Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Treasurer Reminds County Residents to License Dogs

The Schuylkill County Treasurer Linda Marchalk reminds residents to license your dogs.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/31/2018


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/31/2018

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/30/2018


Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/30/2018

Will Grover See His Shadow on Friday at Sweet Arrow Lake?

Grover the Groundhog is still cozy and snoozing in his burrow but will emerge to be with us at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park on Friday, February 2, 2018 to make his weather prediction.

Schuylkill County Announcements - 01/31/18


Schuylkill County Announcements - 01/31/18

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/31/18


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/31/18

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Police Investigating Break In at Ashland Pharmacy

The Ashland Police Department is investigating a break-in at the Bracey Pharmacy, located 626 Centre Street, Ashland.

The New Schuylkill County Visitors Guide is Available for 2018

On Tuesday, the Schuylkill County Visitor's Bureau announced that the 2018 Visitors Guide is now available! 

Mall Demolition Begins to Make Way for Warehouses

The demolition of the Schuylkill Mall began inside several weeks ago but last week, the demolition of the outside structure began.

Police Seek Man Wanted for Sexual Assault of 15 Year Old

Police are asking for public's help in finding a man wanted for the sexual assault of a 15 year old last year.

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/29/2018


Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/29/2018

TRAFFIC ALERT: Tractor Trailer Jackknifed on Route 61 Southbound

Around 10:00am, Tuesday, emergency personnel were called to Route 61 Southbound south of Frackville for jacknifed tractor trailer.

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 01/30/18


Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 01/30/18


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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/29/2018


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/29/2018

Monday, January 29, 2018

Sheppton Man Charged with Burglary of an American Legion

A Sheppton man was arrested Monday for the burglary of an American Legion.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/29/18


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/29/18

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Tamaqua and Surrounding Areas Starting Wednesday

According to the Tamaqua Borough,  customers may be at increased risked from microbial contamination.

Penn's Peak Celebrating Anniversary with $15 Tickets

Penn's Peak will be offering tickets to shows for only $15 to celebrate their 15 year Anniversary.

Car Crashes into 3C's Restaurant Monday Morning

No injuries were reported after a car crashed into 3C's Restaurant along Route 61 Monday morning.

Lehigh Valley Hospital Expands Rehabilitation Services into Tamaqua

Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Schuylkill has expanded rehabilitation services into Tamaqua with the opening of LVHN Rehabilitation Services–Tamaqua.

Top Prize Winning Pennsylvania Lottery Ticket Sold in Pottsville

A winning Pennsylvania Lottery Ticket was sold in Pottsville on Sunday.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/28/2018


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/28/2018

Sunday, January 28, 2018

Shenandoah Valley School District to Receive Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture

On Thursday, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded $44,300 in Community Facilities Direct Loans to the Shenandoah Valley School District.

12 Residents Affected by Sunday Morning Apartment Building Fire in Pottsville

A dozen residents were affected by an apartment building fire in Pottsville Sunday morning.

Emergency Personnel Responding to Working Fire in Pottsville Sunday Morning

Fire units are currently responding to a working apartment building fire in Pottsville.

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/27/2018


Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/27/2018

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work


Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/27/2018


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/27/2018

Saturday, January 27, 2018

Friday, January 26, 2018

Students Raise Money for School Activities Through Fun Run

On Friday, students at North Schuylkill Elementary spent their day participating in a fun run to raise money for school activities.

Authorities Release Identity of Victim of Thursday Evening's Fatal Fire

An elderly man died in a house fire Thursday evening in Wayne Township.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/26/18


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/26/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/25/2018


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/25/2018

Local Officials Attend Demolition of Homes Destroyed by Fire in Shenandoah.

On Thursday afternoon, Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill), Representative Neal Goodman (D-Schuylkill) and Borough and County Officials attended the demolition of thirteen homes that were destroyed by an arson fire in Shenandoah back in 2016.

Auburn Woman Places in Statewide County Fair Scrapbook Competition

For the second time in the past two years, Linda Wolfe of Auburn has placed second with her scrapbook of the 2017 Schuylkill County Fair.

Thursday, January 25, 2018

Mahanoy City Police Arrest Fugitive Wanted in Three Counties

A woman wanted in 3 counties was taken into custody by police.

One Person Dies in House Fire Thursday Evening

A Schuylkill County Coroner was called to the scene of a house fire Thursday evening in Wayne Township.

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/24/2018


Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/24/2018

Schuylkill Young Professionals Organization Launches

With support from the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce, a group of young professional leaders announce the launch of the official Schuylkill Young Professionals Organization (SYPO). 

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/25/18


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/25/18

Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/24/2018


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/24/2018

Schuylkill County Police Log for 01/24/18


Schuylkill County Police Log for 01/24/18

Elton John to Kick Off Farewell Tour in Allentown

Elton John had a major announcement to make Wednesday and it includes our area.

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/23/2018


Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/23/2018

Gillingham Charter to Hold Special Event Wednesday to Commemorate National School Choice Week

Gillingham Charter School will hold a special event on January 24, 2018 to commemorate National School Choice Week (January 21-27, 2018).

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Monday Morning Barn Fire Ruled Arson

A Monday morning barn fire near Pine Grove has been ruled arson.

North Schuylkill Elementary Students Raising Money Through Boosterthon

The North Schuylkill PTO and students are raising money through Boosterthon this week.

Newspaper Responds to Funeral Directors' Opposition to Memorial Charge

UPDATE to previous story, Schuylkill County Funeral Directors received a letter from the Republican Herald this week in response to their opposition to a mandatory charge for a new end of year memorial section.

Two Injured in Monday Afternoon Crash on Interstate 81

Two people were injured and flown after a crash on Interstate 81 Monday Afternoon.