Will Snow Days in Pennsylvania Be A Thing of the Past?

The Secretary of Education Announced this week a program that could eliminate some snow days.

PennDot Road Work on Route 54 Next Week to Cause Lane Restrictions

PennDot Road Work on Route 54 Next Week to Cause Lane Restrictions

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #5

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #5

Blue Mountain - 17
Marian Catholic - 14

North Schuylkill - 49
Mahanoy Area - 7

Minersville - 21
Shenandoah Valley - 0

Nativity BVM - 7
Perkiomen School - 49

Panther Valley - 0
Tamaqua Area - 41

Pottsville - 0
Exeter Township - 38

Jim Thorpe - 14
Schuylkill Haven - 13

Line Mountain - 14
Tri-Valley - 21

Newport - 31
Williams Valley - 28

Governor Mifflin - 35
Lehighton - 13

Game Scheduled for Saturday, September 27th
Millersburg - 19
Pine Grove - 26

Former School Board Member Submits Right-to-Know Request into Pottsville Area Hiring Process

A Former School Board Member of the Pottsville Area School District is questioning the hiring of a current Board Member's spouse.

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #5

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #5

Coal Region Connections: Tamaqua Business Celebrates 50 Years This Weekend

A PROUD TAMAQUA BUSINESS CELEBRATES ITS 50TH BIRTHDAY THIS WEEKEND, BUT THE STORE CAN TRACE ITS ROOTS BACK TO 1840. Click LIKE if you join us in wishing the Miller family at M&S Hardware a big happy birthday.

Yuengling Ice Cream Receives Awards at World Dairy Expo Championship

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ORWIGSBURG, PA – After placing twice in the New Jersey State Ice Cream Festival in July, Yuengling’s Ice Cream brought home two more awards from the World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest in August .

Attorney General Holder to Resign

Attorney General Eric Holder will announce Thursday that he will resign after six years.

Driver Taken into Custody After Crash in Tamaqua Wednesday Night

A male driver was taken into custody by Tamaqua Police late last night (Wednesday, September 24, 2014) after crashing his car into another vehicle and shearing a utility pole along the 200 block of Center Street (SR309) in Tamaqua.

PA Senate Passes Medical Marijuana Bill; Moves to House for Vote

On Wednesday Afternoon, the Pennsylvania State Senate passed Senate Bill 1182 taking a big step to legalize the use of Medical Marijuana in Pennsylvania.

The Bill would allow state residents to buy, possess and use medical marijuana for the treatment of a qualifying condition.

While this does not officially legalize marijuana in Pennsylvania, it's a big step for the Republican Majority Senate to pass this bill.

Republican's hold the majority 27 to Democrats 23.

The vote went 43-7

The Bipartisan Bill was led my Senator Leach (Democrat) and Senator Folmer(Republican).

The Bill will now be moved to the House for it's concurrence.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Reported Crash on Route 61 Near Deer Lake

Just before 1PM Wednesday,  there was reported crash involving a vehicle rollover on Route 61 Northbound near the 895 intersection near Deer Lake.

The crash is reported to be within the construction zone.

Due to congestion in this area,  this area should be avoided .

We will update you as more information is available.

Man Wanted For Stabbing in Mahanoy City; Possibly in Philadelphia Area

Authorities are looking for man after a stabbing in Mahanoy City Tuesday.

Schuylkill County Boroughs Association Elects New President

On September 18th, Local borough leaders from around the county gathered to join in discussion and hear about important issues facing our municipalities at its annual Fall dinner.

Senate Confirms Two Schuylkill County Row Officers

HARRISBURG – The Senate of Pennsylvania unanimously confirmed the governor’s nominations of Ann Dudish as the Schuylkill County Recorder of Deeds and Thomas Campion as the Schuylkill County Clerk of Courts, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29).

One Person in Custody After Stabbing in Mahanoy City

One person was stabbed in Mahanoy City Tuesday evening