Mahanoy City Man Facing Charges After Incident Monday Evening

Mahanoy City man facing charges after an incident Monday evening.

Mail Carriers Continue Tradition of Delivering Letters to Santa for North Schuylkill Kindergartners

For over 30 years, workers at the local Postal Service have met with North Schuylkill Elementary Kindergartner students to pick up their letters to Santa.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/10/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/10/18

Pottsville Man Pleads Guilty for Methamphetamine Trafficking

On Friday, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Anibal Luis Rodriguez, age 27, of Pottsville, pleaded guilty yesterday to conspiracy to distribute more than 500 grams of methamphetamine, before U.S. District Court Judge Robert D. Mariani.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/10/2018

 Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/10/2018

Pottsville Family Displaced by Fire

A fire on Sunday has displaced a family from Pottsville.

Ringtown Valley Fire and Rescue Recognizes Those Who Came to Aid During Fire Earlier This Year

On Thursday, December 7, 2017, the Ringtown Valley Fire and Rescue honored local businesses for their support to the community and the fire company during a fire earlier this year.

Ashland Area Rotary Purchases Borough Christmas Tree

On Sunday, the Ashland Rotary with help from the  Washington Fire Hook & Ladder, and community members, installed and decorated the borough's Christmas Tree.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/09/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/09/18

Ashland Celebrates Christmas the Old-Fashioned Way

On Saturday evening, Ashland celebrated their annual Old-Fashioned Downtown Christmas.

Do you use Four Queens Whiskey in your Boilo?

Boilo is a popular, long standing alcoholic drink in the coal region of Pennsylvania. Many families have their own recipes and even add secret ingredients. In Schuylkill County, many choose to use Four Queens when brewing Boilo. Four Queens has become so popular in Schuylkill County, that it has the highest percentage of sales around the United States.

Shenandoah Valley Recognizes District and Schuylkill County Band & Chorus Members

At the recent Shenandoah Valley Christmas Band Concert Music Director John Shoener paid tribute to the nine members of his band who successfully auditioned and will perform with the Schuylkill County Band.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/08/2018

 Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/08/2018

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/07/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/07/18

Woman Injured in Mahanoy Township Crash Friday Afternoon

One woman was injured in a one-vehicle crash in Mahanoy Township Friday afternoon.

Girardville Police Officer Assaulted by Ashland Man

An Ashland man is facing charges after assaulting a Girardville Police Officer earlier this week.

Yuengling to Hold Holiday Open House Friday Evening

Yuengling will hold a Holiday Open House at the Pottsville Brewery.

DART Launched to Help Those Seeking Treatment and Options for Substance Use Disorders

On Thursday, the Wolf Administration announced the launch of the Drug and Alcohol Referral Tool (DART), an online resource designed to help Pennsylvanians seeking substance use disorder treatment for themselves or a loved one find treatment options and other related services in their area. The tool is a centralized hub that consolidates available resources to assist people looking for services but are not sure where to begin.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/07/2018

 Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/07/2018

Road Work Scheduled for South Manheim and Ryan Townships

PennDOT has announced two road projects that will be taking place next week in Schuylkill County.

Operation Santa Claus in McAdoo

On Thursday evening, members of the McAdoo Fire Company kicked off their annual operation Santa Claus.

Student Apprehended at North Schuylkill for Bringing Pellet Gun to School

A student was apprehended Friday morning at North Schuylkill High School after officials got word he brought a gun to school.

Funds Released to Schuylkill County Municipalities to Support Retirement Plans of Police, Fire, and Municipal Workers

On Thursday, Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale announced that he has released $299.1 million in aid to help support retirement plans for police, firefighters, municipal workers who work to keep communities safe and functioning including those in Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/06/2018

 Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/06/2018

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/06/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/06/18

Free Naloxone to Be Available Next Week Across Pennsylvania

The Wolf Administration announced Thursday that naloxone will be provided for free to any Pennsylvanian who wants it at nearly 80 locations across the state, primarily at state health centers and county/municipal health departments, on Thursday, December 13 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., as part of the administration’s ongoing effort to reduce the number of opioid overdoses and get residents into treatment.

Missing Schuylkill County Teen Found Safe in Berks County

A teen that was reported missing back in September has been reunited with her family.

Dunham's Sports to Open in the Fairlane Mall This Friday

Dunham's Sports has announced it will open the new Fairlane Mall, Pottsville, location this Friday.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/05/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/05/18

Old Railroad Bridge to Reopen and Expand Schuykill River Trail

On Wednesday, organizers and officials gathered to announce the reopening of an old railroad bridge near Auburn.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/05/2018

 Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/05/2018

Schuylkill County Public Service Announcements - 12/05/18

Schuylkill County Public Service Announcements - 12/05/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/04/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/04/18

Photos from the Gordon Community Tree Lighting

On Sunday, "Friends of Gordon" sponsored the borough of Gordon's annual Christmas Tree Lighting.

Two Charged with Assaulting Game Warden Over the Weekend

Two men were charged for the assault of a game warden over the weekend.

YEA is Looking for Mentors from the Business Community

The Young Entrepreneurs Academy is looking for mentors for their students.

Shenandoah Rotary Student of the Month: Gabe Hepler

Gabe Hepler, a Shenandoah Valley Senior,  has been chosen as the Shenandoah Rotary Student of the month for November.

No Mail Wednesday for National Day of Mourning

Mail through the United States Postal Service will be suspended Wednesday for the National Day of Mourning.

No Injuries Reported in Mahanoy Township Crash Monday Afternoon

No injuries were reported in a one vehicle crash in Mahanoy Township Monday afternoon.

Governor Wolf Announces Disaster Relief for Schuylkill County Farmers

On Monday, Governor Tom Wolf notified farmland owners in Columbia, Lebanon, and York counties that they are eligible to receive disaster relief funding from the United States Department of Agriculture. Also eligible are the adjacent counties of Adams, Berk, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Luzerne, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Schuylkill, and Sullivan.

Lehigh County Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting 11 Year Old Girl from Schuylkill County

A Lehigh County man was arrested last week after being accused of sexually assaulting a girl from Schuylkill County.

Ashland Old Fashioned Downtown Christmas Scheduled for This Saturday

This Saturday, Ashland will have their annual Old-Fashioned Downtown Christmas.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/03/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/03/18

Hootie & the Blowfish Coming to Hersheypark Stadium This Summer

Hootie & the Blowfish will be coming to the Hersheypark Stadium on Friday, August 30, 2019 at 7:30 PM.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/03/2018

 Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/03/2018

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/02/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/02/18

Children's Christmas Party Tradition Continues for Over 60 Years in Gordon

On Sunday afternoon, the Gordon Fire Company held their annual Children's Christmas Party.

State Police Release Additional Details into Game Commission Officer Assault

On Sunday, the Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven released additional details into an incident that involved the assault of a Game Commission Officer.

Deputy Game Warden Assaulted in Norwegian Township

According to the Pennsylvania Game Commission, a game warden was assaulted in Norwegian Township Saturday morning.

Three Injured in Head-On Crash on Route 61 near Frackville

Three people were injured in a head-on crash Saturday evening near Frackville.

Schuylkill Technology Center Awarded Grant for Equipment Upgrades

Governor Tom Wolf announced Wednesday that the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is awarding nearly $1.2 million in competitive grants to 38 career and technical centers and area vocational technical education schools to purchase new equipment that will give students hands-on training for careers needed by local employers.