Police Looking for Man in Connection with Shooting

The Pennsylvania State Police are looking for a man in connection with a shooting in Tremont on Friday.

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #2

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #2

Responders Honored for Aiding West Penn Police Officer

First responders who came to the aid of a West Penn Police Officer were honored during a Patriot Day Ceremony Friday afternoon.

Interstate 81 Road Work Scheduled for Schuylkill County Next Week

Interstate 81 Road Work Scheduled for Schuylkill County Next Week

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 09/11/15

The Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Friday, September 11th, 2015.

Remembering Those Who Lost Their Lives on September 11, 2001

Below is a list of everyone who lost their lives on 9/11.  We will never forget

Janet Jackson Bringing World Tour to Hershey

Hershey announced late Thursday that Janet Jackson will be coming to the Giant Center.

Luring Incident Investigation in Pottsville

According to the Republican Herald, Pottsville Police are investigating a possible luring incident Thursday morning.

Humane Fire Company, Pottsville, to Hold 2nd Annual Crab Fest

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The Humane Fire Company, Pottsville, will hold it's 2nd Annual Crab Fest on Saturday, September 19th from 6:00PM to 9:00PM.

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

National Prescription Drug "Take Back Day" Announced

Sheriff Joe Groody announces the 10th National Prescription Drug "Take-Back Day” on Saturday, September 12 from 10:00 am – 2:00pm. 

2015 Schuylkill County Halloween Parade & Trick or Treat Schedule

The 2015 Schedule for Halloween Parades and Trick or Treats in Schuylkill County.

September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day

World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is an awareness day observed on 10th September every year, in order to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides, with various activities around the world. The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP), collaborates with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Federation for Mental Health, to host World Suicide Prevention Day.  In 2011 an estimated 40 countries held awareness events to mark the occasion.  The United Nations issued 'National Policy for Suicide Prevention' in the 1990s which some countries use as a basis for their suicide policies.

Below is a link with information  to recognize someone who could be suicidal and prevent it as well.

Ways to prevent suicide
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/suicide_prevention.htm

Pennsylvania State Police Child Passenger Safety Fitting Events in Schuylkill County

The Pennsylvania State Police will participate in National Child Passenger Safety Week from Sunday, September 13, 2015, through Saturday, September 19, 2015. Additionally, Saturday, September 19, 2015, has been designated as “National Seat Check Saturday.”

Fire Damages Apartment Building Overnight in Tamaqua

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Emergency Personnel were called to an apartment building fire around midnight Thursday morning in Tamaqua.