Frackville Community Comes Together to Serve Nearly 250 Meals at Free Thanksgiving Event

The spirit of Thanksgiving filled the Frackville Elks Lodge on Sunday, November 23rd, as community members came together for a free holiday meal that provided close to 250 dinners to residents from across northern Schuylkill County.

Frackville Woman Accused of Leading Police on High-Speed Chase After St. Clair Walmart Theft

A Frackville woman is facing a series of felony and misdemeanor charges after Saint Clair Police say she fled officers during a retail theft investigation and was later found in possession of methamphetamine.

Pottsville Police Charge Woman After Threats Made Toward Schuylkill County Courthouse Staff

A Frackville woman is facing charges after police say she made multiple violent threats toward employees at the Schuylkill County Courthouse over the past week, prompting officers to seek an arrest warrant for terroristic threats.

Schuylkill County Woman Charged for Having Inappropriate Relationship with Teen

A Minersville woman has been charged following an investigation by Frackville Police into allegations of sexual misconduct involving a juvenile.

State Police Investigating Wire Fraud and Bitcoin Scam at Frackville McDonald’s

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a wire fraud incident that occurred at the McDonald’s restaurant located at the former Schuylkill Mall property in New Castle Township.

UPDATE: Boil Water Advisory Lifted in Frackville After Main Break Repairs

Pennsylvania American Water has lifted the Boil Water Advisory that was issued Friday night for customers in the Frackville area following a water main break.

Boil Water Advisory Issued in Frackville Following Main Break

Pennsylvania American Water has issued a Boil Water Advisory for customers in the Frackville area after crews responded to a water main break Friday night.

Frackville Man Arraigned on Murder Charges in Wife’s Shooting Death

A Frackville man accused of fatally shooting his wife earlier has been formally arraigned on multiple charges, including first-degree murder.

Community Gathers for Annual Frackville Pumpkin Festival

The spirit of autumn was on display in Frackville on Saturday as the community came together for the annual Frackville Pumpkin Festival, hosted by the Frackville Business and Professional Association.

UPDATE: Frackville Man Charged with Murder in Fatal Shooting of Wife

FRACKVILLE – Formal charges have been filed against a Frackville man accused of fatally shooting his wife inside their South Center Street home early Saturday morning.

Pennsylvania State Police Investigating Homicide in Frackville

A woman is dead and her husband is in custody following an early-morning shooting in Frackville Borough on Saturday, October 4, 2025.

Police Investigating Theft at Storage Facility near Frackville

 

The West Mahanoy Township Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a vehicle connected to a theft investigation.

Former Cardinal Brennan Coach and Schuylkill County Native Inducted into West Virginia University Hall of Fame

Bill Kirelawich, a Frackville native and former Cardinal Brennan High School head football coach, was officially inducted into the West Virginia University Sports Hall of Fame this past weekend, cementing his legacy as one of the most influential figures in Mountaineer football history.

West Mahanoy Township Formally Opposes Proposed Data Center in New Castle Township

FRACKVILLE — The opposition over a proposed data center near Frackville is growing, with the West Mahanoy Township Board of Supervisors now going on record against the project.

Ashland Man Charged After Girardville Crash Involving Multiple Vehicles

GIRARDVILLE - An Ashland man is facing multiple charges after an incident earlier this month in which his vehicle struck several parked cars in Girardville.

Schuylkill County Residents Push Back Against Proposed Data Center Development

FRACKVILLE — A group of residents from the Frackville area is organizing to oppose a proposed data center complex they say would bring heavy industrial impacts to a conservation-zoned hillside behind Broad Mountain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Frackville Woman Wanted After Explosive Devices Found in Garage

A Frackville woman is wanted after homemade incendiary devices were discovered inside a garage on North Broad Mountain Avenue.

Coroner Seeking Family of Schuylkill County Man Who Died After Fall

The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office & Forensic Center is asking for the public’s help in locating the family of a Frackville man who died Thursday.

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.

PHOTOS: 71st Annual Schuylkill County Firefighters Convention Parade

Photos and the full video of the 71st Annual Schuylkill County Firefighters Convention Parade, hosted by the Friendship Fire Company of Englewood, Butler Township.