Friday, June 21, 2019

Thursday, June 20, 2019

Over $10,000 in Drugs Seized During Search in West Mahanoy Township

A search led to the finding of over $10,000 worth of drugs in West Mahanoy Township on Thursday.

Nearly 50 Animals Found at Home near Klingerston

A serious case of animal neglect was discovered Wednesday in Upper Mahantango Township.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 06/20/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 06/20/19

Geisinger Appoints Ryu as President and Chief Executive Officer

Geisinger announced Thursday that its Board of Directors has appointed Jaewon Ryu, M.D., J.D., as president and chief executive officer.

Knoebels Announced as America's Favorite Traditional Amusement Park

The National Amusement Park Historical Association (NAPHA) released the results of its 33rd annual NAPHA Amusement Park and Attractions Survey and Knoebels tops the list.

URC Sprints and 358 Modifieds will Headline Friday Night at Big Diamond Speedway

The might winged warriors of the United Racing Club will make the second and final appearance of 2019 this Friday June 21st at the speedway as part of Red, White & Blue Auto’s night.

WEATHER ALERT: Flash Flood Watch Issued for Schuylkill County for Thursday

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Schuylkill County and surrounding counties for late Thursday.

Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Woman Facing Animal Cruelty Charges After Abandoning Animals in Mahanoy Township Home

A woman is facing animal cruelty charges after she abandoned animals in a home in Mahanoy Township.

Yuengling Announces Music Lineup and Other Information Ahead of 190th Celebration

Yuengling has announced their music lineup and other information ahead of their 190th Celebration.

Frackville Man Charged with Sexual Assault of Child in Carbon County

A Frackville man has been charged with sexually assaulting a child in the early 1990's in Carbon County.

Mahanoy Township Police at the Scene of Serious Animal Cruelty Case

Mahanoy Township Police and Animal Cruelty investigators are at the scene of serious animal neglect in the township.

Geisinger Careworks Opens in Pottsville

A new Geisinger Careworks urgent care location opened Tuesday in Schuylkill County, offering patient-friendly and convenient care closer to home. 

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/18/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/18/19

Monday, June 17, 2019

Motorcycle Rider Found 24 Hours After Crash Occurred in Butler Township

A motorcycle rider who crashed on Sunday was discovered Monday afternoon.

PHOTOS: Hegins Carnival and Fireworks 2019

Photos from the 2019 Hegins Carnival and Fireworks on Saturday night.

Godown Rides “Topless” to $5,000 Vctory at Big Diamond Speedway

After the huge disappointment last season when Craig Von Dohren passed leader Ryan Godown on a late race restart to win the Topless feature event, the Ringoes, NJ driver was more determined than ever to not let that happen again this year.

Shenandoah Man Wanted on Warrant Found with Methamphetamine

A Shenandoah man who was wanted on a Schuylkill County bench warrant was taken into custody and found with methamphetamine.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/17/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/17/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 06/17/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 06/17/19

Shenandoah Police Take Man into Custody After Attempting to Flee; Also Wanted on Warrant

Shenandoah Police officers took a man into custody early Monday morning after he attempted to flee and also was wanted on an arrest warrant.

Road Work Scheduled for Schuylkill County This Week


Road Work Scheduled for Schuylkill County This Week
(06/17/19 through 06/21/19)

Woman Wanted in Florida Taken into Custody in Shenandoah

A woman who was wanted in Florida was taken into custody last month in Shenandoah.

WEATHER ALERT: Flash Flood Watch Issued for Schuylkill County

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for later Monday into Tuesday.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 06/16/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 06/16/19

Sunday, June 16, 2019

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/16/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/16/19

Runners Participate in 5K Through Ringtown Valley

On Saturday,  the Ringtown Recreation Committee held their 12th Annual Ringtown Loop 5K/Youth Fun Run.

Saturday, June 15, 2019

Friday, June 14, 2019

Shenandoah Man Pleads Guilty to Heroin Trafficking

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Anthony Navarro-Velez, age 33, of Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty on June 6, 2019, before Senior U.S. District Court Judge James M. Munley, to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute more than a kilogram of heroin.

Pottsville Woman Charged for Being Part of a "Grandparents Scheme; Defrauding Victims of At Least $158,800

United States Attorney William M. McSwain announced Friday that Yahaira Diaz, 33, of Pottsville, Pennsylvania, was charged by Information with aggravated identity theft, mail fraud, and access device fraud. The charges against the defendant stem from her participation in what has been popularly dubbed the “Grandparents Scheme”, a type of elder financial abuse.

Shenandoah Police Log



A police log of arrests was provided by Shenandoah Police from the month of March.

PIAA State Championship Results for Schuylkill County Teams 2019


PIAA State Championship Final Scores for Schuylkill County Teams 2019