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Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/31/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/31/2017

Schuylkill County School Closings and Delays - 01/31/17

Schuylkill County School Delays - 01/31/17

Argall and Knowles Testify at Public Hearing on Proposed Closure of Hamburg State Center

Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Representative Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill) testified at Monday’s public hearing hosted by the Department of Human Services regarding the proposed closure of Hamburg State Center.

A fire in Hegins Township on Saturday is being considered suspicious.

Emergency personnel are responding to the scene of a reported small plane crash Monday afternoon.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/30/2017

Photos of the Old J.W. Cooper High School, Shenandoah

The J.W. Cooper High School was built in 1917 and later used as an elementary school from 1986 to 1994.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/29/2017

A Hegins Township business was destroyed by fire on Saturday.

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/28/17

A driver was flown due to injuries after a crash involving driving under the influence early Sunday.

Over, 1,700 PPL Customers Without Power in Carbon County

(01/28/2017) According to PPL over, 1,700 PPL Customers are currently without power in parts of Carbon County Saturday afternoon.

The Avenues 8th Annual Yuengling Beer Tasting Dinner at The Greystone Restaurant is scheduled for Thursday, March 23, 2017.

Police are investigating a two vehicle accident that occurred early Saturday.

Police are investigating items that were stolen from a storage unit earlier this month.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/28/17

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/27/17

Schuylkill County Police Log for 01/27/17

Schuylkill County Police Log for 01/27/17

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/27/17

Tree-Mendous Winter Tree ID Trek at Sweet Arrow Lake

Sharpen your natural detective skills by trekking the trails of Sweet Arrow Lake County Park on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. to search for the true personalities of a variety of deciduous trees.

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/26/17

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Two face charges for allegedly stealing packages from porches in West Hazleton.

SCI-Frackville employees, local officials, and legislators were breathing a sigh of relief Thursday morning.

On Thursday morning, an announcement was made regarding the closure and fate of SCI- Frackville.

Auburn Woman Awarded Second Place for Scrapbooking at PSACF

Linda Wolfe of Auburn recently was awarded the coveted second place award for the traditional scrap book at the Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs held January 18- 22, 2017. The Communications Award for the Scrapbook follows the 2016 Schuylkill County Fair theme, “We Have Good Things Growing. The scrapbook must cover all areas of the fair blending the agricultural, commercial and entertainment aspects of the fair. It included a table of contents and list of Fair officers, with photo identification laid out in an overall creative appearance.

STS Introduces Smart Cards and New Restructured Fare Rate

POTTSVILLE, PA – The Schuylkill Transportation System (STS) will be introducing transit “Smart Cards” along with a more “Simplified Fare Structure” to provide convenience of use and encourage the general public to take a ride on their fixed route bus system.

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/24/17

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The West Hazleton Police shared a video Wednesday of a package being stolen from a front porch and are now asking for the public's help in identifying who is in the video.

On Thursday, January 26, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections says they will reveal what 2 State Prisons they plan on closing to save budget costs. Below is why Schuylkill County's SCI-Frackville should not be one of them to close.

Grover the Groundhog is still cozy and snoozing in his burrow but will emerge at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park on Thursday, February 2, 2017 to make his weather prediction.

Schuylkill County Police Log for 01/25/2017

Quick Knock Down of Fire Saves Restaurant

Around 7:00pm, Tuesday evening, emergency personnel were dispatched to a working structure fire at 1305 Long Run Road, Friedensburg.

Legislators present Governor Wolf and Corrections Secretary with Petiton Asking to Keep SCI Frackville Open

Five thousand six hundred and seventy individuals signed petitions to keep the state prison in Frackville open, according to local legislators who spearheaded the effort.

The auction of the Schuylkill Mall was held Tuesday morning.

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/23/17

Prepare to be astonished and amazed by artists who redefine the word extreme in everything they do, magnifying traditional elements of the circus and combining these elements with never-before-seen spectacles, original, fast-paced performances and incredibly hilarious moments. Ringling Bros.® invites families to experience The Greatest Show On Earth™ one last time to see the most extraordinary performers and exotic animals in the ultimate circus spectacle before it permanently closes in May of this year.

Schuylkill County Police Log for 01/24/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/24/2017

The Bleenie and Kielbasy Taster Tees are back!

Woman Facing Child Endangerment Charges After Kids Left Outside in Bad Weather

A woman his facing child endangerment charges and her 3 kids are in the custody of Children and Youth after they were left outside in bad weather.

Schuylkill County School Delays - 01/24/17

As of 6:15, Monday evening, almost 2,000 PPL customers are without power.

Photos of Tuscarora Lake on 01/21/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/23/2017

Country superstar Alan Jackson brings his 2017 Honky Tonk Highway Tour to the Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre, PA on Friday, April 21. Multi-platinum singer Lee Ann Womack will be the special guest. Tickets go on sale Friday, January 27 at 10:00am (ET).

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Rankings as of 1/22/2016

Schuylkill County Early Dismissals - 01/23/17

On Monday morning, at 9:00am, the Pennsylvania Senate will hold a Joint Hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee and Senate Judiciary Committee on the Proposed Prison Closures across Pennsylvania.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/22/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/22/2017

Two face drug charges after an incident in Mahanoy City on Sunday.

Police are looking for a man wanted on felony robbery and firearms charges.

5 Injured in Crash Saturday Afternoon

Multiple people were injured in a crash on Saturday afternoon.

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