Pennsylvania Rep Introduces Bill to Make All Schools Begin New Year After Labor Day

Pennsylvania State Representative Robert Godshall, R-Montgomery County, has reintroduced a bill that would make it a law for all public schools Statewide to begin their new year after Labor Day.

Police Looking for Man Missing from From Mount Carmel

Mount Carmel Police Dept are asking for the public's help in locating Jeffrey Kays, 36, of Mount Carmel who was reported missing by his family on Sunday February 05,2017.

Pennsylvania Basic Boating Course at Sweet Arrow Lake

Sweet Arrow Lake County Park and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission are sponsoring a Basic Boating Education Course at the Sweet Arrow Lake County Park on February 25, 2017, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Break the Ice Oldies Dance with the Legends

Warm up at the Sweet Arrow Lake County Park clubhouse on Friday, February 24, 2017, 7:00-10:00 p.m. by dancing to the music of “The Legends”.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/06/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/06/2017

Amber Alert Issued for 2 year Old Abducted from Columbia County

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An Amber Alert was issued for a 2 Year Old abducted in Columbia County.

Mother's Memorial Time Lapse, Ashland, Pennsylvania

Skook News Times Lapse of the Mother's Memorial recorded on February 4, 2017

Schuylkill County Treasurer and Sheriff Announce Extended Hours

On Saturday Feb 11th, 8:30- noon; Wednesday April 26th, 4:30-6:30 pm; Tuesday June 20th, 4:30-6:30 pm; Saturday Aug 12th, 8:30-noon; Wednesday Oct 25th, 4:30-6:30 pm.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/04/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/04/2017

Schuylkill County Police Log for 02/04/17

Schuylkill County Police Log for 02/04/17

Police Asking for Help Identifying Individuals Involved in Theft

Frackville Borough Police are asking the public for assistance in identifying three individuals involved in a theft earlier Saturday. 

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/03/17

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/03/17

Man Charged After Fleeing Police Thursday Night

A man has been charged after fleeing police in East Union Township Thursday evening.

Police Asking for Help Finding Driver Who Fled Police

Police are asking for the public's help in locating the driver of a vehicle that fled earlier this week.

Cinderella's Closet This Sunday at the Schuylkill Mall

This Sunday, February 5th, the Frackville Rotary will hold it's Cinderella's Closet at the Schuylkill Mall.

Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce Announces 2017 Board of Directors

Submitted Photo

The Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce held their reorganization meeting on Thursday, January 5 at the chamber office to elect a new executive board and seat 7 new board member. 

One Person Flown After Crash on Route 61 Friday Morning

One person was flown after a crash Friday morning on Route 61.

Young Artists Urged to Enter Pennsylvania American Water's "Protect Our Watersheds" Art Contest

Pennsylvania American Water announced Friday that entries are now being accepted for its 15th Annual “Protect Our Watersheds” Art Contest.

Nickelback Coming to Hersheypark Stadium This Summer

Nickelback will be returning at Hersheypark Stadium on Saturday, August 5 at 6 pm.
Tickets prices are $35.10, $55.10, $65.10, $85.10 and $130.10 (processing fees apply). Tickets for this show are available at Giant Center Box Office. They can be charged by phone at 717-534-3911 or 800-745-3000, and online at www.HersheyEntertainment.com or www.TicketMaster.com.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/02/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/02/2017

Additional Details Released in Investigation into Burglary of Storage Unit

More details have been released in an investigation into a theft from a storage unit in Orwigsburg.

Tamaqua Diner Closing This Weekend

A well known diner will close it's doors this weekend.

IRS Warns of Tax Scams for the 2017 Filing Season

On Wednesday, The Internal Revenue Service warned taxpayers to watch out for fake emails or websites looking to steal personal information. These “phishing” schemes continue to be on the annual IRS list of “Dirty Dozen” tax scams for the 2017 filing season.

Spring to Come Early for Schuylkill County?

While Punxsutawney Phil was predicting Wednesday morning 6 more weeks of Winter, Grover in Schuylkill County was predicting the opposite.

Fire Crews Called to Working Structure Fire in Hometown Wednesday Evening

Around 8:50pm, Wednesday evening, emergency personnel were called to a working structure fire at 174 Claremont Ave, in Hometown for a working house fire.

Hamburg Police Asking for Help Finding Suspect

The Hamburg Police Department is seeking the public's help in apprehending Mark Connor (AKA Philly).

Children Safe After Bus Accident Wednesday Morning in Pottsville

Photo Credit:  Zane Rist

Around 8:50am, Wednesday, emergency personnel were called to the intersection of West Market and 20th Street in Pottsville for a motor vehicle accident involving a vehicle and a Pottsville Area School Bus.

PennDOT Urges Drivers to Use Caution during Winter Weather

PennDOT Urges Drivers to Use Caution during Winter Weather.

School Bus Involved in Crash Wednesday Morning

A school bus and a car collided Wednesday morning in Pottsville.

Blue Mountain 4-H Club Reorganizes for the New Year

Blue Mt. 4-H Livestock Club reorganized for the 2017 calendar year. 

Lehigh Valley Schuylkill Building Awareness for Heart Disease Through Little Red Dress Event

Pottsville, Pa. (Jan. 30, 2017) – In recognition of National Heart Health Month and in an effort to make women more aware that heart disease is the number one killer of women, Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Schuylkill Auxiliary Schuylkill will hold a “Little Red Dress Event” on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017 (Snow Date – Sunday, Feb. 26) at the Ramada Inn, 101 South Progress Avenue, Pottsville.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/01/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/01/2017

Two Face Assault Charges

Two face assault charges after an incident Tuesday.

Shortly after 300pm, Tuesday, Mahanoy City Police received a call for a stab victim in the 400 block of E Mahanoy Ave. When they arrived they found Ronald Babarsky, 23,no known address, with an injury from a knife. 

Babarsky was transported from the scene by ambulance for his injuries and through the course of the investigation arrested both Barbarsky and Andrea Wilson, 30, of Mahanoy City for assault charges. 

Wilson is charged with two counts of Felony aggravated assault, 3 counts of simple assault, 1 count of reckless endangering another person, and possession of instruments of a crime. Babarsky is charged with 1 count of unlawful restraint, 2 counts of simple assault, and 1 count of reckless endangering another person.

Both were committed to Schuylkill County Prison after the incident.

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/30/17

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/30/17

Tamaqua Borough Hires New Full Time Police Officer

On Monday evening, Tamaqua Borough Council approved the hire of Christian DeAngelo as new full-time police officer.

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.

Hegins Township Fire Under Investigation

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

Small Plane Reportedly Crashes Monday Afternoon

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

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/30/2017

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

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/29/2017

Business Destroyed By Fire on Saturday

A Hegins Township business was destroyed by fire on Saturday.

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

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

Driver Flown After Crash Involving DUI

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.

Avenues 8th Annual Yuengling Beer Tasting Dinner Scheduled at The Greystone

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

Police Investigating Hit and Run

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

Police Investigating Items Stolen from Storage Unit

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

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/28/17

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/28/17

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

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

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

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