Shenandoah Rotary Recognizes Students of the Month/Student of the Year

At the recent breakfast the Shenandoah Rotary honored the eight Students of the Month & named Emily Demalis as the Rotary Student of the Year.

Radiation Oncology Clinic in Pottsville Reopens after Flooding

Geisinger Radiation Oncology Pottsville clinic has re-opened following months of renovations and technology upgrades due to damage from flooding throughout Schuylkill County in summer 2018.

Lebanon Valley College Recognizes 2019 Spring Semester Dean's List

On Tuesday, Lebanon Valley College, Annville, announced their 2019 Spring Semester Dean's list.  Out of 650 recognized, 37 students were from Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Cyber Charter School Graduate Accepted into the Prestigious Virginia Military Academy

A Schuylkill County Cyber Charter School graduate has been accepted into one of the most prestigious military academies in the country.

Allentown Diocese Announces New and Additional Assignments for Schuylkill County Priests

Last week, the Diocese of Allentown announced new and additional assignments for Schuylkill County Priests.

Controlled Burn Scheduled near Frackville and St. Clair on Wednesday

The Pennsylvania Game Commission has scheduled a Controlled burn near Frackville and St. Clair on Wednesday in Blythe Township.

PennDOT Announces Road Work Scheduled for This Week

PennDOT Announces Road Work Scheduled for This Week in Schuylkill County

Hydro Extrusion Cressona Plant Recognized as the Top Performing Plant Globally

Hydro Extrusions North America’s Cressona facility was awarded the top performing plant in the company for the 2018 year.

Ethnic Food Picnic, Car Show, Music, Mine Tours Sunday in Lansford

Memorial Day weekend is a special time at the No. 9 Coal Mine and Museum in Lansford, Carbon County, PA. This Sunday May 26 from 11 to 4, No. 9 Coal Mine and Museum will host our annual Miners Picnic and AACA Car Show.

Schuylkill County Students Make Kutztown University Dean's List for Spring 2019

On Monday, Kutztown University announced it's Spring 2019 Dean's List.  Out of the hundreds of students listed, 72 of those students are from Schuylkill County.

Shenandoah Valley Senior Awarded Most Valuable Student Scholarship through Elks National Foundation

A senior from the Shenandoah Valley School District has been awarded a "Most Valuable Student" scholarship through the Elks National Foundation.

Dollar General to Establish Cold Storage Facility in Schuylkill County; Creating 100 Jobs

On Friday, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Dollar General Corporation has established a new cold storage facility in Schuylkill County. At full capacity, the project is expected to support the creation of 100 new jobs.

Two Schuylkill County School Districts to Receive School Breakfast Initiative Grants for 2019-2020 School Year

Earlier this week, the recipients of the School Breakfast Initiative Grants for the 2019-2020 school year were announced including two school districts from Schuylkill County.

North Schuylkill Senior Wins Artistic Discovery Contest Sponsored by Congressman Meuser

A North Schuylkill Senior won the Artistic Discovery Contest sponsored by Congressman Meuser.

Governor Wolf Announces Opioid Crisis Medical Practitioners Can Now Get Help with Repaying Education Loans

Governor Tom Wolf announced Wednesday that the state will allocate $5 million in federal funding to a loan repayment program for health care practitioners providing medical and behavioral health care and treatment for substance use disorder and opioid use disorder in areas with high opioid-use and a shortage of health care practitioners.

Tamaqua Area Students Recognized at Night of Achievement

On Monday evening, the Tamaqua Area School District held their annual Night of Achievement.

Shenandoah Senior Living Community to Celebrate National Nursing Care Week

What are you doing for yourself and others every day? What makes you happy? How are you contributing to your happiness and the happiness of others? Every day, skilled nursing centers assist our seniors and people with disabilities in living their happiest and best lives.

LVH-Schuylkill to Offer Free Program for Those at Risk for Developing Diabetes

Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Schuylkill is offering a free multi-week program geared to help people at risk for developing diabetes. 

Shenandoah Valley Grad Initiated into Nation's Oldest Collegiate Honor Society

Alaina Demalis of Shenandoah, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society.

Walmart to Raise Age to Purchase Tobacco Products and E-Cigarettes

On Wednesday, Walmart announced it will be raising the purchase age to purchase tobacco products .