North Schuylkill to Purchase Cardinal Brennan Campus

During North Schuylkill Board Meeting Wednesday evening the school board voted unanimously 8-0 to purchase the former Cardinal Brennan campus.

Business Burglarized in Branch Township

According to WNEP, the Beer Shak on the Pottsville/Minersville Highway near Minersville was broken into overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.

Grand Jury Recommends Charges Against Attorney General

According to multiple sources, the grand jury investigating Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane has recommended charges of perjury and other crimes for allegedly leaking confidential information to a Philadelphia newspaper in a bid  to embarrass her enemies, according to court documents unsealed today.

Schuylkill County School Early Dismissmals for 1/21/15

Due to Wednesday's Weather Forecast, some county schools have decided to dismiss early.

Driver Overturns Vehicle on Route 209 Tuesday Morning

A woman escaped injury after flipping her vehicle around 9:45am Tuesday morning on Route 209 in Norwegian Township.

Home Damaged by Fire in Mahanoy City Tuesday Morning; Homeowner rescued from Second Floor

Around 3:30 am Tuesday morning, emergency personnel were called to 12 South D Street, in Mahanoy City for a working structure fire.

Arrest Made for Armed Robbery

The Mahanoy City Police Department posted the following regarding an arrest for an armed robbery.

Interstate 81 Road Work Scheduled for This Week

Interstate 81 Road Work Scheduled for This Week

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for This Week

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for This Week

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Charges

The Mahanoy City Police Department posted the following to their Facebook page regarding a traffic stop Friday evening

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 1/18/15

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 1/18/15

Is North Schuylkill Purchasing the Former Cardinal Brennan Campus?

A recent online post and newspaper article has raised the question whether North Schuylkill is purchasing Cardinal Brennan.   Here is what we know.

Crash Closes Rush Township Road Earlier Friday Evening

Around 8pm Friday evening, emergency personnel were called to Fairview Street in Rush Township for a motor vehicle accident.

NCAA to Restore Penn State Victories

Senator Corman (R. Centre County) announced at a 1pm news conference from the State Capitol that the NCAA will restore all 112 games taken from Penn State University due to the Sandusky scandal.

Thomas Announces Campaign for Pottsville School Board

A former Pottsville Area School board member announced he is seeking a return to the board.