Mahanoy Area Homecoming Parade 2015

Dog Reportedly Taken in East Brunswick Township

State Police in Frackville are looking for information for an investigation into where a dog was reportedly taken from the a home in East Brunswick Township.

Former County Employee to Plead Guilty to Embezzlement

According to the Republican Herald, Virginia Kunigonis of Pottsville was charged Thursday with one count of theft from programs receiving federal money.

Yuengling Ice Cream Donating 50% of Their Bloomsburg Fair Proceeds to Make-A-Wish

Orwigsburg, PA (September 25, 2015) − Yuengling’s Ice Cream, an American-owned super-premium ice cream brand, announced that it will donate 50 percent of all proceeds from its sales at the Bloomsburg Fair to Make-A-Wish.

Frackville Man Facing Assault Charges

On Thursday, Frackville Borough Police along with a Schuylkill County Sheriff’s Deputy arrested Nicholas Evely of Frackville.

Evely was arrested after he was stopped during the investigation of another incident, as he matched the description of the suspect.

During the encounter it was found that Evely was intoxicated. After being informed that he was under arrest Evely attempted to strike an Officer and resisted efforts to take him into custody. 

Evely was charged with Aggravated Assault, Simple Assault, Resisting Arrest, Escape, Disorderly Conduct, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Public Drunkenness, and Underage Drinking. Evely was committed to the Schuylkill County Prison, unable to post bail.

Source:
https://www.facebook.com/Frackville-Borough-Police-Department-1636188593263126/timeline/

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Saturday, September 26th

The Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Saturday, September 26th, 2015.

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #4

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #4

Lehighton - 36
Blue Mountain - 29

Jim Thorpe - 35
Tri-Valley - 0

Mahanoy Area - 38
Minersville - 13

North Schuylkill - 26
Marian Catholic - 7

Chichester - 28
Nativity BVM - 7

Shenandoah Valley - 13
Panther Valley - 6

Susquenita - 42
Pine Grove - 7

Muhlenberg - 18
Pottsville - 13

Schuylkill Haven - 27
Tamaqua - 21

Williams Valley - 61
Upper Dauphin - 26

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DAUPHIN COUNTY: All Lanes of Interstate 81 in Dauphin County Near Hershey Closed Friday Afternoon

Two multi-vehicle accidents have closed Interstate 81 in Dauphin County Friday afternoon.


The two accidents occured between exit 72 (Paxtonia) and exit 77 (Hershey) within an hour of one another.

UPDATE:  4:00pm - all lanes have opened but traffic is still reportedly to be moving slow

No other details are available at this time.

Two More Face Drug Charges in Minersville

Two additional people have been charged as a result as part of three other drug arrests made earlier this week in Minersville.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Friday

The Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Friday, September 25th, 2015.

Police Officers and Emergency Personnel Rescue Child Sinking into Mud

Around 3:45pm Thursday, emergency personnel were dispatched to The Pumping Station Dam on Pole Road in Brandonville, East Union Township for a 11 year old sinking in the mud of the dried up dam.

3 Face Drug Charges in Minersville

Three face drug charges after an investigation in Minersville.

Man Arrested for Alleged Burglary

According to the Republican Herald, State Police arrested Shawn Jago, of Ashland, after he allegedly burglarize a home in Girardville Wednesday afternoon.

Japanese Visitors Pass Through Schuylkill County on Cross Country Walk

If you are driving along Route 54 or Route 309 on Thursday and Friday, and see two Japanese men, one pulling a cart, and the other kicking a soccer ball, make sure you give them a friendly Schuylkill County welcome.

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #4

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #4

10 Great Yogi Berra Quotes

10 Great Yogi Berra Quotes

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 09/23/15

The Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Wednesday, September 23rd, 2015.

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings After Week 3

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings After Week 3

7th Annual Pumpkin Chunkin Contest at the Schuylkill Mall

Fri, Oct 2nd
5:30 PM
Behind Black Diamond

39th Annual Elysburg Haunted House

As Halloween approaches, you're bound to hear about the many haunts and hayrides in our area, but none compare to the 39th annual Elysburg Haunted House. 

The Associated Press' NCAA Football Top 25 After Week 3

The Associated Press' NCAA Football Top 25 After Week 3

Check out Skook Sports!

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Former Schuylkill County Doctor's Trial for Jail Drug Smuggling Set to Begin This Week

The trial for a doctor that practiced in Ashland and is accused of sneaking drugs into a Lackawanna County Prison is set to begin this week.

Man Leads Police in High Speed Chase Monday Evening

Leonard Blashock was arrested last night after leading Mahanoy Township Police on a high speed chase. The chase started in Mahanoy Township and ended in Barnesville.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 09/22/15

The Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Tuesday, September 22nd, 2015.

Woman Allegedly Steals Cremation Jewelry Lehigh County Home

According to LehighValleyLive.com, police say Joanna Lynn Oday, 34, of Port Carbon, allegedly stole over $800 worth of cremation jewelry from a home in Bethlehem, Lehigh County.

Vehicle Crashes into Home in Pottsville

Photos Submitted by Keith Kearns

Around 1:45pm Monday, emergency personnel were called to 337 South 2nd Street, Pottsville for a motor vehicle accident with injuries.

Lego Bingo

Lego Bingo Scheduled

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for This Week

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for This Week

Man Facing Robbery and Drug Charges

On September 19, 2015 at 8:13 PM, Shenandoah Police responded to the area of Jardin and Coal Streets for a strong armed robbery.

Philadelphia Man Arrested on Warrants

On September 19, 2015 at 2:26 Pm, Shenandoah police responded to the intersection of Gilbert and Coal streets for harassment. Officers arrived on scene and spoke to the complainant who stated they were being harassed by a male named Michael Lutz.

"Wonders of the Wilderness" at Sweet Arrow Lake Park

Discover the natural wonders of the wilderness on October 13, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sweet Arrow Lake County Park clubhouse with Brandy Watts Martin.