Friday, August 21, 2026
Frackville Police Welcome New Officer, Borough Accepting Applications for Another
Monday, January 5, 2026
Pottsville Ushers in New Era of Transparency and Revitalization at 2026 Reorganization Meeting
POTTSVILLE — The Pottsville City Council officially began its 2026 term Monday morning with the swearing-in of Mayor Tom Smith and Councilmen Scott P. Price and Jonathan Marsh, marking the start of what city leaders described as a new era focused on modernization, accountability, and quality-of-life improvements.
Friday, May 16, 2025
Frackville Swears In New Part-Time Police Officer
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Sen. Dave Argall Sworn in for New Term, Appointed Chair of Senate Majority Policy Committee
Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) was sworn into office on Tuesday to continue representing Schuylkill, Carbon, and southern Luzerne counties in the Pennsylvania State Senate.
Monday, January 6, 2025
New Shenandoah Borough Secretary/Treasurer Sworn In
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Frackville Adds Sixth Full-Time Police Officer
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Swearing-In of Pottsville Mayor Postponed After Court Order
The swearing-in of Pottsville City Councilman Mark Atkinson as the city’s new mayor was abruptly postponed on Wednesday following a last-minute court order.
Sunday, August 4, 2024
Frackville Swears In New Full-Time Police Officer
Friday, July 19, 2024
Mahanoy Township Appoints New Chief of Police
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Minersville Borough Council Promotes Sgt. Jeffrey Bowers to Chief of Police

During a meeting on Tuesday evening, the Minersville Borough Council officially promoted Sgt. Jeffrey Bowers to the position of Chief of Police, succeeding Chief Michael Combs, who retired after serving since 2010.
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Frackville Swears In New Full-Time Police Officer
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Schuylkill County Officials and Judges Sworn In
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Frackville swears in New Police Officer
Friday, January 6, 2023
Stehr Takes Oath of Office to Begin Serving the 107th House District

Rep. JoAnne Stehr (R-Northumberland/Schuylkill) took the oath of office Tuesday to begin her first term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives serving the 107th District.
Thursday, January 5, 2023
Watro Takes Oath of Office for First Term in PA House to Serve Northern Schuylkill and Southern Luzerne Counties
Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) took the oath of office on Tuesday to begin his first term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives during a ceremony at the state Capitol in Harrisburg.
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Kerwin Takes Oath of Office for Second Term
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Ashland Borough Council Reorganizes for 2022
Monday, January 3, 2022
Frackville Council Members and Mayor Take Oath of Office
As part of their reorganizational meeting, Frackville's elected officials were sworn in Monday evening.












