Child Walks Away from McAdoo Preschool By Himself

According to PAHomePage.com,  a child walked away from a McAdoo Preschool on Wednesday.

New Interstate 81 Northbound Lanes Scheduled to Open

PennDOT has announced when the new northbound lanes will reopen.

Schuylkill/Berks County Question Appears on Jeopardy

On Wednesday evening, those watching Jeopardy were surprised by a question that was from our area

Wednesday Night's High School Basketball Scores

High School Basketball Scores from 12/9/15

Tuesday Night's High School Basketball Scores

High School Basketball Scores from 12/8/15

Ashland Downtown Presents "Old Fashion Christmas" This Saturday!

Ashland Downtown will present it's "Old Fashioned Christmas" on Saturday, December 12th, from 5pm to 8pm.

Shenandoah Man Charged with DUI

Frackville Borough Police have filed a DUI charge against Charles Koncsler, Shenandoah, as a result of a motor vehicle accident on November 15th.

Police Investigating Theft

The Rush Township Police Department is investigating a theft from the Hometown Walmart involving the two individuals in the photo to the left and below.

Frackville Elks Christmas/Oldies Party This Friday

The Frackville Elks will be holding a Christmas/Oldies Party on Friday, December 11th.

Lane Restrictions Tuesday and Wednesday On Route 61 Near Pottsville

PennDOT has announced that there will be lane restrictions in the Mady's Bridge Replacement Project Construction zone on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.

Attorney General's Office Joins Federal Filing to Block Proposed Merger of Staples and Office Depot

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane's office today announced it has joined the Federal Trade Commission and the District of Columbia in a legal filing that challenges the proposed merger of Staples and Office Depot.

Interstate 81 Northbound Closed for Motor Vehicle Accident

Just before 2:00pm Monday, emergency personnel were called to Interstate 81 Northbound for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment.


The accident is reported to involve a tractor trailer, a car, and a truck.

Interstate 81 is being closed Northbound at the Pine Grove Exit (Exit 100).  Traffic is being diverted through Pine Grove.

Traffic Southbound is reported to be stopped as well between Ravine and backing up towards Tower City.

UPDATE:  2:40PM - Southbound lanes should begin moving shortly.

UPDATE:  4:35PM - Northbound lanes now open

80 Years Ago Today, Ashland High Won the Pennsylvania State Football Championship

Photo Submitted by Bill Farley

On this day, 80 years ago, December 7th, 1935, Ashland High School won the Pennsylvania State High School Football Championship.

Pottsville Natives to Present a Majestic Christmas

Pottsville Natives to Present a Majestic Christmas

Slick Roads Blamed for Crash on Interstate 81 in Kline Twp. Sunday Morning

Photo posted from McAdoo Fire Company
Facebook Page

Around 8:30am Sunday, emergency personnel were called Milemarker 138 on Interstate 81 for a motor vehicle accident, near the McAdoo exit.