Sunday, July 22, 2018

Saturday, July 21, 2018

Friday, July 20, 2018

Fire Crews Responding to Working Fire in Pottsville

Just before 9:00pm Friday evening, emergency personnel were dispatched to a working fire in Pottsville.

St. Borromeo Parish Hosts Summerfest

On Friday evening, the St. Borromeo Parish in Ashland kicked off their annual Summerfest.

First "Escape Room" Opens in Schuylkill County

Schuylkill County now has it's very own Escape Room.

North Schuylkill Becomes Authorized Certiport Testing Center

On Friday, the North Schuylkill School District announced they are now an authorized Certiport Testing Center.

Thursday, July 19, 2018

Primary Health Opens Shenandoah Health Center

Primary Health has announced they have opened their Shenandoah Health Center.

Rush Township Police Offers Permanent Solution for Disposing Prescription Medications

The Rush Township Police announced Thursday that they have installed a permanent option for disposing prescription medication.

Bicyclist Dies After Being Struck By Vehicle in Kline Township

A bicyclist died late Wednesday after being struck by a vehicle in Kline Township.

Schedule for the 2018 High School Football Season in Schuylkill County


Schedule for the 2018 High School Football Season in Schuylkill County and Schuylkill League

Two Charged in Relation to Church Burglary


Two more individuals have been charged in relation to a church burglary that occurred in Cass Township.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/19/18


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/19/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/18/18


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/18/18

Wednesday, July 18, 2018

The Original "Chilly Willy" Passes Away

A man known for delivering ice cream in Northern Schuylkill County communities has passed away.

Track Events Scheduled for the Schuylkill County Fair

Track events scheduled for the Schuylkill County Fair.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/18/18


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/18/18

"Wingless" East Coast Sprints to Make Second Appearance at Big Diamond This Friday


The USAC “Wingless” East Coast Sprints make their return to Big Diamond Speedway this Friday July 20th on Slifko Service Center Night along with Midgets, Central PA Legends and Road Runners.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/17/18


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/17/18

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Ashland to Hold Second Annual Night Out

The Ashland Community Watch will hold their Second Annual Night Out.

State Police Investigating Damage to Parked Vehicles in Blythe Township

Police are investigating an incident that left several vehicles damaged.

Saint Clair Police Investigating Burglary at Mobil Gas Station

Saint Clair Police are investigating an early morning burglary at a gas station.

Police Investigating Tuesday Morning Armed Robbery

The Pilot Travel Center near Pine Grove was robbed early Tuesday morning.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/17/18


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/17/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/16/18


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/16/18

Monday, July 16, 2018

Schuylkill County Fair Announces Annual Boilo Contest

The Schuylkill County Fair will hold its fifth annual Boilo Contest (Champaign of the Coal Crackers) on Wednesday, August 1 at 7:30PM in the PA Preferred Culinary Area of the fairgrounds. 

State Inspector General Files Felony Charges Against Police Officer for Welfare Fraud

The Pennsylvania Office of State Inspector General Filed Felony Charges against a Minersville Borough Police Officer for fraudulently obtaining thousands of dollars in SNAP and Medical Assistance benefits.

More Mosquitos Test Postive for West Nile Virus in Schuylkill County

On Monday, the Pennsylvania's West Nile Control Program and Department of Health announced that more mosquitoes tested positive for the West Nile Virus in Schuylkill County.

Lost Dog Found in Rush Township

The Rush Township Police are looking for the owners of a dog found on Monday.

Strong Storms Possible Tuesday

According to a Hazardous Weather Outlook from the National Weather Service, Strong Storms are possible Tuesday.

McAdoo Man Indicted for Online Posts Threatening President Trump

A McAdoo man was indicted on Monday for online threats toward President Trump.

Identifying Heat Related Illnesses

What’s your secret to staying cool in the summer? 

Friday Night Results from Big Diamond Speedway


Von Dohren comes out victorious in classic duel with Howard at Big Diamond. Doug Hendricks tops Sportsman field.

Schuylkill County Fair In Need of Volunteers

Help is always needed to operate the largest weeklong event here in Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/16/18


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/16/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/15/18


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/15/18

Saturday, July 14, 2018

Fire Crews Responding to Working Church Fire in Tamaqua

As of 11:30pm, Saturday, fire crews are responding to a working church fire in Tamaqua.

Mahanoy City Celebrates Community Day


On Saturday, Mahanoy City celebrated Community Day with local vendors, food trucks, bounce houses, face painting, and live music.

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Interstate 81 Crash

A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash on Interstate 81 Saturday afternoon.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/14/18


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/14/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/13/18


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/13/18

Friday, July 13, 2018

State Police Seizes Heroin, Other Illegal Drugs Valued at Over $7 Million in the Second Quarter of 2018

The Pennsylvania State Police announced Thursday that troopers confiscated $7,050,174 worth of heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, and other prohibited drugs in the second quarter of 2018.

Pennsylvania State Police Welcomes 95 New Troopers Including 3 from Schuylkill County

Acting Commissioner Robert Evanchick announced today that 95 cadets graduated from the State Police Academy in Hershey and have been assigned to troops across the commonwealth. The men and women represent the 152nd graduating cadet class.