Geisinger offering Super Saturday Flu Shot Clinics in Pottsville

The best defense against getting the flu is by getting a flu shot. This year, Geisinger is making it even easier to get your flu shot by offering Super Saturday Flu Vaccine Days. Geisinger community medicine and pediatric clinics are hosting the days, one each in September, October and November.

Mrs. T's Pierogies to Celebrate Annual Community Picnic in Shenandoah

Mrs. T's Pierogies will celebrate their annual Community Picnic in Shenandoah on October 6th, 2019.

North Schuylkill Inducts New Members into Student Council

North Schuylkill's Junior/Senior High School recently held its annual induction ceremony.

Shenandoah Valley to Crown Homecoming Queen on September 27th

On Friday, September 27th, 2019, the Shenandoah Valley School District will hold their annual homecoming football game and crown a Homecoming Queen.

Police Announce Parking Restrictions for "Pottsville On Tap"

Pottsville Police announce parking restrictions for "Pottsville on Tap" this weekend.

Events and Development Director for the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce Completes First Year at Institute for Organization Management

Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Samantha M. Chivinski, Events and Development Director,  of the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce, has recently completed her first year at Institute for Organization Management, a four-year nonprofit leadership training program at Villanova University in Villanova, PA.

Schuylkill Chamber President and CEO Graduates from Institute for Organization Management

Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Robert S.Carl, Jr., IOM, President and CEO, of the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce , of Pottsville, has graduated from the program and has received the recognition of IOM.

Geisinger Enrolling Patients, Caregivers in Dementia Care Study

Geisinger is enrolling dementia patients and their caregivers in a national research study that will compare three models of dementia care over an 18-month period.

Life Flights to Carry Blood for the Critically Injured

Each time a Geisinger Life Flight crew heads out for a call, they’re now grabbing a small cooler containing their latest life-saving tool: blood. The addition of blood being onboard all air ambulances and the ground transport unit means better care for critically injured patients before they arrive at the hospital.

GRANTS AVAILABLE: Application Period Opens for School Safety Grants

Applications for the 2019-2020 School Safety and Security Grant Program are now open to schools and community groups, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks).

Health Network Laboratories Announces Third Patient Service Center in Schuylkill County

Health Network Laboratories (HNL), a leader in high quality, innovative laboratory medicine services, has announced the opening of a third Patient Service Center (PSC) in Schuylkill County.

Phone Outage Reported for Parts of Northern Schuylkill County and Parts of Columbia

Frontier Phone Service is reporting an outage for Schuylkill County Thursday morning.

LVPG-Schuylkill Welcomes New Obstetrician Gynecologist to Pottsville and Tamaqua

Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG)–Schuylkill is pleased to welcome a new obstetrician gynecologist (OB-GYN) to practices in Pottsville and Tamaqua. Ashley Faden, MD, recently joined the team.

Schuylkill County United Labor Council Donates to “My Bike” Program

Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 (IU29) hosted a presentation by Charles LaVallee, Chief Executive Officer of Variety, the Children’s Charity attended by Representatives of the Schuylkill County United Labor Council.

Schuylkill County Students Make LCCC Summer Dean's List

Lehigh Carbon Community College’s (LCCC) has announced the Dean's List for the Summer 2019 semester.

Schuylkill Technology Center Hires New Instructors

The Schuylkill Technology Center has announced the hiring of two new instructors.

Trolls LIVE! Tour Coming to Wilkes-Barre

Poppy, Branch and All Their Trolls Friends Take Over the Mohegan Sun Arena, March 24 & 25.

LVHN Offering Free Hernia Info Session and Screenings

Do you or someone you know suffer from a hernia? The Lehigh Valley Institute for Surgical Excellence will host a free hernia info session and screening in September.

Creators of Schuylkill County Brew Fest Announce "Brewsgiving"

The creators of the annual Schuylkill County Brew Fest announced a brand-new festival for beer lovers coming in November 2019. 

Tamaqua Area Senior Selected as Recipient of Forrest Vocal Scholarship

John Buglio, Choral Director at Tamaqua Area High School, is proud to announce that Jacqueline Ohl, a senior at Tamaqua Area High School, was selected as the 2019 recipient of the Dr. John & Nell Forrest Vocal Scholarship.