Saturday, March 4, 2017

Hazleton Man Dies in Multi Vehicle Crash on Interstate 81

Photo Courtesy of Schuylkill County Firewire
A Hazleton man died in a multi-vehicle crash that occurred on Interstate 81 Friday afternoon.

Friday, March 3, 2017

District XI High School Basketball Championship Scores - 03/03/17

District XI High School Basketball Championship Scores - 03/03/17

Dozens of Vehicles Involved in Interstate 81 Crash Friday Afternoon

Photo Courtesy of Schuylkill County Firewire
Dozens of  vehicles were involved in a multi-vehicle crash Friday afternoon.

Methamphetamine Found During Search

The West Mahanoy Township Police Department has charged three individuals after an incident on February 15th, 2017 at a local motel. 

Multi Vehicle Accident Reported on Interstate 81 Friday Afternoon

Around 3:40 pm, Friday afternoon, emergency personnel were called to the northbound lanes of Interstate 81 near Milemarker 135 for a multi vehicle accident.

Thursday, March 2, 2017

District XI High School Basketball Championship Scores - 03/02/17

District XI High School Basketball Championship Scores - 03/02/17

Schuylkill County Police Log for 03/02/17



Schuylkill County Police Log for 03/02/17

Police Investigating Online Threats Made to Judge

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating online threats that were made to a Schuylkill County Judge.

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Report Shows State Could Save Money on Overtime Spending Within Dept. of Corrections

A report requested by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) shows the state could save considerable tax dollars on its overtime spending within the Department of Corrections.

District XI High School Basketball Playoff Scores - 03/01/17

District XI High School Basketball Playoff Scores - 03/01/17

Group Using Social Media to Get Chick Fil A Back in Schuylkill County

Chick Fil A has a lot of fans around the country, many of which are in Schuylkill County.  But since the location in Schuylkill County closed, a group of friends are using social media to get one back in the area.

FYE Announces Liquidation Sale and Another Store Leaving Schuylkill Mall

More signs of change began Tuesday at the Schuylkill Mall.

Tuesday, February 28, 2017

District XI High School Basketball Playoff Scores - 02/28/17

District XI High School Basketball Playoff Scores - 02/28/17

Schuylkill County Police Log for 02/28/17



Schuylkill County Police Log for 02/28/17

Police Looking for Missing Juvenile

The Saint Clair Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding a missing juvenile/possible runaway.

Schuylkill County Republican Committee Hosting Lincoln Day Dinner

The Schuylkill County Republican Committee will be hosting its seventy fifth Lincoln Day dinner at the Mountain Valley Golf Course. State Senator Scott Wagner, gubernatorial candidate, will be the event’s keynote speaker.

LCCC Plans Open House for Prospective Students

Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) will host an open house for all prospective students and their families on Tuesday, April 4, from 6-8 p.m. in the Lisa Scheller-Wayne Woodman Community Services Center, main campus, Schnecksville, Pa.

Monday, February 27, 2017

District XI High School Basketball Playoff Scores - 02/27/17

District XI High School Basketball Playoff Scores - 02/27/17

Man Accused of Stealing $395K from Residents of a Schuylkill County Personal Care Home

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced Monday that Scott Capparell, age 46, of Drums, Pennsylvania, the former administrator of Heritage Mills Personal Care, Inc. (“HMPC”), Tower City, was charged in a criminal information on February 23, 2017, with committing bank fraud.

Police Seeking Identity of Thief

The State Police is attempting to identify a man that stole a magazine from a store in Berks County.

Sunday, February 26, 2017

Saturday, February 25, 2017

No Injuries Reported in Early Saturday Morning Crash

No injuries reported in early Saturday Morning crash on the Gold Star Highway.

Brush Work Schedule This Week

With the warmer weather, PennDOT is taking advantage of it and starting some brush work along highways in Schuylkill County.

Knoebels Job Fair Scheduled

Knoebels is hoping to hire more than 800 new seasonal team members for its amusement park, campgrounds, Crystal Pool, Three Ponds Golf Course, lumberyard and year-round restaurant.

Over $63,000 in Drugs Seized While Serving Search Warrant

Schuylkill County District Attorney Christine Holman announced the arrest of an individual after a search warrant was executed this week.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/24/17


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/24/17

Thursday, February 23, 2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/23/17


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/23/17

District XI High School Basketball Playoff Scores - 02/23/17

District XI High School Basketball Playoff Scores - 02/23/17

Police Looking for Suspect Who Bit Woman's Face

Police are investigating an incident where a man reportedly bit a woman's face.

Set of Twins from Schuylkill County Selected as Legoland Ambassadors

A set of twins from Schuylkill County have been selected as ambassadors for the new Legoland Discovery Center set to open in Pennsylvania this Spring.

District XI High School Basketball Playoff Schedule - 02/23/17

District XI High School Basketball Playoff Schedule - 02/23/17

Senators Advocating for Additional Investigators to Stop Welfare Fraud

Three Pennsylvania State Senators are advocating for additional investigators within the Office of Inspector General with a sole purpose: find welfare waste, fraud, abuse and misuse.

Authorities Crack Down on Graffiti Highway Trespassing

PennDOT and the Pennsylvania State Police have begun to be more vigilant on visitors who are exploring the Graffiti Highway, in Centralia, Columbia County.

Shoe Department to Close in the Schuylkill Mall

As the uncertainty of the future of the Schuylkill Mall after the purchase by new owners grows, another store has announced that it will be leaving the mall.

Kaier's Brewery, Mahanoy City

Kaier's Brewery Drone Footage by Dave Truskowsky, recorded on February 22nd, 2017.

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Man Charged with Burglarizing American Legion

A man has been charged with burglarizing an American Legion.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/22/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/22/2017

Schuylkill County Police Log for 02/22/17



Schuylkill County Police Log for 02/22/17

Totally Twisted Pretzel Bakery Closes in the Schuylkill Mall


Months after returning to the Schuylkill Mall, the Totally Twisted Pretzel Factory has announced they are closed.

Leiby's Restaurant Opening Soon

Get ready!  Leiby's Restaurant should be opening soon!

Babe Ruth League Offering Additional Youth Baseball Opportunities in Northern Schuylkill County

A new Babe Ruth Youth Baseball league has formed in Northern Schuylkill County.

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Monday, February 20, 2017

Police Seeking Assistance Identifying Male Who Committed Lewd Sex Act in Laundromat

The Saint Clair Police Department is seeking assistance identifying a male who allegedly committed a lewd sex act upon himself in a laundromat.

District XI High School Basketball Playoff Schedule - Round 1

District XI High School Basketball Playoff Schedule - Round 1

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work for This Week



Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work for This Week

Sunday, February 19, 2017

Superintendent Addresses Parent Concerns Regarding Rumored Threat

Shenandoah Valley Superintendent responded to parent concerns about a reported threat made in school last week.

Schuylkill County Police Log for 02/19/2017



Schuylkill County Police Log for 02/19/2017