Tickets Still Available for the Frackville Elks Annual Designer Bag Bingo

On Sunday, August 12, 2018, the Frackville Elks will hold their 4th Annual Designer Bag Bingo.

Flash Flood Watch Extended Through Friday Evening

The National Weather Service has extended a Flash Flood Watch that was set to expire early Friday.

Leindecker Race Engines Sportsman Summer Classic Rescheduled for This Friday at Big Diamond

Leindecker Race Engines presents the Sportsman Summer Classic this Friday August 3rd at Big Diamond Speedway on “Hunt the Giant” night. 40-Lap feature, $5000 to win for the USS Achey Sportsman plus Modifieds, Street Stocks, Road Runners and 600 Modifieds

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/02/18

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/02/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 08/01/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 08/01/18

Three Face Drug Charges After Heroin Found During Traffic Stop in Rush Township

Three individuals are facing drug charges after a traffic stop in Rush Township early Wednesday.

Over 700 Homes Without Power in Pottsville Wednesday Afternoon

As of 2:00pm Wednesday, over 700 homes are without power in Pottsville.

Schuylkill County Visitors’ Bureau Recognizes Excellence in Service

The Schuylkill County Visitor’s Bureau honored two board members for their lengthy tenure of dedicated service to Schuylkill County’s tourism industry as they prepare to transition onto the SCVB Senior Advisory Board.

Strong Storms with High Winds Possible Early Wednesday Evening

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazard Weather Outlook for Wednesday evening.

Flash Flood Watch Issued for Schuylkill County

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Central Pennsylvania including Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/31/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/31/18

Two Facing Drug Charges in Orwigsburg

Two from Orwigsburg are facing charges after information received lead to the finding of drugs.

Schuylkill County Hard Rock: Fallen Pride

Fallen Pride is a widely known Schuylkill County's hard rock band.

Spraying Scheduled This Week to Control Mosquito Population in Schuylkill County

Spraying to control the high populations of mosquitoes will take place this week in Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Police Log for 07/31/18

Schuylkill County Police Log for 07/31/18

3D Downloadable Guns Blocked in Pennsylvania

A new way to download and print a useable gun with a 3D Printer has been blocked in Pennsylvania.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/31/18

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/31/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/30/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/30/18

Man Facing Charges After Smashing Neighbors Windows

An Ashland man is facing charges after smashing his neighbor's car and home windows.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/30/18

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/30/18

Danny's Drive-In Reopens Under New Ownership

On Saturday, Danny's Drive-In, Ashland, held a Grand Re-opening under new ownership.

Schuylkill County Public Service Announcements - 07/29/18

Schuylkill County Public Service Announcements - 07/29/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/28/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/28/18

Emergency Personnel Responding to Working Structure Fire in Pottsville

Emergency personnel at the scene of a working fire in Pottsville Saturday Evening.

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/28/18

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/28/18

Fire Crews at the Scene of a Working Fire in Pottsville

Emergency personnel at the scene of a working fire in Pottsville.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Friday Evening

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until Friday evening.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/27/18

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/27/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/26/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/26/18

Minor Injuries Suffered in Crash in Ashland Thursday Evening

Emergency personnel responded to a one car crash Thursday evening in Ashland.

Photos of the Flooding from This Week's Rain

Submitted photos from our followers through social media of the flooding from this week's storm.

Nationally Recognized Pollinator Garden at the Schuylkill County Fairgrounds

Congratulations goes out to the members Blue Mt. 4-H Livestock Club, under the direction of Jill Felty and Kim Morgan, for being awarded first place nationally for the Pollinator Garden that they planted at the Schuylkill County Fairgrounds. 

Schuylkill County Police Log for 07/25/18

Schuylkill County Police Log for 07/25/18

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/26/18

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/26/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/25/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/25/18

Schuylkill County Boy to Compete in U.S. Kids Golf World Championships

A Schuylkill County boy will compete with some of the world's best in golf.

Woman Charged with DUI After Crashing into Lawn Tractors at Home Depot

A Frackville woman is facing charges after crashing into the lawn tractors in front of Home Depot.

Wednesday Update from SCEMA

Schuylkill County Emergency Management provided an update Wednesday after the overnight rainfall into Wednesday morning.

Communities Attempt to Return to Normal; Still Concerned about Potential Rainfall

The Schuylkill County Emergency Management Agency has been doing a great job keeping the public informed over Schuylkill County's rainfall this week.  Below are Tuesday's updates

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/24/18

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/24/18

Lifelong Learning Center Helps Woman Work Towards Dream Job

The Lifelong Learning Center has helped a woman meet the goals she needed for her dream job.

SCEMA Provides Morning Update on Western Schuylkill County Flooding

On Tuesday morning, the Schuylkill County Emergency Management Agency provided an update on the overnight rainfall and work in the coming days.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/23/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/23/18

SCEMA Monday Evening Update

On Monday, Schuylkill County received significant rainfall during the overnight of Sunday to Monday July 23, which severely impacted several of the communities in the western portion of our county. 

Schuykill County Files Lawsuit against Leading Opioid Manufacturers and Distributors

Schuylkill County, which has a soaring opioid-related death rate and spiraling related expenses in the millions, has just filed a lawsuit against the nation's major drug opioid makers, distributors, and consulting physicians, who they allege must be held accountable for allegedly conspiring to deceitfully promote and market "the benefits of using opioids to treat chronic pain".

Lukach Charged with Fraud

A former Schuylkill County Clerk of Courts was charged with fraud.

SCEMA Issues Monday Morning Update

The Schuylkill County Emergency Management Agency has issued an update after Monday morning's rainfall.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/22/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/22/18

Ashland Police Subdue Man Acting Aggressively in Traffic

Last weekend, Ashland Police had to subdue a man acting aggressive and belligerent in traffic.

Big Diamond Speedway Results from 07/20/18

The cars and stars of USAC were the main attraction Friday night at the Big Diamond Speedway on Slifko Service Center night as the “Wingless” East Coast Sprints and the Midgets took to the Schuylkill County dirt oval.