Over $550,000 Awarded to Reclaim Abandoned Mine Lands in Schuylkill County

BRANCH TOWNSHIP – State Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) announced that $550,361 has been awarded to support the reclamation of abandoned mine lands in Schuylkill County. 

Crash Closes Route 209 in Branch Township

 A crash has closed Route 209 in Branch Township Tuesday morning.

Llewellyn Scout Achieves Eagle Scout Honor

A Schuylkill County teenager has reached the pinnacle of scouting.

Downed Tree Knocks Out Power and Closes Route 209 in Branch Township

Route 209 is closed Sunday morning in Branch Township after a tree knocked down power lines.

Schuylkill County Coroner Called to Crash on Route 209 in Branch Township, Roadway Closed

The Schuylkill County Coroner's Office was called to a crash in Branch Township Wednesday morning.

Pothole Patching Scheduled for Route 209 Next Week

BRANCH TOWNSHIP - PennDOT Maintenance Forces will be addressing road conditions on US 209 between PA 901 and Minersville/Llewellyn Hwy., next week.

Items Reported Stolen from Vehicle in Branch Township

BRANCH TOWNSHIP - The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating a theft earlier this month in Branch Township.

One Transported After Rollover Crash on the Pottsville/Minersville Highway on Friday

One person was transported after a two-vehicle crash on the Pottsville/Minersville Highway on Friday.

Port Carbon Teen Charged with Attempting to Flee State Police

A Port Carbon teen will face charges after he attempted to flee a traffic stop in Branch Township.

Cass Township Man Arrested for Stealing Vehicle

A Cass Township man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after stealing a vehicle on Tuesday.