2 Killed in Motor Vehicle Accident Near Highridge on Gordon Mountain Monday Morning

Two people died Monday morning when the van they were traveling in crashed into a tractor trailer.

Shenandoah Police Charge Three Men for Beating Man

The Shenandoah Police charged three men with assault charges after beating a man.

3 Homes Destroyed By Fire in Shenandoah on Sunday

Photo Courtesy of Kate Zucker

Around  3pm Sunday, fire crews were called to 504 West Center Street in Shenandoah for a working structure fire.

Crews at the Scene of a Working Structure Fire in Shenandoah

Around  3pm Sunday, fire crews were called to 504 West Center Street in Shenandoah for a working structure fire.

Schuylkill County Events for Week Ending November 22nd

Check out this week's listing of upcoming events from in and around Schuylkill County

Mahanoy City Police Arrest 3 on Drug Charges Saturday

Mahanoy City Police Arrest 3 on Drug Charges on Saturday

Brewer's Outlet Closes It's Doors One Last Time

On Saturday, the Brewer's Outlet in Pottsville closed it's doors for the final time after 51 years in business.

Schuylkill County High School Football District Championship Playoff Scores

High School Football District Championship Playoff Scores

Pottsville Native Selected on 74th Postmaster General

It was announced today that Megan Brennan, a Pottsville native, was selected as the 74th Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service

Link to USPS
http://about.usps.com/news/national-releases/2014/pr14_061.htm

Schuylkill County Society of Crippled Chilren and the United Way

You are “Giving Hearts” and “Giving Hope” when you contribute to the 2015 Campaign at the Schuylkill United Way! To donate visit www.schuylkillunitedway.org, or call our office at 570.622.6421.

Two County School Districts Awarded Grants to Fund School Police and Resource Officers

In a press release from the Department of Education, it was announced that two Schuylkill County School Districts were awarded grants to fund school police and resource officers.

Mahanoy City Receives Grant to Demolish Brewery and Build Park

Officials announced Friday morning in Mahanoy City that the borough will receive $420,000 in grant money to demolish the former Kaier's Brewery and redevelop the area into a community park and playground.

Butler Township Police Investigating Theft

Butler Township Police posted the following to their Facebook page regarding a theft at Lavelle Motors in Lavelle near Ashland

Power Outage in Butler Township Friday Morning

PPL is reporting that over 400 customers are currently without power in the Butler Township area near Gordon of Schuylkill County.

UPDATE:  A check of the status at 1:25PM showed that power had been restored.

More information as it is available.

Schuylkill County Santa Arrivals!

It's that time of year when Santa makes his appearances around Schuylkill County.  Below is a listing of when Santa will be making arrivals and appearances around Schuylkill County