Monday, May 13, 2019

One Injured in Interstate 81 Crash Monday Afternoon

One person was injured Monday afternoon in a crash on Interstate 81.

Office of State Inspector General Files Welfare Fraud Charges Against 178 Statewide in First Quarter of 2019

The Office of State Inspector General (OSIG) filed welfare fraud charges against 178 individuals between January 1 and March 31 of 2019.

Minersville School Lockdowns Lifted; Carbon Street Incident Under Investigation

A police incident on Carbon Street forced the Minersville School District on lockdown Monday morning.

Pine Grove Man Pleads Guilty to Producing Child Pornography

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Josiah Ferrebee, 22, of Pine Grove, pleaded guilty on May 9, 2019, before Senior U.S. District Court Judge James M. Munley, to production and attempted to production of child pornography.

Jim Thorpe Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Producing Child Pornography

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on May 9, 2019, Jared Andrew Novy, age 39, of Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 360 months’ imprisonment by United States District Court Judge A. Richard Caputo for the production of child pornography.

PennDOT Announces Road Closures in Northern Schuylkill County


PennDOT has announced road closures ahead of work that is scheduled to be completed in Northern Schuylkill County.

Mahanoy City Police Arrest Two in Separate Incidents

Mahanoy City Police arrested two individuals late Sunday in separate incidents.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/12/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/12/19

Sunday, May 12, 2019

Shenandoah Senior Living Community to Celebrate National Nursing Care Week

What are you doing for yourself and others every day? What makes you happy? How are you contributing to your happiness and the happiness of others? Every day, skilled nursing centers assist our seniors and people with disabilities in living their happiest and best lives.

Power Outages Reported in Schuylkill County Late Sunday

Over 200 homes are reported in two separate power outages in Schuylkill County.

Train and Tractor Trailer Collide in New Ringgold

A train and tractor trailer collided Sunday afternoon in New Ringgold.

Explore Your Artistic Side at the Appalachian Wine Festival

CHEERS!!  That is what you will be saying after you complete your wine glass art work at the Appalachian Festival.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/12/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/12/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/11/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/11/19

Friday, May 10, 2019

Saint Clair Woman Facing Charges for Assaulting a Child

Saint Clair Police have arrested a woman for assaulting a child earlier this week.

Victim Identified in Fatal Route 309 Crash Friday Afternoon


One person died and another one injured in a crash on Route 309 Friday afternoon.

Schuylkill County Road Work Announced for Next Week


Schuylkill County Road Work Announced for Next Week

Schuylkill League Baseball & Softball Playoff Schedules Announced


The Schuylkill League has announced the playoff scheduled for the 2019 playoffs for Baseball and Softball.

Ashland Borough Council Meeting Notes: May 08, 2019

Ashland Borough Council Meeting Notes from the May Monthly Meeting held on May 09, 2019.

Young Entrepreneurs to Showcase Products at 5th Annual YEA! Schuylkill Trade Show

On Saturday, participants of the 2019 Young Entrepreneur's Academy will be Showcasing their products at their 5th Annual Outdoor Trade Show.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/10/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/10/19

Shenandoah Valley Holds "Super Lunch Hero Day"

Shenandoah Valley Elementary cafeteria workers staged a fun event on May 3rd to commemorate “Super Lunch Hero Day” by treating 601 students to Super Hero stickers and slush cups all of which were donated by the SV cafeteria staff.

Front of Abandoned Homes in Girardville Collapse Overnight

Part of two homes collapsed in Girardville overnight.

Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $3.2 Million Sold in Lehighton

A winning Match 6 Lottery Ticket worth millions was sold in Lehighton.

Shenandoah Valley Band Asking for Votes to Help Win $100,000 Worth of New Instruments

The Shenandoah Valley Band is asking for help to win contest where they could win $100,000 worth of equipment.

Thursday, May 9, 2019

Minersville Woman Charged with Theft for Stealing Over $97,000 from Schuylkill County Council for the Arts


A Minersville woman has been charged with theft after an investigation found that she had stolen over $97,000 from the Schuylkill County Council for the Arts.

Pottsville Man Admits to Sexually Assaulting 11 Year Old Girl

A Pottsville man has admitted to sexually assaulting an 11 year old girl.

LVH-Schuylkill to Offer Free Program for Those at Risk for Developing Diabetes



Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Schuylkill is offering a free multi-week program geared to help people at risk for developing diabetes. 

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/09/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/09/19

Rush Township Police Attempting to Identify Theft Suspects

Police in Rush Township are attempting to identify two individuals they say stole from a store then later attempted to steal from it again.

Demolition Begins of Sandwich Shop and Homes Destroyed By Fire in Ashland

This week, demolition began of the former M&M Sandwich shop and hopes that were destroyed by fire in late March.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/09/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/09/19

Shenandoah Valley Grad Initiated into Nation's Oldest Collegiate Honor Society

Alaina Demalis of Shenandoah, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society.

Ashland Hires Part-Time Police Officer

During the May meeting of the Ashland Borough Council, which was held Wednesday evening, a new part-time police officer was hired.

Emergency Personnel Called to Crash on Route 61

Emergency personnel are at the scene of a crash on Route 61 in southern Schuylkill County.

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

UPDATE: Dropped Money That was Taken Returned to Owner

Money that was dropped then taken by a woman earlier this has been returned to the victim.

Two Injured in Crash in Mahanoy Township on Wednesday

Two people were taken to the hospital after a crash in Mahanoy Township on Wednesday.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/08/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/08/19

Walmart to Raise Age to Purchase Tobacco Products and E-Cigarettes

On Wednesday, Walmart announced it will be raising the purchase age to purchase tobacco products .

Wolf Administration Awards Funding to Cut Costs and Energy Consumption for Small Businesses; Two in Schuylkill County

On Wednesday, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Patrick McDonnell announced the approval of nearly $1 million in new funding to help reduce costs, energy consumption, and waste for 201 small businesses statewide.

Bear Cub Rescued in Pottsville

A bear cub was rescued from behind a pharmacy in Pottsville last month.

Braucheri and Pow Pow Discussed at Shenandoah Historical Society Meeting

At the recent meeting of the Shenandoah Historical Society guest speaker Bob Cook spoke on the Pennsylvania Dutch practice of Braucheri & described what is meant by a Pow Wow.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/08/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/08/19

LCCC Tamaqua Will Host Campus Visit Event


Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) will host a Visit Your Tamaqua Campus event from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, at the college’s Morgan Center, 234 High St., Tamaqua.

Grand Opening of Children’s Interactive Garden

South Schuylkill Garden Club gift to the Orwigsburg Community is ready to be opened to the public.

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Schuylkill County Man Sentenced To 105 Months’ Imprisonment For Heroin And Methamphetamine Trafficking


The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Derek Mountz, 35, of Schuylkill Haven, was sentenced on May 6, 2019, to 105 months’ imprisonment followed by four years on supervised release, by Senior U.S. District Court Judge A. Richard Caputo, for participating in a drug trafficking conspiracy that distributed heroin and methamphetamine in the Schuylkill County area in 2016.

Schuylkill County Native Joins Lehigh Valley Physician Group in St. Clair

McKenzie A. Mady, D.O. has joined Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG)–Family Medicine at 502 South Second Street, St. Clair. She joins Ivor Lewis, MD. New patients are being accepted by calling 888-402-LVHN (5486).

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/07/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/07/19

AdvanSix Announces Closure of Pottsville Plant

AdvanSix, a nylon packing company, has announced they will be closing their Pottsville Plant.

Explosive Device and Methamphetamine Seized While Executing Search Warrant Tuesday Morning

Authorities seized an explosive device and drugs Tuesday morning while executing a search warrant in Tremont.