TRAFFIC ALERT: Reported Crash on Route 61 in Orwigsburg

A crash has been reported on Route 61 in Orwigsburg.

Sunday's Schuylkill County Little League Scores - 07/12/15

Sunday's Schuylkill County Little League Scores - 07/12/15

Two Schuylkill County Fire Companies Receive Grants

On Friday, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded two Schuylkill County fire departments each with Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFGs). The funds will be distributed via the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Interstate 81 Road Work Scheduled for Schuylkill County Next Week

Interstate 81 Road Work Scheduled for Schuylkill County Next Week

Mahanoy City Celebrates Community Day

One Injured in Crash in Ryan Township Saturday Morning

One person was taken to the hospital after a crash Saturday morning in Ryan Township.

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

Schuylkill County Little League Scores - 07/10/15

Schuylkill County Little League Scores - 07/10/15

General Motors Recalling Over 750,000 Vehicles

General Motors is recalling nearly 780,000 SUVs in North America due to the rear power lift gates can suddenly fall and hit people.

Berks County Elementary School Destroyed By Tornado

A Berks County Elementary School was destroyed by a tornado on Thursday.

When storms blew through Schuylkill County late Thursday afternoon, who would have thought a tornado would have been passing just to our south.

Media outlets later began reporting late Thursday showing images of the Blue Mountain Adventist Elementary School had collapsed during the storms. Videos by eyewitnesses began to show what really damaged the school.

The National Weather Service was on-site Friday morning to investigate and later confirmed that it was indeed a tornado that destroyed the school.  The NWS classified the tornado as an EF-1 with winds up to 105 mph.

The school's principal was the only person in the school at the time and was not injured.

Photos courtesy of Monsoon Mikes Weather Headquarter's 

Tuition to Increase at State Owned Universities

Due to budget cuts, State-Owned Universities will be raising tuition.

Man Stabbed in Tamaqua Late Thursday

A man was stabbed during a dispute Thursday in Tamaqua.

Featured Music Acts for the 2015 Schuylkill County Fair

Featured Music Acts for the 2015 Schuylkill County Fair

Interstate 81 Closed Due to Crash

Interstate 81 Southbound was closed at exit 100 (Pine Grove) around 8pm Thursday evening due to a crash.


Reports are the crash involved a tractor trailer fire.

As of 9:15pm, the interstate has reopened.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Schuylkill County

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Schuylkill County.

Tornado Watch Issued

A tornado watch has been issued for Schuylkill County and the following counties in Pennsylvania until 9pm Thursday.

Facebook Launches New "See First" Feature in News Feed Update

Facebook is updating your feed again, and maybe this time for the better.

Strong to Severe Thunderstorms Possible on Thursday Afternoon

According to meteorologists, Thursday looks to be a very active weather day when it comes to thunderstorms.

Schuylkill County Woman Killed on Pennsylvania Turnpike in Carbon County

A Barnesville woman died in a crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike on Wednesday.

Mahanoy City Community Day This Saturday

Mahanoy City's Community Day is this Saturday.

School District Building Project Reimbursement on Hold Due To No State Budget

Eight school districts in Schuylkill County will have to wait for project reimbursement until a state budget is passed.

Schuylkill County Little League Scores from 07/08/15

Schuylkill County Little League Scores from 07/08/15

Pottsville Gymnastics Day Camp

Powerball to Become Harder to Win Starting in October

Changes coming this fall to the Powerball® multi-state game will grow jackpots faster and increase the average jackpot prize won.

Sharknado Event at the Schuylkill Mall

Friday will kick off a weekend of Sharknado events at the USA Drive Ins at the Schuylkill Mall.

Schuylkill County Little League Playoff Scores 07/07/15

Schuylkill County Little League Playoff Scores 07/07/15

Mahanoy Township Haunted Trail Vandalized

Police are looking for any information regarding vandalism in Mahanoy Township.

Charges Pending Against Man Who Allegedly Stole from Mini Mart

A Nesquehoning man is facing theft charges after he allegedly stole thousands of dollars while working at a mini mart in McAdoo.

PA State Police Release Fourth of July Crash Statistics

The Pennsylvania State Police released their crash statistics from this year's Fourth of July three-day holiday (July 3rd through July 5th) in Pennsylvania.


**Note:  This data does not include crashes that are being investigated by local law enforcement.

2015 Statistics

• 473 Total Crashes investigated
• 133 injuries
• 4 fatalities
• 59 crashes were alcohol related
• 441 DUI arrests
• 10,416 speeding citations issued
• 662 for not wearing seatbelts
• 225 motorists for not securing children in safety seats

Schuylkill County Child Development, Inc. Awarded Grant

U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced Monday that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded a supplementary grant worth $2,948,886.00 to Child Development, Inc.

Settlement Announced Allowing Dollar Tree to Acquire Family Dollar Stores

HARRISBURG — Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane today announced the terms of a multistate settlement that will allow Dollar Tree, Inc. to proceed with its acquisition of Family Dollar Stores, Inc.

5 Arrested from Incident at Pottsville Sheetz

An incident on Friday at the Sheetz in Pottsville has five people in custody.

Court Says Woman Cannot Sue Cops Over False Charges

Court Says Woman Cannot Sue Cops Over False Charges

Youth Mentored Celebrity Livestock Obstacle Course at the Schuylkill County Fair

Well-known local celebrities from all over Schuylkill County have accepted the challenge of competing in our first annual Celebrity Livestock Obstacle Course. 

Man Leads Police in Chase in Cressona

According to WNEP, Chad Belsak of New Ringgold, led police in  chase that began in Cressona.

Belsak reportedly struck fences and vehicles while attempting to get away.

Belsak is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison.

Five Face Drug Charges

This week, five individuals were charged after an ongoing drug investigation in Minersville.

"Thunder Over Ashland" Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Below are photos and video of Ashland's "Thunder Over Ashland" 4th of July Fireworks display on July 3rd, 2015.  The fireworks were displayed by Bixler Pyrotechnics, Ashland and sponsored by American Hose Company No. 1, Ashland,

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

Road Work Scheduled for Interstate 81 Next Week

Road Work Scheduled for Interstate 81 Next Week

PennDOT Warns of Independence Day Weekend Traffic Delays on I-81 in Schuylkill County

Motorists traveling on Interstate 81 north or south are advised to be alert for significant traffic delays over the Independence Day holiday weekend between Exit 90 (PA 72) and Exit 104 (PA 125) due to a highway construction project in Pine Grove and Tremont townships in Schuylkill County. I-81 north and south is reduced to a single lane in this area.

Schuylkill County Fire Crews Called to Carbon County Fire Thursday Morning

Schuylkill County fire personnel were called to a Carbon County house fire Thursday morning.

District Attorney's Office Seeks Woman Who Failed to Appear for Prison Sentence

Schuylkill County District Attorney Christine Holman and the Schuylkill County Detectives are asking the public to assist them in locating Diane M. Rubinate. 

Attorney General Announces Legal Action Against Schuylkill County Nursing Home

(07/01/15) HARRISBURG — Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane announced Wednesday that her office has filed a legal action against a chain of nursing home companies accused of misleading consumers by failing to provide basic services to elderly and vulnerable residents.

West Mahanoy Township Police Apprehend Men with Arrest Warrants

On Saturday, West Mahanoy Township Police apprehended a man with warrants from multiple counties.

Man Charged with Death of 4 Year Old

A Butler Township man was charged Monday for the death of a 4 year old boy.

Crews at the Scene of a Working House Fire in Auburn

Fire crews are currently at the scene of a reported house fire in Auburn.

Flood Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County

Flood Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County

Storms Cause Damage in Schuylkill County Tuesday Afternoon

Storms that blew through Schuylkill County caused a lot of damage Tuesday afternoon.

Flash Flood Warning Issued for Eastern Schuylkill County

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Eastern Schuylkill County

 FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR... 
EASTERN SCHUYLKILL COUNTY IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA... 

* UNTIL 700 PM EDT 

* AT 355 PM EDT...DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SLOW MOVING LINE OF 
THUNDERSTORMS PRODUCING HEAVY RAIN OVER SOUTHERN AND EASTERN 
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY. UP TO TWO INCHES OF RAIN HAS ALREADY FALLEN. 
FLASH FLOODING IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN SHORTLY. 

* SOME LOCATIONS THAT WILL EXPERIENCE FLOODING INCLUDE... 
POTTSVILLE...SCHUYLKILL HAVEN...ST. CLAIR...TAMAQUA...COALDALE... 
DELANO...FRIEDENSBURG...GRIER CITY-PARK CREST...HOMETOWN...LOCUST 
LAKE STATE PARK...MARLIN...MCKEANSBURG...MCADOO...NEW 
PHILADELPHIA...ORWIGSBURG...PINE GROVE...PORT CARBON... 
RENNINGERS...SELTZER AND SNYDERS. 

ADDITIONAL RAINFALL AMOUNTS OF UP TO TWO INCHES ARE POSSIBLE IN 
SOUTHERN AND EASTERN SCHUYLKILL COUNTY SINCE THE STORMS ARE NOT 
MOVING MUCH AND ARE REPEATEDLY MOVING ACROSS THE SAME AREAS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 

TURN AROUND...DONT DROWN WHEN ENCOUNTERING FLOODED ROADS. MOST FLOOD 
DEATHS OCCUR IN VEHICLES. HEED ANY RAOD CLOSURES. 

Police Looking for Person Involved in Retail Theft

The Rush Township Police Department is investigating a retail theft that occurred at Walmart in Hometown on Monday, June 29th at 5:30pm.

Pictured is the person of interest.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Rush Township Police Department at (570)668-4242.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Schuylkill County

VThe National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Schuylkill County.

* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR... 
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA... 

* UNTIL 530 PM EDT 

* AT 423 PM EDT...DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A LINE OF SEVERE 
THUNDERSTORMS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING DAMAGING WINDS AROUND 60 MPH. 
THESE STORMS WERE LOCATED ALONG A LINE EXTENDING FROM NEAR 
TUSCARORA TO NEAR FRIEDENSBURG...AND MOVING NORTHEAST AT 15 MPH. 

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE... 
FRACKVILLE...MAHANOY CITY...MINERSVILLE...POTTSVILLE...SCHUYLKILL 
HAVEN...SHENANDOAH...ST. CLAIR...TAMAQUA...ALTAMONT...BRANCHDALE... 
BRANDONVILLE...BUCK RUN...COALDALE...DELANO...ENGLEWOOD... 
FORRESTVILLE...FRIEDENSBURG...GRIER CITY-PARK CREST... 
HECKSCHERVILLE AND HOMETOWN. 

THIS INCLUDES INTERSTATE 81 BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 97 AND 105...AND 
FROM MILE MARKERS 118 TO 139. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 

THE THUNDERSTORM WIND GUSTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE DAMAGE. PEOPLE 
OUTSIDE SHOULD MOVE TO A SHELTER...PREFERABLY INSIDE A STRONG 
BUILDING. 

TORRENTIAL RAINFALL IS ALSO OCCURRING WITH THESE STORMS...AND MAY 
LEAD TO FLASH FLOODING. DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE THROUGH FLOODED 
ROADWAYS.