Internet connection is required for participation.
No purchase necessary.  Registration is required for prize drawing.  One valid entry per contestant.
Winner will be chosen by a random drawing of all eligible entries received, at noon on Saturday, August 19, 2017. You must be 18 years of age or older at time of entry to be eligible for this contest. This contest is void where prohibited by law. Winner(s) will be notified by phone and/or email. If a winner is unreachable after seven (7) days, or if that winner is unavailable for prize fulfillment, an alternate winner will be selected. If The Republican-Herald cannot find an eligible winner for the prize, that prize will not be awarded.
Prize:    (4) lucky people will win a Penn State hooded sweatshirt. (4) lucky people will win a $25 gift card to their bookstore. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.
The Republican-Herald reserves the right to substitute any prize with another prize of equal or greater value.
All decisions of contest officials are final. The Republican-Herald reserves the right to restrict local winner(s) to only persons whose primary residence is within 30 miles of our main office (111 Mahantongo Street, Pottsville PA) or otherwise within Schuylkill County and/or our home delivery coverage area. Employees of The Republican-Herald, its respective parent, affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising sponsors and promotional agencies, and the immediate family members of each are not eligible.  Contest entrants agree to abide by the terms of these Official Rules and by the decisions of the contest commissioners, which are final on all matters pertaining to the contest.  Contest entrants further grant to The Republican-Herald the right to use and publish their proper name and state online and in print, or any other media, in connection with the Contest. The Republican-Herald reserves the right to use any and all information related to the contest, including information on contestants obtained through the contest, for marketing purposes or any other purpose, unless prohibited by law.  The Contest and all of the related pages, contents and code are copyrighted by The Republican-Herald. Copying or unauthorized use of any copyrighted materials, trademarks or any other intellectual property without the express written consent of its owner is strictly prohibited.  Each winner, by acceptance of the prize, agrees to release all Sponsors, and their parent and subsidiary companies, their officers, directors, employees, agents, shareholders, affiliates, suppliers, distributors, and advertising agencies from all liability, claims, or actions of any kind whatsoever for injuries, damages, or losses to persons and property which may be sustained in connection with the receipt, ownership, or use of the prize. The Republican-Herald is not responsible for Internet crashes or slowdowns caused by network congestion, viruses, sabotage, satellite failures, phone line failures, electrical outages, natural disasters or acts of man or God. All results posted are unofficial until winners have been contacted and confirmed. This contest is not intended for gambling. If it is determined that a contestant is using the contest for gambling purposes they will be disqualified and reported to authorities. The Republican-Herald reserves the right to change the rules at any time. This contest is officially sponsored by The Republican-Herald.