Schuylkill County Obituaries for 06/14/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 06/14/19

Shenandoah Man Pleads Guilty to Heroin Trafficking

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Anthony Navarro-Velez, age 33, of Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty on June 6, 2019, before Senior U.S. District Court Judge James M. Munley, to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute more than a kilogram of heroin.

Pottsville Woman Charged for Being Part of a "Grandparents Scheme; Defrauding Victims of At Least $158,800

United States Attorney William M. McSwain announced Friday that Yahaira Diaz, 33, of Pottsville, Pennsylvania, was charged by Information with aggravated identity theft, mail fraud, and access device fraud. The charges against the defendant stem from her participation in what has been popularly dubbed the “Grandparents Scheme”, a type of elder financial abuse.

Shenandoah Police Log

A police log of arrests was provided by Shenandoah Police from the month of March.

PIAA State Championship Results for Schuylkill County Teams 2019

PIAA State Championship Final Scores for Schuylkill County Teams 2019

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 06/13/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 06/13/19

Tennessee Woman Indicted by Grand Jury for Murder of Patrick Murphy

On Thursday, New Orlean's District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro’s office on secured a murder indictment against a Tennessee woman accused in February of stabbing to death Patrick Murphy in a Treme hotel room.

Shenandoah Valley Recycles Tons of Trash through Project

Shenandoah Valley found out recently that they have recycled tons of trash since starting their project.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/13/19

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/13/19

PA Senate Approves Renaming of Schuylkill County Bridge in Memory of A. Donald Buffington

The Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 593, a proposal to rename a bridge on State Route 4011, Gap Road, and crosses Pine Creek in memory of A. Donald Buffington. This commemorates Mr. Buffington’s faithful service to his community.

Joint, Bipartisan Senate Policy Committee to Study Possible School District Consolidation

The Senate Majority Policy Committee and the Senate Democratic Policy Committee will discuss possible school district consolidation during a public workshop discussion. This workshop will take place on Monday, June 17, at 10:00 a.m. in Room 461 of the Main Capitol Building in Harrisburg.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 06/13/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 06/13/19

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/12/19

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/12/19

Shenandoah Valley Students and Alumni Participate in Community Cleanup

Shenandoah Valley students and past students came together to clean up the community.

Modifieds to Go Topless Friday Night at Big Diamond

After successful inaugural event in 2018, the Modifieds will once again go topless this Friday night June 14th at the Big Diamond Speedway in a $5000 to win 40-lap main event as part of Savage 61 night. 

Shenandoah Valley Students Receive Awards from American Legion

At the recent meeting of the Anthony P. Damato American Legion Medal of Honor Post #792, two students who are grandchildren of current members and recent graduates of Shenandoah Valley High School were presented with checks for $100 each. 

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 06/11/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 06/11/19

Tamaqua Summerfest Returning for Father's Day

The 28th annual Tamaqua Summerfest will be held this Father’s Day Sunday June 16th from 10 to 5 in downtown Tamaqua. 

Victim ID'd in Fatal Crash on Interstate 81

Police have identified the victim in a fatal crash on Interstate 81 Tuesday afternoon.

Coroner Called to Crash on Interstate 81 Tuesday Afternoon

A Schuylkill County Deputy Coroner has been called to the scene of a crash on Interstate 81 Tuesday afternoon.