Two Tamaqua Women Charged After Allegedly Hiding Merchandise in Garbage Cans at Walmart

Two Tamaqua women face retail theft charges after police say they concealed $588.21 in merchandise inside garbage cans at Walmart in Rush Township.

Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville identified the women as Danielle McNally, 29, and Ashley Kane, 38, both of Tamaqua.

Two More Verizon Wire Thefts Reported in Schuylkill County

Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating two additional reported thefts of Verizon copper wiring in Schuylkill County following several similar incidents reported across the county this year.

The latest thefts were reported in Cass Township on September 23, 2026, and Rush Township on October 1, 2026.

State Police Seek Suspect in Rush Township Turkey Hill Theft

Pennsylvania State Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man suspected of stealing alcohol from a Schuylkill County convenience store.

State Police Seek Woman Accused of Taking Cash Left at Schuylkill County Walmart

Pennsylvania State Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman accused of taking cash that another customer left behind at a Walmart self-checkout in Rush Township.

Rush Township Street to Close for Nearly Two Weeks for Railroad Crossing Work

Motorists traveling through Rush Township should prepare for an extended road closure beginning next month as PennDOT crews complete railroad crossing improvements.

Vehicle Left for Repairs Reported Stolen in Schuylkill County

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the theft of a vehicle that was reportedly removed from a Rush Township property after being left there for repairs.

Third Cable Theft Reported in Schuylkill County as Investigators Probe Similar Incidents

Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating another theft involving telecommunications lines, the third such incident reported in Schuylkill County in recent weeks.

Schuylkill County Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle in Rush Township

A Schuylkill County man died Sunday evening after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross a roadway in Rush Township, according to Pennsylvania State Police.

Schuylkill County Man Dies Following Motorcycle Crash in West Penn Township

A Rush Township man has died following a motorcycle crash in Schuylkill County, according to the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office.

UPDATE: Victim Identified in Fatal Industrial Accident in Rush Township

Pennsylvania State Police have identified the victim in Saturday’s fatal industrial accident in Hometown, Schuylkill County.

UPDATE: One Dead in Industrial Accident in Rush Township

Additional details have been released following an industrial accident Saturday afternoon in Hometown, Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Coroner and State Police at Scene of Industrial Accident in Hometown

Emergency personnel are on the scene of an industrial accident Saturday afternoon in Hometown, Schuylkill County.

State Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Suspect in Walmart Theft in Schuylkill County

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect connected to a theft that occurred late last year at the Walmart along Plaza Drive in Rush Township.

Gunman Demands Cash During Robbery at Schuylkill County Lottery and Tobacco Store

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Monday night at Sam’s Place Lottery and Tobacco in Rush Township.

Ring Reported Stolen from Vendor’s Stand at the Hometown Farmers Market

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a theft that occurred Wednesday afternoon at the Hometown Farmers Market in Rush Township.

Hometown Fire Company Receives $5,000 Donation from Ladies Auxiliary for Hall Repairs

The Hometown Fire Company recently received a generous $5,000 donation from its Ladies Auxiliary to assist with much-needed hall repairs.

State Police Investigating Fraudulent Debit Card Use at Rush Township Turkey Hill

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a case of access device fraud that occurred at the Turkey Hill convenience store on Claremont Avenue in Rush Township, Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Woman Scammed Out of Over $5,800 in Online Banking Fraud

A Rush Township resident was the victim of an online scam recently, according to the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville.

Victim Identified in Fatal Crash on Route 54 Last Week

The victim of a fatal crash in Schuylkill County on Friday has been identified.

Emergency Personnel Responding to Working House Fire in Rush Township

Firefighters are at the scene of a working house fire in Rush Township.