Work Scheduled to Begin Monday on Route 924 Bridge Project

PennDOT has announced a project to replace the Route 924 Bridge near Gilberton will begin next week.

Auditor General Finds Billions in Diverted Funds That Could Aid PennDOT Projects

Auditor General Eugene DePasquale announced Thursday that his new audit of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) shows the agency could be further along in repairing rough highways and fixing 2,829 structurally deficient bridges with the billions of dollars it has been forced to pay to State Police.

Frackville Lawyer Joins Schuylkill County Bar

Steven M. Yurkonis, Esq., Frackville, was admitted to practice law before the Court of Common Pleas of Schuylkill County at a swearing-in ceremony with the Honorable John E. Domalakes presiding. Yurkonis’ parents, Joseph and Theresa Yurkonis, and James O’Connor, Esq., all of Frackville, were in attendance.

Shenandoah Valley to Present "Into the Woods" This Weekend

The Shenandoah Valley High School Drama Club will present “Into the Woods” on Friday & Saturday April 26th & 27th at 7:00 PM and Sunday April 28th at 2:00 PM in the high school auditorium.

Schuylkill Technology Center Inducts New Members into the National Technical Honor Society

Schuylkill Technology Center inducted students into the National Technical Honor Society in ceremony held at STC South on Monday, April 15, 2019.

Education Secretary Rivera Visits Shenandoah Valley

Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Secretary Pedro A. Rivera  visited students and staff at the Shenandoah Valley School District last week to discuss Governor Wolf’s proposals to expand access to early childhood education, encourage students to remain in school, and increase compensation for teachers.

Prescribed Burn Scheduled for Monday near Schuylkill/Berks County Line

(04/22/19) The Pennsylvania Game Commission has scheduled a prescribed burn in Berks and Schuylkill Counties on Monday.

Shenandoah Valley Alumna Awarded Penn State Scholar Award

Alaina Demalis, a junior Schreyer Honors student at the Pennsylvania State University majoring in kinesiology, has received the Evan Pugh Scholar Award for her 4.0 cumulative GPA.

Yuengling Announces Headliner for Summer Concert; Seals Time Capsule

As part of the first "America's Oldest Brewery Day", Yuengling sealed a time capsule and announced the headliner for their summer concert celebration.

Shenandoah Rotary Student of the Month for March: Alex Martin

Alex Martin, a Shenandoah Valley Senior,  has been chosen as the Shenandoah Rotary Student of the month for March.

Schaeffer’s Harley-Davidson Partners with STC for Battle of the Kings Motor Cycle Competition

Schaeffer’s Harley-Davidson partnered with students enrolled in the Outdoor Power Technology Program at Schuylkill Technology Center (STC) to build a customer Harley-Davidson Motor Cycle for the Battle of the Kings competition. The finished project was unveiled at the Schuylkill Technology North Campus on Monday, April 15, 2019 at 1pm.

Yuengling to Seal Time Capsule as Part of 190th Anniversary

Yuengling is inviting the community to an event next week when they will be sealing a time capsule and making a big announcement.

LCCC Offers Health Care Training in Tamaqua

Lehigh Carbon Community College is offering two health care training courses at its Tamaqua location this spring, and a limited number of scholarships are available to those who qualify.

Tamaqua Area Student Selected to Receive Schuylkill County Chorus Festival Vocal Scholarship

The Tamaqua Sr. High School Vocal Music Department has announced that Emily Barrett has been selected as one of the recipients of the 2019 Schuylkill County Chorus Festival Vocal Scholarship.

PA Game Commission Changes First Day of Deer Rifle Season

On Tuesday morning, the Pennsylvania Game Commission voted to change the first day of deer rifle season.

PennDOT Announces Project to Replace Route 924 "Maizeville" Bridge near Gilberton

PennDOT has announced a project to replace the Route 924 Bridge near Gilberton.

Dog Wardens to Conduct License, Rabies Compliance Checks in Schuylkill County

Dog wardens will soon begin canvassing in Schuylkill County to ensure all dog owners have current licenses and rabies vaccinations for their dogs. 

Block of Art Transforms into Full Street Festival

The annual Block of Art event has transformed into a full street festival for 2019.

Shenandoah Valley Selects Spring Royalty

Each year the Shenandoah Valley Junior class ushers in the Spring Season by having the student body select two students who will be crowned Spring Queen & Spring Princess.

LVH–Schuylkill S. Jackson Street Emergency Room to Close

As part of planned facilities improvements at Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH) –Schuylkill, the emergency room (ER) at LVH–Schuylkill S. Jackson Street campus is closing effective Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 8 a.m.