Saturday, November 1, 2014

Local Store Teams with GIrl Scouts For Turkey Contest

Frackville - Local retailer, Mustard Seed Mercantile will team up with Girl Scouts in Heart PA – Cadette/Senior/Ambassador Troop #31806, Hegins, to host The 2014 Talented Turkey Contest from October 29th to November 22, 2014. Any local school-aged children are eligible to submit their version of a turkey using any creative medium they choose including paper, paint, clay, foam, or other materials. Turkeys will be on display through November 22, 2014 at the Mustard Seed Mercantile’s Schuylkill Mall location near Sear’s.

Hometown Man Dies in Crash in Rush Township.

The victim of the fatal crash on Route 309 has been identified. The man who died in the crash was Raymond J. Poreca, 76,  of Hometown.

Friday, October 31, 2014

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #10


Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #10

Governor Corbett to Visit Schuylkill County Saturday Afternoon

We have just received word that Governor Corbett will be visiting Schuylkill County Saturday afternoon.

Fatal Crash Near Hometown

Just after 5:30pm Friday evening, emergency personnel were called to Route 309 near Skipper Dippers, just north of Hometown, for a motor vehicle accident.

Route 309 Bridge Project Completed in West Penn Township

PennDot announced Friday that the Route 309 bridge project over Lizard Creek in West Penn Township is completed.

Reported Working Structure Fire in West Brunswick Twp.

Crews are at the scene of a working structure fire at 1044 Centre Turnpike in West Brusnwick Twp.

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Suspected Cop Killer, Eric Frein, Captured

According to numerous sources, the Pennsylvania State Police have confirmed that suspected cop killer Eric Frein has been captured and is custody.

Water Main Break Repaired; Water Boil Advisory Still in Effect for Minersville

The water main break reported by the Minersville Borough on Wednesday has been repaired but water boil advisory is still in effect per the borough's Facebook page.

Brewer's Outlet to Close in Pottsville

After 51 years in business, the Brewer's Outlet is scheduled to close mid November.

The well known beer distributor announced via their Facebook page Thursday morning that they will close their doors on November 15th.

Schuylkill County Trick or Treats Scheduled for October 31st



2014 Schuylkill County Halloween Trick or Treats Scheduled for October 31st

Schuylkill County Trick or Treats Scheduled for October 30th



2014 Schuylkill County Trick or Treats Scheduled for October 30th

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #10


Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #10

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Mahanoy Area Finds Second Threat in Two Days

For the second day in a row, the Mahanoy Area School District dismissed their students early due to a threat found in the school bathroom.

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Ranking After Week #9



Schuylkill County High School Football Power Ranking After Week #9