Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/07/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/07/19

Monday, May 6, 2019

Blink-182 & Lil Wayne to Perform at Hersheypark Stadium This Summer

Blink-182 and Lil Wayne will take the stage at the Hersheypark Stadium on Friday, July 5, 2019 at 7:30 pm.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/06/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/06/19

Schuylkill County Teacher Announced as Finalist for Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year


On Monday, the Wolf Administration announced the 12 finalists for the 2020 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year, including one from Schuylkill County.

Attorney General Shapiro Announces Major Hazleton Fentanyl Distribution Ring Takedown

Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced charges against of six individuals Friday for operating a major fentanyl distribution organization in Hazleton, Pennsylvania.

Pottsville Police Looking to Identify Woman Who Picked Up Dropped Money

The Pottsville Police is asking for help identifying a woman they say took money that was dropped by someone else.

LCCCA and Penguins Announce Agreement in Principle on Ten Year Extension

The Luzerne County Convention Center Authority and the National Hockey League’s Pittsburgh Penguins jointly announced Monday morning that both parties have reached an agreement in principle on a 10-year contract lease extension to keep the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League in Northeast Pennsylvania.

Rain Postpones Big Diamond Season Opener Until May 10th

Once again last Friday the weather refused to cooperate with Big Diamond Speedway allowing the 2019 to get underway.

Tamaqua Student Competes in YEA! Saunders Scholar Semi-Finals

On Friday, May 3, 2019 the Schuylkill Saunders Scholar, Kaiah Heisler, of Tamaqua, and a student of Gillingham Charter, presented his business called Heisler's Coal Cracker Creamery at the 11th Annual YEA! Saunders Scholar Semi-finals in Rochester, NY.

Blaschak Coal Corp Begins Production on Mount Carmel’s Mammoth Seam

In 2016, leading anthracite producer Blaschak Coal Corp embarked upon the largest redevelopment project in its 81-year history – the Mammoth seam at Mount Carmel. After nearly three years of development and a $14 million investment, production at one of the richest seams of anthracite in the region commenced on April 18.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/06/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/06/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/05/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/05/19

Sunday, May 5, 2019

Saturday, May 4, 2019

Jonas Brothers to Perform at Hersheypark Stadium

Jonas Brothers will perform at Hersheypark Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 7:30 pm.

State Police Investigating DUI Incident in Rush Township

State Police are investigating a DUI incident in Rush Township that occurred last week.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/04/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/04/19

Students Learn the Consequences of Driving Under the Influence

On Friday, 11th and 12th Grade students at North Schuylkill High School were shown the consequences of driving under the influence.

Schuylkill County Road Work Announced for This Week


Road Work Announced for Schuylkill County
(Week of 05/06/19)

Rewind back to the 80's and 90's with T-102 on Saturday

On Saturday May 4th, from 10:00 am until 6:00pm T102 will be going back in time with what they are calling a One O One Point Nine Rewind.

Friday, May 3, 2019

Shenandoah Rotary Student of the Month for April: Dominique Kowalick

Dominique Kowalick, a Shenandoah Valley Senior,  has been chosen as the Shenandoah Rotary Student of the month for April.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: "Into the Woods" Cast Says Thank You

Letter to the Editor from Bob Yudinsky Shenandoah Valley Public Relations

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/03/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/03/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/02/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/02/19

Thursday, May 2, 2019

Frackville Elks Hosts Schuylkill Technology Center Students of the Year Banquet

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Number 1533 hosted the Schuylkill Technology Center Annual Student of the Year Awards Banquet on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at their Frackville Hall.

Geisinger Offers Free Skin Cancer Screenings in Frackville

Geisinger is offering free skin cancer screenings on Thursday, May 9, from 1 to 3:45 p.m. at Geisinger Frackville, 701 W. Oak St., Frackville.

Passport Program Designed to Celebrate the Importance of Schuylkill County Tourism

The Schuylkill County Visitors’ Bureau recently released a brand new summer initiative in partnership with fourteen area tourism organizations. 

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/02/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/02/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/01/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/01/19

Wednesday, May 1, 2019

LVHN Introduces ExpressCARE to Schuylkill County

With the cut of a ribbon, Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) introduced ExpressCARE to Schuylkill County.

State Police Corporal Charged with DUI

A State Police Corporal has been charged with DUI.

Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill to Hold Free Skin Cancer Screenings

Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill will hold a FREE Skin Cancer Screening on Saturday, May 18 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Schuylkill County Students Competed in Clean Up Competition

Schuylkill Technology Center hosted the 6th Annual Schuylkill County Clean-up Competition on Tuesday, April 23rd.

Schuylkill County Drug Task Force Seizes over $30,000 in Meth, Heroin, and Other Drugs in Wednesday Raid

Authorities seized over $30,000 in drugs in a raid Wednesday.

Five Schuylkill County School Districts and County Commissioners Receive Grants

Senator Argall announced Wednesday that 5 Schuylkill County School Districts and the County Commissioners have received grants.

Wanted Ashland Man Faces Additional Charges Attempting to Flee from Police

A wanted Ashland man is facing charges after attempting to flee from authorities.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/01/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/01/19

Attorney General Announces Arrests in Credit Card Fraud Scheme; Transactions Reported in Schuylkill County


Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced on Monday the arrests of seven individuals in Dauphin County for orchestrating a widespread credit card fraud scheme that defrauded individuals out of more than $100,000. 

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Cash 5 Ticket Worth $2 Million Sold in Northumberland County

A winning PA Lottery Cash 5 Ticket was sold in Northumberland County.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/30/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/30/19

Congressman Meuser and Penn State Schuylkill to Exhibit Art of High School Students from 9th District

Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-9) has announced that he is partnering with Penn State Schuylkill to exhibit art submitted by high school students in the Ninth District for the Congressional Art Competition.

Shenandoah Woman Facing Charges After Making False Report to Police and Resisting Arrest

A Shenandoah woman is facing charges after making an alleged false report to police and then resisting police while being taken into custody.

Schuylkill County's Toughest and Oldest Road Race Scheduled for June

The 2019 Coal Cracker 10K and Fun Run will be held June 8th, 2019.

St. Ambrose to Close at End of School Year

Faced with steadily declining enrollment, and causing a heavy financial burden on the parish that operates it, St. Ambrose Elementary School in Schuylkill Haven will close at the end of this school year.

Monday, April 29, 2019

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/29/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/29/19

Snoop Dogg and Friends Heading to Wilkes-Barre

Snoop Dogg’s 25th Anniversary of Celebrating Doggystyle will bring their nostalgic hip-hop show to the Mohegan Sun Casey Arena at Casey Plaza on Thursday, September 26th at 7:00pm. Featured artists include West Coast rap legend Snoop Dogg plus special guests Warren G and more.

Public Open House Tuesday Night at No. 9 Mine Museum in Lansford

A public Open House and Reception will be held Tuesday night April 30 from 6 to 9 PM at the No. 9 Coal Mine and Museum on West Dock Street in Lansford.

Senate Approves Bill to Reform How the Lieutenant Governor is Elected

On Monday, with a vote of 46 to 2, the Senate passed bipartisan legislation to amend the state constitution to change how the lieutenant governor is selected in Pennsylvania.

American Idol's Aaron Kelly to Be Judge for Schuylkill Junior Idol Finals

A former American Idol contestant will be a judge for the Schuylkill Junior Idol Finals.

Frackville Magisterial Office Closed Monday

The office of Magisterial District Judge Christina Hale, in Frackville, will be closed Monday.

Sunday, April 28, 2019

Schuylkill County Road Work Announced for This Week



Schuylkill County Road Work Announced for This Week

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/27/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/27/19

Argall and Yudichak Unveil Bipartisan Proposal to Aid the State’s Threatened Coal Refuse Industry

NESQUEHONING – At a press conference Friday at the Panther Creek Energy facility in Carbon County, Senator David Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Senator John T. Yudichak (D-Carbon/Luzerne) unveiled a bipartisan legislative proposal to help aid the state’s threatened coal refuse industry.

Friday, April 26, 2019

Work Scheduled to Begin Monday on Route 924 Bridge Project

PennDOT has announced a project to replace the Route 924 Bridge near Gilberton will begin next week.