Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Monday, February 11, 2019

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 02/12/2019



Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 02/12/2019

Commercial Vehicle Ban on Highways Announced Due to Winter Storm

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and PA Turnpike are advising motorists to closely monitor weather forecasts and conditions as a storm brings mixed precipitation types to much of the state, with many areas expected to see precipitation during the Monday evening and Tuesday morning rush hours.

Schuylkill County Snow Emergencies and Parking Bans - February 11th, 2019

Several Schuylkill County Municipalities have announced snow emergencies and parking bans ahead of  a winter storm on Tuesday, February 12th, 2018.

Spartans Recognize 98-99 District XI Championship Team

On Friday night, the North Schuylkill Spartans recognized the 1998-1999 Boys Basketball Team.

Winter Storm Warning Issued for Schuylkill County

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Schuylkill County ahead of storm that will arrive overnight Monday into Tuesday.

Fire Crews Responding to Working House Fire in Frackville

Just after 11:30am, emergency personnel were dispatched to a working house fire in Frackville.

Mahanoy City Police Take Man into Custody on Warrants

On Saturday evening, Mahanoy City Police took a man into custody wanted on active warrants.

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 02/11/2019



Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 02/11/2019

Sunday, February 10, 2019

North Schuylkill's Stokes Scores 1,000th Point

On Friday night, North Schuylkill's Zack Stokes scored his 1,000th point as a Spartan.

WEATHER ALERT: Winter Storm Watch Issued for Schuylkill County

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for late Monday through Tuesday.

Chief Reports Reduction of Crime in Rush Township in 2018

Rush Township Police Chief Kenneth Zipovsky is happy to report that there has been a reduction of major crimes committed in Rush Township in the year 2018. 

One Flown After Rollover Crash near Frackville Overnight

One person was injured in a rollover crash near Frackville overnight Saturday into Sunday.

Box Truck Wedges Underneath Bridge in Cressona

On Saturday morning, a box truck got wedged underneath a railroad bridge in Cressona.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/10/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/10/19

Saturday, February 9, 2019

State Police Provide January 2019 Report of Incidents


Pennsylvania State Police Public Information Officer, Master Trooper David Beohm provided a report of statistics that troopers responded to from January 2019.

Saint Clair Man Arrested on Active Warrants

A Saint Clair man was taken into custody in New Philadephia on January 23, 2019 on active warrants and drug charges.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/09/19



Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/09/19

Zimerofsky Signs Letter of Intent to Kutztown

On Wednesday,Pottsville Area held a signing ceremony for Parker Zimerosky .

TRAFFIC ALERT: Route 183 Closed in Cressona

Traffic in Cressona on Route 183 is closed in Cressona after a crash.

Friday, February 8, 2019

Upcoming Road Work Scheduled for Schuylkill County


Road Work Scheduled Schuylkill County Next Week

Heater to Blame for Small Fire at Nursing Home in Frackville

A small heater is blame for a fire at a nursing home in Frackville Friday evening.

Schuylkill County Public Service Announcements - 02/08/2019


Schuylkill County Public Service Announcements - 02/08/2019

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/08/19



Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/08/19

Over $46,000 Worth of Meth and Cocaine Seized during Search and Seizure Warrant in Cass Township

On Friday, February 8, 2019, members of the Schuylkill County District Attorney’s Office, Drug Task Force, Pennsylvania State Police, Butler Township Police Department and Frackville Borough Police Department, executed a search and seizure warrant on a residence located within Cass Township.

Shenandoah Valley Recognizes Football Players at Annual Banquet

Recently, The Shenandoah School District recognized their High School football team at their annual banquet.

During the banquet, recognized were the Senior Players, along with Special awards, and also the presentation of Varsity jackets.

Hess and Palubinsky Announce Bid to Run for Schuylkill County Commissioner

On Thursday evening, Schuylkill County Commissioner Gary Hess and his running mate, Joe Palubinsky, formally announced their bid to run for Schuylkill County Commissioner in the 2019 election.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/08/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/08/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/07/19



Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/07/19

Thursday, February 7, 2019

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/07/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/07/19

Dziczek Commits to Lycoming College

On Thursday morning, North Schuylkill held a signing ceremony for Brian Dziczek .

Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Schuylkill League Announces 2019 Basketball Playoff Schedule


Schuylkill League Announces Basketball Playoff Schedule

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/06/19



Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/06/19

Couple Facing Charges After Crash in Shenandoah

A man and wife will be charged after crashing a vehicle in Shenandoah on Tuesday, then fleeing the scene.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/06/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/06/19

Schuylkill County Public Service Announcements - 02/06/2019


Schuylkill County Public Service Announcements - 02/06/2019

February and March Events Announced for the Fairlane Village Mall

The Fairlane Village Mall, Pottsville, has announced their February and March 2019 events.

Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Five Indicted for Conspiring to Distribute Meth, Heroin, and Cocaine to Schuylkill, Luzerne, and Lackawanna Counties

Five people were indicted for conspiring to distribute drugs into Schuylkill, Luzerne, and Lackawanna counties.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/05/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/05/19

Senate Committee Approves Legislation to Amend Lieutenant Governor Candidate Selection Process

On Tuesday, the Senate State Government Committee approved legislation, which would amend the state’s constitution to permit candidates for governor to choose their lieutenant governor candidate after the primary election – a process that mirrors how presidential candidates currently select their vice presidential running mates.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/05/19



Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/05/19

Police Investigating Road Rage Incident That Resulted in Man's Death on Interstate 81

DAUPHIN COUNTY - State Police are investigating a road rage incident on Interstate 81 that they believe resulted in a man's death in Dauphin County overnight.

Monday, February 4, 2019

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/04/19



Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/04/19

2018 Wettest Year on Record in Pennsylvania

On Monday, the National Weather Service announced that 2018 was the wettest year on record in Pennsylvania.

Schuylkill County Public Service Announcements - 02/04/2019


Schuylkill County Public Service Announcements - 02/04/2019

LCCC Announces Fall 2018 Dean's List

Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) has announced the Dean's List for the Fall 2018 semester.

Funds Announced to Repair Deteriorated Highway in Kline Township

Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill) and Representative Jerry Knowles (R-Schuylkill) announced a grant on Monday from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) that will finance repairs to 13 sections of deteriorated highway in Kline Township.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/04/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/04/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/03/19



Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/03/19

Sunday, February 3, 2019

PA State Police Graduates 96 from Academy; 6 Assigned to Schuylkill County

Acting Commissioner Robert Evanchick announced Friday that 96 cadets graduated from the State Police Academy in Hershey and have been assigned to troops across the commonwealth. The men and women represent the 154th graduating cadet class.

Over $1,100 Worth of Items Stolen from Vehicle in Foster Township

Police are investigating an incident where items were stolen from a vehicle in Foster Township.