Little Miss Spirit of Tamaqua Crowned

Tamaqua's Little Miss Spirit of Christmas has been crowned for 2023.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Tamaqua's Playoff Journey Ends as North Schuylkill Moves On

Thursday night's rematch pitted North Schuylkill and Tamaqua in the quarterfinals of the District XI 3A High School Football playoffs.

Schuylkill County Woman Wanted by Detectives for Violating Parole

Schuylkill County Detectives are asking for the public's help in locating a Tamaqua woman, who is wanted on a bench warrant.

Firefighters Called to Working House Fire in Tamaqua

Firefighters were called to working house fire in Tamaqua early Sunday.

Tamaqua Police Attempt to Identify Retail Theft Suspect

The Tamaqua Borough Police Department is looking to identify a retail theft suspect.

Tamaqua Police Investigating Retail Theft at Local Hardware Store

TAMAQUA - The Tamaqua Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying two suspects in a retail theft at a borough hardware store.

Tamaqua Police Investigating Used Cooking Oil Thefts from Borough Restaurants

The Tamaqua Borough Police are investigating the recent thefts of used cooking oil from restaurants.

Brush Fire Leads to Finding of Homemade Bomb in Tamaqua

Police in Tamaqua are investigating an incident after a fire call led to the finding of a homemade bomb.

Temple/St. Luke’s Medical Student Helps Hometown Tamaqua During Summer Break

Riley McHugh could have “chill-axed” last summer after he completed his first year at Temple/St. Luke’s School of Medicine, catching up on his philosophy reading or mountain biking, or maybe camping out of state. No one would argue that he didn’t earn a few months of R&R after the rigors of med school.

Tamaqua Police Looking to Identify Suspect Who Stole Donation Box

The Tamaqua Police Department is looking to identify the suspect who stole a donation box on Tuesday morning.

Schuylkill County Events to Ring in the New Year

Who needs to go watch a ball drop in New York City when you have two great New Year's Eve events right here in Schuylkill County!

Fire Crews Responding to Structure Fire in West Penn Township

Fire crews are responding to a structure fire in West Penn Township on Wednesday afternoon.

Teen Dies After Accidently Shooting Self in Tamaqua

A teen from Tamaqua died late Wednesday after accidently shooting themselves.

Five Families Being Assisted by American Red Cross After Tamaqua Multi-Alarm Fire

Five families are being assisted after a fire in Tamaqua on Saturday afternoon.

Schuylkill County Landmark to be Featured on United States Postal Stamp

On Monday, the United State Postal Service revealed some its 2023 stamps, which include one of a landmark from Schuylkill County.

UPDATE: Schools Lockdowns Lifted After Schuylkill County 911 Communications Receives Threat

Schools are being notified and returning to normal after a threat was received by Schuylkill County Communications on Wednesday morning.

Schools in Tamaqua Area on Lockdown Wednesday Morning

Schools in the Tamaqua area were placed on lockdown Wednesday morning.

38th Annual Tamaqua Heritage Festival to be held This Sunday

The Tamaqua Historical Society will present its 38th Annual Tamaqua Heritage Festival this Sunday, October 9 from 10 to 5 PM in downtown Tamaqua. 

Tamaqua Fire Displaces Two Families

A multi-alarm fire in Tamaqua on Monday morning has displaced two families.

Emergency Personnel Responding to Working House Fire in Tamaqua

Fire crews are responding to a house fire in Tamaqua Monday morning.