Thursday, July 23, 2015

Orwigsburg Post Office to Close Temporarily

The United States Postal Service has notified Orwigsburg residents that their post office will be closed temporarily.

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Troopers Searching for Armed Fugitive

Troopers are searching for an armed fugitive near Tamaqua.

Man in Custody After Two Hour Standoff

A Lebanon County man is in custody after a two-hour standoff Wednesday afternoon.

Boy Scout Recognized for Construction of Pedestrian Bridge

Photo submitted by Seth Hubler
Schuylkill County Boy Scout Justin Weller was recognized by the Schuylkill Haven Borough for constructing a Pedestrian Bridge at Bubeck Park near Stoyers Dam.

Northumberland County Sheriff's Office Seeks Woman from Minersville

The Northumberland County Sheriff's Office is seeking a woman from Minersville for court costs.

Mega Millions Jackpot Winner Sold in Pennsylvania

Mega Millions lottery officials announced Wednesday morning that a winning ticket from Tuesday's drawing worth $152 Million was sold in Pennsylvania.

A-Treat Soda Returning AGAIN

On Tuesday, it was announced that A-Treat will be returning this fall under new ownership.

Police Asking For Public's Assistance With Incidents

The Shenandoah Police Department is asking for the public's help with information regarding two incidents in the borough that were reported around 6:00am on Sunday, July 19th.

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

State Police Seize Over $27 Million in Heroin and $2.9 Million in Cocaine for the Second Quarter of 2015

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania State Police today announced troopers seized over $34 million in heroin, marijuana and other prohibited drugs in the second quarter of 2015.

Cartwright Announces Over $750,000 in HOME Grants to Two Schuylkill County Communities

U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced today that the PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has awarded two Schuylkill County communities $763,390 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) grant funding. 

Monday, July 20, 2015

Shenandoah Fire Quickly Extinguished Monday Afternoon

Around 4pm, Monday, emergency personnel were called to 130 East Coal Street, Shenandoah for a house fire.

Schuylkill County Wine Festival Growing in Its 7th Year

Hegins, PA – September 6, 2015 is the date of the Schuylkill County Wine Festival’s 7th annual event. Held at the Hegins Park, the festival showcases the products of area wineries in and around Schuylkill County. Festival admission and live entertainment begins at noon and wine tasting begins at 1pm. A variety of vendors selling wine-related items will also be positioned throughout the park.

Sunday, July 19, 2015

Road Work Scheduled for Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County This Week


Road Work Scheduled for Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County This Week

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work


Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work 

McCann Awards Scholarships

Pottsville, PA (7/16/2015) – Amelia Hopkins, Director of Admissions for the Pottsville Campus of McCann School of Business & Technology presented scholarship awards to two graduating high school seniors. Rebecca Moyer, a 2015 Graduate of Pine Grove Area High School, was awarded the Academic Excellence Scholarship which is a 50% tuition scholarship. Ms. Moyer was ranked 3rd among her high school graduating class and plans to pursue an ASB in Accounting at McCann. Jerome Setlock, a 2015 Graduate of Pottsville Area School District, was awarded the Presidential Scholarship which is a 25% tuition scholarship. Mr. Setlock plans to pursue an Associate Degree in HVAC/R from McCann.

Pictured left to right: Rebecca Moyer, Amelia Hopkins and Jerome Setlock.