Schuylkill County to Hold Inaugural Restaurant Week

Schuylkill County's diverse dining entities have joined together for the inaugural Schuylkill Spring Restaurant Week from March 22nd -March 28th.

10 Cases of Presumed Positive Cases of Coronavirus in Pennsylvania

On Monday, the Pennsylvania Department of Health announced that 10 cases of Presumptive Cases of COVID-19 have now been diagnosed in Pennsylvania

Two New Presumptive Positive Cases of the Coronavirus Found in Pennsylvania

On Saturday afternoon, Governor Tom Wolf confirmed two new presumptive positive cases of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Pennsylvania. 

New Family Practice is Accepting Patients in Ashland

A new family practice in Ashland is currently accepting patients.

First Presumptive Positive Cases of Coronavirus Confirmed in Pennsylvania

On Friday, Governor Tom Wolf, confirmed the first two presumptive positive cases of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Pennsylvania and reminded residents that the commonwealth is prepared to respond to community spread of this virus.

Argall Announces $384,000 Grant Awarded to Support Schuylkill County Internships

The Department of Labor and Industry announced over $4.7 million in grants to support the State/Local Internship Program, including $384,000 to the Luzerne/Schuylkill Workforce Development Board, according to State Senator David G. Argall.

Yuengling Announces Scholarship Program for Women in the Brewing Industry

D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery®, is marking International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8, with its Yuengling Women in Brewing Scholarship Program for spring 2020. 

Shenandoah Valley Elementary PTO Basket Auction This Friday and Saturday

The Shenandoah Valley Elementary PTO is conducting their 4th Annual Basket Auction in the Shenandoah Valley Elementary Gym on Friday March 6th from 4pm-8pm & Saturday March 7th from 9am – 3pm.

Mahanoy Area Wins Viewers Choice; Saint Clair, Tri-Valley, and Pottsville Also Receive "Whats So Cool About Manufacturing?" Awards

On March 3rd, 2020, the "Whats So Cool About Manufacturing?" awards were presented to the winners, including some from Schuylkill County.

Pysanky Class Scheduled at St. Michael's Hall in Shenandoah

Pysanky, Ukrainian Easter Egg, Making Class Scheduled for Saturday, April 4th, 2020 in Shenandoah.

Tamaqua and Reading & Northern Railroad Finalize Agreement, First Trains to Arrive at Summerfest

The Reading & Northern Railroad has announced they have finalized an agreement with Tamaqua with the first trains arriving in June.

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.