Photos from the 38th Annual Coal Cracker 10K and Fun Run

On Saturday, runners competed in the 38th Annual Coal Cracker 10K and fun run.

Photos from the 2018 Mahanoy City Memorial Day Parade

Photos from the 2018 Mahanoy City Memorial Day Parade

Schuylkill County: A Week in Photos

Schuylkill County:  A Week in Photos for Week Ending 02/17/18.

Photos of the Original Blueprints from the Schuylkill Mall

The Schuylkill Mall opened on October 9, 1980.  Here is a look back at the original blueprints.  What was your favorite store?

Ashland Celebrates Old Fashioned Downtown Christmas in the Snow

Despite the snow Saturday afternoon and evening, Ashland residents came out to enjoy the Annual Old Fashioned Downtown Christmas.

One Last Trip Around the Schuylkill Mall

How about one last trip around the Schuylkill Mall?

Santa Claus Flew into Shenandoah on Friday

On Friday, Santa flew into Veterans Field in Shenandoah.

Photos from the Tri County Football Championships

On Sunday, the Tri-County Football League held their championship at Hazleton Area.

Halloween 2017 in Schuylkill County

A collection of those who sent us photos of their Halloween Costumes.

Local Fire Companies Evaluate New Schuylkill County Burn Building

Firefighters evaluate new burn building at  Schuylkill County Fire Training Center.

Who Remember's the Halloween Costumes of the 80's?

Schuylkill County High School Football Photos: Week #2 - Steelton Highspire @ North Schuylkilll

Photos from the High School Football Game when Steelton Highspire visited North Schuylkill on 09/02/2017.

Schuylkill County High School Football Photos: Week #1 - Blue Mountain @ Muhlenberg

Photos from the High School Football Game when Blue Mountain visited Muhlenberg on 08/25/2017.

Schuylkill County High School Football Photos: Week #1 - Line Mountain @ Tri-Valley

Photos from the High School Football Game when Line Mountain visited Tri-Valley on 08/25/2017.

Cruisin' Pottsville Draws Car Enthusiasts for Annual Summer Tradition

On Saturday evening, car enthusiasts came together to celebrate an annual summer tradition in Pottsville. 

Second Mountain Sunflowers Are in Bloom Near Orwigsburg

If you are a sunflower enthusiast or just want something different to do we found a little gem right here in Schuylkill County.

Pioneer Tunnel Celebrates 25th Annual Pioneer Day

On Saturday, August 19th, 2017, the Ashland Pioneer Tunnel held their 25th Annual Pioneer Day.

Photos of the 9th Annual Bike Run for Brandon

Photos of the 9th Annual Bike Run for Brandon Harris as it traveled through Ashland on Saturday, August 19th, 2017.

Headframe Dedicated at the Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine Site

On Monday, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) visited the Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine tourism site to dedicate a new addition that represents a big piece of regional history: a 35-foot headframe from a local coal mine.
“This project enhances the educational experience at Pioneer Tunnel and adds an asset to the local tourism economy, while providing a lasting reminder of the integral role anthracite mining plays in northeast Pennsylvania,” said John Stefanko, DEP Deputy Secretary for Active and Abandoned Mine Operations.

The headframe once stood at Bowman’s shaft at North Mahanoy Colliery, where hundreds of local workers passed under it to enter the mine during operations from the mid-1850s to 1931.

The work on the abandoned mine land near the Pioneer Tunnel, completed in 2015, included salvaging the headframe; backfilling a 165-foot-deep mine shaft near several homes; and removing an old pump house, a deteriorated reinforced concrete electrical house and various concrete foundations. The site was regraded and revegetated.

Also speaking at Monday's dedication were Dave Hamilton (Office of Surfrace Mining and Enforcement), Conrad Falvello (Representative for Congressman Barletta), Schuylkill County Commission Frank Staudenmeier, Pennsylvania State Representative Neal Goodman, Ed Wytovich (Pioneer Tunnel), Duane Feagley (Executive Director of PA Anthracite Council), Dave A Lucas (Retired Miner).

DEP awarded funding through the 2016 Abandoned Mine Land Pilot Program to Pioneer Tunnel to refurbish and erect the headframe at the tourism site.

Project partners include the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) at the U.S. Department of Interior; Ashland Borough; Ashland Community Enterprises; Keystone Anthracite; Pagnotti Enterprises; Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum; Pioneer Tunnel Group; and Schuylkill County.

The OSMRE-funded Abandoned Mine Land Pilot Program includes 14 projects statewide targeted to areas where mine reclamation has strong potential for community and economic gain as well as environmental benefits.

Photos by Lexi Harner

Shenandoah Valley and Mahanoy Area Meet on the Football Field for Alumni Game

On Friday Night, alumni from Shenandoah Valley and Mahanoy Area rekindled their old rivalry on the football field.