Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Man Wanted for Drug Death Taken into Custody

A man wanted by Police was taken into custody on Monday.


Girardville Saint Patrick's Day Parade Rescheduled

(03/21/2017)The Girardville Saint Patrick's Day has been officially rescheduled.

Monday, March 20, 2017

Girardville Saint Patrick's Day Parade Cancelled; May Be Rescheduled

It was announced Monday evening that the Girardville Saint Patrick's Day Parade is cancelled for Saturday, March 25, 2017.

Man Ran Over By Garbage Truck

A man was seriously injured when he was ran over by a garbage truck Friday.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/20/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/20/2017

Landline Phone Exchanges to Be Affected Overnight

The Schuylkill County Office of Emergency Management announced Monday that certain phone exchanges will lose service for a period of time overnight into Tuesday.

Attempted Robbery Under Investigation

An alleged attempted robbery last week is under investigation.

Yuengling Ice Cream Announces New Butterbeer Flavor

Taking inspiration from a popular wizarding beverage, Yuengling’s Ice Cream announced Monday Butterbeer as a new flavor in its 18-flavor lineup. 

Sunday, March 19, 2017

Friday, March 17, 2017

Bon Ton to Close at the Schuylkill Mall

One of the final anchor stores at the Schuylkill Mall says they will close.

Big Diamond Speedway Mall Show Concludes Friday Night

The moment has arrived that race fans have been waiting for all off season.

Harrisburg Firefighter Lt. Dennis DeVoe Procession

Photos from Harrisburg firefighter Lt. Dennis DeVoe Procession.

Thursday, March 16, 2017

Winter Storm to Blame for 3 Deaths

The winter storm that dumped over two feet of snow on Schuylkill County has been blamed for 3 deaths.

PIAA High School Basketball Playoff Scores - 03/16/17

PIAA High School Basketball Playoff Scores - 03/16/17

Man Charged with Indecent Exposure at Laundromat

A man has been charged with indecent exposure after an incident last month.

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 03/17/17


Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 03/17/17

Yuengling Announces Updates to Packaging of Products

D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery, has announced packaging updates to its core brands Yuengling Traditional Lager, Light Lager and Black & Tan in April 2017.

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Man Locked Up After Attempting to Sell Meth to Police

A man is locked up in prison after he attempted to sell methamphetamine to police.

Women Face Charges After Fight Over Parking Spot

Two women face charges after a physical altercation over a parking spot.

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 03/16/17


Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 03/16/17

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Man Arrested on Kidnapping Charges

A man who police have been looking for on kidnapping charges was arrested over the weekend.

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 03/15/17


Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 03/15/17

All Schuylkill County Offices Closed Tuesday

Schuylkill County Emergency Management announced that the Schuylkill County Court House and all county offices are closed today, Tuesday March 14, 2017 due to the extreme weather conditions.

Postal Service Suspended Across Central and Eastern Pennsylvania for Tuesday

The United States Postal Service has suspended mail service Tuesday across central and eastern Pennsylvania because of the winter storm.

Monday, March 13, 2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/13/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/13/2017

Police Investigating Card Skimming

State Police in Lebanon County are investigating credit card skimming that took place last week.

Governor Wolf Announces Emergency Proclamation, Travel Restrictions Ahead of Winter Storm

Governor Tom Wolf today signed a Proclamation of Disaster Emergency in anticipation of a significant winter snowstorm that will impact the state starting Monday evening through late Tuesday, and announced PennDOT and the Turnpike will restrict speeds on interstates and some large commercial vehicular travel.

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 03/14/17


Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 03/14/17

Police Looking for Man Wanted in Death Investigation

Three people have been charged after an investigation into the death of a woman last year.

Governor Orders All Commonwealth Flags to Fly at Half Staff to Honor Fallen Firefighter

Governor Tom Wolf has ordered all commonwealth flags on the Capitol Complex and at all commonwealth facilities in York and Dauphin Counties to remain flying at half-staff to honor fallen City of Harrisburg firefighter Dennis DeVoe.

Saturday, March 11, 2017

Friday, March 10, 2017

Thursday, March 9, 2017

Demolition Begins on Old Brewery; Work to Continue Through Weekend


The Demolition of the old Kaier's Brewery, Mahanoy City, began Thursday.

Two Injured in Crash in Mall Parking Lot on Wednesday

Two people were injured in a 3 vehicle crash on Wednesday in a mall parking lot.

Man Accused of Innappropriate Sexual Contact with Teen Last Year

A man, who is accused of have inappropriate sexual contact with a 13 year old girl, is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison.

Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Governor Wolf Announces PennDOT Effort to Help Combat Human Trafficking

In an effort to help combat human trafficking, Governor Wolf announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is training its front line Driver License Center staff to notice signs of a potential trafficking situation.

Schuylkill County Treasurer Reminds Dog Owners that Dog Licenses are Now Past Due

Treasurer Linda Marchalk reminds all Schuylkill County dog owners that 2017 dog licenses are now past due.

One Person Dies in Tuesday Evening Fire

One died in a Tuesday evening fire in Upper Mahantango Township

Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Drug Transaction Leads to Three Being Charged for Death of Woman Last Year

Three people have been charged after an investigation into the death of a woman last year.

Possible Building Collapse Displaces Families and Closes Streets in Mahanoy City

A building on the verge of collapsing prompted officials to close streets and evacuate homes Tuesday.

Streets Closed, Child Development Evacuated After Building Begins to Collapse

Midday Tuesday, streets were closed and child development evacuated after a building began to collapse in Mahanoy City.

On Tuesday, crews began to tear down the old Kaier's Brewery, on North Main Street in Mahanoy City when it began to crumble throwing debris into the streets.

Currently Park Place Road, Route 339 North and South and North Main Street are closed.

The Child Development nearby has been evacuated.  Parents may pick up their children at the Mahanoy City High Rise.


Residents in the area are reported be evacuated from their homes as well.

More details when they are available.

 




PIAA High School Basketball Playoff Schedule - Round 1

PIAA High School Basketball Playoff Schedule - Round 1