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Friday, June 5, 2015

Did You Get Your Free Donut Today?

A Brandonville man was arrested on rape charge on Thursday.

What's New at the Schuylkill County Fair This Year

Here is what's new at the Schuylkill County Fair for 2015.

PIAA State Baseball and Softball Round 2 Scores - 06/04/15

Beach at Locust Lake State Park Closed

Park Manager Lewis Williams announced earlier Thursday that the beach at Locust Lake State Park would be closed.

Williams reported that high levels of coliform are why its closed.

The closure begins June 4th, 2015 and will last until further notice.

Pennsylvania State Police Award Injured Trooper and Rescuing Officers

The Pennsylvania State Police awarded an officer that was injured and the assisting officers on Friday.

Schuylkill County High School Baseball and Softball Scores and Round 2 Schedule

Schuylkill County PIAA Baseball and Softball Playoff Schedule for Wednesday - 6/3/15

A Pottsville man is facing assault charges after he allegedly stabbed a woman early Monday Morning.

Schuylkill County Police Log 6/2/15

A woman was struck near Frackville Tuesday morning.

The Schuylkill County Coroner has released the name of the woman whose body was found in Palo Alto on Saturday.

The 32st Annual Schuylkill County Fair will soon be here. The Fair is only a month away. The Schuylkill County Fairgrounds are located at 2270 Fair Road, Schuylkill Haven, PA and during the week of July 27 thru August 1 the Fair will be open for the public’s enjoyment. Fair hours are: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday opening at 4 p.m.; Tuesday and Saturday opening at 11 a.m. The theme this year is “Harvest the Fun”.

Schuylkill County PIAA Baseball and Softball Playoff Schedule Changes - 6/2/15

The deal that was announced earlier for a businessman to purchase A-Treat soda is off.

A Schuylkill County woman is facing DUI charges after a crash on Sunday.

HARRISBURG – As a guest of Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks), Reverend Christopher Wollyung of the First United Methodist Church in Mahanoy City served as the state Senate’s guest chaplain on Monday.

UPDATED Schedule for the PIAA Softball and Baseball State Playoffs - 6/1/15

UPDATED Schedule for the PIAA Softball and Baseball State Playoffs - 6/1/15

Whirligigs or Pugnoses?

Interstate 81 Road Work Scheduled for Schuylkill County

A new tradition continues this week as Nascar arrives in Pennsylvania for a race at Pocono Raceway.

Rush Township Police Apprehend Man After Motorcycle Pursuit; Cocaine Found

A man is in Schuylkill County Prison after leading police in a chase Saturday.

The body of a woman was found Saturday evening in Port Carbon.

After being open for 66 years, Centioles Pizza, in Girardville, is closing it's doors.

PIAA State Baseball and Softball Playoff Schedules for Schuylkill County Teams

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane announced Friday the arrest of a Mount Carmel man as part of ongoing efforts to target the online sharing, downloading and distribution of child pornography.

Free United States Flag History/Etiquette Program

On Flag Day, Sunday 14 June 2015, the Good Intent Hose Company of Llewellyn will be conducting a United States Flag History/Etiquette Program starting at 2:00 pm in their social hall.

Ashland Borough Street Sweeper Schedule

Ashland Borough's street sweeper schedule

Man Facing Attempted Homicide Charges After Hitting Police Cruiser

A Zion's Grove man is facing attempted homicide charges after attempting to run down State Police officers.

D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. announced Friday morning that they will be introducing a new seasonal beer.

Schuylkill County High School Baseball District XI Championship Scores - 5/28/15

Pennsylvania Department of Health Warns of Imposter Letters

HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Department of Health has received reports in Dauphin and York counties of an imposter letter to homeowners stating that their homes are in violation of local housing codes and that the violations must be remedied or a fine will be imposed.

The letter uses an outdated Health Department logo and contains the fraudulent signature of the current Secretary of Health.

The Department of Health has no authority to enforce private housing codes.

Local law enforcement authorities have been notified.

Chinese Auction Benefiting Minersville Little League Scheduled for This Weekend

Chinese Auction Benefiting Minersville Little League Scheduled for This Weekend.

A strawberry festival will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 141 East Street in Williamstown on Saturday, Jun13th from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Plenty of parking is available.

The manager of a popular restaurant in Tamaqua is accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from a couple.

The Pottsville Farmers Market will begin running weekly starting this Saturday, May 30th.

South Schuylkill Garden Club members over the last few weeks have been busying themselves with the restoration landscaping at the eastern end of a bank of ground behind the Schuylkill Haven Recreation and Senior Center. The formal landscaping is an effort to beautify and support he integrity of the bank.

PennDOT Honors Star of Excellence Recipient in Schuylkill County

PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards today recognized 25 PennDOT employees for their outstanding performance with the Star of Excellence Award, PennDOT’s highest recognition. Three employees from PennDOT’s District 5, which represents Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton, and Schuylkill counties, were among the honorees.