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.

South Schuylkill Garden Club Annual Plant Sale - 05/16/15

South Schuylkill Garden Club will hold their Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 16, 2015 from 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM. The location for the plant sale is at 46 Avenue “C” Schuylkill Haven behind the Medical Arts Building. Start your day early by stopping by for the best selection of locally grown plants for your garden.

DCNR Warning Anglers, Others of High Wildfire Danger

Harrisburg, PA – With the approach of Pennsylvania’s traditional statewide trout season opener on April 18, and a rash of recent wildfires, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is urging anglers, property owners and others to take steps to prevent forest and brush fires.

Man Wanted for Parole Violation

Schuylkill County District Attorney Christine Holman and the Schuylkill County Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Dominick J. Leo.

McCann School of Business Hosts Live Once Event for High School Students

The Pottsville Campus of McCann School of Business & Technology hosted the “Live Once” event on Monday, April 13, 2015.

Coal Region Connections: Heisler's Dairy Bar

WHAT STARTED AS A SMALL ICE CREAM STAND 58 YEARS AGO HAS GROWN INTO THE COAL REGION'S PREMIER FAMILY ATTRACTION FROM APRIL THROUGH OCTOBER. Click LIKE if Heisler's Dairy Bar in the beautiful Lewistown Valley between Tamaqua & Pottsville is 1 of your favorite destinations.