Success Kid's Dad Needs Kidney Transplant

If you've spent any time on the internet over the past 7 years, you've come to know, "The Success Kid" meme.

Man Found with Heroin After Being Caught Throwing Rocks at a Home

A McAdoo man is facing drug charges after being caught throwing rocks at a home.

South Schuylkill Garden Club Tea

South Schuylkill Garden Club will be holding their annual membership Tea on Tuesday, April 21st.

4-H Club Participates in Clover Campaign

Blue Mt. 4-H Livestock Club members will be helping to kick off the Tractor Supply Company spring Clover Campaign.

South Schuylkill Garden Club Annual Plant Sale - 05/16/15

South Schuylkill Garden Club will hold their Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 16, 2015 from 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM. The location for the plant sale is at 46 Avenue “C” Schuylkill Haven behind the Medical Arts Building. Start your day early by stopping by for the best selection of locally grown plants for your garden.

DCNR Warning Anglers, Others of High Wildfire Danger

Harrisburg, PA – With the approach of Pennsylvania’s traditional statewide trout season opener on April 18, and a rash of recent wildfires, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is urging anglers, property owners and others to take steps to prevent forest and brush fires.

Man Wanted for Parole Violation

Schuylkill County District Attorney Christine Holman and the Schuylkill County Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Dominick J. Leo.

McCann School of Business Hosts Live Once Event for High School Students

The Pottsville Campus of McCann School of Business & Technology hosted the “Live Once” event on Monday, April 13, 2015.

Coal Region Connections: Heisler's Dairy Bar

WHAT STARTED AS A SMALL ICE CREAM STAND 58 YEARS AGO HAS GROWN INTO THE COAL REGION'S PREMIER FAMILY ATTRACTION FROM APRIL THROUGH OCTOBER. Click LIKE if Heisler's Dairy Bar in the beautiful Lewistown Valley between Tamaqua & Pottsville is 1 of your favorite destinations.

FARM Scholarship Available

Foundation for Agriculture and Resource Management (Schuylkill County Fair) Scholarship application are available to down load from www.schuylkillfair.com under the scholarship tab. The same scholarship application can also be found on the Schuylkill Area Community Foundation web site at www.sacfoundation.com . Interested candidates need to submit the application by June 1st.

Road Work Scheduled for Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County This Week

Road Work Scheduled for Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County This Week

SCAM ALERT: Fraudulent Charity Seeking Funds for Fire Departments

The Orwigsburg Police Department has issued the following information regarding a phone scam in the borough where an organization is asking for local fire departments

McCann School of Business to Host Live Once Tour for High School Students

McCann School of Business & Technology Pottsville Campus will be hosting its 1st Live Once Tour on Monday, April 13th from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for this Week

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for this Week

Yeager Announces Bid for Republican Nomination for Pottsville City Council

Jack Yeager, 59, of Pottsville announced his intention to seek the Republican nomination for Pottsville City Council on Friday morning. In order to be nominated, he is asking Republican voters to write-in his name in the May 19th primary.

Pedestrian Injured After Being Struck By a Vehicle Friday Morning

A pedestrian was injured Friday morning after being struck by a vehicle in Tamaqua.

Three Face Drug Charges After Arrests Thursday Evening

Three faces drug charges after two separate incidents Thursday evening.

State Owned Universities Agree to Tuition Freeze

At the request of state Rep. Mike Hanna, D-Clinton/Centre, the 20-member board charged with setting tuition rates for Pennsylvania’s 14 state-owned universities today agreed to a general tuition freeze for the 2015-16 school year in exchange for a restoration of state funding.

Frackville Announces Pool Will Not Open This Season

The Frackville Borough announced that the borough's pool will not open this season due to repairs.

Thousands of Cases of Sabra Hummus Recalled

Over 30,000 cases of Sabra Hummus has been recalled for the possibility of contamination of Listeria.

Schuylkill County Teacher Named Finalist for Pennsylvania's 2016 Teacher of the Year

A 3rd Grade Teacher from Tamaqua Area has been announced as a finalist for Pennsylvania 2016 Teacher of the Year.

PennDOT Encourages Saving Lives through Organ Donation

With April marking National Donate Life Month, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today reminded driver’s license and identification card holders that spending a few minutes online to register as an organ donor can help another person live a fuller, longer life.

Schuylkill County Man Had Illegal Possession of "Fully Functional" Machine Gun

A Schuylkill County man has been charged after a probe by the State Police and Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

PENNDOT: Traffic Deaths Reach All-Time Low in 2014

Traffic deaths in Pennsylvania in 2014 reached an all-time low, continuing a favorable trend as safety advocates work towards the nationwide goal of zero fatalities, acting PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards said today.

Identity of Hitch Hiker Killed on Interstate 81 Monday Evening Released

New information has been released about Monday evening fatal incident including the victim's identity.


Eldora Youst, 56, of Minersville, was killed Monday evening a while attempting to hitch hike to Frackville on Interstate 81 when she was struck by a passing tractor trailer.   She was reportedly attempting to flag down motorists when she was struck.  The incident happened in the northbound lanes at Milemarker 100 near Pine Grove.

http://fox43.com/2015/04/07/psp-identify-hitch-hiker-killed-on-i-81/

Pennsylvania State Police to Begin Carrying Life Saving Overdose Reversal Antidote

The Wolf Administration today announced that the Pennsylvania State Police would begin carrying the important life-saving opioid overdose reversal antidote, naloxone.

Pedestrian Killed on Interstate 81 near Pine Grove

A pedestrian was struck and killed along Interstate 81 Monday evening.

Interstate 81 Northbound Shutdown at Pine Grove Exit

Interstate 81 has been shutdown at the Pine Grove Exit.

Pennsylvania Lottery to Launch New Cash4Life Game

On Tuesday, April 7, the Pennsylvania Lottery will begin sales of Cash4Life™, a new $2 terminal-based game offering a top prize of $1,000 a day for life and a second prize of $1,000 a week for life.

Tri Axle Rollover in Rush Township

Around 11am, a truck rollover was reported in Rush Township.

Interstate 81 Road Work Scheduled for Schuylkill County This Week

Interstate 81 Road Work Scheduled for Schuylkill County This Week

Police Investigating Hit & Run

The Rush Township Police Department is investigating a hit and run that occurred on Tuscarora Park Road on Friday.

Crews at the Scene of Working Structure Fire in Pottsville

Around 1:30pm Saturday, fire crews were called to 714 West Market Street, Pottsville for a working structure fire.

Watch out for Phone Scams as the Tax Deadline Approaches

With just over a week to go before the tax deadline, local officials are warning about IRS Phone Scams

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

Schuylkill Man Dies in Luzerne County Crash

A Schuylkill County man died in a crash on Interstate 81 Friday morning in Luzerne County.

Dry Conditions Trigger Brush Fires Thursday Afternoon

Schuylkill County is already in a "Drought Watch" and Thursday afternoon's nice dry weather has triggered brush fires.

UPDATE: Thousands of Bags of Heroin Seized

On February 26th, 2015, the Shenandoah Police Department and the Pennsylvania State Police executed two simultaneous drug raids in the borough seizing thousands of bags of heroine.

Weather Conditions Bring Potential for Wildfires on Thursday

Thursday's forecast is looking beautiful as it might be our best day so far in 2015. It also brings the higher chance of wildfires.

Police Looking for Suspect from New Ringgold Armed Robbery

An attempted robbery took place Tuesday at the New Ringgold Market.

Cressona Mall Facing Foreclosure

The Cressona Mall is facing foreclosure.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Beam Setting on Route 61 in Pottsville on Thursday

PennDOT has announced they will be doing beam setting on the Route 61 Bridge over the Schuylkill River in Pottsville on Thursday.

Orwigsburg Man Facing Drug Charges After Berks County Drug Roundup

An Orwigsburg man was picked up as part of a Berks County Drug Roundup Wednesday Morning.

County Business School on Federal Financial Watch List

A Schuylkill County Business School has been placed on a Federal Financial Watch List to monitor how they spend taxpayer's money.

SUV Rollover on Vulcan Hill Near Mahanoy City Wednesday Morning

At 8:30am Wednesday, Mahanoy City Fire Department's were called to the Vulcan Hill on Route 54 near Mahanoy City for a motor vehicle accident.

April Fool's Day Blizzard of 1997

On this date in 1997, Mother Nature has her own April Fools Day Prank in mind.

Triple 3's Drawn in Evening Lottery

Anytime three of the same number is drawn during the Pick 3, formerly known as the Daily Number, from the Pennsylvania Lottery, there are a lot of winners!

Governor Wolf Extends LIHEAP Program

Governor Tom Wolf announced Tuesday that Pennsylvanians struggling to pay home heating bills will now have until May 1 to apply for financial help through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

Sweet Home Schuylkill County Becomes Billboard Top 100 Hit

The Schuylkill County classic has gone national!

Schuylkill County School Delays for 4/1/15

Schuylkill County School Delays - 4/1/15