Drug Bust After Traffic Stop in Mahanoy Twp.

During a traffic stop last , Mahanoy Twp. Police Chief Alexander charges Joseph Sanders, Unityville, PA, with possession of intent to manufacture or deliver (methamphetamine), possession of a controlled substance(methamphetamine and marijuana) and possession of drug paraphernalia.

2nd Round of Strong Storms - Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement from the National Weather Service

Illegal Dumping At Schuylkill County Recyclable Locations

Illegal Dumping is becoming a problem at Schuylkill County Recyclable locations.

Crews at the Scene of a Working Structure Fire in Schuylkill Haven

Fire crews are currently at the scene of a working fire at 213 St. Peter St. for  a working structure fire.  Early reports were that the home was struck by lightning but that has not been confirmed.

Crews were called just after 4:30pm Wednesday.

More information as it becomes available.

Photo posted from
Schuylkill County Fire Companies by
Rich Moran

Man Charged in Shenandoah Robbery

A Shenandoah man has been charged for an early Tuesday morning armed robbery.

Two Injured in Crash in Rush Township Tuesday

Posted from TamaquaArea.com

Two women suffered unknown injuries after overturning their vehicle around 6:30 PM today (Tuesday, July 22, 2014) along SR54 (Lafayette Avenue) in Hometown (Rush Township).

Air Conditioner Stolen From Porch, Help Needed in Identifying Person

Residents are looking for help identifying who stole an air conditioner off a front porch.

Overturned Truck Sends One to the Hospital

Image posted to Schuylkill County Firewire
by Jessica Slotcavage

An accident involving an overturned truck sends one to the hospital Monday morning.

2014 Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule

Schedule for the 2014 High School Football Season in Schuylkill County

Arby's Closes At Schuylkill Mall

On Friday, Arby's in the Schuylkill Mall closed it's doors.

Coal Region Connections: The Lakewood Theatre

MOST REMEMBER LAKEWOOD PARK IN BARNESVILLE FOR ITS RIDES, SWIMMING POOL, BALLROOM, & ETHNIC FESTIVALS. Who remembers the LAKEWOOD THEATRE--later renamed the Lakewood Musical Theatre, Lakewood Musical Playhouse, & Lakewood Country Playhouse.

PennDOT Announces Start of Interstate 81 Resurfacing Project in Schuylkill County

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced on Friday a
project to resurface Interstate 81 in Frailer, Foster, and Butler
townships,
Schuylkill County will begin on Monday, July 21.

Scheduled Schuylkill County PennDot Work

Scheduled Schuylkill County PennDot Work for the week ending 7/26/14

Drug Charges Filed on 4 Mahanoy City Residents

Drug Charges Filed on 4 Mahanoy City Residents in relation to an incident from last month

Tamaqua Police Searching for Armed Robber

Tamaqua Police are looking for an individual who reportedly robbed two teenagers.