Frackville Police Seeks Individual for Questioning

Frackville Police are looking for Tyler Bryan who is wanted for questioning related to an incident that happened in the Borough.

Police Investigating Theft

The Rush Township Police Department is investigating a theft that occurred on Monday, 11/09/2015 at Wal Mart in Hometown.

Tri-County Midget Football Scores and Championship Schedule

This past weekend's scores and the upcoming championship schedule for this weekend.

More Lane Restrictions This Week near Pottsville

Lane restrictions are scheduled for this week near Pottsville.

Public Auction to Be Held on Items from the Former Cardinal Brennan Campus

A Public Auction will be held Saturday, November 14th, 2015 on free standing items from the former Cardinal Brennan Campus.  The auction will begin at 10am at the former catholic school campus located on Academy Drive, Ashland.

The auction will include desks, lockers, tables, stainless steel caferia sinks and counters, chairs, slate boards, costumes, file cabinets, shelfs, and other items that are not attached to the building.

Items that WILL NOT be auctioned off are permanent fixtures such as shelving, cabinets, and pews will not be removed.

The auction is being conducted by Arner Auctioneer LLC.  Terms include payment by cash or Pennsylvania check.  No out of state checks will be accepted.  No buyer's premium.

District XI High School Football Championship Schedule

The District XI High School Football Championship - Week #11

Schuylkill County District Attorney Organizes Law Enforcement Symposium

Photo of Mike Corricelli from the U.S. Postal Inspector Service

Schuylkill County District Attorney Christine Holman organized a Law Enforcement Symposium that took place Friday at the Ramada, in Pottsville.

Woman Facing Charges of DUI and Fleeing After Crash

Around 6:30pm, Thursday evening, emergency personnel were called to 400 South Lehigh Ave, Frackville for a motor vehicle accident.

Frackville Man Assaulted on Halloween Night

A Frackville man is recovering after being assaulted on Halloween night.

Elderly Couple Identified in Deadly Crash

Around 5:00PM Friday, emergency personnel were called to Route 183 and Blue Mountain Road near Schuylkill Haven for a motor vehicle accident with ejection.

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #10

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #10

One Person Dies in Crash Friday

Around 5:00PM Friday, emergency personnel were called to Route 183 and Blue Mountain Road near Schuylkill Haven for a motor vehicle accident with ejection.

Fire Damages Four Homes in Ashland Friday Afternoon

Emergency personnel were called to the 1000 block of Walnut Street Ashland for a working structure fire just after 12:30pm Friday afternoon.

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #10

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #10

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

Woman Reportedly Steals Lottery Tickets (Pics and Video)

A woman reportedly stole lottery tickets from Sam's Place in Cressona Mall around Noon Thursday.

Video posted on Facebook of the theft shows a woman walk in the front of the store, take a handful of tickets, then walk out the front door.

Anyone that recognizes this woman should call
the Schuylkill County Communications at (570) 462-1991.

Surveillance Video of the theft

We need a little help! Share this video until we catch this thief. PLEASE!!
Posted by Michael Somers on Thursday, November 5, 2015

Pottsville Fire Department Blood Drive

Bill Would Authorize Tax Credits for Emergency Responders

HARRISBURG – On Wednesday, Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) introduced legislation that would authorize municipalities to enact earned income and property tax liability tax credits for active volunteers of a fire company or emergency medical service (EMS) company.

Heroin Found During Traffic Stop

On 11/4/2015 at 2:30am an Rush Township Police Officer on patrol stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation and upon further investigation found over 120 bags of heroin on the driver, Nathan Ross, of Nescopeck.

Schuylkill County School Districts' 2014-2015 School Performance Profile Scores

On Wednesday, the 2014-2015 School Performance Profile Scores were released to the public by the Department of Education.

Heroin Found in Drug Investigation

On Wednesday,  Frackville Borough Police arrested Hunter Hall of Gordon as the result of a drug investigation in the Borough.

Hall was found to be in possession of 80 bags of Heroin and numerous items of drug paraphernalia.

Hall was charged with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, possession with intent to deliver drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Hall was committed to the Schuylkill County Prison unable to post $25,000 straight cash bail.

On November 4th Borough Police arrested Hunter Hall of Gordon as the result of a drug investigation in the Borough. Hall...
Posted by Frackville Borough Police Department on Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Two Allegedly Steal Fire Equipment from Firetruck at the Scene of Fire Wednesday Morning

According to TamaquaArea.com,  a man is in custody and another being questioned after allegedly stealing over $13,000 worth of fire equipment from a firetruck Wednesday morning while crews put out a fire in Tamaqua.

The two males reportedly worked together stealing the equipment from one of the Citizens Fire Company, Tamaqua truck.



Full story below from TamaquaArea.com

LOWLIFE STEALS OVER $13,000 WORTH OF EQUIPMENT FROM FIREFIGHTERS BATTLING HOUSE FIRE IN TAMAQUA...
Posted by Tamaqua Area News/Photos/Events - Tamaquaarea.com on Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Two Arrested for Involuntary Manslaughter in Connection with Heroin Overdose in Berks County

Two from Schuylkill County have been arrested in connection with the death of a man who overdosed on heroin in Berks County.

STS to Offer Free Rides for Veterans on Veteran's Day

Photo from STS Facebook Page

The Schuylkill Transportation System announced Wednesday that they will be offering FREE rides aboard all their fixed route buses on Wednesday, November 11th (Veteran's Day) to all Military Veterans.

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings After Week 9

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings After Week 9

Reported Working Structure Fire in Tamaqua

Fire crews are currently fighting a working structure fire in Tamaqua.

Schuylkill County Register of Wills Unofficial Election Results

Schuylkill County Register of Wills Election Results - 2015

Schuylkill County Recorder of Deeds Unofficial Election Results

Schuylkill County Recorder of Deeds Election Results - 2015

Schuylkill County Coroner Unofficial Final Election Results

Schuylkill County Coroner Election Results - 2015

Unofficial FINAL Results

David J. Moylan - 17,614
James Nettles - 10,707

Schuylkill County Treasurer Unofficial Final Election Results

Schuylkill County County Treasurer Election Results - 2015

Unofficial FINAL Results

Linda Marchalk - 15,710
Brett Clark - 12,092

Schuylkill County Commissioner Unofficial Election Results

Schuylkill County County Commissioner Election Results - 2015

Unofficial FINAL Results

George Halcovage (Republican) - 14,430
Gary Hess (Democrat) - 13,893

Frank Staudenmeier (Republican) - 13,889

Joe Devine (Democrat) - 10,672
Nelson Reppert (Libertarian) - 1,684

Schuylkill County General Election Results

Unofficial results of the 2015 Schuylkill County General Elections

Jordan Brothers Museum to Open

The Times News announced Sunday that a Jordan Brothers Museum will open in Frackville.


The museum is scheduled to open November 22nd at the Frackville Borough Complex at 42 South Center Street.

More details from the Times News
http://www.tnonline.com/2015/nov/01/jordan-brothers-museum-open-frackville

Man Charged with Making Terroristic Threat

An Ashland man has been charged with terroristic threats after forcing his way into a home on Saturday, October 31st.

Pennsylvania Lottery Brings Back Gus!!

After a hiatus,  the Pennsylvania Lottery has brought back Gus, the 2nd most famous groundhog in Pennsylvania.

Schuylkill County Youth Football Scores - 11/1/2015

Schuylkill County Youth Football Scores from 11/1/15

Two Escape Clearfield County Corrections Facility

Karthaus, PA – At approximately 12:50 p.m. on November 1, 2015, two inmates, each serving flat 24-month State Intermediate Punishment sentences, escaped from the Quehanna Boot Camp, located in Karthus, Clearfield County, Pa.

Schuylkill Park Amusement Park Footage

How many people have heard stories about Schuylkill Park which  used to be located in Pottsville?

Ground Beef Recall Announced by USDA

All American Meats, Inc., an Omaha, Nebraska meat company, is recalling approximately 167,427 pounds of ground beef products that may be adulterated with E. coli, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Sunday.

Lane Restrictions on Route 61 on Monday

PennDOT has scheduled lane restrictions on Route 61 near Pottsville on Monday.

2016 Schuylkill County Brewfest Announced

Puff's Promotions and Cousin Dave Entertainment bring to you The 2nd Annual Schuylkill County Brew Fest coming to the Frackville Elks in 2016!

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #9

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #9

LIHEAP Application Period Opens Next Week

HARRISBURG – Families who are experiencing a heating emergency or are having trouble paying heating bills can apply for assistance beginning on Monday, November 2, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks).

2 Face Drug Charges After Traffic Stop

According to the Republican Herald, two women were arrested after a traffic stop in Pottsville on Thursday.

The Story of Lakewood Park by Sam-Son Productions

Sam-Son Productions has put together a great brief documentary on the history of Lakewood Park, Barnesville, PA

Police Chief Receives Gift While Patrolling

Photo taken by Palo Alto Police Chief
Joseph Kavanaugh

Palo Alto Police Chief, Joseph Kavanaugh was working Thursday, when little girl walked up to his patrol car and gave him a special gift.  Kavanaugh says the girl was about 5 or 6 years old.

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #9

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #9

Local McDonald's Owner Wins Presitgious Award

A local McDonald's owner/operator has received one of the company's most coveted awards.

Wayne Pace, Owner/Operator of the Pottsville and Schuylkill Haven locations has received the Ray Kroc Award.

The award, named after the company's owner, is given to the top 1 percent of McDonald's managers nationwide who show exceptional contributions and progression of the McDonald's brand.

All You Can Eat Nugget Day at Chick Fil A? Don't Get Your Hopes Up

A recent post on social media has Chick Fil A lover's going crazy about an All You Can Nugget Day scheduled for Friday, but we have some bad news.

Herr's Recalling Chips Due to Packaging Error

Herr Foods Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of certain bags of its 1.875 oz. Sour Cream & Onion Potato Chip due to a packaging error that incorrectly states that the product is gluten free.