Tuesday, January 10, 2017

UPDATE: Time Change for the Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Tuesday

(01/10/2017) The National Weather Service has adjusted the times of the Winter Weather Advisory issued for Tuesday.

Monday, January 9, 2017

Schuylkill County Police Log for 01/09/17


Schuylkill County Police Log for 01/09/17

Winning Cash 5 Jackpot Ticket Sold in Schuylkill County

One winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket sold in Schuylkill County won a jackpot worth $225,000 for the Friday, January 6, drawing.

Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Tuesday

(01/09/2017) The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Tuesday Afternoon into Tuesday Night for Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/09/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/09/2017

Tractor Trailer Goes Over Embankment in Two Vehicle Crash Monday Morning

A tractor trailer went over an embankment Monday morning in a two vehicle crash on Interstate 81.

Schuylkill County Youth Baseball/Softball Signups

Schuylkill County Youth Baseball/Softball Signups

Police Alerting Businesses of Possible Counterfeit Money

Police are alerting businesses of counterfeit money that is being used around Schuylkill County.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash Involving Tractor Trailer on Interstate 81 Monday Morning

(12/26/16) Just before Noon, Monday, Route 61 Southbound was closed due to a crash.
Emergency personnel are at the scene of a crash on Interstate 81 Monday morning.

District XI High School Girls Basketball Rankings As of 01/08/2017


District XI High School Girls Basketball Rankings As of 01/08/2017

District XI High School Boys Basketball Rankings As of 01/08/2017


District XI High School Boys Basketball Rankings As of 01/08/2017

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/09/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/09/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/08/2017

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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/08/2017

Schuylkill County Police Log for 01/08/2017



Schuylkill County Police Log for 01/08/2017

Sunday, January 8, 2017

Community Raising Money for Family of Boy Killed in Crash

The community is coming together for the family of Issac Krammes, a 4 year old that died from his injuries in a crash later Thursday.

Auction Date Announced for Schuylkill Mall

An auction date for the Schuylkill Mall has been scheduled for later in January.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/08/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/08/2017

Saturday, January 7, 2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/07/17


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/07/17

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/07/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/07/2017

Schuylkill County Police Log for 01/07/2017



Schuylkill County Police Log for 01/07/2017

Knoebels Announces New Ride "Over the Top"

On Friday, we posted about Knoebels announcing their new ride for 2017 called "Over the Top". It didn't take long for them to announce what the new ride is all about.

Boy Dies from Injuries From Crash; Police Asking for Witnesses of Crash to Come Forward

A boy involved in a motor vehicle accident on Thursday has died from his injuries.

Fire Crews Called to Fully Involved House Fire Saturday Morning

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Fire crews were called to fire Saturday Morning in Foster Township.

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work


Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/06/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/06/2017

Schuylkill County Police Log for 01/06/16


Schuylkill County Police Log for 01/06/16

Friday, January 6, 2017

Schuylkill County Legislators Release Statements on Potential Prison Closures

Earlier Friday, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections announced a plan to close or reduce the population of at least 2 State Prisons from a list 5, one which is SCI Frackville in Schuylkill County.

Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Representatives Neal Goodman (D-Schuylkill), Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill) and Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill/Dauphin) released the following statement regarding the governor’s decision to close two state correctional institutions out of five under consideration, one including SCI Frackville:

Knoebels Gives Clue of New Ride for 2017

A new trend for Amusement Parks has been to give small clues before they officially announce a new ride and Knoebels gave a hint on Friday.

Two Face Attempted Homicide Charges After Shooting

Two men face attempted homicide charges after a shooting during an argument early Friday.

Department of Corrections Announces Plan to Close or Reduce State Prisons; One From Schuylkill County

On Friday, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections announced a plan to close or reduce the population of at least one State Prison on Schuylkill County.

Department of Corrections Secretary John Wetzel met with union officials and the agency’s leadership team to discuss the plan to close two prisons and reduce by half the community corrections population by June 30, 2017, as part of spending reductions in response to the state budget deficit.

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/05/2017


Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/05/2017

Four Injured, Child Flown After Crash on Thursday

Four people were injured including a child that was flown after an accident on Thursday.

Drought Declarations Remain in Pennsylvania Counties

Following a meeting Thursday of the Commonwealth Drought Task Force, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) made no changes in county drought declarations: 8 counties remain in drought warning status and 26 remain on drought watch.

Schuylkill County School Delays - 01/06/2017


Schuylkill County School Delays - 01/06/2017

Thursday, January 5, 2017

Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/04/2017



Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/04/2017

Schuylkill County Police Log for 01/04/2017

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Schuylkill County Police Log for 01/04/2017

Schuylkill County Legislators Sworn in on Tuesday

Senator Argall with his wife, Beth, and children A.J.
and Elise at his office in the state Capitol on Tuesday, January 3, 2017.
On Tuesday, the legislators that serve Schuylkill County were sworn in for new terms.

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/03/2017


Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/03/2017

Police Standoff Stems from Fight Over Television

(01/03/17) A Police standoff that occurred Tuesday stemmed from a fight over a television.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/04/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/04/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/03/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/03/2017

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Argall Sworn In for New Term

Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) was sworn-in for his third term to the Senate of Pennsylvania to represent the 29th Senatorial District today during a ceremony at the state Capitol.

Police Incident in Palo Alto Tuesday Morning

A police incident in Palo Alto Tuesday morning closed Bacon Street in the borough.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/03/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/03/2017

Sunday, January 1, 2017

Freezing Rain Advisory Issued for Monday Morning

(1/1/17) The National Weather Service has issued a Freezing Rain Advisory for Monday morning.

Ambulance Association Awarded Grant from Firehouse Subs for New Equipment

Penn Mahoning Ambulance Association, New Ringgold, was the recipient of a generous grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation which provided three automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and two suction units.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/01/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/01/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 1/1/17


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 1/1/17

Shenandoah Celebrates New Years Eve with New Kielbasi and Pierogie Tradition

Organizers of the event
Shenandoah Valley Seniors Lynn Rosa De Aza,
Mrisol Velasquez, Liz Rosa De Aza, and Emily Tovar.
In a town where Kielbasi and Pierogies are king, a new tradition began to ring in the new year.

Saturday, December 31, 2016