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Thursday, October 26, 2017

Schuylkill County Football Schedule for Week #10

Schuylkill County Football Schedule for Week #10

The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory for Schuylkill County and other counties in Pennsylvania.

On Wednesday, the PIAA District XI Cross Country Championships were held in Bethlehem.

The Blue Mt. 4-H Livestock Club recently held its’ October monthly meeting at the Schuylkill Haven Hose Company where they were taught by one of its younger members how to sign some common words.

UPS announced on Wednesday that their shipping rates will be going up by the end of 2017.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/26/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/25/2017

Drunk Driver Causes Two Crashes that Closed Route 901 Wednesday

A drunk driver caused two crashes that closed Route 901 Wednesday.

As of 5:15pm, Wedneday, Route 901 is closed in Cass Township due to two crashes.

Skook News/ Skook Sports High School Football Power Rankings as of Week - 8, also included is the Schuylkill League Standings ! Where does your team rank ?

LVHN-Schuylkill will host a free breakfast for Veterans.

A motorcyclist was injured Wednesday morning in a crash in Butler Township.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/25/2017

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/25/2017

A Mount Carmel man was taken into custody on Monday after being found driving a stolen motorcycle.

Tamaqua Borough to Receive CRIZ Funding

The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue today announced a total of $3.9 million in state funds will be returned to three communities participating in the City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ) Program.

UGI is warning it's customers about a phone scam being used.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/24/2017

As of 11:45am Tuesday, hundreds are without power after high winds and heavy rain blew through early Tuesday morning.

Those of us north of the mountain that love Suglia's Pizza will be happy to hear that they will reopen on Wednesday, October 25th, 2017.

Police are looking for a man who stole a good samaritan's vehicle at gunpoint Monday night in Butler Township.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/24/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/23/2017

Governor Wolf Calls for Vote on Stalled LGBT Non-Discrimination Protections

Governor Tom Wolf today urged the General Assembly to pass the PA Fairness Act, bipartisan legislation that extends non-discrimination provisions in state law to protect against discrimination based on sexual orientation, and gender expression or identity.

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for early Tuesday morning.

Just after 12:30pm, Monday, a crash occurred in Hometown, Rush Township which has knocked out power in the area.

One of heavy metal’s most legendary acts will be hitting the road in 2018 in support of their new studio album, ‘Firepower.’

Blue Mountain Middle School Receives Another Bomb Threat on Monday Morning

On Monday morning, the Blue Mountain Middle School, Orwigsburg, received their second threat in a week's time.

Heavy rain and strong winds are expected late Monday into Tuesday for Schuylkill County.

Police are investigating an attempted homicide incident that began in Luzerne County and ended in Lebanon County.

The Pottsville Bureau of Police is investigating an incident that occurred at approximately 11:40am on Friday 10/20/17 at the Brok-Sel store, 1607 West Market Street, Pottsville.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/22/2017

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/22/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/22/2017

One person was seriously injured in a crash on Interstate 81 Sunday afternoon.

Firefighters evaluate new burn building at Schuylkill County Fire Training Center.

A plane crash has been reported at the Joe Zerby Airport Sunday evening.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/22/2017

Schuylkill County Police Log for 10/21/17

Schuylkill County Police Log for 10/21/17

This weekend, the Pioneer Tunnel, Ashland, is holding it's annual Fall Festival.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/21/2017

A man was injured Saturday morning in a rollover crash on Route 61 south of Frackville.

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Schuylkill County Football Scores for Week #9

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/20/2017

Mahanoy Area officials have said, once found, they will seek restitution from the culprit of this week's threat.

The 14th National Prescription Drug "Take-Back Day” will take place on Saturday, October 28th, 2017 from 10:00 am – 2:00pm.

A man that was shot by a State Police Trooper on Thursday has been charged with attempted homicide.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/20/2017

Man Shot By Police During Incident in Porter Township Thursday Afternoon

A man was shot by a Pennsylvania State Trooper on Thursday afternoon during an incident.

Schuylkill County Police Log for 10/19/2017

A billboard for Michael O'Pake, a candidate for Schuylkill County District Attorney, was vandalized recently.

(10/19/17) Emergency personnel are at the scene of a tractor trailer rollover on Route 61 northbound between Saint Clair and Frackville.

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