Tamaqua Business Woman to Run for County Treasurer

Tamaqua, PA – Linda Gallo Marchalk announced today that she is running for Treasurer of Schuylkill County after consulting with incumbent Treasurer Jackie McGovern and learning of her retirement.

Yuengling's Ice Cream Announces Winners of Its “FREE ICE CREAM FOR A YEAR” Contest

ORWIGSBURG, PA (February 3, 2015) – Marking its one year anniversary being back on the shelves, Yuengling’s Ice Cream celebrated with its fans by launching a contest giving four winners free ice cream for a year.

Jeep Recalls Over 200,000 Vehicles

Over 200,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees are being recalled for a software problem where it's causing airbags to deploy, even when there is no crash.

Schuylkill County Man Dies in Lehigh County Crash

A Schuylkill County man died in a motor vehicle accident in Lehigh County on Monday.

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 2/3/15

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 2/3/14

Did Punxsutawney Phil See His Shadow?

Did Punxsutawney Phil See His Shadow?

PennDOT Reduces Speeds on Interstate 81

Due to the severity of the winter storm, PennDOT is temporarily reducing the speed limit on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County.

Two Head-On Crashes on Route 309 on Saturday

Emergency personnel were busy Saturday, after cleaning up 3 motor vehicle accidents, 2 of which were head on, in the same area on Route 309 in Rush Township.

2015 Winter Carnival Snowdrop and Snowflake Princesses Crowned

Saturday night was Pageant Night for the Winter Carnival Contestants

Multiple People Flown to Hospital After Head On Crash on Route 309

Around 12:45pm Saturday, emergency personnel were called to Route 309 in Rush Township for a head on motor vehicle accident.

Steel Assembly of Knoebels Impulse to Begin This Week

Knoebels announced last week that the steel assembly of their new rollercoaster is scheduled to begin this week.

Reported Working Structure Fire in Pottsville

Around 1:45pm, fire crews were dispatched to 620 Greenwood Ave, in Pottsville for a working structure fire.

Llewellyn Man Arraigned for Open Lewdness and Indecent Exposure

Last night, we reported that the Mahanoy Township Police were looking for a man who reportedly walked into the Shell Gas Station Morea Road, walked into the bathroom for several minutes and then walked towards the counter revealing his genitals to the cashier then placing them on the counter. The suspect then quickly exited the gas station and fled.

Motorists Urged to Heed Weather Forecasts for Super Bowl Sunday

With the potential for several inches to a foot of snow in Pennsylvania on Super Bowl Sunday, PennDOT today urged drivers to watch weather forecasts and be prepared to change any travel plans.

IN CUSTODY: Man Wanted for Open Lewdness; Indecent Exposure

We reported last night that the Mahanoy Township Police Department was looking for a man after an Open Lewdness, Indecent Exposure Incident.