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Saturday, July 8, 2017

Schuylkill County Police Log for 07/08/2017

Schuylkill County Police Log for 07/08/2017

Legislation that would increase fines and penalties for repeat violators of Pennsylvania’s “Steer Clear” Law has been signed into law.

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/08/2017

Schuylkill County Police Log for 07/07/2017

Schuylkill County Police Log for 07/07/2017

On Friday and Saturday, St. Charles Borromeo Parish will host Summerfest in Ashland.

Police Asking for Help Finding Missing Teen from Schuylkill County

Original post made on 07/07/17.

UPDATE: It has been reported to us that the teen has returned safe. Thank you to everyone who shared.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/07/2017

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/07/2017

Mahanoy City's Community Day is this Saturday.

PA Attorney General and 18 Other States Sue Education Secretary Devos

On Thursday, Attorney General Josh Shapiro and 18 other Attorneys General sued Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and the U.S. Department of Education for abandoning federal rules to protect college students from abusive loan practices by higher education institutions that were set to go into effect on July 1.

On Thursday, a Schuylkill County man was convicted for sending sexually explicit messages to a 9 year old in Massachusetts.

The 10th Annual Coal Miner’s Heritage Festival is set for Sunday July 9, 2017 from 10 AM to 5 PM, on the grounds of the No. 9 Coal Mine and Museum in Lansford, Carbon County.

Police in Schuylkill County are looking for a girl that has been reported missing for two weeks.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/06/17

Lots and lots of Pure Ag-entertainment at this year’s Schuylkill County Fair found at multiple venues at various times to accommodate the fair goer.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/06/2017

Police are looking to identify owner of vehicle seen scattering rubbish in Butler Township.

The first ever Kite Festival in Schuylkill County will take place on July 29th, 2017.

On Thursday, Governor Tom Wolf announced that the Tyson Foods Distribution Center will expand in Schuylkill County and create 114 new, full-time jobs.

Avenues Foundation 29th Annual Golf Classic

Golf foursome spots and sponsorships are available for Avenues Foundation 29th Annual Golf Classic on Friday, July 28 at Hidden Valley Golf Course, Pine Grove, PA.

Parade organizers have announced that the Ashland Boys Association Parade will return in 2017.

Parmalee will take the stage Friday.

Schuylkill County Fair announces their entertainment lineup for this year’s fair. The fair will run July 31 through August 5. Every night the fair will feature different artist and groups on the M & T Stage.

Over the holiday(July 1st through July 4th, Members of the Pennsylvania State Police at Hamburg, Jonestown, and Schuylkill Haven conducted sobriety checkpoints in Berks County.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/05/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/04/17

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/04/2017

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/04/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/03/17

The 34th Annual Schuylkill County Fair will soon be here before you know it.

Following two consecutive weeks of rain outs, Big Diamond Speedway will look to kick-off an action-packed July this Friday night with the 37th annual George-Georgie Stevenson Memorial for the Steel & Metal Service Center 358 modifieds.

Great Schuylkill Haven Area Business Association Crabfest Scheduled

The Greater Schuylkill Haven Business Association Crabfest Scheduled.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/03/2017

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/03/2017

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/02/2017

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/02/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/01/17

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/01/17

A cluster of more than 50 overdoses in a 48-hour period in Tioga, Lycoming and Clinton Counties prompted a warning from Wolf Administration officials on Friday about the potentially lethal risks of heroin that could be laced with fentanyl and other synthetic opioids.

The Orwigsburg Police Department is investigating a pair of thefts which occurred during the overnight hours of June 27th into the 28th in the Ridgeview Development.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/01/2017

The Orwigsburg Police Department is investigating a hit and run that occurred on Thursday.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 06/30/17

Emergency Crews at the Scene of a Working Structure Fire Friday Evening

Emergency personnel were called to a working structure fire in Mount Carbon Friday evening.

The Pottsville Fireworks have been postponed until the rain date due to forecasted weather.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/30/2017

Concrete Repairs to Start Next Week on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today concrete repair work is scheduled to begin on Interstate 81 north in Schuylkill County.

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled

Schuylkill County Police Log for 06/29/2017

Schuylkill County officials are urging citizens to call 911 for emergencies only after a message went out to a cable provider's customers telling them to do so.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health today granted 27 dispensary permits for medical marijuana dispensaries.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/29/2017

On Wednesday, ESPN announced their top 10 plays in Women's sports for the past week and Minersville made the list.

Police Investigating Theft of Tools and Equipment from Garage

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the theft of power tools and equipment from a Garage in Gilberton.

The Pennsylvania Senate today approved Senate Bill 383, legislation introduced by Senator Don White that would give school boards the option of allowing licensed and trained staff to carry firearms on school property.

A Mahanoy City woman was found guilty on Wednesday for the killing of a 15 month old in January of 2016.

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