Shenandoah Man Admits to Dropping ‘Quarter Stick’ Firework That Damaged Home

A Shenandoah man is facing charges after police say he dropped a "quarter stick" from his vehicle, shattering a window at a borough residence in January.

Boil Water Advisory Lifted for Shenandoah Area Aqua Customers

Aqua Pennsylvania has officially lifted the Boil Water Advisory for all customers in the Shenandoah service area, including residents and businesses in Shenandoah Borough, West Mahanoy Township, and Butler Township.

Shenandoah Police Seeking Man Wanted for Alleged Handgun Assault

The Shenandoah Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a man wanted in connection with a reported aggravated assault on Thursday.

UPDATE: Water Testing Underway Following Main Break Repair in Shenandoah

Shenandoah Borough officials have announced that water quality testing is now officially underway after water pressure was restored earlier Thursday following the discovery and repair of a water main break inside a former department store on North Main Street.

UPDATE: Water Pressure Restored in Shenandoah Following Main Break

Water pressure has been restored to Shenandoah Borough following repairs to a water main break discovered inside a former department store building on North Main Street.

Shenandoah Man Arrested on Animal Cruelty Charges After Dogs Found Malnourished

A Shenandoah man was arrested earlier this month after Pennsylvania State Police say three dogs were found abandoned and severely underfed at a borough residence.

Mrs. T’s Pierogies Coordinates Community Water Relief Effort in Response to Shenandoah Water Main Break

In response to the ongoing water main break impacting residents in Shenandoah, Mrs. T’s Pierogies has coordinated a community-wide water relief effort to help ensure families have access to clean drinking water during the disruption.

Shenandoah Teen Accused of DUI, Terroristic Threats After Snowbank Crash and Family Altercation

An 18-year-old Shenandoah man is facing multiple charges following an early morning incident involving a disabled vehicle, an alleged assault, and a DUI investigation.

Shenandoah Water Emergency Prompts Relief Efforts, Distribution Sites Established

Relief efforts continue to expand in Shenandoah and surrounding communities as residents deal with an ongoing water emergency caused by a water main break and system pressure issues.

Borough of Shenandoah Declares Local Disaster Emergency Over Water Service Outage

The Borough of Shenandoah has declared a Local Disaster Emergency due to a significant disruption of potable water service affecting the borough and surrounding communities, including Shenandoah Heights, Weston Place, Turkey Run, William Penn, and Lost Creek.

Pottsville Man Jailed After Allegedly Forcing Entry Into Shenandoah Apartment

A Pottsville man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after allegedly breaking into an apartment in Shenandoah last week.

Shenandoah Valley School District Dismissing Early - February 17th, 2026

Shenandoah Valley School District will dismiss early on Tuesday (February 17th, 2026) due to the borough's water issues.

Update: Shenandoah Without Water Service; Leak Still Not Located

Shenandoah Borough officials provided an update early Tuesday morning, February 17, confirming that the town is currently without water service as crews continue working to locate a leak within the system.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Shenandoah

Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. has issued a boil water advisory for customers served by Aqua Shenandoah following a loss of water pressure in portions of the system.

Water Main Break Causes Service Issues in Shenandoah

The Borough of Shenandoah is experiencing water service disruptions following a water main break in the area of North Gilbert Street and Cherry Street.

Borough of Shenandoah Announces Phased Snow Removal Plan, Temporary Parking, and Garbage Collection Delay

The Borough of Shenandoah has announced a structured, phased snow removal plan that will begin at 7:00 a.m. Tuesday morning, as crews work to clear streets following the recent winter storm.

More Than 4 Pounds of Meth Seized During Shenandoah Drug Operation

A Pottstown man is facing felony drug charges following a controlled drug purchase that allegedly led to the seizure of more than four pounds of methamphetamine in Shenandoah Borough.

Shenandoah Borough Council Reviews Finances, Approves Emergency Truck Purchase, and Updates Ordinances

Shenandoah Borough Council addressed a wide range of borough business during its meeting Monday night, including financial updates, delinquent account collections, staffing changes, infrastructure needs, and the adoption of several ordinances aimed at enforcement and revenue generation.

Council entered executive session from 7:01 p.m. to 7:18 p.m. to discuss personnel matters. Upon returning to open session, council noted that no decisions were made during the executive session.

Council also approved a correction to the December 22, 2025 meeting minutes to formally document a motion related to a previous executive session.

Officials reported the borough continues to operate on a $3 million annual budget without raising taxes. Despite paying approximately $4 million in bills over the past year, Shenandoah finished the year with roughly $1.2 million in the bank.

The borough has taken a more aggressive approach to collecting delinquent utility bills. To date, $23,724 has been collected in overdue sewer payments. Borough Manager Mike Cadau said water shut-off notices were issued to residents who failed to respond.

“It’s not fair to the people that are always paying the bills,” Cadau said.

Delinquent trash accounts have also been targeted. Through Portnoff Law Associates, the borough collected $15,114.81 in unpaid trash fees. Moving forward, the borough will place liens on properties with unpaid trash bills rather than discontinuing service.

Council approved the promotion of Christian Vazquez from part-time to full-time police officer in an effort to establish 24-hour, seven-day-a-week police coverage by mid-February or March.

Brian Oliver was hired as a non-union Public Works Supervisor at a rate of $28 per hour. The position is intended to provide leadership, oversight, and improved safety within the department. One council member voted against the hire, citing concerns about the background check.

“I believe it’s an incomplete background check,” the council member stated. “I can’t conscious a full background check.”

Council also accepted Brian Urban of Urban and Urban as zoning solicitor at a rate of $250 per hour.

Due to multiple plow breakdowns and an approaching winter storm, council approved the emergency purchase of a 2011 truck with approximately 11,000 miles for $42,000. Cadau said relying on borough-owned equipment is more cost-effective than outsourcing snow removal services, which can cost about $250 per hour.

“It’s a cost savings by having our own guys do it,” he said.

Council announced the borough was awarded an $83,608 Local Share Account (LSA) grant toward the purchase of a Public Works truck. A resolution was also approved to apply for a $3 million PennDOT Multimodal Transportation Program (MTP) grant for drainage and culvert improvements near the Boyer’s area.

Discussion also continued regarding improvements at the borough pumping station, commonly referred to as “The Pumpy.” The project includes plans for pavilions and a well funded by a $77,000 LSA grant. Cadau said initial bids reached as high as $131,832, prompting the borough to consider using in-house resources for grant management to reduce costs.

Council approved a request to combine two parcels owned by Doc Ed Kolonsky at 108 North Catherine Street and 0 North Catherine Street.

A resolution was also approved allowing Wes Kass to purchase a burned property on Zero Rock Street, with the goal of returning the property to the tax rolls.

Council approved the transfer of a liquor license to Bitter and Twisted LLC at 316–318 South Main Street, formerly Mulligan’s. During discussion, concerns were raised about noise. The owner emphasized the establishment’s focus on dining rather than nightlife.

“The goal for us is to be a restaurant,” the owner said. “It’s not a bar.”

Several ordinances were approved or amended during the meeting. Council voted to reintroduce a “meter maid” enforcement officer to address nuisance parking in alleyways, which has interfered with fire trucks and garbage collection.

Council also amended the skill games ordinance, increasing the annual fee from $250 to $500 per machine, with proceeds directed to the borough’s recreation fund.

Additionally, council established a $50 annual business license fee. Businesses owing any municipal bills will be denied a license until those balances are paid.

Several Homes Damaged in Overnight Fire in Shenandoah

SHENANDOAH — Several homes were damaged by a fire that broke out overnight Sunday along West Arlington Street in Shenandoah.

Independent Forensic Review Uncovers Pension and Payroll Irregularities in Shenandoah Borough

SHENANDOAH - An independent forensic accounting review has identified serious payroll and retirement-benefit irregularities involving two former Shenandoah Borough employees, with issues dating back several years and spanning multiple prior borough administrations.