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Sunday, March 1, 2020

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/29/2020

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/29/2020

Mahanoy City Woman Charged with Assault After Retail Theft Leads to Altercation with Police

A Mahanoy City woman was charged with assault after being caught stealing items from Rite Aid in the borough and getting into an altercation with police.

Schuylkill County Commissioner Frank Staudenmeier passed away on Saturday.

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven has released an update on what happened early Saturday when shots were fired and left 4 people injured in Pottsville.

District XI High School Basketball Championship Results - 02/29/2020

On Saturday, the Mad Batters Softball Team hosted the 10th Annual Polar Plunge at the Deer Lake and West Brunswick Fire Company.

Four people were injured in an early morning shooting in Pottsville.

Missing Teen Found Safe in Ashland

A Columbia County teen that was reported missing by the Pennsylvania State Police has been found safe.

A police pursuit that stretched across two counties early Saturday ended in a crash in Gilberton.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/29/2020

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the theft of a pop up camper from the Centralia area.

Penn's Peak, Jim Thorpe, has announced that "Jackyl" will make a stop in May.

Penn's Peak, Jim Thorpe, has announced that 38 Special will make a stop in the area in October.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/28/2020

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: District XI Championship Results - 02/28/2020

District XI High School Basketball Championship Results - 02/28/2020

Recently, the Shenandoah Valley School District added another name to a plaque recognizing the Pennsylvania State Police.

On Friday, North Schuylkill held a signing ceremony for Quinn Fisher.

Road Work Announced for Schuylkill County

The Pottsville Police Department is investigating the theft from a coin machine early Thursday.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/27/2020

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 02/28/2020

Pennsylvania State Constable Residing in Schuylkill County Charged by Northumberland County DA for Falsifying Records

The Northumberland County District Attorney, Tony Matulewicz announced charges on Thursday against a Pennsylvania State Constable for falsifying records.

Missing/Runaway Juvenile Returns Home Safe

UPDATE: The juvenile that was reported missing from Mount Carmel has returned home safe.

The family thanks those who shared.

$100,000 Worth of Cocaine Seized in Berks County Traffic Stop

A traffic stop on Wednesday in Berks County led to the finding of $100,000 worth of cocaine.

District XI High School Basketball Championship Schedule

Authorities are asking for the public's help in locating a woman that has multiple bench warrants across multiple counties.

The Pennsylvania Department of Education recently announced over $53 million in school safety grants, including grants to public schools in Schuylkill County, according to Senator David G. Argall.

As of 6:00am, Interstate 81 southbound was closed due to a crash.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/26/2020

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: District XI Results and Schedule - 02/26/2020

District XI High School Basketball Playoff Results - 02/26/2020

The Lansford Police Department has arrested a couple that they say had locked up children in a room for 10+ hours.

The physical rehabilitation services from the Lehigh Valley Health Network in Schuylkill County have recently been awarded accreditation.

Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) will offer Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training programs this spring for individuals who are likely to respond to pre-hospital emergencies or those considering a medical career.