Ashland Envelope Factory to Close at the End of October

Employees of the envelope factory in Ashland today learned they will be out of a job at the end of October.

Schuylkill County Woman Faces Charges After Children Test Positive for Fentanyl, Meth

A Schuylkill County woman is facing charges after her three children test positive for drugs.

Lithium Battery Sparks Fire in Ashland Home

A homeowner avoided disaster on Monday morning after a lithium battery caught fire in his home in Ashland.

Ashland Borough Provides Update on Light Pole Replacement Project

An update on the ongoing light pole replacement project in Ashland Borough was provided by Sam Snyder, a representative from the borough, following discussions with PPL. 

Ashland Comes Together for Community Night Out

Hundreds turned out for Ashland's Night Out on Tuesday evening, a community-building event focused on safety and unity.

Three Transported to the Hospital After Ashland House Fire

Three people were injured in a house fire in Ashland last night.

North Schuylkill Band Recreates 1975 Photo at Ashland's Mother Memorial

On Wednesday morning, the North Schuylkill Band recreated a little bit of history at Ashland's Mother's Memorial. 

Pioneer Day Set for Ashland This Saturday

The 27th Annual Pioneer Day Celebration is set for Saturday at the Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine & Steam Train and Higher Ups Park. 

Street Paving Project to Begin This Week in Ashland

A street paving project in Ashland will begin this Wednesday, July 17th, 2024, and is expected take several days to complete.

Ashland Fire and Police Departments Announce Return of Community Night Out

The Ashland Fire Department and Police Department announced this week return of Community Night Out.

Ashland Resident Holds Intruder at Gunpoint; Suspect Taken into Custody

An Ashland man is facing charges after he broke into a house in the borough Tuesday morning.

Ashland Police Arrest Man After Brock Street Break-In

A man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after he broke into a home in Ashland over the weekend.

Swift Action by Firefighters Contains Ashland House Fire: Used Fireworks in Garbage Suspected as Cause

Emergency personnel responded to a working fire in Ashland early Saturday.

PPL Begins Replacing Deteriorating Light Poles in Ashland

PPL returned on Tuesday night and Wednesday to begin replacing some of Ashland's deteriorating light poles along Centre Street.

PPL Addresses Ashland's Aging Streetlights After Multiple Pole Collapses

PPL says they are working with Ashland Borough officials to address the aging light poles on Centre Street.

Wind Topples More Utility Poles on Centre Street in Ashland

On Monday, just before 4:00pm, emergency personnel were called to the 500 and 600 blocks of Centre Street in Ashland after the wind knocked down several utility poles.

Ashland Man Locked Up in Schuylkill County Prison on Incest, Sexual Assault, Rape Charges

An Ashland man, already on the Megan's Law Registry, is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison facing charges of sexual assault, rape, and incest.

AC Unit Malfunction Causes Fire Call to Ashland Rite Aid

A malfunctioning air conditioning unit is responsible for a fire call in Ashland on Wednesday afternoon.

Ashland Council Honors Late Borough Manager, Opens Position for New Candidates

Ashland Borough has begun the search for a new borough manager following the unexpected passing of Ray Jones on May 12th. 

Centre Street in Ashland Reopens After Downed Utility Poles Cause Hours-Long Closure

Two downed utility poles closed Centre Street in Ashland on Friday.