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Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Winning $1 Million Cash 5 Ticket Sold in Northumberland County

A winning lottery ticket worth $1 Million was sold in Northumberland County.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/18/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/17/17

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/17/17

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for Schuylkill County Monday Afternoon.

Nativity BVM Head Coach Steps Down, Search for New Coach Begins

On Monday afternoon, Nativity BVM, Pottsville, announced that their Head Football Coach has resigned.

The Pennsylvania State PoliceTroop L will be participating in the 6 State Trooper Project, which focuses on distracted driving enforcement with an emphasis on raising awareness about reckless and careless driving associated with texting and cell phone use, the enforcement began on Sunday July 16, 2017 and end on Saturday, July 22, 2017.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/17/2017

Pollinator Garden Built for the Schuylkill County Fair

The Blue Mt. 4-H Livestock Club has built a pollinator garden at the Schuylkill County Fairgrounds.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/16/2017

Two people were injured Sunday morning after the motorcycle they were riding blew a tire on Interstate 81.

Thieves Steal Off Road Vehicle from Dealership

A local dealership is asking for help finding the individual(s) who stole an off road vehicle on Saturday.

Municipality: North Union Township

A man was charged with stabbing another man after a fight Friday.

While attempting to locate a parolee, police discovered heroin and drug paraphernalia inside a home.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/15/2017

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: In Response to Proposed Speed Cameras in Work Zone Bill

The following is a letter to the editor we received from Joe, in Wapwallopen, PA in response to Senator Argall's proposed SB 172, to add speed cameras to work zones.

Saturday, August 5 on the M&T Stage at the Schuylkill County Fairgrounds the Mahoney Brothers will present two shows.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/14/17

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for Schuylkill County Friday Afternoon.

On Friday morning, Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner, Colonel Tyree C. Blocker announced death of a Pennsylvania State Trooper in Westmoreland County.

With help from the Walk In Art Center, Schuylkill Haven, the "Before I Die, I Want To" Wall is returning to the Schuylkill County Fair.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/14/2017

Enjoy a clambake and a guided moonlight walk at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park pavilion and clubhouse, followed by canoeing/kayaking under the full moon on Saturday, August 5, 2017, 6:00-9:30 p.m.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/13/17

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/13/17

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/13/2017

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Thursday evening.

A Coaldale man is facing federal charges of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

Individuals interested in training to be emergency medical technicians (EMT) will have the opportunity to learn more at information sessions sponsored by Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) and Lehigh Valley Health Network. The two are partnering to bring EMT training to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill in Pottsville, Pa.

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating an attempted burglary in Mahanoy Plane.

Schuylkill County Police Log for 07/12/2017

Schuylkill County Police Log for 07/12/2017

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/12/2017

A man has died after suffering injuries in crash where he was struck with debris while he sat in a restaurant.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/11/17

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/11/17

Schuylkill County Child Development Awarded HHS Grant

On Monday, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded a grant of $3,057,279 to Child Development, Inc. for its Schuylkill County Head Start Program.

Kid’s art will abound at the Schuylkill County Fair this year because the fair is excited to partner with the Arts Barn of Orwigsburg. Who better than the Arts Barn to help the fair operate the Kids Tent. The Kids Tent is where all the fun is happening from hands on art projects to be done, bubbles, bubbles and more bubbles, handprints, games, contests and mush more.

Schuylkill County Police Log for 07/11/2017

A man wanted by the US Marshall's Service was taken into custody Tuesday morning.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/11/2017

A fire damaged a reported abandoned home Monday evening.

Senate Approves Joint Bill on Work Zone Speed Cameras

Today, the Senate approved a joint legislative proposal introduced by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Senator Judy Schwank (D-Berks) which aims to curtail the number of accidents and fatalities that have occurred on our highways due to reckless driving and speeding.

Fire crews are responding to a working garage fire Monday afternoon.

Schuylkill County Police Log for 07/10/2017

Do you bake with wine? Make the best chocolate cake in Schuylkill County? On various days of the 2017 Schuylkill County Fair you may enter special food contest. Monetary awards will be given for first, second and third prize. The general public is encouraged to participate in one or all of the contests listed below.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/10/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/09/17

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/09/17

On Friday, a man that was charged for caging a child, has had his bail lowered and is out of prison.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/09/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/08/17

Truck Pulls Coming to the Schuylkill County Fair

For the sixth time at the Schuylkill County Fair we will have truck pulls.

For once, Mother Nature gave race fans at Big Diamond Speedway a break.

Our new Schuylkill County Football t-shirt is now available.

(07/08/17) A Schuylkill County teen died Saturday morning in crash in Berks County.

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