Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Tuesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 06/28/16


Tuesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 06/28/16

Chad Reinert to Play at the Schuylkill County Fair

Chad Reinert will be the opening act on Friday evening August 5 at the Schuylkill County Fair. Chad will take the M&T stage at 7PM to perform for you some of your country favorites.

Monday, June 27, 2016

LCCC Offers Nurse Aide Certificate Job Training

Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) is now registering students for its Nurse Aide noncredit program, with classes being offered in Lehigh, Carbon and Schuylkill counties. 

State champion Williams Valley softball team recognized at PA Capitol

HARRISBURG – The 2016 PIAA Class A softball champions were recognized by local legislators at the state Capitol on Monday.

LCCC Offers Introduction to Healthcare Careers

In a joint effort with PATH (Pennsylvania’s Advanced Training and Hiring), Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) now offers a short-term program to assist students in learning the wide range of careers available in the healthcare field.

Schuylkill County Police Log 06/27/16


Schuylkill County Police Log 06/27/16

Monday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 06/27/16


Monday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 06/27/16

Seminar for Emerging Trends in Drugs of Abuse Being Held Tuesday

A seminar is going to be held Tuesday on the Emerging Trends in Drugs of Abuse.

Sunday, June 26, 2016

Public Input Sought for the Future Direction of the Schuylkill River Heritage Area

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN—The Schuylkill River Heritage Area is inviting community partners and residents to a public meeting to help shape the future of the Schuylkill River National Heritage Area, including its signature project, the Schuylkill River Trail.

Schuylkill County Police Log - 06/26/16


Schuylkill County Police Log - 06/26/16

Saturday, June 25, 2016

Yueng Wing Contest Scheduled for the Schuylkill County Fair

Yueng wings you say. What does that mean? Yueng wings is a new contest at the 2016 Schuylkill County Fair. 

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work


Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Friday, June 24, 2016

Two Face Drug Charges After Traffic Stop

Frackville Borough Police have filed DUI and drug charges against George Barlow and Jason Bredbenner stemming from an incident that occurred on May 13th, 2016.

Youth / Celebrity Obstacle Course Contest Scheduled for the Schuylkill County Fair

Well know celebrities from various professions from all over the county have accepted the challenge of participating in the 2nd annual Celebrity Obstacle Contest. 

Friday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 06/24/16


Friday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 06/24/16

Thursday, June 23, 2016

Wee Ones Walk - Summer Adventure

Heighten your child’s natural curiosity during a sensory nature walk with “Porcupine Pat” McKinney of the Schuylkill Conservation District on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, 6:00-7:00 p.m. We will meet in the Waterfall Road parking lot of Sweet Arrow Lake County Park. The walk focuses on colors, textures, shapes, sounds and smells found in nature. This program is free and open to the public and is recommended for children ages 3-6.

County's Interest Income to Double in New Agreement

Schuylkill County Treasurer Linda Marchalk announced Thursday that the interest income the County currently receives from its primary financial institution will double effective immediately.

Celebrity Tractor Pull Scheduled for the Schuylkill County Fair

Third year running, the Celebrity Tractor pull is back again at the 2016 Schuylkill County Fair.

Sneak a Peak at the Creek

Join “Porcupine Pat” McKinney on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at 10:00-11:00 a.m. in a water adventure in search of mayflies, crayfish, water pennies and more!

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

What's New at the 2016 Schuylkill County Fair

What's new at the 2016 Schuylkill County Fair?

Exhibit Classes – vegetable classes, youth classes, needle craft classes, food classes check out the fair’s premium book at www.schuylkillfair.dom/exhibits/ for all the new exhibiting classes..

Amusement Ride Company - Goodtimes Amusements LLC of Hellertown, PA will be the returning this yeas so the midway amusement ride company. Goodtime Amusements was established in 1988. They are a family run business, which provides amusement services to various non-profit organizations. Operating solely in the eastern portion of Pennsylvania Goodtime provides their sponsors with up to 20 rides along with food and game concessions. Goodtimes will be featuring three new rides at the Fair this year.

Side by Side Diesel Truck Drag Racing – Monday, August 1 in conjunction with Local drivers of Gas and Diesel Truck Pulls can be found on track.

Lucas Oil Pro Pulling Series –holds an East Coast National Pull with Limited Pro Stock Semi’s/466 Hot Farm Tractors, Pro Stock Diesel FWD Trucks

Dialed BMX Show – Thursday, August 4 at 6:30 on the track

Bear Creek Island Activities – activities and demonstrations on the island highlighting fly casting, fish identification and India lore.

Contests – “Schuylkill Grown” Cooking Contest, Yueng Wings, and Baking with Brew

Challenges- Frozen T-shirt, Cupcake Challenge, Toilet Paper Toss, Wet Sponge Relay,

Youth/Celebrity Obstacle Contest - Well know celebrities from various professions from all over the County of Schuylkill have accepted the challenge to participate in this contest. Mentored by 4-H and FFA livestock exhibitors the Celebrities will have to guide a livestock animal through and around various objects.

Celebrity Tractor Pull - Returning by popular demand. Pushing that throttle forward with all you might is what it is going to take for Schuylkill County natives to participate in the Celebrity Tractor Pull. Who has the nerve to push the machines to the limit?

Torres Family Circus – 6 & 8 pm daily amphitheater

Mrs. U’s Zoo ReUe – Weston Pavillion 6:30

Kids Tent – the Arts Barn Education Center Operating the Kids daily 4:30-7:30 daily; Tuesday12-7:30; Saturday 1-5

Farming for the Day (Expanded) – several new Ag learning stations was added to the ever changing small children learning center.

Find Farmer Fehr’s – barnyard animals are lost and you need to help Farmer Fehr find them. Schuylkill Talent Showcase - 5:30 & 6:30 – Mon. LA Dance Theatre (http://la-dancetheatre.com/) Tue. Vivian’s Dance Studio (570.385.2121) Wed. Xtreme Fitness Saint Clair, (Facebook:XtremeFitness), Thur. The Minor Notes Chorale (www.minornotes.org) Fri&Sat. Tamara Wapinsky(www.wapinskyvoicelessons.com )



Schuylkill ShowStoppers – Monday, August 1

Crazy Hearts – Tuesday, August 2

Jesse Wade Gang – Wednesday, August 3 - Outlaws of country performing for over 25 years.

Shawn Klush (Elvis Impersonator) – Thursday, August 4

Chad Reinert – Friday, August 5 (Pre-show)

Little Texas – Friday, August 5

Rusty Foulke – Saturday, August 6 (Pre-show)

David Cassidy in Concert– Saturday, August 6