Rocket Launch Should Be Visible from Schuylkill County

NASA is launching a rocket that will carry supplies to the International Space Station this evening and the rocket should be visible once it takes to the skies.

The rocket is set to launch around 6:45pm and NASA says we should see what looks like an orange star with a small tail become visible between 1 to 3 minutes after launch.

Out of County Traffic Alert: Route 61 in Hamburg is Closed

Just south of Schuykill County, Route 61 is closed at Grand Street in Hamburg.

Letter to the Editor: From Former Pottsville School Board Member Scott R. Thomas

Letter to the Editor:  From Former Pottsville School Board Member Scott R. Thomas

2014-2015 Schuylkill County Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball Schedule

2014-2015 Schuylkill County Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball Schedule

Mahanoy City Man Arrested for Robbery and Assault

Mahanoy City Police arrested 42 yr old Brendon J Hasara of Mahanoy City on charges of Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Simple Assault, Theft by unlawful taking, and Receiving Stolen Property.

Man Arrested Following Domestic Assault

Mahanoy City Police arrested 35 yr old Kenneth W Vanhorn of Mahanoy City following a Domestic Assault.

Upcoming Schuylkill County Events for This Week

Schuylkill County Events from Sunday, October 26th through Saturday, November 1st

Mahanoy City Buries Time Capsule

On Saturday, Mahanoy City buried a time capsule to be recovered in 2063.

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #9

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #9

Scheduled PennDOT Roadwork in Schuylkill County Next Week

Scheduled PennDOT Roadwork in Schuylkill County Next Week

Traffic Alert: Reported Rockslide on Route 924 near Frackville

There are reports of a rockslide that occured outside Frackville on Route 924.  A boulder is reported to be on the roadway.

Please stay away from the area.

UPDATE:  As of 5:30pm, one lane is open in each direction on Route 924

More information as it comes available

Hazleton School District Reports Suspected Case of Mumps

Parents and Guardians who have a student in the Hazleton Area School District were notified Friday of a suspected case of mumps in the district.

PENNDOT: Bridge Replacement Project to Begin in 2015; 7 County Bridges on List

Harrisburg - PennDOT Secretary Barry J. Schoch announced Friday that Plenary Walsh Keystone Partners was selected for the department’s Rapid Bridge Replacement Project, a Public-Private Partnership (P3) to replace 558 bridges across the state.

Inmate Commits Suicide at Schuylkill County Prison

The Republican Herald reported earlier Friday that a prisoner of the Schuylkill County Prison committed suicide on Tuesday.

SCHUYLKILL SHORT STORY: The Travelers

The Travelers