Sweet Arrow Lake Geology Walk Announced

A Geology Walk of Sweet Arrow Lake in Pine Grove Township has been announced by the Schuylkill Conservation District.

Gordon Fire Company to Host Inaugural "Fighting 400" 5K

Attention Runners!  The Gordon Fire Company will host their inaugural "Fighting 400" 5K on Memorial Day weekend.

Schuylkill County Historical Society Announces Events for May and June

 

Schuylkill County Historical Society - May & June Events

Upcoming events scheduled for May and June.

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History of the Mahanoy Plane - May 17, 2023

Michael Kitsock, a Penn State fire instructor and founding member of the Schuylkill County Historical Fire Society, will present the history of the Mahanoy Plane, a railroad that carried millions of tons of coal to Frackville from what is now the Mahanoy Plane section of Gilberton. 

The program will take place at the Schuylkill County Historical Society, 305 N. Centre St., Pottsville, at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17. Admission is free to Society members and $5 for the general public. For further information, call the Society at 570-622-7540.

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Coal Region Hoodoo: Paranormal Tales from Inside the Pit - May 20th, 2023

Maxim W. Furek, author of The Jordan Brothers, will discuss and sign copies of his new book, Coal Region Hoodoo: Paranormal Tales from Inside the Pit, at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at the Schuylkill County Historical Society, 305 N. Centre St., Pottsville. For further information, call the Society at 570-622-7540.

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Railroads and their Impact on Schuylkill County - May 25, 2023

Railroads and their impact on Schuylkill County will be the subject of a program on Thursday, May 25, at 6:30 p.m. at the Schuylkill County Historical Society, 305 N. Centre St. Pottsville. The speaker, retired locomotive engineer Rick Kantner, will also discuss train derailments. Admission is free to Society members and $5 for the general public. For further information, call the Society at 570-622-7540.

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T102 Local Reads Book Club - June 7, 2023

The Local Reads book club will meet at the Schuylkill County Historical Society, 305 N. Centre St., Pottsville, at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7, to discuss Coal Region Hoodoo: Paranormal Tales from Inside the Pit by Maxim W. Furek.

For more information, contact the Society at 570-622-7540 or go to T102 Radio’s website for Local Reads at https://www.t102radio.com/localreads/

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Irvin R. Schwartz Presentation - June 8, 2023

Irvin R. Schwartz, a West Schuylkill Press and Pine Grove Herald reporter who wrote numerous letters to his hometown paper while serving in Europe during World War II, is the subject of a presentation by Jake Wynn, who writes the wynninghistory.com blog about the coal region. 

The program will be held at the Schuylkill County Historical Society, 305 N. Centre St., Pottsville, at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 8. Admission is free to Society members and $5 for the general public. For further information, call the Society at 570-622-7540.

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June 1948 Crash of United Air Lines Flight 624 Presentation - June 14, 2023

Local historians Stu Richards and Tom Dempsey will present a program on the June 1948 crash of United Air Lines Flight 624 near Mount Carmel at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14, at the Schuylkill County Historical Society, 305 N. Centre St., Pottsville. The accident claimed the lives of the flight crew and 39 passengers, including Broadway producer Earl Carroll; his girlfriend, actress Beryl Wallace; and Esqure magazine co-founder Henry L. Jackson. Admission is free to Society members and $5 for the general public. For further information, call the Society at 570-622-7540.

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North Schuylkill Elementary PTO Basket Raffle Underway This Weekend

The annual North Schuylkill Elementary PTO Basket raffle is taking place this weekend.

Upcoming Events Scheduled for Sweet Arrow Lake Park

The following events are scheduled for Sweet Arrow Lake Park in Pine Grove Township.

Breaking Benjamin Returning to Wilkes Barre

Breaking Benjamin is returning to Mohegan Sun Arean in Wilkes Barre this spring.

Registration Open for 2023 Coal Cracker 10k in Shenandoah

Registration is now open for Schuylkill County Oldest and Toughest Races, the Coal Cracker 10k.

Red, White & Blues sponsored by the Greater Schuylkill Haven Business Association

Red, White & Blues is a patriotic tribute to both our American Heroes and Blues music, with a taste of our Schuylkill coal miners’ Boilo.

Schuylkill County Events to Ring in the New Year

Who needs to go watch a ball drop in New York City when you have two great New Year's Eve events right here in Schuylkill County!

Make a Wish Holiday Party Scheduled for Saturday in Orwigsburg

The Make A Wish Holiday Party is this Saturday in Orwigsburg. Money raised at the event benefits the Make A Wish Foundation.

December Events Scheduled at Sweet Arrow Lake Park

Schuylkill Area Community Foundation has announced December Events scheduled for Sweet Arrow Lake Park in Pine Grove Township

UPDATED: Schuylkill County Halloween Trick or Treat, Parade, and Other Events Schedule for 2022

Schuylkill County Halloween Trick or Treat, Parade,
and Other Events Schedule for 2022

Ashland Celebrates Applefest

On Saturday, the Washington Fire Company hosted Ashland's Annual Applefest at Eureka Park in Ashland.

Pumpkinfest Celebrates Fall in Frackville

On Saturday, Frackville's annual Pumpkinfest was held on Frack Street between Balliet Street and Lehigh Avenue.

38th Annual Tamaqua Heritage Festival to be held This Sunday

The Tamaqua Historical Society will present its 38th Annual Tamaqua Heritage Festival this Sunday, October 9 from 10 to 5 PM in downtown Tamaqua. 

Bark in the Park to Take Place This Sundaydy at Locust Lake

The Friends of Tuscarora and Locust Lake State Parks will host "Bark in the Park" this Sunday at Locust Lake.

Rosary Events Scheduled to Celebrate 100th Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima in Schuylkill County

On the weekend of October 13th, 2022, events are scheduled to take place in Mahanoy City and Schuylkill Haven to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima.

Good American Hose Co, #3, Mahanoy City - Roast Beef Dinner

This Sunday at the Good American Hose #3 in Mahanoy City

Schuylkill Technology Center Campuses to Hold Open House This Wednesday

Schuylkill Technology Center (STC) is hosting an Open House, on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 from 6-8pm at the North and South Campuses. 

Mrs. T's Pierogies Brings Back Community Picnic in Shenandoah for 70th Anniversary

After being cancelled for several years because of the pandemic, the Mrs. T's Pierogies Community Picnic will return just in time for the company's 70th Anniversary.