The Pottsville Area High School logo is visible in the center of a turf field inside the school’s new wellness center, opening later this month. (MATTHEW PERSCHALL/MULTIMEDIA EDITOR) A ribbon ...

Now, there is a turf field ... like soccer, football, just open space and just a ton of activities. We think it's great for the kids," said Jake Wartella, Pottsville Area High School teacher.

Now, there is a turf field ... like soccer, football, just open space and just a ton of activities. We think it's great for the kids," said Jake Wartella, Pottsville Area High School teacher.

He had initially applied unsuccessfully to be head coach of Pottsville High School’s football team before seeking the administrative job, even though he had no previous training, certification ...

Derrell Johnson-Koulianos, 37, a former football star at the University of Iowa, was hired as Pottsville’s director of athletics and student activities on May 22. He had initially applied ...