Monday, November 20, 2017

Santa to Skydive into Shenandoah on Friday

Photo Courtesy of SkyShotsPA.com
Santa will Skydive onto Veterans Field in Shenandoah on Friday, November 24th.

District XI and PIAA High School Football Playoff Schedule for Schuylkill County Teams


District XI and PIAA High School Football Playoff Schedule for Schuylkill County Teams

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/20/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/20/2017

Crimson House Celebrates Grand Opening

A new restaurant in Pottsville celebrated it's grand opening last week.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 11/20/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 11/20/2017

Icy Roads to Blame for Multiple Crashes that Closed Interstate 81 Early Monday

Icy roads are blamed on multiple crashes that closed Interstate 81 Monday morning.

Sunday, November 19, 2017

Saturday, November 18, 2017

Man Facing Drug Charges After Traffic Stop

An Orwigsburg man is facing drug charges after being found with over $14,000 worth of drugs during a traffic stop.

Fire Crews Responding to Trailer Fire in Washington Township

On Saturday evening, fire crews were called to a trailer fire in Washington Township near Pine Grove.

District XI and PIAA High School Football Playoff Scores for Schuylkill County Teams - 11/18/17


District XI and PIAA High School Football Playoff Scores for Schuylkill County Teams - 11/18/17

Wind Advisory Issued for Sunday Morning

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Schuylkill County.

Road Work Scheduled for Schuylkill County


Road Work Scheduled for Schuylkill County

Marian Catholic Brings Home Silver in State Championship

On Saturday, the Marian Catholic Girls Volleyball played for the PIAA Class A State Championship.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/18/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/18/2017

Friday, November 17, 2017

District XI and PIAA High School Football Playoff Scores for Schuylkill County Teams - 11/17/17


District XI and PIAA High School Football Playoff Scores for Schuylkill County Teams

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 11/17/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 11/17/2017

Schuylkill United Way Surpasses 2018 Goal

On Friday morning, the Schuylkill United Way announced they surpassed their goal for 2018.

Fire Chiefs and Police Save Wheelchair Bound Man from Garage Fire in Berks County Thursday Night

A wheelchair bound man was from a garage fire late Thursday.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/17/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/17/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 11/16/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 11/16/2017

Thursday, November 16, 2017

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Setting the Record Straight: Plan to Reduce the Size of the House of Representatives

Letter to the Editor from Representative Jerry Knowles (Republican for Carbon/Berks/Schuylkill)

State Police Hosting Free Child Passenger Seat Check in Ashland

The Pennsylvania State Police will be Conducting a free child seat safety check next week in Ashland

Mahanoy City Christmas Tree Lighting Scheduled

The Mahanoy City Christmas Tree lighting will take place on Saturday, November 25th, 2017 with a lot of other festivities.

High School Student Admits to Making Mahanoy Area Bomb Threat Last Month

A Mahanoy Area High School student has admitted to making a bomb threat that dismissed school early last month.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash on Interstate 81 South near Tower City

A crash on Interstate 81 south is slowing traffic near Tower City.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/16/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/16/2017

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Man Charged with Starting Ashland Dumpster Fire

A man was taken into custody on Tuesday for starting a dumpster in late October.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 11/15/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 11/15/2017

Grants Announced for Community Improvement Projects in Schuylkill County

Grants were announced Wednesday for the Frackville Pool, Trenton Park, Swopes Valley Road Bridge, and Schuylkill River Trail Projects.

AT&T Store in Fairlane Mall Remains Steady After Schuylkill Mall Location Closes

After the closure of the AT&T store in the Schuylkill Mall, the Fairlane Mall location remains steady.

Ashland Man in Custody After Robbing Convenient Store and Elderly Man

A man is in custody after robbing a convenient store and an elderly man last week.

EDITORIAL: Schuylkill Haven - Our Town (and Area)

EDITORIAL:  Schuylkill Haven -  Our Town (and Area)

Seven Hoverboards Announced in Recall Due to Explosion and Fire Hazards


On Tuesday, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced 7 recalls on hoverboards where their batteries could possibly overheat and catch fire.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/15/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/15/2017

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Mahanoy City Appoints New Chief of Police

On Tuesday evening, the Mahanoy City Borough Council held their monthly meeting and made an announcement regarding the appointment of a new police chief.

Schuylkill, Carbon, Lebanon, and Monroe Counties Added to Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine Zone

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture announced earlier this month that it has expanded the areas quarantined due to Spotted Lanternfly, but unlike past quarantine expansions, is now applying the designation at the county level in order to provide an additional level of protection.

Pine Grove Tree Lighting Schedule Change

Due to the impending weather on Saturday, the scheduled tree lighting in Pine Grove has been rescheduled to Sunday, November 19th at 4:00pm

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Unity Food Mart Opening in Girardville This Weekend

The Owners of the Unity Food Mart will open a new location in Girardville this weekend.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 11/14/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 11/14/2017

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/14/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/14/2017

Police Looking to Identify Two Involved in Retail Theft

The Saint Clair is asking for the public's help in identifying to individuals.

Ferraro Fest to Help Support Police Chief Battling Cancer

An event next month with help to benefit a Schuylkill County Police Chief battling cancer.

Monday, November 13, 2017

Photos from the Tri County Football Championships

On Sunday, the Tri-County Football League held their championship at Hazleton Area.

Governor Wolf Calls for Passage of Bipartisan Enhanced Firearm Prohibition for Domestic Abusers

Governor Tom Wolf today called on the General Assembly to pass bipartisan legislation, Senate Bill 501 sponsored by Senator Tom Killion (R-Delaware), that would prohibit domestic abusers subject to final Protection From Abuse (PFA) orders from possessing firearms.

Shenandoah Heights Fire Ruled Arson

A fire in West Mahanoy Township in late October has been reported to have been arson.

Schuylkill County Man Reported Missing in Carlisle Area

A Schuylkill County man was reported missing in the Carlisle area over the weekend.

District XI and PIAA High School Football Playoff Schedule for Schuylkill County Teams


District XI and PIAA High School Football Playoff Schedule for Schuylkill County Teams

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/13/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/13/2017