Soldier From Orwigsburg Killed in Afghanistan

A solider from Orwigsburg was killed in Afghanistan on Monday.

Upcoming PIAA Baseball and Softball State Playoff Schedule For Schuylkill County Teams

Upcoming PIAA Baseball and Softball State Playoff Schedule for Schuylkill County Teams

Mt. Carmel Police Investigating Two Open Lewdness Incidents

Image from Mt. Carmel Police Dept.

The Mount Carmel Police are investigating two open lewdness incidents that occurred Monday evening.

Images of Damaged Cars and Homes Surrounding Monday's Fire in Pine Grove

The 3 Alarm Fire Monday afternoon was so intense and hot, that it melted the siding of homes and parts of cars nearby.  Here are a collection of the images provided by Coal Region Fire

Image Courtesy of Coal Region Fire

Baseball and Softball PIAA State Championship Results for Schuylkill County - 6/2/14

Baseball and Softball PIAA State Championship Results for Schuylkill County - 6/2/14

Police Seek Tamaqua Man In Relation to Stabbing

A Tamaqua man was stabbed in the stomach Saturday evening and police are in search of a man in relation to the incident.

Reported Stolen Vehicle Crashes Down Embankment

Photo Taken by TamaquArea.com

Posted by:  TamaquaArea.com

Emergency personnel were called to the area of 380 Tuscarora Mountain Drive in Barnesville just before 5:30 AM today (Monday, June 2, 2014) for a report of a van over an embankment.

Monday Afternoon Fire in Pine Grove

Monday afternoon, crews were called to 18 Spruce St., Pine Grove for a structure fire.

Congratulations to the Class of 2014

Below are graduates of Schuylkill County Schools as submitted by their families, along with messages to them

Congratulations to all the graduates

Shenandoah Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash in Blythe Twp.

(06/01/14) - A Shenandoah man died Sunday afternoon in a motorcycle crash in Blythe Twp.

Coal Region Connections: Do you remember making the trip to downtown Allentown to shop HESS'S DEPARTMENT STORE?

 GROWING UP IN A SMALL COAL REGION TOWN, IT WAS A RARE TREAT FOR MANY LOWER MIDDLE CLASS FAMILIES TO SHOP IN THE BIG CITY. Do you remember making the trip to downtown Allentown to shop HESS'S DEPARTMENT STORE?

Man Dead After Fire in South Manheim Twp Fire Friday Morning

The Republican Herald is reporting that one man died this morning in a fire in South Manheim Twp.

2014 Schuylkill County Graduation Schedule

Schedule for when each Schuylkill County school graduates.

Friday, May 30th
Nativity
Tamaqua
Schuylkill Haven

Saturday, May 31st
Marian

Monday, June 2nd
Blue Mountain
North Schuylkill
Pottsville

Tuesday, June 3rd
Mahanoy Area
Pine Grove

Wednesday, June 4th
Williams Valley

Friday, June 6th

Minersville
Tri-Valley

Friday, June 13th
Panther Valley

Coroner Called to Schuylkill Haven Fire, Second Call in County Today

Crews were called to the 400 Block of East Main St., Schuylkill Haven just before 1:30pm, Friday for a house fire.

First Annual Shenandoah Valley High School Craft Show & Raffle This Sunday

Everyone is invited to attend the First Annual SHENANDOAH VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL CRAFT SHOW & RAFFLE.