Thursday, December 18, 2014

Ashland Hospital Has New Owner

In an article posted by the Republican Herald, a federal bankruptcy judge has approved the sale of the former Saint Catherine Medical Center to the Sovereign Health Group for $550,000

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

TRAFFIC ALERT: Interstate 81 Shutdown Near McAdoo

Around 11:30pm, Interstate 81 Northbound was shutdown at the McAdoo.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Route 61 Southbound Closed Near Pottsville

As of 2:00pm, Wednesday, Route 61 Southbound is closed at the Pottsville Diner Intersection due to a motor vehicle accident.

10 Charged in PennDOT Corruption Investigation

HARRISBURG - Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane today announced that 10 individuals were charged for their alleged roles in a widespread overbilling scheme that defrauded at least $1.2 million from Pennsylvania taxpayers.

Photos of Kids Who Are Scared of Santa Claus


21 Photos of Kids Who Are Scared to Death of Santa Claus

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Suspected Killer Found Dead

The manhunt for suspected killer, Bradley William Stone, has come to an end.

Jordan Brother Releases Christmas Album

Jordan Brother, Frank Jordan, released an new album, this week, just in time for the holidays.

Missing Dog in Saint Clair Area

A dog is missing in the Saint Clair area and the owners are looking for your help.

New Notification System for Mahanoy City Residents

The Mahanoy City Police Dept. has launched a new Community Notification Service called “Nixle” this week to improve communication with people who live, work, and visit our area.

Monday, December 15, 2014

Fuel Oil Spill in Mahanoy City

The Mahanoy City Police Department is reporting that approximately 100 gallons of fuel oil spilled into the borough's sewer system on Monday afternoon.

Man Sought for Deaths of Six People in Montgomery County Monday Morning

Montgomery County Police are searching for Bradley William Stone (picture below).  He is being sought for the deaths of six people in Montgomery County Monday morning.

Pottsville Street Bridge Open to Traffic

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced the new Pottsville Street Bridge over Mill Creek in Port Carbon Borough, SchuylkillCounty is open to traffic.

Dinner Held to Help Fire Victims

On Sunday, a spaghetti dinner was held to help the victims of last weekends fire.

Sunday, December 14, 2014

Coal Region Connection: You Know You're From the Coal Region . . . Holiday/Winter Season Quiz


TAKE THE “YOU KNOW YOU’RE FROM THE COAL REGION” HOLIDAY/WINTER SEASON QUIZ BELOW & SEE HOW WELL YOU SCORE (HIGHEST SCORE IS 31). Click LIKE if you heard of flitch, boilo, lekvar kolachies, Oplatky Christmas wafers, Guer’s egg nog, & Kowalonek’s kielbasy.

Friday, December 12, 2014

Eight People Injured in Crash on Route 61

Eight people were injured in a two vehicle crash on Route 61 South, near the Rockwood Center in North Manheim Township Friday afternoon.


A red van was traveling south on Route 61 when a blue Pottsville Area School District SUV pulled out of the center's parking lot, according to the Republican Herald.

Scheduled Interstate 81 Roadwork for Next Week


Scheduled Interstate 81 Roadwork for Next Week

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week


Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

Child Found In Cold in Tamaqua

On Monday, around 8:30pm, a 3 year old child was found wandering outside in the cold in the 300 block East Elm Street in Tamaqua.

Snowfall Totals and Images from Thursdays Storm


The unexpected snowfall that hit Schuylkill on Thursday brought some of the highest amounts in the region.  Below are some of the snowfall totals that were reported by the National Weather Service.

Thursday, December 11, 2014