Jackyl to Make Stop in Jim Thorpe at Penn's Peak in May

Penn's Peak, Jim Thorpe, has announced that "Jackyl" will make a stop in May.

Shenandoah Valley Adds Graduate's Name to Plaque Recognizing Pennsylvania State Police

Recently, the Shenandoah Valley School District added another name to a plaque recognizing the Pennsylvania State Police.

LVHN Schuylkill's Rehabiliation Services Awarded Accreditation

The physical rehabilitation services from the Lehigh Valley Health Network in Schuylkill County have recently been awarded accreditation.

Yuengling Announces "Flight"; New Light, Low Carb, Low Calorie Beer

On Tuesday, Yuengling officially announced their new light, low carb, low calorie, light beer.

Tool to Perform at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes Barre

John Scher/ Metropolitan Entertainment presents TOOL along with special guest Blonde Redhead at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, May 1, 2020. TOOL, who recently took home the GRAMMY Award® for Best Metal Performance for the song “7empest,” has added the Wilkes-Barre stop as part of an extensive spring tour of North America.

Tamaqua Area Recognizes Junior Schuylkill County Band Participants

The Tamaqua Area ‘Raider’ Band students pictured here received seats in the 2020 Junior Schuylkill County Band.

Berks-Schuylkill Oil Heat Association Donates $5,220 to the Salvation Army; Since 2006 Total Contribution of $70,000

The Berks-Schuylkill Oil Heat Association (BSOHA) donated $5,220 to both the Berks and Schuylkill County Salvation Army on Thursday, February 20, 2020 with each Corps receiving half of the total donation. 

Wayne Township Farm Added to Preservation List

On Thursday, Pennsylvania’s Agricultural Land Preservation Board safeguarded 2,848 additional acres on 39 farms in 19 counties through the state’s nation-leading farmland preservation program.

Reading and Northern Railroad Announces Details on Tamaqua Station Platform Improvements

Reading & Northern Railroad (R&N) has finalized an agreement today to bring back passenger trains to Tamaqua’s 146 year old train station including the building of a new passenger platform.

Town-Wide Boil Water Advisory Issued for Pine Grove

The borough of Pine Grove has issued a town-wide water boil advisory after a leak was found.

Game Commission Conducting Controlled Burn on Thursday in Reilly Township

On Thursday, the PA Game Commission will be conduction a controlled burn in Reilly Township, Schuylkill COunty.

Shenandoah Valley Student of the Month for January - William Conroy

William Conroy, a Shenandoah Valley Senior, has been chosen as the Shenandoah Valley Student of the month for January.

Ted Nugent to Play in Jim Thorpe at Penn's Peak

Penn’s Peak has announced Ted Nugent will play in Jim Thorpe on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 8pm.

Mahanoy City Elks Recognizes Americanism Award Winners

The Mahanoy City Elks recently recognized their 2020 Americanism Award Winners.

Schuylkill County Awarded $177,743 Grant for Opioid Use Disorder Criminal Justice Diversion Programs

Governor Tom Wolf announced Tuesday that the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) is awarding nearly $1.5 million in federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grants to seven local Single County Authorities (SCAs) to coordinate criminal justice diversion programs for individuals with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD).

Schuylkill Technology Center Students Win at District 6 SkillsUSA Competition

Members of the SkillsUSA student organization of the Schuylkill Technology Center, North and South campuses, attended the SkillsUSA Pennsylvania District 6 Conference held at the Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport on January 31, 2020.

Learn How to Make Your Own Pysanky Egg

Were you ever curious as to how Pysanky eggs are crafted? Now is your chance to not only learn about how they are made but how to make them yourself.

Schuylkill County Brew Fest to Feature 40 Breweries; Introduce Homebrew Competition

The 6th Annual Schuylkill County Brew Fest on Saturday, May 16th will include 40 breweries and a new homebrew contest.

Two Schuylkill County Football Players Named to the Big 33 Football Classic

On Wednesday, two Schuylkill County High School Football Players were chosen to play in the Big 33 Classic by the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association.

Marian Catholic Students Attend Regional Leadership Conference; Qualify for States

On the morning of December 20, 2019, Marian Catholic High School students sat eagerly on a bus headed to Susquehanna University. There, they would participate in the Region 23 Conference for the Future Business Leaders of America.