Liberty Fire Company Awarded Grant to Replace 1980 Mack CF Pumper

On Thursday, the Liberty Fire Company No. 4 of Schuylkill Haven announced that they have been awarded an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) in the amount of $455,239.00 to replace their 1980 Mack CF pumper.

Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce to host annual Walk for Progress & Taste of Schuylkill

The Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Walk for Progress & Taste of Schuylkill events on Tuesday, October 1 in Schuylkill Haven, starting at 4:30 p.m.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Interstate 81 Southbound Closed near Schuylkill/Lebanon Border

Interstate 81 Southbound is closed Thursday afternoon near the Schuylkill / Lebanon County Line.

Schuylkill County Man Found with Over 2,400 Bags of Heroin During Traffic Stop in Hazleton

A Schuylkill County man was found with over 2,400 bags of heroin during a traffic stop in Hazleton.

Walmart Hiring Multiple Fleet Techs to Support its Pottsville Transportation Office

Walmart is hiring several fleet maintenance technicians to support its Pottsville, PA transportation office and growing business.

Gov. Wolf, Lt. Gov. Fetterman Unveil Report on Statewide Recreational Marijuana Tour; Discuss Next Steps

Governor Tom Wolf and Lt. Governor John Fetterman today held a press conference to announce the final report from the Lt. Gov’s statewide recreational marijuana tour and proposed next steps as a result of input from thousands of Pennsylvanians who attended a listening session or submitted input via an online form.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 09/25/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 09/25/19

Governor Wolf Calls for End of Stigmatizing Opioid Use Disorder

Governor Tom Wolf joined Independence Blue Cross Senior Vice President of Public Affairs Stephen Fera, and members of the Independence Blue Cross Foundation to call for an end to the stigmas associated with opioid use disorder.

Monster Jam Triple Threat Returning to Wilkes Barre

The most action-packed motorsports experience for families in the world today returns to Wilkes-Barre for another high-octane weekend featuring the ultimate mix of high-flying action and four-wheel excitement with the Monster Jam Triple Threat Series®, featuring six different racing, freestyle and skill competitions on three different Monster Jam vehicles at Mohegan Sun Arena on February 14-16, 2020.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 09/25/19

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 09/25/19

Rush Township Police To Hold Second Annual 5K Run/Walk

The Rush Township Police Department is holding its second annual 5K Run/Walk on Saturday October 19th 2019. The race will start at 10:00AM at the Hometown Farmer’s Market at 125 Mahanoy Avenue Tamaqua, PA 18252. The proceeds will benefit the improvement of Rush Township Community Parks.

Shenandoah Valley Graduate Returns to Talk to Students About Joining Marine Corps

United States Marine Corps Recruiter Staff Sergeant James Fortunato recently visited the Shenandoah Valley High School along with Noelle Davis, a 2018 SV graduate who completed her basic training and is currently attending Military Police school located I Missouri.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 09/24/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 09/24/19

DEP Reaches Civil Penalty Against Soap Manufacturing Company for Unpermitted Discharges into Luzerne County Creek

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced Tuesday that Henkel US Operations Corp. has agreed to pay a $19,410 civil penalty for five unpermitted discharges into a Luzerne County Creek, reporting violations, and failure to comply with monitoring and sampling requirements.

Rush Township Police Looking for Man Who Stole Carton of Cigarettes

The Rush Township Police is looking for a man who stole a carton of cigarettes from a location convenience store.

According to Chief Kenneth Zipovsky, on September 17, 2019 around 8:00am, a white male in his mid-20s, wearing camouflage shorts, red under amour hat and a blue zip up hoodie entered a convenience store on Claremont Avenue (SR309) in Rush Township, and asked for a carton of Newport Menthol box 100 cigarettes.

The male then grabbed the carton of cigarettes from the clerk’s hand and ran out of the store.

He fled the scene in a newer model black Ford SUV, and went north on Claremont Avenue (SR309).

Anyone with information regarding the identity of the actor is asked to contact the Rush Township Police at (570) 668-4242 or police@rushtownship.org.

Tamaqua Area Drama Club to Hold Advance Ticket Sales for “Les Misérables”

“Les Misérables” School Edition presented by the Tamaqua Area Drama Club will hold advance ticket sales on the following dates/times:

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 09/24/19

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 09/24/19

Geisinger offering Super Saturday Flu Shot Clinics in Pottsville

The best defense against getting the flu is by getting a flu shot. This year, Geisinger is making it even easier to get your flu shot by offering Super Saturday Flu Vaccine Days. Geisinger community medicine and pediatric clinics are hosting the days, one each in September, October and November.

Schuylkill County Natives Become PA State Troopers

Earlier this month, Commissioner Robert Evanchick announced that 98 cadets graduated from the State Police Academy in Hershey and have been assigned to troops across the commonwealth. The men and women represent the 156th graduating cadet class.  Two of those graduates are natives from Schuylkill County.

Mrs. T's Pierogies to Celebrate Annual Community Picnic in Shenandoah

Mrs. T's Pierogies will celebrate their annual Community Picnic in Shenandoah on October 6th, 2019.