Governor Wolf Announces "Resurface PA" Initiative to Repave State Highways

Following a long winter season with dramatic temperature swings, Governor Tom Wolf announced last week that PennDOT is mounting an aggressive campaign to accelerate repaving work on interstates and attack potholes across Pennsylvania as part of a Resurface PA initiative.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/30/18

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/30/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/29/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/29/18

PIAA District XI High School Softball Playoff Scores - 05/29/18

PIAA District XI High School Softball Playoff Scores - 05/29/18

Fire Crews Responding to Working Structure Fire in Rush Township

Fire crews are responding to a working structure fire in Rush Township.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/28/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/28/18

Gordon Opens Time Capsule from Demolished School

A time capsule saved from a school that was demolished earlier in Gordon was opened Monday.

Mahanoy City Man Charged for Illegally Dumping Gasoline

A Mahanoy City man has been charged with illegally dumping gasoline last week.

Photos from the 2018 Mahanoy City Memorial Day Parade

Photos from the 2018 Mahanoy City Memorial Day Parade

Upcoming Scheduled Schuylkill County Road Work

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Von Dohren Wins Second Feature in a Row Friday Night

It was all Craig Von Dohren Friday night in the 25-lap 358 Modified feature event as he powered his way around a strong running John Willman on lap 10 and went on to win his second feature in a row.

One Person Injured in DUI-Related Crash Early Sunday Morning

One person was injured in a DUI-related crash early Sunday morning in Mahanoy Township.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/27/18

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/27/18

Pine Grove Water Boil Advisory Lifted

A water boil advisory in Pine Grove was lifted Sunday morning.

Man Seriously Injured in Motorcycle Crash in North Union Township on Saturday

A Zion Grove man was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash in North Union Township on Saturday.

Man Charged for Church Burglary in Heckscherville

This week, police made an arrest in an investigation for the burglary of a church in Cass Township.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/26/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/26/18

Mahanoy City Police Identify Attacker; Victim Upgraded to Stable Condition

Mahanoy City Police identify attacker and provide an update on the victim's condition in a stabbing that occurred in the borough Friday evening.

Police Release Photo; Ask for Public's Help in Identifying a Person of Interest Involved in Stabbing

Mahanoy City Police have released a photo of a person of interest involved with Friday's reported stabbing in the borough.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/25/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/25/18

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/26/18

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/26/18

PIAA District XI High School Baseball and Softball Playoff Scores - 05/25/18

Scores of the PIAA District XI High School Baseball and Softball Playoffs for Schuylkill County teams.

Mahanoy City Police Investigate Reported Stabbing

The Mahanoy City Police are investigating a reported stabbing that occurred Friday evening.

Schuylkill County Police Log for 05/25/18

Schuylkill County Police Log for 05/25/18

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/25/18

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/25/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/24/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/24/18

Yuengling Announces Extended Hours, Events, and Promotions for Brewery Tours and Tastings

D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery, announced on Thursday their new extended hours, events and promotions as part of its free brewery tour and tastings in Pottsville this summer.

Traffic Advisory and Parking Restrictions Announced Ahead of Memorial Day Events in Pottsville

Pottsville Police have announced a traffic advisory and parking restrictions ahead of Monday's Memorial Day Events.

Pine Grove Borough Announces Boil Water Advisory

The borough of Pine Grove has issued a Boil Water advisory.

Mahanoy City Police Make Arrest in Burglary Investigation

Mahanoy City Police have made an arrest after an investigation into a March burglary in the borough.

District XI Playoff Schedule and Locations for High School Baseball and Softball Teams in Schuylkill County - 05/24/2018

District XI Playoff Schedule and Locations for High School Baseball and Softball Teams in Schuylkill County - 05/24/2018

Dunham's Sports is Coming to the Fairlane Village Mall

Dunham's Sports is officially coming to Pottsville!

The Band Known as "Toolshed Jack"

What began in a "toolshed" has led to 21 years of making music.

PIAA District XI High School Baseball and Softball Playoff Scores - 05/23/18

Scores of the PIAA District XI High School Baseball and Softball Playoffs for Schuylkill County teams.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/23/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/23/18

LCCC Tamaqua Offers Health Care Job Training

Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) is now registering students for two noncredit programs in the health care field. Both are held at the college’s Morgan Center, 234 High Street, Tamaqua and offer a limited number of scholarships available to Schuylkill County residents.

Updated Schedule for the High School Baseball and Softball PIAA District XI Playoffs - As of 05/23/18

Updated Schedule for the High School Baseball and Softball PIAA District XI Playoffs

Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce Summer Concert Series Starts Tonight

The Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce announces its 12th Summer Concert Series.

Route 25 Closed near Valley View

As of 11:00am, part of Route 25 is closed near Valley View Wednesday morning.

Kite Festival Returns to Orwigsburg for Second Year

After being a huge hit last year, the 2nd Annual Orwigsburg Kite Festival is returning in July.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/23/18

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/23/18

Schuylkill County Fireworks Schedule for 2018

Schuylkill County Fireworks Schedule for 2018

Weather Postpones District XI Playoff Games - 05/22/2018

The weather has forced the PIAA to postpone some of Tuesday's baseball/softball games.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/22/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/22/18

Wind Turbine Catches Fire Monday Evening

A wind turbine at the Locust Ridge Wind Farm caught fire Monday evening.

PIAA District XI High School Baseball Playoff Scores - 05/21/18

First Round Scores of the PIAA District XI High School Baseball Playoffs for Schuylkill County teams.

Schuylkill County Awarded HOME Program Grant

Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) has announced that Schuylkill County has been awarded a HOME Program grant in the amount of $471,622 from the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development.

Gillingham Charter to Receive Mini-Grant Funds to Pay for Breakfast for Students

As part of Governor Wolf's School Breakfast Initiative to help more children start their day with a healthy meal, he announced today $900,000 from the inaugural round of grants to help 200 schools make breakfast available to all students and expand options for the children.

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

Schedule for the First Round of the PIAA District XI High School Baseball and Softball Playoffs for Schuylkill County teams.

Off Duty New Jersey State Trooper/Marine Dies in Crash in Berks County on Sunday

An off duty New Jersey State Trooper/Marine died in a crash that occurred on Interstate 78 in Berks County on Sunday.

Pottsville Still Looks to Add Movie Theatre; While Original Plan Folds

While a plan to open a new Pearl Theater in Pottsville has folded, city officials are hopeful to bring a movie theater to the city.