Friday, March 13, 2015

Water Main Break in Minersville

A water main break has been reported in the borough of Minersville.

Pottsville St. Patrick's Day Parade Cancelled; Events still planned

After careful review of the forecast for this Saturday, the decision was made to cancel the 2015 Pottsville St. Patrick’s day parade. Unfortunately, there is no rain date.

Thursday, March 12, 2015

Water Main Break Repaired; Water Boil Advisory Issued for Mahanoy City

Due to the water main break in Mahanoy City Wednesday evening, a water boil advisory has been issued for the borough.

DirectTV Charged with Deceptive Advertising

The Federal Trade Commission has charged DIRECTV, the country’s largest provider of satellite television services, with deceptively advertising a discounted 12-month programming package because it fails to clearly disclose that the package requires a two-year contract.

Crashes Cause Traffic Problems Thursday Morning


Numerous accidents were reported Thursday morning from slick roads around Schuylkill County.

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Major Water Main Break Reported in Mahanoy City

Officials are saying reporting a major water main break in Mahanoy City.

PIAA Second Round High School Basketball State Playoff Scores for Schuylkill County Teams - 3/11/15


2015 PIAA Second Round High School Basketball State Playoff Scores for
Schuylkill County Teams - 3/11/15

Lane Restrictions Scheduled for Tree Removal Project

Daytime lane restrictions will be in place starting on Monday, March 16 and continuing until Friday, March 20 for tree removal at two locations on Catawissa Creek Road (PA 339) in Schuylkill County.

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

PIAA Second Round High School Basketball State Playoff Scores for Schuylkill County Teams



2015 PIAA Second Round High School Basketball State Playoff Scores for Schuylkill County Teams

Saint Catherine Medical Center Officially has a New Owner

Saint Catherine Medical Center in Ashland officially has a new owner.

Steel Assembly of Knoebels' Impulse to Be Completed Wednesday

Elysburg, PA – Five weeks ago, steel assembly for Knoebels Amusement Resort’s brand new steel roller coaster began. At roughly 2:00 p.m. tomorrow, March 11, the final piece of the nearly 2,000 feet of track will be set for “Impulse.” This will mark the completion of another phase of the project, which is on time for a spring opening.

Boil Advisory Issued

A boil advisory was issued Monday for all residents of Pine Grove.

Man Charged with Multiple Sex Crimes Against Children

A Minersville man was charged Monday with multiple sex crimes against young boys.

Monday, March 9, 2015

Cartwright Announces Appalachian Regional Commission Grant for Rush Township

Pottsville, PA – Today U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a $50,000 grant to Rush Township, Schuylkill County for the Lincoln Drive Sanitary Sewer Line Extension project.

Skipper Dippers Celebrates Their 9th Season on Monday

Skipper Dippers on Route 309, near Hometown, is kicking off their 9th season with a great special.