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.

Marian Catholic High School Forms Committee to Launch National Search for Next Head of School

Marian Catholic High School has formally initiated the process to identify its next Head of School, with the announcement of a newly formed Search Committee that will oversee a national search for the position.

Tamaqua’s Mason Ligenza Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers

Tamaqua Area High School standout Mason Ligenza’s baseball career took a major leap forward on Monday when the Los Angeles Dodgers selected him in the sixth round of the 2025 MLB Draft.

Schuylkill County Man Wanted After Skipping Court on Felony Registration Charges

A man, reported to currently reside in Tamaqua, is wanted after failing to appear in court last month to answer to felony charges related to failing to register as required by law.

SCHUYLKILL GRADUATE: Dave Ray-Hull – Tamaqua, PA

Honoring Our Schuylkill County College Graduates

State Police Investigating Identity Theft and Fraud at Two Hidden River Credit Union Locations in Schuylkill County

The Pennsylvania State Police at Troop L - Frackville Barrack are actively investigating a case of identity theft and financial fraud involving two suspects who targeted Hidden River Credit Union branches in Tamaqua and Orwigsburg last month.

Tamaqua Junior Awarded Vocal Scholarship

Cecilia Ulicny, a junior at Tamaqua Area High School, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Dr. John & Nell Forrest Vocal Scholarship, an honor that highlights her exceptional vocal talent and dedication to music.

Tamaqua Woman Charged in Deadly Hit-and-Run Motorcycle Crash in Frackville

A Tamaqua woman is facing felony charges after police say she fled the scene of a motorcycle crash in Frackville that ultimately claimed the life of a 62-year-old Ashland woman.