Police Issue Advisory to Warn Residents About Phone Scam

Police are alerting residents of a phone scam that was reported in our area.

Police Investigating String of Burglaries in Community

Police are investigating a string of burglaries in a home development in Schuylkill County.

Luke Bryan Bringing Tour Back to Hersheypark Stadium This Summer

Luke Bryan will be bringing his Huntin’, Fishin’, And Lovin’ Every Day Tour to Hersheypark Stadium on Friday, June 23rd at 7 PM.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/06/17

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/06/17

Man In Custody After Assault; Victim Flown

A man is in custody after an incident involving an assault and the victim being flown to the hospital.

Overnight Fire Damages Home

An overnight fire damaged a home in Gilberton.

Register for the 3rd Annual Anthracite Basketball Clinic

Back by popular demand the 3rd Annual Coach Rizzo's Anthracite Skills and Drills Clinic.

Emergency Personnel Responding to Working Commercial Fire

(03/04/17) Emergency personnel were called to a working commercial fire Saturday evening.

Tips on Driving Through a Dangerous Snow Squall or Whiteout Conditions

After Friday afternoon's 32 vehicle crash on Interstate 81, here are some tips from PennDOT if you get caught driving through a dangerous snow squall or whiteout conditions.

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Man Charged With Endangering Children While Driving Under the Influence and Possessing Drugs

A traffic stop led to a man being charged for endangering children while driving under the influence and being in possession of drugs.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Meeting Scheduled for This Week for Ideas for Former Church

The owner of a building that was formerly a church in Girardville is looking for ideas on what to do with it.

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/25/17

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/25/17

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

Schuylkill County Police Log for 02/24/17

Schuylkill County Police Log for 02/24/17

District XI High School Basketball Playoff Scores - 02/24/17

District XI High School Basketball Playoff Scores - 02/24/17

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District XI High School Basketball Playoff Schedule - 02/24/17

District XI High School Basketball Playoff Schedule - 02/24/17

Man Led Police in Pursuit Across Northern Schuylkill County Thursday Evening

A man led police in a pursuit through multiple Schuylkill County boroughs and townships Thursday evening.

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.