Thursday, April 11, 2019

STATE POLICE: CDL Test Examiner Charged with Falsifying PennDOT Exam Reports

A Luzerne County man is in custody as the result of a year-and-a -half investigation that took place at the Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) in Nanticoke City, Luzerne County.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/11/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/11/19

Yuengling to Seal Time Capsule as Part of 190th Anniversary

Yuengling is inviting the community to an event next week when they will be sealing a time capsule and making a big announcement.

Prescribed Burn is Scheduled near Tamaqua on Thursday

(04/11/19) The Pennsylvania Game Commission has scheduled a prescribed burn in Walker Township on Thursday.

Information on the Upcoming Route 309/Kennedy Drive Project in McAdoo

The Route 309/Kennedy Drive Project has begun in McAdoo.

Shenandoah Man Sentenced for Money Laundering and Identity Theft


The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on April 5, 2019, United States District Court Judge A. Richard Caputo sentenced Mario M. Valentine, age 35, of Shenandoah to 64 months’ imprisonment and three years of supervised release, for money laundering and identity theft.

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Victim ID'd in Fatal Route 924 Crash near Frackville/Gilberton

One person died and two others injured in a crash on Route 924 near Frackville on Wednesday afternoon.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/10/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/10/19

Police Release Photo of Suspect Wanted for Saint Clair Stabbing

Police have released a photo of the suspect they say stabbed another man on Tuesday.

Route 924 Closed near Frackville for a Motor Vehicle Accident

Route 924 is currently closed near Frackville for a motor vehicle accident.

Crews at the Scene of Tri-Axle Rollover on Interstate 81

Emergency personnel are at the scene of a Tri-Axle Rollover on Interstate 81.

State Police Provide March 2019 Statistical Report for Schuylkill County/Troop L


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

LCCC Offers Health Care Training in Tamaqua

Lehigh Carbon Community College is offering two health care training courses at its Tamaqua location this spring, and a limited number of scholarships are available to those who qualify.

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

STATE POLICE: Women's Death in Butler Township near Frackville Said to Be Natural

According to Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, the death of two women inside a home on South 10th Street in Butler Township near Frackville last Thursday is said to be natural.

Man Stabbed in Saint Clair Tuesday Morning; Police Identify Suspect

The Saint Clair Police Department is seeking help finding a man they stabbed another man Tuesday morning.

Schuylkill County School News - 04/09/2019


Updates from Schuylkill County School Districts that have been posted to social media for Thursday, April 9th, 2019.

Police at Scene of Incident in St. Clair

Lawton Street is currently blocked off in St. Clair Tuesday afternoon after an incident earlier in the day.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/09/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/09/19

Argall to be Honored for Conservation Leadership

Senator David G. Argall (R-29) will receive the 2019 Political Leader Award from the Schuylkill River Greenways National Heritage Area on April 11 at a special ceremony in Philadelphia.

Tamaqua Area Student Selected to Receive Schuylkill County Chorus Festival Vocal Scholarship

The Tamaqua Sr. High School Vocal Music Department has announced that Emily Barrett has been selected as one of the recipients of the 2019 Schuylkill County Chorus Festival Vocal Scholarship.

PA Game Commission Changes First Day of Deer Rifle Season

On Tuesday morning, the Pennsylvania Game Commission voted to change the first day of deer rifle season.

Tremont Police Arrest Man for Assault, Endangering Welfare of Children


A Tremont man was taken into custody last week for an alleged incident that involved in assault and endangering the welfare of children.

Over $40,000 Worth of Equipment Stolen from Barn Last Week in Orwigsburg


Police say someone stole over $40,000 worth of equipment from a barn last week in Orwigsburg.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/09/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/09/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/08/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/08/19

Sunday, April 7, 2019

Wing Fest Crowns Best Wings; Helps Raise Funds for North Schuylkill Softball

On Sunday, Schuylkill County's best competed against each other in North Schuylkill Softball's 10th Annual Wing Fest.

Minor Injuries Reported in Two Vehicle Crash near Lavelle on Saturday

One person suffered minor injuries in a two vehicle crash near Lavelle on Saturday.

Saturday, April 6, 2019

Schuylkill County Road Work Announced by PennDOT


The following road work has been announced by PennDOT for the week of April 7, 2019.

Ashland Little League Opens Season with Parade and Honoring Past Teams

The Ashland Little League kicked off their 2019 season on Saturday morning with a parade and opening ceremonies.

Driver Not Injured After Crashing Tanker Truck Over Embankment

A driver was not injured after crashing a tanker truck through a guard rail late Friday.

Friday, April 5, 2019

State Police Investigating Stalking Incident

The State Police at Frackville are investigating an stalking incident that occurred on Thursday.

Dog Wardens to Conduct License, Rabies Compliance Checks in Schuylkill County

Dog wardens will soon begin canvassing in Schuylkill County to ensure all dog owners have current licenses and rabies vaccinations for their dogs. 

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/05/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/05/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/05/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/05/19

Shenandoah Heights Family Asking for Help Locating Teen Who Did Not Return Home on Thursday

A family is asking for help finding their teen daughter who did not return home after school.

Block of Art Transforms into Full Street Festival

The annual Block of Art event has transformed into a full street festival for 2019.

Mount Carmel Police Attempting to Identify Individual




The Mount Carmel Police Department is attempting to identify an individual involved in criminal mischief in the borough.

Schuylkill County Emergency Incidents - 04/05/19


Schuylkill County Emergency Incidents from Friday, April 5, 2019

Mahanoy City Police Arrest Man on Assault and Other Charges

Mahanoy City Police took a man into custody early Friday.

Thursday, April 4, 2019

Mahanoy City Man Wanted by Police

A man is wanted by Mahanoy City Police after an incident in the borough Thursday.

State Police Release Names of Women Found Deceased in Frackville

The Pennsylvania State Police have identified the two woman that were found dead in a home in Frackville on Thursday.

Schuylkill County Drug Task Force Seizes Over $22,000 in Meth, Fetanyl, and Marijuana at Home in Pottsville

The Schuylkill County Drug Task Force seized over $22,000 worth of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and marijuana at a Pottsville home on Thursday morning.

Luzerne County Authorities Announce Arrests, Warrants, and Charges as Part of a Narcotic Investigation; Includes Those from Schuylkill County

Authorities in Luzerne County have arrested a Shenandoah man, issued a warrant for a McAdoo Woman, and are filing drug charges on a Mahanoy City woman as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation in the Hazleton area.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/04/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/04/19

Two Women Found Dead Inside Home in Frackville

Two women were found dead inside a home in Frackville Thursday morning.

Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Friday's Practice at Big Diamond Moved to Sunday

Due to the projected forecast, Friday's practice has Big Diamond has been moved to Sunday.

Shenandoah Valley Selects Spring Royalty

Each year the Shenandoah Valley Junior class ushers in the Spring Season by having the student body select two students who will be crowned Spring Queen & Spring Princess.

Car Crashes Through "Welcome to Mahanoy City" Sign; Driver in Custody for DUI

No injuries were reported after a car crashed through a sign near the borough line for Mahanoy City.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/03/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/03/19