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.

Ashland Man Wanted by Schuylkill County Detectives on Two Active Bench Warrants

Schuylkill County Detectives are asking the public to help locating an Ashland man.

The Pottsville Outdoor Market is Coming to Ashland This Weekend

This Saturday, the Pottsville Outdoor Market hits the road and will bring along its vendors to the Pioneer Tunnel in Ashland.

Ashland Pays Tribute to Borough Manager that Recently Passed Away

On Thursday morning, Ashland paid tribute to their Borough Manager, Ray Jones, who passed away unexpectedly on Sunday morning.

Volunteers Install Over 120 Smoke Alarms in Ashland, Girardville, and Butler Township Homes, Saving Lives

Over 50 volunteers came together in Girardville, Ashland, and Butler Township on Friday to make homes safer by installing more than 120 smoke alarms as part of the Captain Jason B. Jones Memorial Day of Caring.

Victim Identified in Fatal ATV Crash in Ashland

The victim of a fatal ATV crash in Ashland Wednesday evening has been identified.

Schuylkill County Coroner Called to ATV Crash in Ashland

A Schuylkill County official has been called to the scene of an ATV crash in Ashland.

Ashland Girls Softball Opens Season with Parade

On Friday, May 3rd, 2024, Ashland Area Girls Softball opened their season with their annual parade.