Garden Club Scholarship Announced

The South Schuylkill Garden Club is pleased to announce that applications for a $750 student scholarship are now being accepted to benefit a Schuylkill County student who plans to further their education.

Attorney General Kane Issues Warning on Cyberbullying

HARRISBURG – Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane today underscored the dangers of cyberbullying, an issue that has become more commonplace with the increasing popularity of social media and electronic applications.

Beech-Nut Recalls Baby Food

Beech-Nut Nutrition, an Amsterdam, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,920 pounds of baby food products that may be contaminated with small pieces of glass, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Former New England Patriot Found Guilty of Murder

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A former New England Patriot was found guilty of murder on Wednesday.

Schuylkill County Police Log - 4/15/15

Schuylkill County Police Log - 4/15/15

Woman Facing Drug Charges After Selling Oxycodone

A woman is facing drug charges after selling drugs to an informant on Tuesday afternoon.

Police Chief Comments on Drug Paraphernalia Found in Borough

Shenandoah Police Chief George Carado had the following comments in response to recent postings on Social Media regarding syringes and drug paraphernalia found in the borough

Working House Fire in Mahanoy City

Around 9:30pm, fire crews were called to the area of 25 South 12th Street Mahanoy City for a working house fire.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Route 61 South Closed South of Frackville

(3:20pm) We are getting word from eyewitnesses that Route 61 southbound on the Frackville Grade is closed.  Traffic rerouted at the Schuylkill Mall ramp.


An accident occurred late Tuesday morning but we have no information what happened at this time.

UPDATE:  The highway reopened around 3:30pm

Man Facing Drug Charges After Investigation

Mahanoy Township Police arrested Joshua Mooney Monday night during a drug investigation for the sale and use of narcotics. 

Schuylkill County Police Log for 04/14/15

Police Log for 04/14/15

Success Kid's Dad Needs Kidney Transplant

If you've spent any time on the internet over the past 7 years, you've come to know, "The Success Kid" meme.

Man Found with Heroin After Being Caught Throwing Rocks at a Home

A McAdoo man is facing drug charges after being caught throwing rocks at a home.

South Schuylkill Garden Club Tea

South Schuylkill Garden Club will be holding their annual membership Tea on Tuesday, April 21st.

4-H Club Participates in Clover Campaign

Blue Mt. 4-H Livestock Club members will be helping to kick off the Tractor Supply Company spring Clover Campaign.