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Monday, June 19, 2017

Tornado Warning Issued for Southern Schuylkill County

(06/19/17) The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for Southern Schuylkill County Monday afternoon.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for Monday afternoon.

A bipartisan group of 20 lawmakers have joined together to introduce a plan drafted by over 80 grassroots taxpayer groups from across the state to eliminate school property taxes for the state’s 500 public school districts, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks).

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Schuylkill, Dauphin, and Lebanon Counties.

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until Monday evening.

As of May 2017, there are 193 total registered sex offenders living or working in Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/19/17

Thieves Strike at Softball Field Concession Stand

Police are investigating an incident where thieves stole from a youth softball concession stand.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/18/17

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 06/17/17

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 06/17/17

The Mike Mammana and Matt Stangle show in the U.S.S. Achey sportsman division was interrupted on Friday night as two-time track champion Dave Dissinger held off Doug Hendricks by .187 seconds at the line to score his first win of the year and his first win at the track since 2004.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/17/17

Police Investigating Mischief and Theft

The Orwigsburg Police Department is investigating criminal mischief that occurred Thursday night into Friday.

On Wednesday evening, the Hegins Valley Fire and Rescue kicked off their 2017 Carnival with a parade.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 06/16/17

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

During the summer of 2017 The Pottsville Bureau of Police is partnering with Big Brothers/Big Sisters (BBBS) of Schuylkill County to reintroduce a program called “BIGS IN BLUE.”

On Friday afternoon, the Williams Valley Girls Softball lost in the PIAA Class Championship.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/16/17

One Flown After Crash Thursday Morning

A woman was flown after a crash Thursday Morning in Ryan Township.

On Thursday the Minersville Girls Softball team won the PIAA Class AA State Championship.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/15/17

Public Invited to Pottsville Revitalization Meeting

The public is invited to participate in a meeting on Pottsville Revitalization this Thursday.

The Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the 18th Annual Tamaqua Area Community Yard and Sidewalk Sale will be held Saturday, August 5 from 9:00am-1:00pm.

On Saturday, July 8, 2017, 10:00-11:00 a.m. join “Porcupine Pat” McKinney in a water adventure in search of mayflies, crayfish, water pennies and more!

Enjoy the patriotic sounds of the Pine Grove Community Band on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at beautiful Sweet Arrow Lake County Park.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 06/14/17

The Schuylkill County Agribusiness Committee has announced the 3rd Annual Schuylkill County Grown Cooking Contest, being held at the Schuylkill County Fair, which is the perfect setting to focus on locally grown agricultural products.

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The Outlaw Music Festival is coming to Hersheypark Stadium on Sunday, September 10 at 3 p.m.

Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) held a press conference Tuesday discussing his proposed legislation which seeks to reform the process of electing the lieutenant governor in Pennsylvania.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/14/17

Pennsylvania Denied Appeal for Disaster Declaration Request for March Snowstorm

Governor Tom Wolf announced Tuesday that the President has denied his appeal for a federal disaster declaration that would have brought critical financial assistance to nine counties impacted by a crippling snowstorm in March.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/13/17

Inspector General Files Welfare Fraud Charges on 64 Across Pennsylvania, 4 in Schuylkill County

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) filed welfare fraud charges against 64 individuals between April 1 and April 30, 2017.

A man from Philadelphia led police in a high speed chase that started in Frackville and ended in Pottsville on Friday.

Schuylkill County is representing in the PIAA softball championships by sending 3 teams.

On Monday afternoon, the Minersville Girls Softball team earned their chance to play for a PIAA Class AA State Championship.

It’s been the Mike Mammana and Matt Stangle show in the U.S.S. Achey sportsman modified division at Big Diamond Speedway this year.

With the continued fluctuation of gas prices, The Schuylkill Transportation System (STS) announced today that it will join with other public transportation systems nationwide to participate in the twelfth annual National Dump the Pump Day on Thursday, June 15.

On Friday, June 2, the Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting and grand opening for new Chamber member Kountry Krafts & Treasures at 30 W Broad St in Tamaqua.

Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) is partnering with Lehigh Valley Health Network to bring Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill in Pottsville, Pa.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/12/17

Three Injured in Crash Saturday Afternoon

A man and two children were injured in a crash Saturday afternoon.

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/11/17

On Saturday, the students from Tri- Valley's Hegins Hubley Elementary School's KFFA Club held the first pet carnival at the Valley View park.

Kody Sites Wins Savage 61 Back Yard Brawl For Roadrunners

Kody Sites picked a good time to get back to victory lane in the roadrunner division.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/10/17

Jeep Crashes Through Concession Stand Wednesday Night

Photo posted by the Gordon Fire Dept.

Late Wednesday night, a jeep crash through a concession stand in Barry Township.

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