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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Make way for The Rosalia, a new hotel coming to Pottsville
POTTSVILLE — Beneath its Doric columns and busts of Greek gods, a 29-year-old entrepreneur announced plans to convert the Miners National Bank to a hotel Tuesday evening at a gathering outside 120 S. Centre Street. 'We loved this building so much,' Hannah Corbacio said, 'we built our business plan around it.' Hannah Corbacio speaks during a plans unveiling outside the Miners National Bank on Centre St. in Pottsville, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Along with her (left to right) Nick Hair and Bill and Jackie Metzinger. The former bank will become a hotel with event and conference spaces. (MATTHEW PERSCHALL/MULTIMEDIA EDITOR) If all goes well, Corbacio and her husband, 30-year-old Nick Hair, will open the doors of the Rosalia hotel in spring 2026. In partnership with Bill Metzinger, owner of Metz Properties, who bought the building from Santander Bank, the Pottsville couple will operate an upscale 30-room hotel, venue space and day spa in the former bank building. Work crews began the conversion of the 24,000-square-foot building this week. The bank, a landmark known for the 10-foot-tall brass doors depicting coal miners at its entrance, was incorporated in 1828. READ MORE: Transformation coming for Miners National Bank Metzinger has renovated about 15 properties throughout Schuylkill County. This project is the second biggest after the revitalization of the former St. Francis Orphanage, now 900 Market Street apartments. The Rosalia hotel, Metzinger said, is his first venture into Pottsville. In recent weeks, about 30 city officials and others visited the property to offer advice and assistance. 'It's refreshing that business and investors can work hand-in-hand with the city to do great things,' Metzinger said. On Tuesday, plans for the project was officially unveiled. After the outside program, a crowd of more than 100 assembled inside the bank's 40-foot-high lobby. Bill Metzinger during a plans unveiling outside the Miners National Bank on Centre St. in Pottsville, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. The former bank will become a hotel with event and conference spaces. (MATTHEW PERSCHALL/MULTIMEDIA EDITOR) Designed by architect Cass Gilbert, whose work includes the U. S. Supreme Court building, the bank's lobby features French limestone, Italian travertine stone floors and hardwood paneling and teller's windows. State Sen. David G. Argall, R-29, Rush Twp., called attention to about $8 million invested in the city's downtown in recent years. Pottsville city council member Andy Wollyung speaks Tuesday during the unveiling of plans for Miners National Bank to become The Rosalia, an upscale hotel. Plans call for it to include event and conference space. (MATTHEW PERSCHALL/MULTIMEDIA EDITOR) Projects included Alvernia University PottsvilleTowne campus, the Pottsville YMCA, Black Rock Brewpub and The Chopping Block. The Rosalia has received $450,000 from a $1 million state Keystone Communities grant Pottsville shares with Tamaqua. 'I want to congratulate PADCO, the city, Metz Properties, Hannah and Nick on their dedication to turning this dream into a reality,' Argall said. Savas Logothetides, PADCO executive director, recognized Hannah Corbacio and Nick Hair's involvement in Ignite Schuylkill, a Chamber of Commerce business incubator program, where the initial proposal for a downtown hotel surfaced. 'They wouldn't give up, and they were stubborn about it,' he said. 'If I could buy stock in Hannah and Nick, I would.' A banner for The Rosalia hangs during an official event Tuesday to announce plans for renovating the old Miners National Bank on Centre Street into an upscale hotel. (MATTHEW PERSCHALL/MULTIMEDIA EDITOR) The Pottsville couple own HC Digital Agency, an online marketing firm. Hannah is the daughter of John Corbacio of Pottsville and Rhoda Gerace of Schuylkill Haven. Nick is the son of Constance Ridge, formerly of Pottsville. Robert S. Carl Sr., Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce president and CEO, said the new hotel would boost tourism in the area. 'Tourism is measured by overnight stays,' Carl said. 'It's difficult to measure it if there are no overnight stays.' State Reps. Tim Twardzik, R-123, Butler Twp., and Jamie Barton, R-124, East Brunswick Twp., were among the guests. City Councilman Andrew Wollyung represented Pottsville, and chairman Ian Lipton represented the Pottsville Redevelopment Authority, which approved a $75,000 grant for the project.
The Courier
20-05-2025
- General
- The Courier
Beautiful Angus mansion with cottages, stables and 70 acres of land hits market
A beautiful Angus mansion that comes with cottages, stables and nearly 70 acres of land has gone up for sale. Keithock House sits at the heart of a small residential estate just north of Brechin. On the market for £1.7 million, the B-listed property also comes with walled gardens, woods and a field. The gates to the driveway of the estate sit between a pair of stone-built lodges. The front door opens to an outer hall with cornicing, while the inner hallway has a stone hanging staircase, two Doric columns and a wood-burning stove. The double-aspect drawing room has a fireplace and pocket doors that open into the music room. Opposite is a library with an ornate fireplace, wall lights and a shelved press. The dining room has a marble fireplace and stone dating back to 1680 over a door which links to the kitchen. The kitchen has fitted units with wooden worktops, a central island unit and Amtico flooring. Nearby is a walk-in cupboard and a cloakroom with fitted cupboards and a separate WC. A back hall connects to the kitchen and has stairs to a store. The ground floor is completed by a laundry room, a pantry, an office, a freezer room, a sauna and a wine cellar. Eight of the bedrooms can be found on the first floor. There are also two bathrooms, a billiards room and a balcony. The ninth bedroom, as well as a playroom, sits on the top floor. To the side of the house is a walled garden with fruit and apple trees, a tennis court, lawns and a Victorian greenhouse. On the other side of the house are paved seating areas and a stretch of lawn leading down to the Keithock Water and woods beyond. There are three two-storey cottages next to the house. The Old Laundry House has three bedrooms, a kitchen and dining room and a sitting room on the top floor. The two other cottages are part of the stone-built stable block, which is arranged around a courtyard with a doocot over an entrance archway. Both of these cottages come with two bedrooms. Keithock House is being marketed by Savills for offers over £1.7m. Elsewhere in Angus, a 'luxurious' family home just a stone's throw from the new Monikie aquapark is up for sale.
Press and Journal
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Press and Journal
Aberdeen fan view: One fan's hooligan cowardice has damaged the reputation of the club and Red Army
Unacceptable. Totally intolerable. The job of a football supporter is to do what they can to propel their team to victory, and unsettle their opponents. It is accepted by all sides this is not a passive undertaking – and nor would anybody wish it to be. Much too often, though, people appear to forget that a football ground is not some magic haven beyond the boundaries of consequence, where the blur of the crowd paints over individual responsibility. The laws of basic social cohesion – and of the land – do not cease to have jurisdiction at the turnstile. Nobody realistically expects rivals who have just vanquished the favourites of a fanbase will be showered with three cheers. But to resort to the Doric version, and make missiles of the stadium furniture, is – among the politer descriptions – abhorrent, futile, hooligan cowardice. It matters not if an injured party was not the intended target – or even if there is none. The act of preparing and delivering a projectile on to the pitch is reprehensible under any circumstances: if you would not like someone coming to your workplace and throwing solid objects at you unannounced, do not do it to others. It really isn't hard. It is desperately sad what may turn out to be the last act of Jack MacKenzie's Aberdeen career was to be smashed in the face by a large slab of plastic. May he be treated far better by the supporters of his next club, and may his physical wounds heal quickly even if the internal one understandably festers. The damage done to the reputation of the club and the fans will take longer to heal, and fairly so. For what truly is it that Aberdeen is now standing free of? Viewing these scenes: its senses, and little else.
Press and Journal
18-05-2025
- Health
- Press and Journal
Aberdeenshire massage therapist swaps jet-setting for healing at home
After years of travelling the world as Virgin Atlantic cabin crew and working aboard a private yacht, Hazel Duguid turned her passion for healing into Heilan Hands Therapies. Her hands-on wellness business has treatment rooms near Turriff and Health Haven, Portessie, offering therapeutic massage and bespoke treatments that cater to mind, body, and soul. Meanwhile, she's building community through wellness with a series of day retreats held around Aberdeenshire. Hazel answered all of our questions on her biggest achievements, mistakes and more. After the birth of my son, Fraser, I decided it was time for a career change. I'd worked all over the world, but I'd always had a passion for complementary therapies. I retrained at Hereford College of Technology, which was quite daunting as most students were half my age. After qualifying, I worked to improve my confidence and gain some much-needed experience, learning how to adapt treatments for all sorts of needs. When I had my daughter, Catriona, we moved back to Aberdeenshire and I felt ready to set up on my own. I started Heilan Hands Therapies as it suits my family life and erratic ADHD brain. Trusting my gut and not being afraid to change tack when things don't always go the way they should. I've learned to view challenges as signposts rather than roadblocks, and I'm always open to learning and adapting. The business has grown organically over time, mostly through word of mouth. I think more people are seeing the value and importance of self-care, which is now more essential than ever. Family, friends, fellow therapists and my clients. I recently joined the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and already, they have proved invaluable with legal and insurance advice. When I feel overwhelmed, I hear my Mam say, 'Keep a calm sooch', which is Doric for keep a calm head. It reminds me to stay grounded and not let stress dictate my actions. I don't really believe in 'mistakes' – everything happens for a reason and mistakes act as lessons. My biggest lesson was not to spread myself too thinly. I'm no good to anyone if I'm burnt out. I've also learned not to compare myself to others and to honour my own pace. I'm proud of the day retreats I've run so far. I try to be original with the content and energy, whilst always keeping things fun. Likewise, if I've helped a client feel better after a treatment, then that's a great achievement, too. One client once told me she hadn't slept properly in years until after my treatment – that meant the world.
Press and Journal
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Press and Journal
Harold's books about north-east farming reach Balmoral
Harold Murray's published poems and reminisces of north-east farming life have reached some very important eyes. The retired farmer and author told us two copies of his latest book had found their way to Balmoral. Exactly who's reading his work at the King's residence on Royal Deeside is not known. But the mere fact his book – Doric, Historic and Humorous – was personally requested by a PA to the royals is a source of great pride for the 92-year-old. So too is the amount of money his latest literary offering, together with another he had published more than 20 years ago, have raised for good causes. He's sold nearly 4,700 copies of his two works, raising a whopping £26,170 for Cancer Research UK and Alzheimers Research UK. All proceeds from sales of his first book went to helping find a cure for cancer. Those from sales of his second book will support work towards the same goal for Alzheimers. The first publication, Farm Life 1900-2000, chronicles his farming life and its many changes during the last century. Harold, a noted cattle breeder and judge, was encouraged to write it all down by family friends and others. His mother lived until she was 90 and passed on a vivid account of bygone farm days. Farm Life 1900-2000 also takes in Harold's schooldays and life around Huntly before the family moved to the Turriff area. The book's initial run sold out within a week. Included in the publication are numerous photographs from the era. Harold's more recent work – also printed by W Peters and Son, of Turriff – was published just last year. It includes around 70 agriculture-related poems featuring well-known people and places connected to the farming industry. There are also many memories Harold has held on to over the decades. There are just two copies left unsold, one at the printers and the other at Huntly Mart. Harold embarked on his literary journey many years ago. Explaining his passion for it, he said: 'I just sit down and everything just seems to fall into place. 'Writing my second book, I enjoyed every hour it took. But this was due to public support, for which I am truly grateful.' I just sit down and everything just seems to fall into place.' Harold Murray He's also been a dedicated reader of The Press and Journal, published by DC Thomson, for many years. When he left home in 1949, his choice of paper was the P&J at a cost of tuppence per day. However, Harold's greatest passion is – not surprisingly – farming and he still regularly travels from his home near Turriff to attend livestock shows and sales in the north-east.
