Woman Sentenced for Hiding Baby's Body in Trash

Tara Paltanavage, Middleport, was sentenced Monday for hiding her baby's body in the trash.

Weekend Crashes Near Tamaqua

Two crashes occurred over the weekend near Tamaqua injuring two.

Account Setup to Help Fire Victim

On January 20th, 2015, Steven Hutnyan lost his home and most of his possessions in a fire in Mahanoy City.

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 1/26/15

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 1/26/15

Blue Mountain - CLOSED
Gillingham Charter - CLOSED

Mahanoy Area - CLOSED
Marian Catholic - CLOSED

North Schuylkill - CLOSED
Panther Valley - CLOSED

Pine Grove - CLOSED
Pottsville - CLOSED

Schuylkill Haven - CLOSED
Schuylkill Maple Ave. - CLOSED
Schuylkill Special Education Center - CLOSED
Schuylkill Tech North and South - CLOSED

Shenandoah Valley - CLOSED
St. Ambrose/ Schuylkill Haven - CLOSED
St. Clair - CLOSED
St. Jerome / Tamaqua - CLOSED

Tamaqua Area - CLOSED

Tri-Valley - CLOSED
Trinity Academy -   CLOSED

Williams Valley - CLOSED

High Speed Chase Ends in Schuylkill County; Suspect and Troopers Injured

A high speed chase that began in Pittston, PA ended in Schuylkill County Sunday afternoon.

Reported Working Structure Fire in East Brunswick Township

Around 11:45am, emergency personnel were called to 442 Indian Run Road, East Brunswick Township for a house fire.

Police Investigating Retail Theft

The Rush Township Police posted the following regarding a retail theft at the Hometown Wal-Mart;

Pennsylvania Unemployment Rate Declines

Harrisburg - Today, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry released its employment situation report for December 2014.

PennDOT Reduces Speeds on Area Roadways

Due to the severity of the winter storm, PennDOT is temporarily reducing the speed limit on several roadways in the region.

A-Treat Soda Closing

According to a story posted by WFMZ, the Allentown soda distributor is closing it's doors after 97 years.

Police Looking for Fake Water Company Employees

A West Mahanoy Township man had $8,000 stolen from his home Tuesday after two men said they were water company workers, distracted the man, and allegedly stole the money.

Homicide Charges Filed Against Frackville Man

Homicide charges have been filed against a Frackville man for killing his roommate.

Rush Township Need Help Identifying Individuals in Thefts

The Rush Township Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying the three individuals in the following pictures.

Phone Scam Alert; Family Member Needing Bail Money

The Mahanoy City Police Department posted the following earlier Thursday after getting a report of a phone scam.

North Schuylkill and Allentown Diocese Officially Announce Sale of Former Cardinal Brennan

North Schuylkill and Allentown Diocese Officially Announce Sale of the Former Cardinal Brennan