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Thursday, December 20, 2018

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/20/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/20/18

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 12/19/2018

Schuylkill County High School Wrestling Results - 12/19/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/19/18

On Wednesday, North Schuylkill held a signing ceremony for Jack Kempsey.

On Wednesday evening, the North Schuylkill School Board held a special meeting aside from their monthly meeting in regard to a project to install synthetic turf on their football field.

North Schuylkill Holds 2nd Annual Cardboard Regatta

On Wednesday morning, Mr. Stone's two CAD classes at North Schuylkill High School faced off in the 2nd Annual Dutch Kitchen Kup Regatta.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/19/2018

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/18/18

10 Signs You're Having a Coal Regional Christmas

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 12/17/2018

Schuylkill County Public Service Announcements - 12/18/18

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/18/2018

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/17/18

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/17/2018

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/17/2018

Schuylkill County District Attorney Michael O'Pake would like to remind and caution all residents regarding potential acts of Theft and Fraud being perpetrated by individuals against citizens of Schuylkill County.

The Shenandoah Valley High School Cross Country Team was recently presented with team jackets and an award banner acknowledging them as District XI Class A Cross Country Champs.

On Saturday evening, members of the American Hose Co., Ashland, were not busy fighting fires, but were thanking those that have supported them over the years.

Hey Yuengling fans! Are you looking for something new to try for an upcoming Christmas party. Why not try this recipe that was provided to us by Yuengling for "Black & Tan Gingerbread.

A crash in the southbound lanes has closed Interstate 81 in Northern Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/16/18

Ashland Auto Dealership Holds 5th Annual Children's Bicycle Giveaway

On Sunday, Red White and Blue Auto Sales, Ashland, made 60 children's Christmas even better when they held their 5th Annual Bicycle Giveaway.

Ashland Area Community Choir Performs Before Hundreds for Annual Christmas Concert

On Saturday, December 15, 2018, the Ashland Area Community Choir continued their traditional Christmas Concert which began in 1982.

At the annual Shenandoah Valley “Winter King Formal” that was attended by 140 students, senior Evan Kosar was selected “Winter King” by those attending the gala.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/15/2018

Scheduled Road Work Announced by PennDOT

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/14/18

Mahanoy Area Announces Act 80 Day Due to Passing of School Board President

The Mahanoy Area School District announced Friday that Monday, December 17, 2018 will be an Act 80 Day due to the sudden passing of their School Board President.

Aaron Tallman, a senior from the Williams Valley School District, achieved 2nd place in a Regional Precision Machine Competition hosted by Carbon Career and Technical Institute (CCTI) on Tuesday, December 4, 2018. The Schuylkill Technology Center (STC) South Campus announced on Friday.

Check out the Huss Family Christmas Light Display in Valley View!

On Thursday, U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Linda McMahanon announced that Pennsylvania businesses and residents affected by flooding on Aug. 10 - 15, 2018, can apply for low-interest disaster loans.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/14/2018

Little Signs Letter of Intent to Misericordia

On Thursday, North Schuylkill held a signing ceremony for Michael Little.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/13/18

On Wednesday, December 12, 2018, the Ashland Borough Council held their monthly meeting.

The new Geisinger St. Luke’s Hospital, under construction near Orwigsburg and scheduled to open next year, announced it is hiring to fill 200 jobs.

On Wednesday, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that a federal grand jury returned a second superseding indictment yesterday adding an additional charge of interstate transportation of a stolen vehicle against Shawn Christy, age 27, of McAdoo, who was previously indicted for threatening to harm President Trump and others.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/13/2018

On Tuesday, December 11, 2018, the Mahanoy City Borough Council held their monthly meeting.

Ashland Hires New Chief of Police

During their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday evening, the Ashland Borough Council voted to hire a new Chief of Police.

A Mahanoy City man pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court in Boston in connection with a scam in which he and co-conspirators defrauded victims by pretending to be employees of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/12/2018

North Schuylkill Board of Directors Meeting Notes from December 5, 2018.

Local municipalities, colleges and community groups are encouraged to apply for grants to boost safety and reduce the risk of violence, according to Senator Argall.

A Whitehall man was charged after firing a gun in the city of Pottsville early Sunday.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/12/18

The State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating an incident where several mailboxes were damaged.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/11/2018

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/11/2018

Mahanoy City Police were able to stop a burglary in progress late Monday.

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