Thursday, May 16, 2019

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/16/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/16/19

Last Pig Safely Captured in West Mahanoy Township

A third pig that is believed to have been abandoned in West Mahanoy Township has been captured.

The Three Kielbasi Kings of Shenandoah









Kielbasi can be spelled many different ways, but one thing is for sure, there are three Kings of Kielbasi in Shenandoah.

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Abandoned Pigs Found in West Mahanoy Township

On Wednesday morning, three pigs were found along the highway in West Mahanoy Township.

Schuylkill League Semi-Final Baseball and Softball Scores - 05/15/19


Schuylkill League Baseball & Softball Semi-Final Round Scores

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/15/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/15/19

8 Hour Standoff Ends Without Incident in Orwigsburg

A standoff in Orwigsburg ended without incident on Wednesday.

North Schuylkill Senior Wins Artistic Discovery Contest Sponsored by Congressman Meuser

A North Schuylkill Senior won the Artistic Discovery Contest sponsored by Congressman Meuser.

School Teachers Announced as Winners of $3.2 Million Lottery Jackpot

Last week, it was announced that a jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Match 6 Lotto ticket worth $3.2 million from the Thursday, May 9, drawing was sold at a Carbon County supermarket.

Governor Wolf Announces Opioid Crisis Medical Practitioners Can Now Get Help with Repaying Education Loans

Governor Tom Wolf announced Wednesday that the state will allocate $5 million in federal funding to a loan repayment program for health care practitioners providing medical and behavioral health care and treatment for substance use disorder and opioid use disorder in areas with high opioid-use and a shortage of health care practitioners.

Big Diamond Announces Schedule Changes After Rain Causes Postponements

Just like almost every other speedway in the northeast that runs on Friday nights, Big Diamond Speedway has once again been forced to update their weekly schedule for the month of May due to the excessive amount of rain the area has received the past few weeks.

Police Incident Reported in Orwigsburg Early Wednesday Morning

Police are reported to be at the scene of a incident in Orwigsburg early Wednesday.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/15/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/15/19

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/14/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/14/19

Tamaqua Area Students Recognized at Night of Achievement


On Monday evening, the Tamaqua Area School District held their annual Night of Achievement.

Wine and Wick This Weekend at the Appalachian Wine Festival

Last minute addition to the Appalachian Festival on the Schuylkill County Fairgrounds this Saturday, May 18. What goes better with wine and spirits than a little candle light? Come to the Appalachian Festival and roll your own candle and sip your wine by candle light.

PA Attorney General Sues OxyContin Creator for Role in Fueling Opioid Epidemic


Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced Tuesday a lawsuit against Purdue Pharma, the creator of prescription painkiller OxyContin, accusing the company of a multi-faceted, illegal effort to market OxyContin in Pennsylvania. 

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/14/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/14/19

Monday, May 13, 2019

Reported Home Invasion Causes Minersville School Lockdowns; Incident Still Under Investigation

On Monday, a reported home invasion prompted area police to put Minersville schools on lockdown.

Wynonna and the Big Noise is Coming to Penn's Peak

Wynonna is coming to Penn's Peak in Jim Thorpe.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/13/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/13/19

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/13/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/13/19

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.