented by CACL If you're a fan of Pottsville sports, then you're a fan of 50/50 Frank. He bleeds crimson and white, and is the heart beat of the Tide faithful. Frank is battling cancer right now, but his spirit is not deterred. I had the absolute pleasure of talking with him.ROLLLL TIDE!Coal Region Campfire による

Presented by CACL Coney Express has been a mainstay at the Fairlane Village Mall. After 43 years they closed on Saturday. We paid our final respects on their last day.Coal Region Campfire による

Why is the Henry Clay statue in Pottsville? This the hard hitting question we're asking today with Jim Haluska from the Schuylkill Historical Society today.Coal Region Campfire による

Presented by CACL and Darren J March Financial Services. Coach John Toomey is easily one of the most respected coaches around. He was incredibily tough, and demanded a lot, but he was also tremendously fair. Today he stopped by the campfire and we talked about his career.Coal Region Campfire による

PRESENTED BY CACL ... We packed up the van and headed up north 61 to Shendo, and paid a visit to Lucky's Deli. It was my first time, and I ate like a true king.Coal Region Campfire による

The beauty of being an avid listener of the podcast is that you get to listen to the reviews here before anyone else. That's VIP treatment. Even though Haven lost to Nativity when I was a waterboy, I still reviewed them.Coal Region Campfire による

School Lunch Tour rolls on with Schuylkill Technology South. 100% student run. Please keep them in mind for any of your catering needs, and pay them a visit for your next lunch. You won't be disappointed.Coal Region Campfire による

Election Pork & Kraut blind taste test. Participants1. Yorkville Hose Company (Pottsville)2. Good Will & EMS (Minersville)3. Schuylkill Hose #2 (Schuylkill Haven)Coal Region Campfire による

Presented by CACL and Darren March Financial PlanningKenneth Kline is my neighbor. Had zero idea he was such a coaching legend, until a couple people told me about him.Won a state championship Jim Thorpe, lost another on a half court buzzer beater, and had a great career coaching at Pottsville.Coal Region Campfire による

Presented by CACL...School Lunch Review Tourney starts today with pan rolls, mac and cheese at Pottsville DHH Lengel Middle SchoolSee the video later today at our Facebook page "Coal Region Campfire"Coal Region Campfire による

Presented by CACL and the one and only Darren March ....I went to the Mamma Millie bakery today to see what it's all about. Millie is def a character, but you'll be hard pressed to find somebody more passionate about her work. Also make sure you get your holiday orders soon with her. You don't want to show up empty handed to the holiday dinner.…

Presented by CACL and Darren. J March Financial ServicesJim Haluska from the Schuylkill County Historical Society sits down with us and discusses all things John O'Hara. Bet you didn't know he was a cub reporter covering the Pottsville Maroons or that he's often mentioned in the same breath as Hemingway?…

Presented by CACL & Darren J. March Financial ServicesPresident Judge William Baldwin pulls a seat up to the campfire this week. We talk his football career, the challenges and most important thing about being a judge, and growing up in the county.Coal Region Campfire による

PRESENTED BY CACL & Darren J. March Financial Planning. Today we speak with Schuylkill County Historical Society director Diana and she gives us all the info you and I need for the haunted walking tours.For more info go to http://schuylkillhistory.org/events/Coal Region Campfire による

George Forney stops by the campfire today and we talk Nativity girls basketball, growing up on Norwegian street, and a his peculiar skill of being able to kick perfect volleyball serves with his foot. Sponsors ... you know already Darren J. March & and the omipresent CACL.Coal Region Campfire による

We traveled north of the mountain to see what all the fuss was about with Chill Out Ice Cream. Little different format, but still a fun episode.Coal Region Campfire による

I put out the message asking for more guests. John Powers was requested a lot, so we made it happen. That's just what we do here at the Coal Region Campfire. Make your requests into reality. I never had him as a teacher, and really didn't know him in high school, but it was an absolute pleasure speaking with him, and, once again, you can feel the p…

Porcupine Pat is a Schuylkill County legend. Do you know that he's not originally from The Skook? Do you know that even though I hate possums with everything I have, they're really good for the environment? These are just a few of the things we cover. More than anything, he has an absolute passion for what he does, and we're thankful for it. Did yo…

We take the review tour north of the mountain this week and give the Mountain Valley wings their day in Skook Review court.Coal Region Campfire による

The 2016 Club is the only way to experience Tide Football. Today I reviewed the bacon wrap cheese dog from Marlin Markets.Coal Region Campfire による

Servants for All does a great service to our community helping out those in need. Jeanette Triano is the Executive Director and she stopped by the camp fire today. Also, if you ever have extra food from a party or whatever, drop it off there, They'll make good use of it. BANKING NEEDS -- CACL! Enough said! Retirement Questions? Call/email Darren! 5…

Presented by CACL There won't be any surprises in this review. Make sure to catch the video on Facebook later today at 2PM on the "Coal Region Campfire" page. Also order a shirt ...https://coalregioncampfire.com/merch/Coal Region Campfire による

Summer 2019 Concession Stand Reviews Railway. Big whoop. They may or may not have made it to the Little League World Series one time. But did they go 20 - 0 and were City League Champions?Coal Region Campfire による

Coach Dave Holland is basketball royalty here in the Coal Region. He's a teacher at heart, and it's apparent in his coaching ways. We're fortunate to have someone like him in the community. I mean he retired, and for retirement he took a principal job at an elementary school and still teaches basketball in his driveway.BANKING NEEDS -- CACL! Enough…