New Flagpole at Lavelle Cemetery Honors Service Members

A new flagpole now stands at the Citizen Cemetery of Lavelle as a tribute to the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

Schuylkill County Man Facing More Than 500 CSAM Charges Following Attorney General Investigation

A Lavelle man is facing more than 500 felony charges after Pennsylvania Attorney General investigators alleged they uncovered hundreds of files containing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) during a months-long investigation.

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.

Schuylkill County Woman Tried to Stab, Then Run Over Husband in Butler Township

Butler Township Police have issued a warrant for a Lavelle woman following a violent domestic incident Sunday evening that left one man injured.

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.

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.

Butler Township Secures $20K Grant for Radar Speed Signs in Lavelle and Fountain Springs

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced an investment of approximately $20.4 million in Automated Red-Light Enforcement (ARLE) funding to support 31 safety projects across 25 municipalities statewide. 

Morning Collision on Route 901 in Lavelle

Two vehicles collided Tuesday morning on a busy stretch of Route 901 in Lavelle.

Three Injured in Rollover Crash on Route 901 in Lavelle

Three people were injured in a crash on Route 901 in Lavelle early Thursday morning.

Short Standoff Ends Peacefully in Butler Township

A short standoff in Lavelle on the weekend ended peacefully with a man being taken into custody for a mental health evaluation.

No Injuries Reported in Two-Vehicle Crash in Lavelle

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

Firefighters Respond to Camper Fire in Butler Township

Firefighters responded to a trailer fire in Butler Township on Saturday afternoon.

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.

Incident Involving Gun Under Investigation in Lavelle

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

Church Blesses Local Volunteer Firefighters and Their Apparatus

On Sunday morning, a church in Lavelle held a special service to bless local firefighters and their apparatus.

Local Veterans Treated to Free Meal in Lavelle

On Friday, military veterans were treated to a free meal by Bixler Pyrotechnics, of Ashland.

Truck Gets Hung Up on Wall After Taking Turn Too Early in Lavelle

 A man walked away uninjured after a crash in Lavelle late Saturday.

Schuylkill Technology Center Students Install Little Library Boxes

Student participating in the Academic Achievement Enhancement (ACE) Program at Schuylkill Technology Center installed Little Library Boxes in Gordon, Girardville and Lavelle. 

New Dollar General Opens in Lavelle

Dollar General opened its new store in Lavelle, Butler Township! 

One Transported After Route 901 Crash in Lavelle

One person was transported to the hospital after a crash in Lavelle late Wednesday.