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Friday, January 26, 2018

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/26/18

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/26/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/25/2018

Local Officials Attend Demolition of Homes Destroyed by Fire in Shenandoah.

On Thursday afternoon, Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill), Representative Neal Goodman (D-Schuylkill) and Borough and County Officials attended the demolition of thirteen homes that were destroyed by an arson fire in Shenandoah back in 2016.

For the second time in the past two years, Linda Wolfe of Auburn has placed second with her scrapbook of the 2017 Schuylkill County Fair.

Mahanoy City Police Arrest Fugitive Wanted in Three Counties

A woman wanted in 3 counties was taken into custody by police.

A Schuylkill County Coroner was called to the scene of a house fire Thursday evening in Wayne Township.

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/24/2018

Schuylkill Young Professionals Organization Launches

With support from the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce, a group of young professional leaders announce the launch of the official Schuylkill Young Professionals Organization (SYPO).

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/25/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/24/2018

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/24/2018

Schuylkill County Police Log for 01/24/18

Elton John had a major announcement to make Wednesday and it includes our area.

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/23/2018

Gillingham Charter to Hold Special Event Wednesday to Commemorate National School Choice Week

Gillingham Charter School will hold a special event on January 24, 2018 to commemorate National School Choice Week (January 21-27, 2018).

Monday Morning Barn Fire Ruled Arson

A Monday morning barn fire near Pine Grove has been ruled arson.

The North Schuylkill PTO and students are raising money through Boosterthon this week.

UPDATE to previous story, Schuylkill County Funeral Directors received a letter from the Republican Herald this week in response to their opposition to a mandatory charge for a new end of year memorial section.

Two people were injured and flown after a crash on Interstate 81 Monday Afternoon.

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/22/2018

Flood Warning Issued for Those Near Swatara Creek

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for those who live near Swatara Creek in Southern Schuylkill County.

Police are investigating vandalism that took place at a Mahanoy Township Cemetery.

No injuries were reported in a one vehicle crash on Morea Road Monday Night.

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

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/22/2018

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/22/2018

A man who police say was involved in a stabbing in Frackville on Monday is in custody.

Late Monday, Frackville Police obtained an arrest warrant for a Shenandoah man wanted for a stabbing in earlier in the day.

Frackville Police have filed charges against a man they say stole a cash register from a borough beer store.

The Frackville Police Department is investigating a Monday afternoon stabbing.

Emergency personnel are at the scene of a crash on Interstate 81 Monday afternoon.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/22/18

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/19/18, 01/20/18, 01/21/18

Announced Little League and Softball Registrations

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/21/2018

Early Monday morning, fire crews are responding to a fully involved barn fire near Pine Grove.

Schuylkill County Announcements 01/22/2018

Announcements made by local Schuylkill County organizations.

A Frackville man has been selected to participate in Empire State Building Run Up next month.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/20/2018

One Flown After Crash near Ringtown

One crash victim was being flown after a crash near Ringtown.

Schuylkill County Police Log for 01/20/18

Pine Grove McDonalds Unveils Self Order Kiosks

The McDonald’s restaurant located at 427 Suedberg Road in Pine Grove invites guests to experience McDonald’s in a new and unexpected way, with a new level of choice, engagement and service.