Saturday, January 13, 2018

"Sound the Alarm" Event Installs Over 150 Smoke Detectors in Ashland Homes

On Saturday, members of the Ashland Fire Department and volunteers from the American Red Cross participated in the "Sound the Alarm" event in Ashland.

Man Uninjured After Rollover Accident Saturday Afternoon

A man avoided injury Saturday afternoon in a crash in Butler Township.

Friday, January 12, 2018

Theater Owners Announce New Location

The owners of the Pearl Theaters have announced where a new location is being worked on.

Police Seek Two on Active Warrants


Hegins Township Police are seeking the public's help in finding two individuals wanted on active warrants.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/12/2018


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/12/2018

Schuylkill County Man Found with Bricks of Heroin, Meth, and Other Drugs in Hazleton

A Schuylkill County man along with a Shamokin man were arrested in Hazleton Thursday on drug charges.

Winter Storm Watch Downgraded to Winter Weather Advisory


The National Weather Service has downgraded the Winter Storm Watch it issued to a Winter Weather Advisory for Early Saturday.

Money Raised for Will's Warriors by Girardville Basketball Association

Proceeds from Thursday night's opening ceremonies went to Will's Warriors.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/11/2018


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/11/2018

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/11/18


Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/11/18

Police Find Drugs While Serving Warrant

Police find drugs while serving a warrant in West Mahanoy Township.

Thursday, January 11, 2018

"Brutus" Arrives at New Home with the Schuylkill Historical Fire Society

On Thursday, "Brutus",  the latest addition to the Schuylkill Historical Fire Society was brought to it's new home in the Mahanoy City Warehouse Complex .

Winter Storm Watch Issued for Friday Night into Saturday

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Friday Night into Saturday.

Ashland Borough Council Meeting - January 2018

Many items were covered during the meeting ranging from borough business to concerned citizens and questions about charges on water bills.

State Police Seize Heroin, Other Prohibited Drugs Valued at Nearly $15 Million in the Fourth Quarter of 2017

On Thursday, the Pennsylvania State Police announced that troopers statewide confiscated $14,747,304 in heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamines, and other prohibited drugs in the fourth quarter of 2017.

Heroin and Stolen Firearm Found During Traffic Stop


Police found heroin and a stolen firearm during a traffic stop Wednesday evening.

"Sound the Alarm" Event to Provide Smoke Detectors to Ashland Area Residents

The Ashland Fire Department and the American Red Cross are teaming up this Saturday to provide and install smoke detectors.

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/10/18


Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/10/18

Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Man in Custody for Barnesville Armed Robbery

Police say they have arrested and charged a man for an armed robbery last month.

Ashland Accepts Bid to Sell Ladder Truck

During Wednesday evening's Ashland council meeting, a bid was accepted to sell the borough's former ladder truck.