Congressman Meuser calls for answers, oversight as ICE facilities move forward in Schuylkill and Berks counties

Congressman Dan Meuser says he is pushing for transparency and answers from federal officials after the Department of Homeland Security confirmed the purchase of two large properties in Pennsylvania’s Ninth Congressional District that are expected to house Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations — including a detention center in Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Commissioners Focus on Local impacts Tied to proposed ICE facility

Schuylkill County Commissioners say their focus is squarely on local impacts after confirmation that the federal government has purchased a large warehouse in Tremont Township for what is expected to become an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility.

DHS Purchase of Former Big Lots Warehouse in Tremont Sparks Split Schuylkill County Reaction

Residents across Schuylkill County are voicing sharply divided opinions after confirmation that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has purchased the former Big Lots distribution facility in Tremont Township for $119,515,000.

State Police Investigating Copper Theft from Schuylkill County Communication Towers

Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating the theft of copper wire from two communication towers in Tremont Township earlier this month.

Schuylkill County Man Accused of Threatening Delivery Driver with Knife, Shouting Racial Slurs in Tremont Township

Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven responded to Molleystown Road on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, for a report of an assault.

Former Tremont Township Treasurer Charged with Stealing Over $22,000

A former Tremont Township Treasurer is facing charges for stealing over $22,000.

Milling and Paving Project on Route 125 in Tremont Township Scheduled for Monday and Tuesday

PennDOT will be conducting milling and paving work on Route 125 between Route 209 and Mountain Road in Tremont Township. 

TRAFFIC ALERT: Tri-Axle Rollover on Route 125 South of Tremont

Emergency personnel are a the scene of a tri-axle crash south of Tremont on Tuesday afternoon.

Shenandoah Man Faces Charges for Altercation in Tremont Township

A Shenandoah man is facing numerous charges after an alleged altercation at a Tremont Township business.

Schuylkill County Man Arrested for Sexual Assault at Distribution Center near Tremont

A man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison for a sexual assault at a Distribution Center in Tremont Township.

Truck Driver and Passenger Uninjured After Crashing Off Bridge on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County

A truck driver and his passenger were not injured after a crash along Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County on Friday.

Michigan Man Steals Vehicle Parked at Schuylkill County Gas Station

A Michigan man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after stealing a car and leading police in a short pursuit on Interstate 81 this past weekend.

Vehicle Stolen Outside Distribution Center in Tremont Township

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven is investigating the theft of a vehicle outside a distribution center on Monday evening.

Pine Grove Man Facing Charges After Assaulting Neighbor and Burglarizing Camp Site

A Pine Grove man is facing charges after an incident at a campground this week.