Road Closure Scheduled on Route 54 Near Shenandoah for Bridge Repairs

Motorists traveling near Shenandoah should prepare for a temporary road closure later this month as bridge repair work is scheduled along Route 54 in West Mahanoy Township.

Schuylkill County Man on Megan's Law List Jailed on Drug Charges Following Federal Search Warrant

A Shenandoah Heights man is facing multiple drug charges after investigators allegedly discovered methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug-related materials while executing a federal search warrant tied to a child exploitation investigation, according to court documents.

State Police Investigating Illegal Dumping Incident Near Shenandoah

Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating an illegal dumping incident that occurred Sunday afternoon in West Mahanoy Township, near Shenandoah.

West Mahanoy Township Man Charged with Assaulting Child, Held on $150,000 Bail

A West Mahanoy Township man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after police say he assaulted a child under the age of 13.

Fire Damages Exterior of Home and Garage in Altamont Saturday Afternoon

A fire damaged the exterior of a home and garage in Altamont on Saturday afternoon, but quick action by firefighters prevented the flames from spreading.

Shenandoah Heights Man Denied Bail on Multiple Felony Charges Including Aggravated Assault and Strangulation

A Shenandoah Heights man is being held without bail following his arraignment Wednesday on multiple felony charges stemming from an alleged violent assault.

Registered Schuylkill County Sex Offender Taken Into Custody Following Megan’s Law Violation Charge

A registered Tier 2 sex offender previously sought by West Mahanoy Township Police has been taken into custody, according to court records.

Megan’s Law Violation: West Mahanoy Police Seek Man Who Failed to Update Address

West Mahanoy Township Police have filed charges against a registered Tier 2 sex offender after authorities say he failed to comply with Pennsylvania Megan’s Law registration requirements.

Frackville Woman Charged After Furniture Illegally Dumped in West Mahanoy Township

A Frackville woman is facing charges for illegal dumping in West Mahanoy Township.

One Injured After Amazon Delivery Vehicle Collides with SUV near Shenandoah

A two-vehicle crash was reported Thursday evening at an intersection along Ringtown Boulevard in West Mahanoy Township, according to Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville

Knife Threat, Eviction Dispute Leads to Arrest in Lost Creek

A Ringtown man is in Schuylkill County Prison following a disturbance in the Village of Lost Creek that involved alleged threats with a knife, according to police.

Schuylkill County Man Faces Dozens of Felony Drug Charges in Two Separate Cases

A Girardville man is facing an extensive list of felony and misdemeanor drug charges after two separate investigations—one in 2024 and another in 2025—resulted in the seizure of large quantities of narcotics, cash, and drug paraphernalia.

Shenandoah Heights Says Goodbye to ‘The Hotdog Lady’

For the past 15 years, residents of Swatara Road in Shenandoah Heights have looked forward to more than just candy on Trick-or-Treat night, they came for the hot dogs. 

UPDATE: Ringtown Man Charged in Two Separate Incidents Involving Theft, Trespassing, Drugs, and Firearm Possession

A Ringtown man is facing a series of charges in connection with two separate incidents that occurred just days apart in Schuylkill County.

Police Investigating Theft at Storage Facility near Frackville

 

The West Mahanoy Township Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a vehicle connected to a theft investigation.

West Mahanoy Township Formally Opposes Proposed Data Center in New Castle Township

FRACKVILLE — The opposition over a proposed data center near Frackville is growing, with the West Mahanoy Township Board of Supervisors now going on record against the project.

Bench Warrant Traffic Stop Uncovers Illegal Weapon in West Mahanoy Township

WEST MAHANOY TOWNSHIP – A routine traffic stop in Schuylkill County led to and the discovery of illegal weapons earlier this summer.

Morea Road Paving Project Continues This Week Near Frackville and West Mahanoy Township

Motorists traveling between Frackville and West Mahanoy Township should be prepared for ongoing daytime lane restrictions as PennDOT maintenance crews continue paving work on Morea Road this week.

Schuylkill County Teen Arrested After Attempted Vehicle Theft, Gunfire in Shenandoah Heights

A McAdoo teenager has been charged and remains in custody following an alleged attempted theft from a vehicle and a confrontation that escalated to gunfire last weekend in Shenandoah Heights.

Jeep Reported Stolen from Shenandoah Heights

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a report of a stolen vehicle from Shenandoah Heights earlier this month.