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Monday, July 24, 2017

Power Outage in Northern Schuylkill County Monday Afternoon

Almost 2,000 homes are without power Monday afternoon.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/24/2017

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/24/2017

With the mighty modifieds given the night off this past Friday night. The spotlight was on their replacement for the night the ARDC Midgets along with U.S.S. Achey Sporstman, Savage 61 Road Runners and the No Sweat Service Group Street Stocks.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/23/17

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/23/2017

Schuylkill County Police Log for 07/22/17

One Injured in Rollover Crash Saturday Morning

A teen was injured Saturday morning in a rollover crash Saturday morning.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/22/2017

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

On Friday, Mahanoy City Police announced that they recently identified an alleged thief after she left her cell phone behind at the scene of the crime.

On Friday, a Frackville man was charged for killing his father earlier this year.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/21/2017

Tex Mex Diner Renovating, Not Closing

Even though a newspaper ran a story that a diner in Pottsville is closing, the manager is stating otherwise.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/20/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/19/17

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/19/17

A fire late Tuesday damaged the bathroom inside a Burger King in Shenandoah.

“Farming for a Day” is back and bigger than ever under a larger tent for this year’s 2017 Schuylkill County Fair.

The Schuylkill County Fair has partner with the Elks of Frackville to bring a valuable resource for young and old alike to the Fair.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/19/2017

Coffee Shop Offers Opportunity to Have Coffee with a Cop

On Saturday, the Market Square Coffee House, Orwigsburg, held it's first "Coffee with a Cop" event.

Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced Tuesday criminal charges against a Columbia County man for the distribution of child pornography.

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

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