Part of Dutchtown Road Closed in Butler Township for Train Derailment

A portion of Dutchtown Road is closed in Butler Township for a minor train derailment.

Butler Township Appoints Steering Committee to Explore Regional Police Force with Ashland

A follow up to our story we posted last week, Butler Township appointed a steering committee to explore a regional police force with the borough of Ashland.

Ashland Man Charged with Homicide by Vehicle, Involuntary Manslaughter for Causing Fatal Butler Township Crash

An Ashland man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison for causing a fatal crash in Butler Township in March of this year.

Ashland Borough Appoints Steering Committee to Explore Regional Police Force with Butler Township

ASHLAND - In a groundbreaking move that could reshape law enforcement services in Schuylkill County, Ashland Borough has taken the first step in the potential creation of a regional police force.

No Injuries Reported After Driver Collides with Utility Pole near Fountain Springs

A man, woman, and two children were not injured in a crash in Butler Township, on Saturday afternoon.

Nearly 400 Homes Without Power in Girardville Area

Nearly 400 homes are without power Wednesday afternoon.

No Injuries Reported in Two-Vehicle Crash in Lavelle

No injuries were reported in a two-vehicle crash in Lavelle on Monday afternoon.

Route 61 Hardware to Close, Liquidate Product; Expand Automotive Business

Route 61 Hardware in Fountain Springs has announced they will be closing but will be expanding their automotive business.

Man Flown After Crashing into Yard near Frackville

A man was flown with injuries after a crash near Frackville on Wednesday afternoon.

Schuylkill County Summer Kicks Off with the Englewood Block Party

Memorial Day weekend kicks off the "unofficial" start of summer, but it also means the beginning of the Schuylkill County Block Party Season.

DEVELOPING STORY: Suspect in Ashland Raid in Custody After Pursuit

A suspect in a raid in Ashland Friday morning is in custody after a pursuit.

Schuylkill County Man Wanted on Additional Drug Charges

 

A man that was already wanted by Schuylkill County Detectives is wanted on additional drug charges from a separate incident.

Man Dies After Tree Falls on Him near Lavelle

A man died from injuries he suffered in an accident in his yard on Thursday evening in Butler Township.

Former Ashland Hospital to be Used as Set for Production Company

 

The former Ashland Hospital/St. Catherine's Hospital in Fountain Springs, Butler Township is going to be the filming site of a production company for the next couple days.

Ashland Man Faces Charges for Threatening to Kill Woman in Butler Township

An Ashland man is facing charges for threatening to kill a woman in Butler Township over the weekend.

No Injuries Reported in Rollover near Girardville

 

A man walked away uninjured after a crash near Girardville on Monday afternoon.

UPDATE: Victim Identified in Fountain Springs Fatal Crash; Other Driver Flown with Injuries

The victim in a fatal crash in Fountain Springs has been identified.

Coroner Called to Scene of Crash in Fountain Springs

The Schuylkill County Coroner's Office was called to the scene of a crash in Fountain Springs on Friday morning.

Incident Involving Gun Under Investigation in Lavelle

An incident at the Turkey Hill in Lavelle on Sunday afternoon is under investigation.

Truck Abandoned After Crash on Two-Miler

Emergency personnel responded to a crash on the two-miler late Friday.