Geisinger Appoints Ryu as President and Chief Executive Officer

Geisinger announced Thursday that its Board of Directors has appointed Jaewon Ryu, M.D., J.D., as president and chief executive officer.

Knoebels Announced as America's Favorite Traditional Amusement Park

The National Amusement Park Historical Association (NAPHA) released the results of its 33rd annual NAPHA Amusement Park and Attractions Survey and Knoebels tops the list.

Yuengling Announces Music Lineup and Other Information Ahead of 190th Celebration

Yuengling has announced their music lineup and other information ahead of their 190th Celebration.

Geisinger Careworks Opens in Pottsville

A new Geisinger Careworks urgent care location opened Tuesday in Schuylkill County, offering patient-friendly and convenient care closer to home. 

Shenandoah Valley Recycles Tons of Trash through Project

Shenandoah Valley found out recently that they have recycled tons of trash since starting their project.

PA Senate Approves Renaming of Schuylkill County Bridge in Memory of A. Donald Buffington

The Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 593, a proposal to rename a bridge on State Route 4011, Gap Road, and crosses Pine Creek in memory of A. Donald Buffington. This commemorates Mr. Buffington’s faithful service to his community.

Shenandoah Valley Students Receive Awards from American Legion

At the recent meeting of the Anthony P. Damato American Legion Medal of Honor Post #792, two students who are grandchildren of current members and recent graduates of Shenandoah Valley High School were presented with checks for $100 each. 

Schuylkill County Students Graduate from LCCC

Lehigh Carbon Community College held its Commencement ceremonies on Wednesday, May 15, at the PPL Center in downtown Allentown. Commencement recognized the more than 900 students who have earned associate degrees, certificates or diplomas from December 2018, May 2019 and August 2019. LCCC president Dr. Ann D. Bieber presided over the ceremonies.

LVHN's Joseph F. McCloskey School of Nursing Graduates its 122nd Class

With “Pomp and Circumstance”, the Class of 2019 of the Joseph F. McCloskey School of Nursing at Lehigh Valley Health Network became graduates.

Governor's Administration Visits the Tri-Valley School District

On Thursday, Governor’s Office of Broadband Initiatives Acting Executive Director Sheri Collins and Department of Education Deputy Secretary for Commonwealth Libraries Glenn Miller visited Mahantongo Elementary School in the Tri-Valley School District. Collins and Miller discussed how lack of access to high-speed internet hurts students’ ability to learn, and how the bipartisan Restore Pennsylvania proposal will help municipalities close the digital divide.

Shenandoah Valley Graduates Recognized at Berks County Community Foundation Scholarship Luncheon

Two recent Shenandoah Valley graduated were recognizes at a scholarship luncheon earlier this week.

LCCC Receives Grant Funding to Expand SHINE After School Program at Shenandoah Valley

Lehigh Carbon Community College’s SHINE after-school program has received 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant funding for 2019-2024 in the amount of $2.6 million.

Shenandoah Convenience Store Sells Lottery Ticket Worth $2 Million

A convenience store and gas station in Schuylkill County sold a Pennsylvania Lottery Powerball with Power Play® ticket worth $2 million for the Wednesday, June 5 drawing.

15 Shenandoah Valley Graduates Receive Major Awards

Last week, 15 Shenandoah Valley Seniors were announced as recipients of major awards that amounted to a total of $47,815.

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

Bloomsburg University has announced their 2019 Spring Semester Dean's List.

Schuylkill County Treasurer and Sheriff Announce Extended Hours for June

Treasurer Linda Marchalk and Sheriff Joseph Groody announce extended courthouse office hours for Tuesday, June 18, 2019 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm.

Recipients Announced for the 2019 James J. & Mary Edith Rhoades Scholarship

On Tuesday, the Schuylkill Area Community Foundation announced the 2019 recipients of the James J. and Mary Edith Rhoads Foundation Scholarship.

Geisinger named to Governor’s Employer Honor Roll

Geisinger has been recognized for its commitment to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce with a place on the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Governor’s Employer Honor Roll.

Schuylkill County Fireworks Schedule for 2019

Schuylkill County Fireworks Schedule for 2019

Williams Valley Senior Awarded PPL Electric Utilities Environmental Scholarship

Williams Valley High School Senior Emily Ferraro of Tower City was recently selected as one of seven winners of a PPL Electric Utilities Future Environmental Leaders Scholarship.