Thursday, January 30, 2020

Schuylkill County Police Log for 01/30/2020


Schuylkill County Police Log for 01/30/2020

Schuylkill County Treasurer, Sheriff, and Prothonotary Offices Announce Dates for Extended Hours

Treasurer Linda Marchalk, Sheriff Joseph Groody, and Prothonatary Bridget Miller announce extended office hours for 2020.

Police Investigating Damaged Windshield in Girardville

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating an incident in Girardville.

West Mahanoy Township Police Investigating Stolen Catalytic Converters

The West Mahanoy Township Police Department is currently investigating the theft of several catalytic converters from a business in the Altamont section of the Township.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/30/2020


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/30/2020

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/29/2020


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/29/2020

West Penn Township Police Investigating Hit and Run

The West Penn Township Police are looking for a blue Lexus which was involved in a hit and run crash on Saturday night or early Sunday morning.

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Scores from Tuesday, January 28th, 2020


High School Basketball Results from Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Williams Valley Elementary Awarded State Grant to Upgrade Cafeteria

The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced on Tuesday that more than $925,000 in competitive grants has been awarded to 72 elementary, middle and high schools across the state for the purchase of new food service equipment for cafeterias.

Blue Mountain Holds Military Appreciation Night

On Tuesday evening, the Blue Mountain High School held their first Military Appreciation night prior to the Eagles' boys' basketball game against Tamaqua.

Man Locked up for Assaulting Woman and Threatening to Kill Her in Mahanoy Township

A New Boston man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison for assaulting a woman last week.

Burglar Makes Threat; Found Eating Peanut Butter Cup in Kitchen

The Orwigsburg Police found a burglar enjoying a snack during a break in over the weekend.

Breault Announces Run for Pennsylvania State House Seat in 125th District

Herv Breault, 53, a Republican of South Manheim Township has announced his run to represent the 125th District in the State House of Representatives.

One Injured in Rollover Crash near Ringtown Late Tuesday

A Harrisburg man was injured late Tuesday in a rollover crash in Union Township.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/29/2020


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/29/2020

Pottsville Man Arrested for Harassment

A Pottsville man was taken into custody in Saint Clair on harassment charges.

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Senate Passes Bill to Reform How the Lieutenant Governor is Elected

By a vote of 46 to 3, the Senate has passed bipartisan legislation to amend the state constitution to change how the lieutenant governor is selected in Pennsylvania, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks).

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/28/2020


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/28/2020

Schuylkill County Students Earn Dean's List for Wilkes University's Fall 2019 Semester



Wilkes University has announced their 2019 Fall Semester Dean's List.

State Police Investigating Hit and Run in Barnesville

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a hit and run that occurred in Barnesville early Monday.

State Inspector General Charges 45 Statewide With Welfare Fraud in December 2019

The Office of State Inspector General (OSIG) filed welfare fraud charges against 45 individuals during the month of December 2019.

Woman Found with Methamphetamine After Being Taken into Custody for Assault

A woman is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after an assault and being found with methamphetamine.

East Union Township Police Charge Man for Dumping Tires in Brandonville

East Union Township Police filed charges on Tuesday for dumping tires in the township.

Governor Wolf Renews Push for Minimum Wage Increase; New Overtime Pay Rules

On Tuesday, Governor Tom Wolf renewed his to raise Pennsylvania's minimum wage and plan to extend overtime pay eligibility.

Chocolate, Wine, and healing for Schuylkill County Survivors

On February 6 SARCC will host their 5th annual Chocolate & Wine event at Mountain Valley Golf Course.

Ringtown Students Earn President's List Honors at West Virginia University

West Virginia University has announced their President's List for the Fall of 2019 Semester and two students from Ringtown have made the list.

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Results from Monday, January 27th, 2020


High School Basketball Results from Monday, January 27, 2020

Shenandoah Valley's Donovan Scores 1,000th Point

Victoria Donovan, a senior member on the Shenandoah Valley “Lady Devils” basketball team became the 10th girl in the school’s history to have score over 1,000 points.