Wolf Administration Awards Funding to Cut Costs and Energy Consumption for Small Businesses; Two in Schuylkill County

On Wednesday, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Patrick McDonnell announced the approval of nearly $1 million in new funding to help reduce costs, energy consumption, and waste for 201 small businesses statewide.

LCCC Tamaqua Will Host Campus Visit Event

Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) will host a Visit Your Tamaqua Campus event from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, at the college’s Morgan Center, 234 High St., Tamaqua.

Grand Opening of Children’s Interactive Garden

South Schuylkill Garden Club gift to the Orwigsburg Community is ready to be opened to the public.

Schuylkill County Native Joins Lehigh Valley Physician Group in St. Clair

McKenzie A. Mady, D.O. has joined Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG)–Family Medicine at 502 South Second Street, St. Clair. She joins Ivor Lewis, MD. New patients are being accepted by calling 888-402-LVHN (5486).

AdvanSix Announces Closure of Pottsville Plant

AdvanSix, a nylon packing company, has announced they will be closing their Pottsville Plant.

Schuylkill County Teacher Announced as Finalist for Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year

On Monday, the Wolf Administration announced the 12 finalists for the 2020 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year, including one from Schuylkill County.

LCCCA and Penguins Announce Agreement in Principle on Ten Year Extension

The Luzerne County Convention Center Authority and the National Hockey League’s Pittsburgh Penguins jointly announced Monday morning that both parties have reached an agreement in principle on a 10-year contract lease extension to keep the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League in Northeast Pennsylvania.

Tamaqua Student Competes in YEA! Saunders Scholar Semi-Finals

On Friday, May 3, 2019 the Schuylkill Saunders Scholar, Kaiah Heisler, of Tamaqua, and a student of Gillingham Charter, presented his business called Heisler's Coal Cracker Creamery at the 11th Annual YEA! Saunders Scholar Semi-finals in Rochester, NY.

Jonas Brothers to Perform at Hersheypark Stadium

Jonas Brothers will perform at Hersheypark Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 7:30 pm.

Shenandoah Rotary Student of the Month for April: Dominique Kowalick

Dominique Kowalick, a Shenandoah Valley Senior,  has been chosen as the Shenandoah Rotary Student of the month for April.

Frackville Elks Hosts Schuylkill Technology Center Students of the Year Banquet

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Number 1533 hosted the Schuylkill Technology Center Annual Student of the Year Awards Banquet on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at their Frackville Hall.

Geisinger Offers Free Skin Cancer Screenings in Frackville

Geisinger is offering free skin cancer screenings on Thursday, May 9, from 1 to 3:45 p.m. at Geisinger Frackville, 701 W. Oak St., Frackville.

Passport Program Designed to Celebrate the Importance of Schuylkill County Tourism

The Schuylkill County Visitors’ Bureau recently released a brand new summer initiative in partnership with fourteen area tourism organizations. 

LVHN Introduces ExpressCARE to Schuylkill County

With the cut of a ribbon, Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) introduced ExpressCARE to Schuylkill County.

Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill to Hold Free Skin Cancer Screenings

Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill will hold a FREE Skin Cancer Screening on Saturday, May 18 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Schuylkill County Students Competed in Clean Up Competition

Schuylkill Technology Center hosted the 6th Annual Schuylkill County Clean-up Competition on Tuesday, April 23rd.

Five Schuylkill County School Districts and County Commissioners Receive Grants

Senator Argall announced Wednesday that 5 Schuylkill County School Districts and the County Commissioners have received grants.

Cash 5 Ticket Worth $2 Million Sold in Northumberland County

A winning PA Lottery Cash 5 Ticket was sold in Northumberland County.

Congressman Meuser and Penn State Schuylkill to Exhibit Art of High School Students from 9th District

Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-9) has announced that he is partnering with Penn State Schuylkill to exhibit art submitted by high school students in the Ninth District for the Congressional Art Competition.

Schuylkill County's Toughest and Oldest Road Race Scheduled for June

The 2019 Coal Cracker 10K and Fun Run will be held June 8th, 2019.