Brothers Buffet in the Fairlane Village Mall to Temporarily Close; Reopen in New Location

The Brothers Buffet in the Fairlane Village Mall, Pottsville, will close temporarily starting next week.

Five Graduating Mahanoy Area Seniors to Receive Urban Memorial Scholarship

Five graduating Seniors from Mahanoy Area will receive this year's Urban Memorial Scholarship.

Legislators Open New Joint Office in Downtown Pottsville

On Friday, Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks), Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Schuylkill/Dauphin), and Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) gathered in downtown Pottsville to celebrate the “grand re-opening” of their new joint office.

Yuengling, Mrs. T's, and Utz Introduce Pennsylvania Love Child

On Thursday, the best and brightest in the pierogy, potato chip and pilsner game introduced their love-child; two new collaborative brews bringing the best flavors in the universe together. 

Penn State Schuylkill Announces Fifth Annual Business Plan Competition

Penn State Schuylkill will host its fifth annual Business Plan Competition virtually at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 22. The competition allows aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners to pitch their ideas to open or expand their small business for a chance to secure up to $5,000 in funding.

Lehigh Valley Health Network Unveils New Fleet of COVID-19 Mobile Vaccination Vehicles

Thanks to Bennett Toyota in Allentown, Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) has a few new tools when it comes to distributing COVID-19 vaccines to people throughout the region. Bennett Toyota donated three new vehicles to LVHN, which will be used as part of LVHN’s COVID-19 mobile vaccination unit.

COLLEGE NEWS: Penn State Schuylkill Announces Fall 2020 Semester Dean's List

On Wednesday, Penn State Schuylkill, in Schuylkill Haven, announced the names of 240 students to their Fall 2020 Semester Dean's List.

AROUND SCHUYLKILL COUNTY: Shenandoah Valley Recognizes Alumni Who Pursued Career with the Pennsylvania State Police

The Shenandoah Valley School District recently honored a graduate as part of an ongoing tradition in the school district.

North Schuylkill Selected as Winner of PennDOT Innovations Challenge

On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced that a team of students from the North Schuylkill School District in Schuylkill County have been selected as the PennDOT District 5 winner for its fourth Innovations Challenge.

Lehigh Valley Health Network Eases Some COVID-19 Restrictions

On Wednesday, new guidelines were put in place at all Lehigh Valley Health Network hospitals easing COVID-19 restrictions that were put in place.

Yuengling Announces Collaboration with DraftKings

On Wednesday, D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery®, announced its collaboration with DraftKings, a digital sports entertainment and gaming company known for its industry-leading daily fantasy sports and mobile sports betting products.

Schuylkill County Land Bank Receives Demolition Grant to Rehab Blighted Properties

On Friday, the Schuylkill County Land Bank announced that the organization has received a $100,000 grant from the Department of Community and Economic Development’s Keystone Communities Program, according to a join press release from Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) and Representative Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill). 

Schuylkill County Hospitality Businesses Can Now Apply for CHIRP Grants

Schuylkill County hospitality businesses that are struggling can now apply for CHIRP grants that were recently made available.

Shenandoah Valley Announces Students of the Month for November, December, and January

The Shenandoah Valley School District will recognize the following three students as Students of the Month for November 2020, December 2020, and January 2021 during their upcoming School Board Meeting on Wednesday evening.

Boil Advisory Issued for Customers of the Kline Township Municipal Authority

On Tuesday, the Kline Township Municipal Authority issued a boil advisory for the entire system is being issued due to loss of pressure in the system.

Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements for 02/22/21

Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements for 02/22/21

Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements for 02/18/21

  

Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements for 02/18/21

Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements for 02/17/21

 

Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements for 02/17/21

Pottsville Cancels 2021 Saint Patrick's Day Parade; New Events Announced

On Tuesday, the City of Pottsville announced there would be no Saint Patrick's Day Parade this year, but also announced new events in it's place.

Nationwide Winter Weather Delays COVID Vaccine Shipments, Forces Appointment Changes at Geisinger

Due to the severe winter weather that has impacted much of the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has notified several states, including Pennsylvania, that expected COVID vaccine shipments for this week will be delayed.