Schuylkill County Man Killed in Fatal Route 309 Crash in Lehigh County

A 52-year-old man from Tamaqua was killed Friday afternoon in a crash involving two commercial vehicles at the intersection of Route 309 and Gun Club Road in Lynn Township, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office.

Tamaqua Police Searching for Missing Hearing-Impaired Juvenile

Tamaqua Police are asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing juvenile who was reported missing Thursday morning.

$1 Million Winning Pennsylvania Lottery Scratch-Off Sold in Schuylkill County

A Pennsylvania Lottery retailer in Schuylkill County recently sold a winning Scratch-Off ticket worth $1 million.

Tamaqua Man Accused of Assaulting Police Officer Following Overnight Disturbance

A Tamaqua man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after police say he attempted to enter homes, fled from officers, and later head-butted a police officer while being treated at a hospital.

Reading & Northern Releases Schedule for Union Pacific Big Boy's Schuylkill County Visit

The Reading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad (RBMN) has released a detailed schedule for the highly anticipated visit of Union Pacific's legendary "Big Boy" No. 4014, which will travel through Schuylkill County on Thursday, July 2, as part of the railroad's Semiquincentennial Steam Celebration.

Former Tamaqua Police Officer Sentenced to 27.5 Years in Federal Prison on Child Exploitation Charges

A former Tamaqua police officer has been sentenced to more than 27 years in federal prison after admitting to multiple offenses involving the exploitation of minors, possession of child pornography, and the creation of an animal crush video.

Tamaqua Woman Charged After Armed Standoff with Police

A Tamaqua woman is facing multiple felony charges following an overnight standoff with police that lasted more than four hours late Saturday into early Sunday.

Schuylkill County Woman Arrested After Traffic Stop Leads to Recovery of Kidnapped Juveniles in Cumberland County

A Tamaqua woman is among two individuals arrested late Sunday night after a traffic stop by Pennsylvania State Police led to the recovery of two juvenile females who had been reported kidnapped out of Tennessee.

Tamaqua Announces Multi-Day Snow Removal Schedule; Vehicles Must Be Moved

The Borough of Tamaqua has released an updated snow removal schedule for this week, with crews set to conduct plowing and snow removal operations on multiple streets beginning Tuesday, January 27, 2026, and continuing through Friday, January 30, 2026.

Schuylkill County Teen Wins Fan Vote in PA Farm Show National Anthem Contest

A Schuylkill County teenager will help kick off one of Pennsylvania’s largest annual events after winning the fan-voting portion of the Pennsylvania Farm Show’s National Anthem contest.

Vandalism Reported at Rabbit Run Fish and Game Association near Tamaqua

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating an act of criminal mischief that caused damage to an outbuilding on the property of the Rabbit Run Fish and Game Association in Tamaqua.

Schuylkill County's Carly Green Named Finalist in Pennsylvania Farm Show National Anthem Contest

Carly Green of Tamaqua has been selected as a finalist in the Pennsylvania Farm Show’s annual O’ Say Can You Sing National Anthem contest, earning a chance to perform at one of the state’s largest and most celebrated events.

Former Tamaqua Rite Aid to Become Temple University Rural Dental Education Center and Clinic

Temple University’s Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry, in partnership with the Tamaqua Area Community Partnership, is preparing to establish its first-ever rural dental education center and clinic in downtown Tamaqua.

Newly Remodeled Tamaqua Walmart Reopens with Fresh Look, Community Celebration

The Walmart Supercenter in Tamaqua officially reopened its doors Friday morning following a major remodeling project that focused on creating a more modern, convenient, and customer-centered shopping experience.

Tamaqua to Receive Over $2 Million Through Pennsylvania’s CRIZ Program

Tamaqua is set to benefit from more than $2 million in funding through Pennsylvania’s City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ) program, according to an announcement from Secretary of Revenue Pat Browne.

Tamaqua Community Ambulance Association Receives Funding for New Ambulance

Local emergency responders will soon have upgraded equipment at their disposal thanks to a recently awarded state loan.

Tamaqua Hunger Campaign Opens October 1 to Support Local Families

The 14th annual Tamaqua Community Hunger Campaign begins Tuesday, Oct. 1, launching a month-long effort to provide critical support for the borough’s four food pantries.

Tamaqua to Host 2nd Annual Car Show This Sunday

The 2nd Annual Tamaqua Car Show will take place this Sunday, September 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on South Railroad Street in Tamaqua. 

Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce Announces 2025 Annual Award Honorees

The Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the recipients of its 2025 Annual Awards, honoring outstanding individuals and businesses.

Morgan Success Scholarships Continue to Support Tamaqua Graduates at LCCC

Tamaqua Area High School graduates will continue to have the opportunity to attend Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) tuition-free, thanks to the John E. Morgan Foundation’s long-standing commitment through the Morgan Success Scholarship.