Pottsville Fire Chief Jim Misstishin offers these to cooking your turkey safely this Thanksgiving.
Thursday, November 25, 2021
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Big Diamond Speedway to kick-off their 50th season of racing with the first ever Minersville Dirt Track Racing Festival
Proposal for Drug Rehab Facility in Butler Township Withdrawn
Plans for a drug rehab facility in Butler Township have been withdrawn.
St. Clair Man Charged for Hit and Run Involving Juvenile Pedestrian in Pottsville
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
State Police Report on Retail Theft at Hometown Walmart
The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville have released information on several recent retail thefts at the Hometown Walmart.
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On Friday, November 19th, 2021, around 6:20pm, State Police responded to the Hometown Walmart for a report of retail theft.
During the incident, an unidentified female was observed altering price tags in the apparel section.
When store employees approached the woman, she fled the store and left the parking lot in a white box truck with a thin red stripe across most of the driver's side with the number 19 in the upper right hand corner of the truck.
The suspect was described as a white female, approximately 40 years old, 5'5" tall with glasses, brown shoulder length hair, wearing flowered leggings, black boots, and a black jacket.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Frackville Barracks at (570) 874-5300.
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On Tuesday, November 9th, 2021, Matthew Creveling, 33, of Lansford was observed by Store Asset Protection of the Hometown Walmart concealing items.
As Creveling attempted to the leave the store without paying for the items, he was detained and police were called.
Creveling was charged with one felony county of retail theft and locked up in Schuylkill County Prison on $10,000 cash bail. On November 16th, 2021, he posted bail and was released.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for January 4th, 2022.
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On Sunday, November 21st, 2021, around 8:30pm, the Hometown Walmart Store Asset Protection observed Bolivary Paulino Marrero, 19, of Hazleton concealing merchandise in a bag he was carrying.
As Marrero attempted to leave the store without paying, he was detained and police were called.
State Police charged Marrero with a summary offense of retail theft.
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Schuylkill County Football Coaches Association Senior All-Star Football Game to Be Played Wednesday
The Schuylkill County Football Coaches Association Senior All-Star Game will be played Wednesday evening.
Woman Involved in Hit and Run in New Philadelphia Faces DUI, Fleeing, and Firearms Charges
A woman involved in a hit and run in New Philadelphia last week is facing a slew of charges.
Monday, November 22, 2021
Two More Students Expelled from Tamaqua Area
Two more students were reportedly expelled from Tamaqua Area School District as a result of an incident earlier this month.
Police Investigating Reports of Suspicious Vehicle on the Burma Road
Local and State Police are investigating several reports of a suspicious vehicle on the Burma Road this past weekend.
Mahanoy City Elks Holds Annual Hoop Shoot Competition
Knoebels Joy Through the Grove Returning for Second Year
"Feeding the Coal Region" Book Signing Scheduled for the Schuylkill County Historical Society
"Feeding the Coal Region" author Jennifer Reiner will sign copies of her latest cookbook, “A Collection of Classic Irish Recipes,” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 27, at the Schuylkill County Historical Society, 305 N. Centre St., Pottsville.
LVHN Announces New Family Medicine Physician Joins Pottsville Practice
LVHN has announced that Daniel A. Pedersen, DO has joined Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG)–Schuylkill Medical Plaza, Pottsville.
Route 901 Closed in Northumberland County; Coroner Called to Scene of Crash
Route 901 is closed Monday morning for a fatal crash in Coal Township.
Sunday, November 21, 2021
Family Looking for Ashland Woman Missing Since Last Saturday
UPDATE: The Ashland woman that was reported missing in this story has been located and is safe. Thanks to everyone who shared.
Teen Flown After Being Struck by Vehicle in Tamaqua
A teen was flown to an area hospital after being struck by a vehicle on Saturday.
Saturday, November 20, 2021
Frackville Elks Gives Back to Community with Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
Elks Lodges are community minded organizations that help their communities grow and on Saturday Frackville's helped feed 200 families in time for Thanksgiving.
Mount Carmel Home Destroyed by Fire Late Friday
A house in Mount Carmel was destroyed by a fire late Friday.
Friday, November 19, 2021
Schuylkill County High School Football PIAA Playoffs Round 1 Scoreboard - 11/19/2021
Schuylkill County High School Football PIAA Playoffs Round 1 Scoreboard
PennDOT Announces Road Work Scheduled for Next Week in Schuylkill County
PennDOT District 5 has announced Road Work for Next Week in Schuylkill County.
Minersville Borough to Receive a Grant Worth Nearly $500,000 to Expand Downtown Revitalization
Water Main Break Reported in Mahanoy Township
Mahanoy Township is currently alerting its residents of a water main break.
PHOTOS: Mahanoy City Row Home Fire - 11/18/2021
Photos from the row home fire that damaged 5 homes and left 5 people homeless on Thursday evening.
Mahanoy City Man Charged with Arson for Thursday Evening's Row Home Fire
A Mahanoy City man is locked up in Schuylkill County in connection with a fire in the borough late Thursday.
Fire Rips Through Several Row Homes in Mahanoy City
A fire destroyed several row homes Thursday evening.
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Schuylkill County Obituaries for Thursday, November 18th, 2021
Skook News Obituaries: November 18th, 2021
Pottsville Man Indicted by Federal Grand Jury for Trafficking Cocaine and Methamphetamine
Threat in Bathroom Stall Locks Down Pottsville Area High School
The high school of the Pottsville Area School District was locked down for a period of time on Thursday after a threat was found.
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Thursday, November 18th, 2021
Your Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Thursday, November 18th, 2021.
Fire Crews Responding to Working Fire in Tamaqua
Emergency personnel are responding to a working fire in Tamaqua on Thursday morning.
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Tamaqua Area: Victim's Father Speaks Out on Incident: Student Involved Expelled
As the Tamaqua Area School District continues to handle and investigate a "hazing" incident, as the school district calls it, parents and district members are beginning to make their voices heard.
State Police Investigating Burglary in Girardville
The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a burglary that occurred in Girardville on Tuesday.
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Pottsville Man Wanted for Burglary and Assault in New Philadelphia
A Pottsville man is wanted for burglary and assault in New Philadelphia.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: North Schuylkill Wins District XI Class AAA Football Championship
North Schuylkill made winning the District XI Championship look easy Friday night in the win over Jim Thorpe.
UPDATE: Arrest Warrant Issued for Frackville Man Wanted for Luzerne County Arson and Auto Theft
An arrest warrant has been issued for a Frackville man in connection with a Luzerne County Arson and auto theft.
State Police Looking for Armed and Dangerous Subject in Schuylkill/Luzerne County Areas
Law enforcement is looking for an armed and dangerous subject in the Schuylkill County/Luzerne County areas.
Monday, November 15, 2021
Firefighters Respond to Silo Fire in Barry Township Friday Evening
Firefighters responded to a silo fire in Barry Township Friday evening.
Mahanoy City Elks Hosts Annual Veterans Day Dinner
Mahanoy City Elks Lodge No. 695 hosted their annual Veterans Day Dinner on November 11 at the lodge entertaining over 70 veterans and guests.
Schuylkill County District Attorney's Office Files Charges on Former Coaldale Treasurer for Stealing Over $20,000
Last week, criminal charges were filed by the Schuylkill County District Attorney's office alleging a woman who is now the former Coaldale Borough Treasurer stole over $20,000.
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