Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/23/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/23/19

Allentown Man Sentenced For Methamphetamine Trafficking to Schuylkill and Berks Counties

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on December 19, 2019, Malcom Wilfong, age 28, of Allentown, Pennsylvania, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Robert D. Mariani to 55 months’ imprisonment for participating in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy that operated in Schuylkill and Berks Counties.

Barnesville Mattress Plant to Close in Early 2020

A mattress plant in Barnesville has announced it will close next year.

Governor Wolf and Lt. Governor Fetterman Read Their "Mean Tweets"

On Monday, Governor Tom Wolf's Facebook Page posted a video of himself and Lt. Governor Fetterman reading their "Mean Tweets".  Whether you support the Democratic Governor or not, the video is actually pretty funny!

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/23/19

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/23/19

Coordinated Health Now Part of Lehigh Valley Health Network

With formal closing completed last week, Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) has acquired the assets of Coordinated Health (CH). This means Coordinated Health is now part of Lehigh Valley Health Network.

State Police Investigating Attempted Home Invasion by Masked, Armed Suspect

Troopers in Schuylkill County are investigating an incident where an attempted home invasion was caught on video.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/22/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/22/19

Santa Claus Visits Fountain Springs and Butler Township

On Sunday night, the American Fire Co. in Fountain Springs continued their annual tradition of escorting Santa Claus around Butler township.

Alfred Benesch & Co. Donates to STC Food Truck

Representatives from the Pottsville Office of Alfred Benesch & Co. presented a $1000 check to Schuylkill Technology Center Food Truck Project. 

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/21/19

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/21/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/20/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/20/19

Police Attempting to Identify Purse Snatcher

The Ashland Police Department is currently attempting to identify a woman that stole a purse earlier this week.

Road Work Announced for Schuylkill County - 12/23 through 12/27

Road Work Announced for Schuylkill County 

Ashland Police Investigating Alleged Theft at Supermarket

The Ashland Police investigated a reported theft at the Boyer's Food Market Friday.

Ashland Man Arrested Thursday Morning for Possession of Child Pornography

An Ashland man was taken into custody by State Police on Thursday morning for possession of child pornography.

State Police Investigating Large Scale Burglary/Theft Ring Across Multiple Counties

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a large scale burglary/theft ring that covers multiple counties.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/19/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/19/19

New Executive Director of the Pottsville Parking Authority Issues Open Letter to the Community

The following is an open letter that Ian Lipton, the new Executive Director of the Pottsville Parking Authority, has issued to the public.

Man and Woman Lead Police in Pursuit in Stolen Pickup Truck

A man and woman are facing numerous charges after a retail theft and leading State Police in a pursuit last weekend.