Friday, February 15, 2019

Alexis Saldukas named Shenandoah Rotary Student of the Month for January

Alexis Saldukas, a Shenandoah Valley Senior,  has been chosen as the Shenandoah Rotary Student of the month for January.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/15/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/15/19

Tamaqua Area Students Participate in District 10 Chorus Festival

This past week, students from Tamaqua Area participated in the District 10 Chorus Festival.

Gaffney Seeks Third Term as Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans' Court

Theresa Santai Gaffney has announced that she will be seeking a third term as the Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/14/19



Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/14/19

Thursday, February 14, 2019

Tamaqua Area Middle School Students of the Month for January Announced

Tamaqua Middle School principal, Chris Czapla is please to announce the Students of the Month for the month of January.

Tamaqua Teen Chosen to Sing in New York City

Olivia Stettler, 16, of Tamaqua has been chosen to sing in a Cabaret with teens from the Broadway Community. 

Miller to seek Prothonotary’s Office

Bridget McGowan Miller, of Orwigsburg, has announced she is seeking the office of Prothonotary of Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/14/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/14/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/13/19



Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/13/19

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Dudish Seeks Bid for Re-Election of the Officer of the Recorder of Deeds of Schuylkill County

Incumbent Recorder of Deeds Ann Dudish is seeking a bid for re-election for the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Schuylkill County.

Tamaqua Area Drama Club proudly presents "Big Fish"

The Tamaqua Area Drama will present Big Fish in March.

Schuylkill League Basketball Playoff and Championship Schedule Changes

Due to schools being closed on Wednesday, the Schuylkill League has changed the basketball playoff schedule and championship.

Fire Destroys Garage Overnight in Cass Township

Fire crews spent their Tuesday night fighting a garage fire in Cass Township.

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

5th Annual Schuylkill County Brew Fest Gets New Location

Organizers have announced the date and new location for the 5th Annual Schuylkill County Brew Fest.

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 02/13/2019



Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 02/13/2019

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/12/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/12/19

New Cardiac Rehabilitation Department Opens at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill

After nearly two decades at LVH–Schuylkill S. Jackson Street, the cardiac rehabilitation department has moved.

Williams Valley's Engle Scores 1,000th Point

Earlier this month, Williams Valley's Levi Engle hit a milestone in High School Basketball career when he scored his 1,000th point.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/12/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/12/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/11/19



Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/11/19

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