Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Vehicle Rollover in Gordon Tuesday Morning

Photo posted to Firewire Schuylkill County
Photo taken by Jackie Babb
On Tuesday morning, emergency personnel were called to 301 Biddle Street, Gordon, for a vehicle rollover.

Candidate Accusing Opponent of Using Taxpayer Money for Campaign Materials

Schuylkill County Register of Wills candidate Kerry Ansbach is accusing his incumbent opponent in the primary election of using taxpayer money for campaign materials.

Monday, May 4, 2015

One Person Flown After Being Struck by Vehicle

One person was flown Monday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle in Ashland.

County Commissioners Seek Re-Election

On Sunday, Frank Staudenmeier and George Halcovage, officially announced that they will be seeking re-election for Schuylkill County Commissioner.

Sunday, May 3, 2015

Fire Weather Watch Issued for Northeastern Pennsylvania

A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for Northeastern Pennsylvania

UGI Replacement Project to Begin Monday in Pottsville

UGI Utilities, Inc. will begin a natural gas main replacement project in the City of Pottsville beginning Monday, May 4. This project is part of the Company’s multi-year $1.2 billion infrastructure betterment initiative. The focus of this initiative is to replace cast iron and unprotected steel pipelines with facilities made of contemporary materials.

Friday, May 1, 2015

Scheduled Schuylkill County Road Work

Scheduled Schuylkill County Road Work

Interstate 81 Road Work Scheduled for Schuylkill County

Interstate 81 Road Work Scheduled for Schuylkill County

Schuylkill County Police Log for 05/01/15

Schuylkill County Police Log for 05/01/15

Man Injured After Falling From Roof in Ashland

Around 9pm, Thursday evening, police and emergency personnel were called to the 1300 block of Centre Street for a reported man on a roof with a gun.

Schuylkill Health Campus Integration to Revitalize Patient Services

POTTSVILLE, PA -- The future is bright for healthcare services in Schuylkill County. That is the message leaders of Schuylkill Health shared with employees this week discussing changes that are coming to the system. These changes will enhance, improve, streamline and preserve hospital inpatient and outpatient services for our community.

Thursday, April 30, 2015

10 Words Only Someone From Schuylkill County Would Understand


10 Words Only Someone From Schuylkill County Would Understand

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Bleenies

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Spicket

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Halushki


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Crik

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Scrapple

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Hoagie

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Shendo, Shandadoor, Chendo


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Pierogies

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Macadam

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Centioles








Three Arrested on Drug Charges in Girardville

Three were arrested in Girardville Tuesday on drug charges.

Grant to Help Upgrade Fire Departments from Analog to Digital

Wednesday, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) to the Citizens Fire Company #1 of Tamaqua. The funds will be distributed via the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Three Face Drug Charges After Arrests

Mahanoy City arrested 3 people Wednesday evening and now all three face drug charges.