Monday, March 4, 2019

VFW Recognizes Ashland Area First Responders

On Saturday evening, the Ashland VFW held a banquet for the First Responders in the Ashland area.

Fire Crews Responding to 2nd Alarm Fully Involved House Fire in Cass Township

Just before 9:00am emergency personnel were dispatched to a house fire located at 506 Tunnel Road, Cass Township, for a working structure fire.

Sunday, March 3, 2019

PIAA State High School Basketball Playoff Schedule (Round 1)


PIAA State High School Basketball Playoff Schedule  (Round 1)

Ashland Fire and American Red Cross to Canvass Borough Installing Smoke Alarms

The Ashland Fire Department and the American Red Cross are going to team up to canvass the borough and install more smoke alarms.

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 03/04/2019



Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 03/04/2019

Suspect in Murphy Homicide Taken into Custody

The woman wanted for the death of Pat Murphy has been taken into custody.

WEATHER ALERT: Winter Storm Warning Issued for Schuylkill County

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Residents Give Opinions on Legalizing Recreational Marijuana

On Saturday, Pennsylvania Lt. Governor John Fetterman made a stop in Schuylkill County as part of his listening tour on legalizing recreational marijuana.

Commercial Vehicle Restrictions Announced for Sunday Due to Winter Storm

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and PA Turnpike are encouraging motorists to monitor forecasts and also provided an update on vehicle restrictions expected to be in effect during a storm expected to impact the state on Sunday.

Schuylkill County Parking Restrictions and Snow Bans - March 3, 2019

Snow emergencies and parking bans have been announced for Sunday, March 3rd, 2019.

Saturday, March 2, 2019

WEATHER ALERT: Winter Storm Watch Issued for Schuylkill County


The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for late Sunday into Monday Morning.

ROAD WORK: PennDOT Announces Road Work Scheduled for Schuylkill County


This week's weather may impact this schedule but PennDOT has announced scheduled Schuylkill County Road Work.

Friday, March 1, 2019

Rush Township Police Investigating Retail Theft

Rush Township Police are investigating a retail theft that occurred last week.

Police Attempting to Identify Individuals Who Fraudulently Used Credit Account

Rush Township Police are attempting to identify two individuals who used a credit account fraudulently.

Pottsville Jeweler Identified as Victim in New Orleans Homicide; Police Seek Woman in Connection

A well-known jeweler in Schuylkill County has been positively identified as the victim in a homicide in New Orleans on Thursday.

Shenandoah Valley Elementary PTO Chinese Auction is this Weekend

The Shenandoah Valley Elementary School will hold their annual Chinese Auction on Friday, March 1st from 4:00pm – 8:00pm & Saturday, March 2nd from 9:00pm – 3:00pm in the SV Elementary Gym.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/01/19



Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/01/19

Barnesville Man Leads Police in Chase in Pottsville

A Barnesville man led Pottsville Police in a chase earlier this week.

State Officials Tour Saint Clair School; Highlights Importance of Career Exploration

Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Deputy Secretary for Workforce Development Eileen Cipriani today visited Saint Clair Elementary/Middle School in Schuylkill County.

WEATHER ALERT: Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County

A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Schuylkill County for Late Friday into Saturday.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/01/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/01/19

DCED and County Officials Tour Blighted Properties in Schuylkill County

On Thursday, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary for Community Affairs and Development Rick Vilello joined local officials and community leaders on a tour of blighted properties in Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 03/01/2019



Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 03/01/2019

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/28/19



Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/28/19

Thursday, February 28, 2019

Multiple Business Windows Damaged Overnight Across Schuylkill and Northumberland Counties

According to multiple police departments, vandals struck and damaged the windows of businesses stretching from Pottsville to Kulpmont.

Schuylkill County Visitor’s Bureau Creates Tourism Survey

Tourism survey designed to gather information to assist a partnered effort in determining a Brand for Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.

Voting Open for the "What's So Cool About Manufacturing?" Contest for Berks and Schuylkill Counties

Public voting opened on February 27 for Berks Schuylkill third annual “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” Student Video Contest. The polls opened on 12:01a.m. on Wednesday, February 27th and will close on Friday, March 1, at 11:59p.m. on the website:  https://www.whatssocool.org/contests/berks-schuylkill/

Registration Open for Schuylkill County Junior Idol 2019

Schuylkill County Junior Idol is returning in 2019.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/28/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/28/19

Mahanoy City Man Facing Charges After Threats with a Butcher Knife

A Mahanoy City man is facing charges after making threats with a knife during an argument.

District XI High School Basketball Playoff Scores and Schedule - 02/27/19


District XI High School Basketball Playoff Scores and Schedule - 02/27/19

Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Tuesday, February 26, 2019

District XI High School Basketball Playoff Scores and Schedule - 02/26/19


District XI High School Basketball Playoff Scores and Schedule - 02/26/19

Tower City Man Reported Missing

State Police are investigating the report of a missing endangered person from Tower City.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/26/19



Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/26/19

Two Injured in Delano Township Crash on Saturday

Two people were injured in a one vehicle crash on Saturday in Delano Township.

Startzel Announces Bid for the Tamaqua Area School Board of Directors

Justin Startzel, 29, of Tamaqua, has announced his candidacy for the Tamaqua Area School Board of Directors.

District XI High School Basketball Playoff Scores and Schedule - 02/26/19


District XI High School Basketball Playoff Scores and Schedule - 02/25/19

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/26/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/26/19

Monday, February 25, 2019

Police Investigating Shots Fired at Vehicle in West Mahanoy Township

West Mahanoy Township Police are investigating an incident where a gun was fire on Sunday.

Frackville Man Arrested for Sexual Assault of Minor

A music teacher from Schuylkill County has been charged for indecent assault of a 13 year old.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/25/19



Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/25/19

Come Play in the Dirt at Plow Day in April

Schuylkill County Agricultural Museum is sponsoring Plow Day 2019.

Walk In Art Center to Exhibit Community Wood Worker

Pottsville native Shawn Shoener, who now has a studio in Llewlyn, PA will be the featured artist at the Walk In Art Center, in Schuylkill Haven, for March and April 2019.

WEATHER ALERT: Wind Advisory in Effect Until Monday Evening

The High Wind Warning has ended at 1:00pm, Monday, but the National Weather Service has announced an advisory until Monday evening.

Schuylkill Technology Center North & South to Host Open Houses

The North and South Campuses of the Schuylkill Technology Center will host open houses in March.

District XI High School Basketball Playoff Scores and Schedule - 02/25/19


District XI High School Basketball Playoff Scores and Schedule - 02/25/19

Over 1,600 Homes and Business Without Power Midday Monday in Schuylkill County

Power outages reported in Schuylkill County Midday Monday due to high winds.

Pottsville Man Facing Animal Neglect Charges After Leaving Dog in Vehicle with Heater

A Pottsville man is facing animal neglect charges after leaving a dog inside a vehicle with a portable heater.

STC Students Place at SkillsUSA District 6 Competition

Members of the SkillsUSA student organization of the Schuylkill Technology Center, North and South campuses, attended the SkillsUSA Pennsylvania District 6 Conference held at the Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport on Friday February 8, 2019.