Mandatory Water Conservation Issued for Parts of Schuylkill County as Drought Conditions Worsen

Aqua Pennsylvania has issued a mandatory water conservation notice for customers in parts of Schuylkill County as ongoing dry weather continues to strain regional water supplies.

Driver and Two Dogs Escape Unhurt in Butler Township Crash

No injuries were reported following a single-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon near Girardville.

Early Morning Crash in Fountain Springs Forces Family From Home

A crash early Friday morning in Fountain Springs left a family displaced after a vehicle crashed directly into their home, causing significant structural damage.

UPDATE: Investigation in Englewood Section of Frackville Ends With Recovery of Deceased Dog

Butler Township Police responded to a report of suspicious activity Monday evening that ultimately led to the recovery of a deceased dog following a multi-agency response in the Englewood section of Frackville.

Two Arrested at Former Ashland Hospital; One Remains Locked Up in Schuylkill County Prison

Two individuals from out of the area are facing felony charges following an incident at the former Ashland Hospital property in Butler Township on Sunday, January 4, 2026.

First Area Huddle House Location Now Open in Schuylkill County

A national diner chain has officially arrived in the area with the opening of its first local restaurant.

Vehicle Crashes Under Tractor Trailer in Butler Township, Victim Airlifted to Hospital

A driver was flown to an area hospital after a crash near Frackville involving a tractor trailer on Thursday.

Overturned Tri-Axle Closes Roadway Between Ashland and Gordon

An overturned tri-axle closed the roadway between Ashland and Gordon Tuesday morning.

Fight Over Girlfriend Ends With Head Injury, Lavelle Man Behind Bars

A Lavelle man is facing multiple charges, including aggravated assault, following a violent altercation in Butler Township Thursday afternoon.

Treatment Center Cited for Nearly Two Dozen False Fire Alarms in Butler Township

A Schuylkill County treatment facility has been cited after police say it was responsible for nearly two dozen false fire alarms over the course of a year.

No Injuries Reported in Crash Late Saturday in Butler Township

BUTLER TOWNSHIP - No injuries were reported late Saturday after a vehicle left the roadway and struck a utility pole along Germanville Road.

Butler Township Zoning Hearing Draws Crowd Amid Debate Over Data Center Placement

FOUNTAIN SPRINGS - The Butler Township municipal building was packed Monday evening as residents, officials, and local stakeholders gathered for a zoning hearing that put the future of data center development squarely in the spotlight.

Man Threatened Woman, Assaulted Disabled Father, Resisted Arrest in Butler Township

A Montgomery County man is facing charges after police said he caused a violent disturbance at a Butler Township residence, assaulted his disabled father, and resisted arrest during an incident earlier this month.

Fire Destroys Home in Lavelle Early Saturday Morning

A fire destroyed a home in the early morning hours of Saturday in Butler Township’s village of Lavelle.

Fatal Crash on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County Claims Life of Kingston Man

Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon, September 2, 2025, on Interstate 81 northbound in Butler Township.

Mess in the Magistrate’s: Police Say Woman Defiled Schuylkill County Magisterial District Judge’s Office With Feces

A McAdoo woman is facing multiple charges after police say she smeared feces inside and outside of a Magisterial District Judge’s office near Frackville, leaving behind more than $1,500 in cleanup costs.

Driver Flown with Injuries After Two-Miler Crash near Frackville

BUTLER TOWNSHIP - A man was seriously injured in a crash overnight on Route 61 in Frackville.

Firefighters Contain Commercial Building Fire in Butler Township

Fire crews from multiple communities responded to a commercial building fire Friday afternoon at Kennedy Concrete on Dutchtown Road.

Traffic, Parking Restrictions Announced for Schuylkill County Fireman’s Convention Parade in Frackville

Frackville Police have announced parking and traffic restrictions ahead of Saturday's Schuylkill County Fireman’s Convention parade.

Butler Township Man Charged Following Alleged Threat with Pellet Gun

A Butler Township man is facing multiple charges following an incident Friday night in which he allegedly threatened another individual with what appeared to be a handgun.