Sunday, April 22, 2018

Fire Crews Responded to Brush and Tire Fire near Centralia on Sunday

Just after noon, Sunday, fire crews were called to a brush and tire in Conyngham Township, Columbia County near Centralia for brush/tire fire.

Officials Dedicate New Burn Building at Schuylkill County Fire School

On Sunday, officials dedicated the new burn building at the Schuylkill County Fire School.

Police Investigate Infants Death

State Police are on the scene of an infants death in Shenandoah.

According to reports, at 8:10 this morning, a 5 month infant was pronounced dead, by a County Official, on South Grant Street, in the borough of Shenandoah. Authorities were dispatched at 6:55 am and found the infant deceased.

Authorities are not saying if the death appears to be suspicious, at this time.

More to this story, when it becomes available.

North Schuylkill Board of School Directors Public Meeting - 04/18/18

The April public meeting of the North Schuylkill Board of School Directors was held on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 7:00pm.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/22/18


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/22/18

Schuylkill County Announcements - 04/21/18


Schuylkill County Announcements - 04/21/18

Saturday, April 21, 2018

Photos from the 2018 Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5K


Photos of the 2018 Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5K

Over 200 Smoke Alarms Installed During "Sound the Alarm" Event in Girardville, Mahanoy Plane, and Gilberton

On Saturday, members of the Girardville Fire Department,  American Hose Company (Mahanoy Plane), and volunteers from the American Red Cross Tri County Chapter participated in the "Sound the Alarm"event in Girardville, Mahanoy Plane, and Gilberton.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/20/2018


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/20/2018

Friday, April 20, 2018

Man Uninjured After Crash in Orwigsburg Friday Morning

A man walked away uninjured in a crash Friday morning in Orwigsburg.

Five Schuylkill County Municipalities Nominated for For the Federal Opportunity Zones Program

On Friday, Governor Wolf announced that Tamaqua Borough, Tremont Borough and Foster, Reilly, and Frailey Townships in Schuylkill County are nominees for the federal Opportunity Zones program.

Road Work Scheduled for Schuylkill County Next Week


Road Work Scheduled for Schuylkill County for Week Ending 4/27/18

Big Diamond Postpones "Money in the Mountains" Race for Friday Evening

Due to the cold temperatures, the snow and the rain that has plagued us all week along with today’s windy conditions. Big Diamond Speedway has been forced to postpone tonight’s scheduled “Money in the Mountains” race until next Friday April 27th.

Pottsville Area Officials and Police Investigate Students that Brought Gun to School Friday Morning

Pottsville Area officials and City Police are investigating an incident where a student brought weapons to school Friday morning.

Fire Department Warns Girardville Residents About Phone Calls Soliciting Money

A fire department in Girardville is warning borough residents of a scam that is soliciting money.

Ashland Fire Ruled Accidental

A fire in Ashland Thursday evening has been ruled accidental.

Tremont Police Investigate Case of Animal Cruelty

Tremont Police have completed an investigation into a case of animal cruelty.

Tamaqua Man Found with Hundreds of Bags of Heroin, Methamphetamine, and Other Items During Traffic Stop

Mahanoy City Police find hundreds of bags of drugs during a traffic stop of a Tamaqua man late Thursday.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/20/18


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/20/18

Fire Damages Home in Ashland Thursday Evening

Fire crews responded to a house fire in Ashland Thursday evening.

Thursday, April 19, 2018

9th Congressonal Candidates to Meet in Forum Next Week

All 6 candidates will meet next week for the 9th Congressional District Candidate Forum hosted by the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce.

Frackville Bank Robber Pleads Guilty; Sentenced to 6 to 15 Years

The State Attorney General's office announced on Thursday that a Shenandoah man has pled guilty to a felony charge related to the robbery of a bank in Frackville.

Mahanoy City Police Work to Create Community Relationship with Preschool Children

On Thursday morning, members of the Mahanoy City Police Department met with preschool children to build new community relationships.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/19/2018


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/19/2018

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/19/18


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/19/18

Marian Catholic to Offer Full STEM Program

Marian Catholic announced Wednesday that they will now offer a full STEM program.

Schuylkill County Announcements - 04/18/18


Schuylkill County Announcements - 04/18/18

Debris from Southwest Flight 1380 May Have Fallen in Northern Berks County

Police say debris from Southwest Flight 1380 may have fallen in northern Berks County on Tuesday.

Road Closed Wednesday Morning South of Pine Grove Due to Crash

A crash in Berks County has closed a road south of Pine Grove Wednesday morning.

Pottsville Police Announce Traffic Regulations and Parking Restrictions Ahead of Lager Jogger

Due to the Yuengling Light Lager-Jogger 5K race and block party being held in Pottsville on Saturday April 21, 2018, the Pottsville Police have announced the following temporary changes in traffic and parking.

Woman Injured in Rollover Crash in Cass Township

A woman was injured Wednesday morning in a crash in Cass Township on Wednesday morning.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/18/18


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/18/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/17/2018


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/17/2018

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Pottsville Police Investigating String of Overdoses

The Pottsville Police Department is investigating a string of overdoses in the city.

Northern Schuylkill County Police Take Part in Sobriety Checkpoint Late Saturday

The North Central Regional Sobriety Checkpoint DUI Taskforce conducted a checkpoint late Saturday to help protect the public from those driving under the influence.

Big Diamond to Present "Money in the Mountains" This Friday


This Friday night April 20th, 2018 the Minersville, PA dirt oval will present the 6th annual “Money in the Mountains” big block / small block challenge event.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/17/18


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/17/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/16/2018


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/16/2018

Monday, April 16, 2018

Spartans Sign Letters of Intent to Play at Collegiate Level


On Monday, four North Schuylkill Spartan Football players signed letters of intent to play football on the collegiate level in the Fall.

Three Face Drug Charges After Methamphetamine Found During Traffic Stop

Three face drug charges after Methamphetamine was found during a traffic stop in New Philadelphia.

Governor Wolf Signs Law to Strengthen Protection of Victims of Domestic Violence

Governor Tom Wolf today signed Senate Bill 449, known as Tierne’s law, strengthening protections for victims of domestic violence, and urged the House to pass a package of Senate domestic violence reform bills.

PennDOT Announces Traffic Deaths Lowest on Record in 2017

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that traffic deaths in Pennsylvania reached a new low in 2017, dropping to 1,137, the lowest since record keeping began in 1928, and 51 less than 2016.

Schuylkill County Police Log for 04/16/18


Schuylkill County Police Log for 04/16/18

Schuylkill County Announcements - 04/16/18


Schuylkill County Announcements - 04/16/18