National ICE Detention Plan Raises Questions After Schuylkill County Municipality Mentioned in Washington Post Report

A national investigation published Wednesday, December 24, 2025, by The Washington Post has drawn local attention in Schuylkill County after the borough of Tremont was referenced in broader discussions surrounding the Trump administration’s plans to dramatically expand immigrant detention capacity across the United States.

Tremont Man Wanted on Two Active Bench Warrants

A Tremont man is wanted in Schuylkill County after being declared an absconder in two separate cases for violating parole conditions.

Schuylkill County Man Charged with Attempted Homicide After Early Morning Shooting in Tremont

A Schuylkill County man is facing serious charges after an early morning shooting in Tremont Borough on Tuesday.

Firefighters Responding to Working Garage Fire in Tremont

Emergency personnel are responding to a working garage fire in the borough of Tremont.

Over 500 Employees to Lose Jobs with Closure of Schuylkill County Big Lots Distribution Center

The Big Lots Distribution Center in Tremont, Schuylkill County, is set to shut its doors in early 2025, according to a WARN notice posted by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. 

Schuylkill County Detectives Seek Wanted Tremont Man

Schuylkill County Detectives are seeking the public’s help in locating a Tremont man wanted on multiple charges and has two active bench warrants.

UPDATE: Cause of Tremont Blaze Ruled as Accidental Kitchen Fire

 

Tremont Fire has provided an update on a blaze that destroyed two homes Wednesday evening.

Blaze Destroys Tremont Home, Displaces Two Families

Two families are displaced after a blaze in Tremont on Monday evening.

Emergency Personnel Responding to Working House Fire in Tremont

Emergency personnel are responding to a working house fire in Tremont on Wednesday evening.

Nearly Two Dozen Displaced After Overnight Fire in Tremont

Nearly two dozen people are displaced after an overnight fire in Tremont.

Firefighters Responding to Working Building Fire in Tremont Late Sunday

Firefighters are being dispatched late Sunday to a working building fire in Tremont.

Tremont Man Wanted by Schuylkill County Detectives on Two Active Bench Warrants

Schuylkill County Detectives are asking the public to help locate a wanted man from Tremont.

PUBLIC MEETING: Schuylkill Conservation District to Share Solutions for Middle Creek's Environmental Challenges

There will be a public meeting to present findings of the “Middle Creek Strategic Watershed Restoration Plan” December 13th, 2023, at 6:30pm at the Tremont Fire Company #1.

Handgun and Hollow Points Reported Stolen in Tremont

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating a report of a stolen gun and bullets in Tremont.

Schuylkill Technology Center Carpentry Students Install New Siding for Tremont Ambulance Building

Students enrolled in the Carpentry Program at the South Campus of Schuylkill Technology Center recently installed siding on the façade of the Tremont Ambulance Building located in Tremont.

Vehicle Reported Stolen in Tremont Involved in Crash

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating a vehicle theft that occurred in late July.

Tremont Dentist Faces Additional Indecent Assault Charges After More Victims Come Forward

A Tremont Dentist who was arrested earlier this month on sex charges is facing additional charges as more victims came forward.

Tremont Dentist Charged with Sexual Misconduct and Indecent Assault of Former Employee and Patient

A Tremont dentist was taken into custody at his practice on Tuesday morning on sexual assault and other charges.

Warrant Issued for Tremont Man Who Secretly Recorded Stepdaughter

A Tremont man is wanted by police and is facing invasion of privacy charges.

Teen Cited for Doing Donuts on Tremont Baseball Field

A teen has been cited after he was caught doing donuts with a car on the Tremont Baseball Field.