Pottsville Man Charged with Burglary, DUI, and Other Offenses After Breaking into Occupied Home

A Pottsville man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after police say he broke into an occupied home and fought with the residents in the early hours of June 24, 2025.

Two Schuylkill County Men Charged in Burglary of Fire-Damaged Homes in Norwegian Township

Two men are facing felony charges after Pennsylvania State Police say they broke into two fire-damaged, unoccupied homes along Minersville Street in Norwegian Township earlier this month.

State Police Seek Identity of Suspect for Taking Envelope of Cash in Schuylkill County

The State Police at Schuylkill Haven are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in the theft of $4,000 in cash from a convenience store near Minersville earlier this week.

Norwegian Township Fire Claims One Life, Investigation Underway

A man died in a fire Sunday evening in Norwegian Township.

UPDATE: Schuylkill County Coroner and Fire Marshal Requested to the Scene of the Norwegian Township Fire

 A Schuylkill County coroner has been requested to the scene of a house fire in Norwegian Township.

The Schuylkill County Coroner's Office has been requested to the scene of a fire in Norwegian Township.

Emergency Personnel at Scene of Multi-Alarm House Fire in Norwegian Township

Emergency personnel are responding to a working fire in Norwegian Township Sunday evening.

UPDATE: Schuylkill County Woman Reported Missing Found Safe

UPDATE:  According to her family, the woman reported missing from this post was found safe.  

"Mental Health" Incident in Norwegian Township Ends Peacefully

A short police incident in Norwegian Township, near Marlin, on Sunday evening ended peacefully.

Norwegian Township Home Damaged by Fire

 

A home in Norwegian Township was damaged by fire on Thursday.

Fire Crews at Scene of Working Fire in Marlin

Fire crews are at the scene of a working fire in Norwegian Township.

6-Year-Old in Critical Condition, Multiple Others Injured After Norwegian Township Crash

A child is in critical condition, and five others are injured after a crash near Minersville, on Saturday afternoon.

Vehicle Struck by Stray Bullet near Pottsville

NORWEGIAN TOWNSHIP - The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating an incident where a vehicle was struck by a stray bullet on Peach Mountain near Pottsville.

Minor Injuries Reported After Motorcycle Crash in Norwegian Township

A Minersville man sustained minor injuries in a motorcycle crash in Norwegian Township on Sunday.

State Police Investigating Retail Theft at Boscov's in Pottsville

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are attempting to identify a woman involved in a retail theft at Boscov's.

Pottsville Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash Sunday Afternoon

A Pottsville man died from injuries he sustained in a motorcycle crash Sunday afternoon.

Pottsville Man Facing Charges After Leading Police on Peach Mountain Pursuit

A Pottsville man is facing charges after he led State Police on a pursuit on Peach Mountain last week.

T. J. Maxx to Open at Fairlane Village Mall Next Weekend

T.J. Maxx has announced they will open their new Fairlane Village Mall location near Pottsville next weekend.

State Grant Awarded to Norwegian Township to Improve to Two Parks

State grants awards will fund improvements to Marlin Park and Seltzer Park in Norwegian Township, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-125).

State Police Investigating Schuylkill County Assault that Left Woman Burned

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating an incident where a woman was burned during an assault earlier this month in Norwegian Township.

Fire Crews Responding to Working Fire near Pottsville

Fire crews are responding to a working fire near Pottsville.