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.

Photos from the 2017 Schuylkill County Fair

Photos from the 2017 Schuylkill County Fair

Photos from the Schuylkill Mall's Past

Collection of photos from around the web of the Schuylkill Mall in year past

Coal Keeps the Lights On

Route 54 near Shenandoah, PA

First Day of the Summer of 2017

Summer is Here!

Hegins Valley Fire and Rescue 2017 Carnival Parade

On Wednesday evening, the Hegins Valley Fire and Rescue kicked off their 2017 Carnival with a parade.

Friendship Fire Company Kicks Off Block Party with Fire Truck Parade

The rain didn't stop the Friendship Fire Company, Englewood, from holding their annual fire truck parade Friday evening.

Boroughs Memorialize Veterans with Hometown Heroes Banners

Shenandoah, Ashland, and Frackville have all added "Hometown Heroes" banners to just in time for Memorial Day.

Tri Valley Celebrates Prom with a Night at an Italian Masquerade

The Jr/ Sr students of Tri Valley school were treated to a night of an Italian Masquerade.

Williams Valley Celebrates Prom with a Journey to "Neverland"

Family and friends packed the auditorium of the Williams Valley Jr/Sr high school on Friday May 5th for a journey to "Neverland".

Railroad Speeders Cross Schuylkill County on Saturday

On Saturday, members of the North American Railcar Operators Association (NARCOA) crossed Schuylkill County in their "Speeders"

Harrisburg Firefighter Lt. Dennis DeVoe Procession

Photos from Harrisburg firefighter Lt. Dennis DeVoe Procession.