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Thursday, October 5, 2017

State Police Seek Leads in Rape Investigation in Northumberland and Columbia Counties

Pennsylvania State Police investigators, in cooperation with local and federal partners, are seeking information as they continue their investigation into a rape that occurred in April of 2017.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/04/2017

Child Struck By Vehicle Wednesday Afternoon

A child was struck by a vehicle Wednesday afternoon in Shenandoah.

On Wednesday, The Schuylkill Haven Area High School received a threat prompting an investigation.

On Wednesday, District Attorney Christine Holman's office and the Schuylkill County Drug Task Force conducted a multi-municipality drug raid in central-southern Schuylkill County with the help from the Pennsylvania State Police.

Mahanoy Area Students Safe After Brief Lockdown Wednesday Morning

Mahanoy Area officials have reported to parents that students are safe after a brief lockdown Wednesday morning.

Prestage Foods, Inc., a St. Pauls, N.C. establishment, is recalling approximately 38,475 pounds of ground turkey that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/04/2017

Schuylkill County Football Schedule for Week #7

Students Behind Threats at Blue Mountain Identified

The Blue Mountain School District has announced that they have identified the students responsible for threats at the district.

A Schuylkill County couple was killed in a 3 vehicle crash on Monday in Virginia.

Schuylkill County Police Log for 10/03/2017

Free Program Being Offered to Those At Risk for Diabetes

Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill is offering a free multi-week program geared to help people at risk of becoming diabetic.

Firefighters made quick work of a fire in Mahanoy City early Tuesday.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/03/2017

Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash Monday Afternoon on Route 61

A man died Monday afternoon after crashing his motorcycle on Route 61.

A crash Monday afternoon has closed the northbound lanes of Route 61 near Orwigsburg.

Police are investigating a threat found Monday morning at the Blue Mountain School District.

Police are looking for a man that stole from a Supply store in Berks County.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/02/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/02/2017

Hiker Flown After Suffering Injuries in a Fall Saturday

A hiker was flown after suffering injuries in a fall on Saturday.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/01/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 09/30/2017

Two Schuylkill County School Districts Receive Career Readiness Mini-Grants

Governor Tom Wolf, the Department of Labor & Industry (L&I), and Team Pennsylvania announced earlier this week that $270,000 in Career Readiness Mini-Grants have been awarded to 64 school districts from across the commonwealth including 2 from Schuylkill County.

A man died in a crash Saturday morning in Schuylkill County.

Earlier this week, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that a Tamaqua Area High School student, has been accepted to the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 09/30/2017

Man in Custody After Crashing into 7 Vehicles on Route 61 in Pottsville

A man is in custody after crashing into 7 vehicles on Route 61 Friday morning.

Schuylkill County Football Scores for Week #6

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 09/29/2017

A man is in custody on an arrest warrant after fleeing the scene of a crash Friday morning.

New enhancements to Mohegan Sun Arena were unveiled Friday.

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings After Week 5

A crash earlier is causing traffic problems in Pottsville.

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 09/29/2017

The Mcadoo Police is asking for public assistance in regards to identifying two individuals that wanted in connection with acts of theft and attempted theft from vehicles.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 09/28/2017

Grant Awards $400,000 to Schuylkill County Drug Court

On Thursday, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that the Department of Justice (DOJ) awarded a $400,000 Adult Drug Court Discretionary Grant to Schuylkill County.

A Pottsville man died Thursday morning in a crash.

Earlier this week, he Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners gave final approval to a measure that makes four additional electronic devices lawful to use while hunting.

Schuylkill County Football Schedule for Week #6

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 09/28/2017

Deadly Hamburg Fire Ruled Accidental

A deadly fire earlier this month in Hamburg has been ruled accidental.

A coroner was called to a crash Thursday morning in Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 09/27/2017

A standoff ended peacefully overnight in Pottsville.

Police Looking for Missing Teen from Mahanoy City

The Mahanoy City Police Department is looking for a missing teen from the borough.

Earlier this month, more mosquitoes tested positive for the West Nile Virus in Schuylkill County.

An autumn adventure is scheduled for kids at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 09/27/2017

Schuylkill County Police Log for 09/27/17

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 09/26/2017

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