Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Late Wednesday into Thursday Morning


The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for late Wednesday into Thursday morning.

Fast Moving Clipper Storm to Pass Through Region Wednesday Night and Early Thursday

Another round of snow will pass through the region.

Pottsville Area School District Seeks Golf Coach

Pottsville Athletic Department is taking applications for a Golf Coach for 2018-19.

Pine Grove Football Coach Resigns

On Wednesday, the Pine Grove School District announced that their head football coach is resigning.

Argall and Tobash Announce Flood Control Grants

On Wednesday, Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Representative Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill/Dauphin) announced two Department of Environmental Protection Growing Greener grants today that will support flood control in the Swatara Creek Watershed in Tremont Township and Pine Grove Borough.

Schuylkill County High School Wrestling - 12/12/17


Schuylkill County High School Wrestling - 12/12/17

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 12/12/17

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 12/12/17

Police Release Additional Details from the Weiner Iron and Metal Burglary

State Police have released additional details from a burglary over the weekend.

Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 12/11/17


This Weekend High School Basketball Scores - 12/11/17

Snow Squalls Possible Late Tuesday into Wednesday

Snow showers and snow squalls are possible late Tuesday and into Wednesday and Thursday.

Jim Thorpe Man Facing Rape Charges

A Jim Thorpe man is facing charges after allegedly raping a teen at his home Sunday Morning.

Santa and Mrs. Claus to Drive Fixed Route STS Buses on Friday

Festive holiday events will be taking place at Union Station, 300 S. Centre Street in Pottsville this Friday, December 15, 2017.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/12/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/12/2017

Daughtry to Play Penn's Peak in March

Penn's Peak announced Tuesday morning that Daughtry will be coming to Jim Thorpe in March of 2018.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/12/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/12/2017

Two Face Drug Charges After Traffic Stop Monday Evening

Two are facing drug charges after a traffic stop in Mahanoy City late Monday.

Monday, December 11, 2017

Reward Offered for Identity of Suspect in Break In Over the Weekend

A reward is being offered for the identify of a suspect that broke into Weiner Iron and Metal Corporation over the weekend.

Tobash Appointed to Public Pension Management and Asset Investment Review Commission

Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) has appointed Rep. Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill/Dauphin) to serve as one of five members on the Public Pension Management and Asset Investment Review Commission, which was established as part of Pennsylvania’s public pension reform measure under Act 5 of 2017.

The Adventures of Kesha and Macklemore Coming to Hersheypark Stadium

Kesha and Macklemore will team up in 2018 for The Adventures of Kesha and Macklemore Tour coming to Hersheypark Stadium on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at 7 pm.

Mahanoy Township Water Authority Customers Asked to Conserve Water

On Friday, the Mahanoy Township Water Authority notified it's customers that due to drought conditions, the Mahanoy Township Authority is activating Stage 1 of their Drought Contingency Plan.

What's Next Conference to Explore Options for High School Students' Future

The Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 will be sponsoring a "What's Next" Conference on March 10, 2018.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/11/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/11/2017

Greater Shenandoah Chamber of Commerce Sponsoring Holiday Decorating Contest

The Greater Shenandoah Area Chamber of Commerce is again sponsoring a holiday decoration contest for local residents.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/11/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/11/2017

Saturday, December 9, 2017

Ashland Celebrates Old Fashioned Downtown Christmas in the Snow

Despite the snow Saturday afternoon and evening, Ashland residents came out to enjoy the Annual Old Fashioned Downtown Christmas.

No Injuries Reported in Roll Over Crash Saturday Afternoon near Ringtown

No injuries were reported in a rollover crash in West Mahanoy Township on Saturday.

Children and Youth and Police Looking for Runaway Teen

Schuylkill County Children and Youth and the Pottsville Police are attempting to locate a runaway teen.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/09/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/09/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/08/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/08/2017

Friday, December 8, 2017

Thursday, December 7, 2017

Girardville Man Arrested on Outstanding Warrant, Aggravated Assault, and Resisting Arrest Charges

A Girardville man is facing additional charges after being wanted for an outstanding warrant.

One Last Trip Around the Schuylkill Mall

How about one last trip around the Schuylkill Mall?

Pennsylvania Lottery Announces Multiple Winners from Schuylkill County in November

In the month of November, multiple large winnings were claimed from Pennsylvania Lottery Scratch-Offs and Daily Lottery in Schuylkill County.

Former Schuylkill and Carbon County Deputy Coroner Facing Additional Sexual Assault Charges

On Wednesday, PA Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced new charges against Edward Smith, 60, of Tamaqua,a former deputy coroner of Carbon and Schuylkill Counties, for unlawful contact with a minor, statutory sexual assault and other offenses.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/07/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/07/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/06/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/06/2017

Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Governor Wolf Announces Investment to Improve Recreation, Community Revitalization in Nine Schuylkill County Communities

Governor Tom Wolf announced on Tuesday an investment of $44 million for 266 projects across Pennsylvania that will create new recreational opportunities, conserve natural resources, and help revitalize local communities.  Nine of those are for Schuylkill County communities.

PA Attorney General Warns About Paypal Data Breach

According to the Pennsylvania Attorney General's office, PayPal contacted their Bureau of Consumer Protection to alert it of a data breach impacting 1.6 million users in the United States and Canada. 

Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce Announces Bus Trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show

The Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce has announced a bus trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show on Saturday, March 3, 2017.

Man Charged After Traffic Stop Leads to Finding of Over $72,000 Worth of Meth and Heroin

A man has been charged after a traffic stop in Schuylkill County led to the discovery of over $72,000 worth of methamphetamine and heroin on Tuesday.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/06/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/06/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/05/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/05/2017

Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Road Open After Rock Slide in Girardville

Late Tuesday afternoon, road crews responded to a rock slide in Girardville.