Ride Anywhere in Schuylkill County on STS for $1

Photo from STS Facebook Page

The Schuylkill Transportation System will be offering $1 rides anywhere in Schuylkill County over the holiday season.

Police Asking for Help Identifying Person

The following photo was taken on 11/22/15.  Minersville Police are asking for help identifying the person in the photo.

PennDOT Warns of Thanksgiving Holiday Traffic Delays on I-81 in Schuylkill County

Motorists traveling on Interstate 81 north or south are advised to be alert for significant traffic delays over the Thanksgiving Day holiday weekend between Exit 90 (PA 72) and Exit 104 (PA 125) due to a highway construction project in Pine Grove and Tremont townships in Schuylkill County. I-81 north and south is reduced to a single lane in this area.

Inmate Charged With Attempted Murder After Attacking Guard

An inmate at SCI-Mahanoy has been charged with attempted murder after he attacked a prison guard over the weekend.

Schuylkill County Farmer Wins PA Farm Bureau’s YF&R Discussion Meet

(Hershey) – Schuylkill County farmer Cody Holden of Holden Family Farm has been named the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (PFB) winner of the 2015 Young Farmer and Rancher Discussion Meet at PFB’s 65th Annual Meeting in Hershey.

Property Tax Independence Act Fails to Pass State Senate

The Property Independence Act failed to pass the Pennsylvania State Senate Monday evening.

Rush Township Police Investigating Retail Theft

The Rush Township Police Department is investigating a retail theft that occurred on 11/21/2015 at Wal Mart in Hometown. 

Anyone with information on this suspect is asked to call the police at 570-668-4242 or message them through their Facebook Page.  

All tips will remain confidential.

U.S. State Department Issues Worldwide Travel Alert

On Monday afternoon, the United States State Department issued a worldwide travel alert due to increased terrorist threats.

New PIAA Classification Reports for Schuylkill County High School Sports

Below are the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 Classification Reports from the PIAA for Schuylkill County High School Sports.

These reports were released on 11/23/15.

Santa Claus Steam Train Rides in Minersville

Santa Claus Steam Train Rides will be departing from the Historic Minersville Railroad Station on December 6th and 20th.

St. Michael's Church Christmas Bread Sale

Christmas Bread Sale

Christmas Holiday Events Planned in Schuylkill County

Schedule for the 2015 Schuylkill County Christmas Holiday Events

Monday Morning Crash in Schuylkill Haven

Around 4:30am, emergency personnel were called to a crash on Route 61 in Schuylkill Haven.

Clint Black to Play in Reading

County Music singer Clint Black is scheduled to play at the Santander Performing Arts Center, Reading on Thursday, May 12, 2016.

Ford Issues Recalls on over 450,000 Vehicles

Ford Motor Company is issuing two safety recalls in North America. Ford is not aware of any accidents, injuries or fires related to these conditions.