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Wednesday, March 20, 2019

School News - 03/20/2019

Updates from Schuylkill County School Districts that have been posted to social media for Wednesday, March 20, 2019.

Schuylkill County fire companies and emergency medical service providers have been awarded thousands in state grant funding for 2018-2019.

Schuylkill County Public Service Announcements - 03/20/2019

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/20/19

Shenandoah Valley Students Place at Computer Fair

Five students from the Shenandoah Valley High School had an impressive showing at the recent Computer Fair held at the Schuylkill Intermediate Unit located in Marlin.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/19/19

Schuylkill County Public Service Announcements - 03/19/2019

Shenandoah Police have charged a borough man for strangling a woman on Monday.

Updates from Schuylkill County School Districts that have been posted to social media for Tuesday, March 19, 2019.

A long term truck detour was put in place on Monday in McAdoo.

Auditor General's Audit Report of the Pine Grove Area School District

Earlier this month, the Auditor General Eugene DePasquale announced the release of audit reports for school districts across Pennsylvania including Schuylkill county which included the Pine Grove Area School Districts.

Schuylkill County Public Service Announcements - 03/18/2019

Schuylkill County Public Service Announcements - 03/18/2019

Updates from Schuylkill County School Districts that have been posted to social media for Thursday, March 18, 2019.

PIAA State High School Basketball Playoff Scores - 03/18/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/18/19

Calling all youngsters from Ages 6-15! Do you have a talent for singing? You could become the 2019 Junior Idol of Schuylkill County!

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/18/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/17/19

Fire Companies Quickly Handle Rapidly Spreading Brush Fire In Lavelle

On Sunday afternoon, fire crews from Butler Township quickly put out a brush fire in Lavelle.

PennDOT has announced road work scheduled for Schuylkill County for the week of March 18, 2019.

Mahanoy City Police Respond to Burglary in Progress; Arrest One

Late Friday, Mahanoy City Police arrested one for burglary.

The Mahanoy Area Girls Basketball team will play this Monday night, March 18th in the State Semi-Finals.

After an investigation by a Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal, troopers have officially declared the fire a case of arson.

Fire Crews Responding to Fully Involved Barn Fire in Hegins

Fire crews are responding to a barn far in Hegins.

A Mahanoy City man died in a motorcycle crash on Friday in Mahanoy Township.

PIAA State High School Basketball Playoff Scores for Schuylkill County Teams (Quarter Finals) - 03/15/19

One person was killed in a fatal motorcycle crash in Mahanoy Township.

A fire Friday afternoon destroyed a former motel near Cressona.

On Friday, the Schuylkill Technology Center (STC) announced that the following students were recognized by the STC Board of Directors as Elks Lodge Student of the Month Award recipients.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/15/19

On Friday morning, an Ashland man was taken into custody after being wanted on a parole violation.

PennDOT has announce road work on Interstate 81 that will occur on next week.

A Girardville man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after an investigation into the sale of methamphetamine.

On Thursday evening, Pottsville Mayor, James T. Muldowney presented his annual State of the City Address.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/15/19

Schuylkill Technology Center (STC) Practical Nursing Student, Gladys Mae Riddick, is receives a $1500 meritorious based tuition credit for her outstanding academic performance and strong character.

On Friday, the North Schuylkill School District held a signing ceremony for swimmer Rylee Bolinsky. Bolinsky officially signed her letter of intent to continue her academic and swimming careers at Monmouth University.

The American Legion is 100 years old.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/14/19

Three Charged with Sexual Assault of Minor

Three men have been charged with the sexual assault of a minor. The same minor that was involved with a Frackville man who was charged last month.

Recent legislation allows the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to now offer many new types of vehicle registration plates to its customers.

The Frackville Elks with support from the Ashland Elks has announced they are working on a fundraiser for the Ashland Fire Victims.

The South Schuylkill Garden Club (SSGC) will be holding their annual tea on Tuesday, April 16 in the social hall of the Jerusalem Lutheran Church.

Pottsville City Councilman Mark J. Atkinson has announced his candidacy for the office of Schuylkill County Prothonotary.

Updates from Schuylkill County School Districts that have been posted to social media for Thursday, March 14, 2019.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/14/19

Daub Announces Candidacy for Prothonotary

Dan Daub, current Mayor of Tower City, and Chairman of the Schuylkill County Republican Committee, has announced his candidacy for Prothonotary of Schuylkill County. Current Prothonotary David Dutcavich, of Minersville, has announced he does not plan to seek re-election.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/13/19

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/13/19

PIAA State High School Basketball Playoff Schedule for Schuylkill County Teams (Quarter Finals)

On Tuesday evening, prior to the start of their regular monthly meeting, borough council and residents learned more about a proposal on adopting a "home rule" charter.

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