Monday, May 20, 2019

Schuylkill County Students Make Kutztown University Dean's List for Spring 2019



On Monday, Kutztown University announced it's Spring 2019 Dean's List.  Out of the hundreds of students listed, 72 of those students are from Schuylkill County.

Police Charge Pottsville Man After Admitting to Raping a 13 Year Old

Pottsville Police have charged a man after he admitted to raping a 13 year old.

Over 400 Homes Without Power in Schuylkill County Monday Morning

Over 400 homes are without power in Schuylkill County, Monday morning.

District XI Baseball and Softball Playoff Schedule Announced - First Round



District XI Baseball and Softball Playoff Schedule Announced - First Round

Sunday, May 19, 2019

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/19/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/19/19

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Schuylkill County

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Schuylkill County.

Over 1,000 Homes in Schuylkill County Without Power After Storm

Over 1,000 homes are without power Sunday after storms rolled through.

Tornado Warning Issued for Schuylkill County

A tornado warning has been issued for Schuylkill County.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Sunday Evening


The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Sunday evening.

Kielbasi Lovers Flock to Shenandoah for 12th Annual Festival

There were many events throughout Schuylkill County, but for kielbasi lovers, Shenandoah was the place to be.

Saturday, May 18, 2019

Friday, May 17, 2019

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/17/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/17/19

Mahanoy City Man Facing Charges for Assaulting 9 Year Old Girl

A man is facing assault charges after he allegedly assaulted a girl in Mahanoy City last weekend.

Shenandoah Valley Senior Awarded Most Valuable Student Scholarship through Elks National Foundation

A senior from the Shenandoah Valley School District has been awarded a "Most Valuable Student" scholarship through the Elks National Foundation.

Dollar General to Establish Cold Storage Facility in Schuylkill County; Creating 100 Jobs

On Friday, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Dollar General Corporation has established a new cold storage facility in Schuylkill County. At full capacity, the project is expected to support the creation of 100 new jobs.

Gas Leak in Pottsville Closes Roads and Forces Evacuations

A gas leak in Pottsville Friday morning has forced road closures and prompted evacuations in the area of the leak.

Schuylkill County Native Gives Gift of Life to Former Police Partner

A native of Ringtown, and former Montgomery County Police Officer is giving her former partner the gift of life.

Two Schuylkill County School Districts to Receive School Breakfast Initiative Grants for 2019-2020 School Year

Earlier this week, the recipients of the School Breakfast Initiative Grants for the 2019-2020 school year were announced including two school districts from Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Brew Fest to Draw Beer Lovers to Pottsville on Saturday

Saturday will be your chance to try all your favorite local breweries all in one place!

One Person Dies in Overnight Crash in South Manheim Township

One person has died in a crash that occurred overnight in South Manheim Township.

Thursday, May 16, 2019

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/16/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/15/19

Three Injured, One Flown After Crash on Route 61

Three people were injured and one of those injured was flown after a crash on Route 61 Thursday afternoon.

North Schuylkill School Board Meeting Notes for May 2019

On Wednesday, May 15, 2019, the North Schuylkill School Board held their monthly meeting at 7:00am.

Storm Drops a Quick Layer of Hail on Area Roads Thursday Morning

A small isolated storm surprised some Schuylkill County communities Thursday morning.

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