Powerball Jackpot Increased More than Expected

Thanks to strong ticket sales, the Powerball® jackpot today was increased to a $500 million annuity value, or a $306 million cash prize, for the Wednesday, January 6, drawing.

Geisinger Announces Top Baby Names of 2015

DANVILLE, PA -- Every year, websites and the Social Security Administration (SSA) present lists of the trendiest baby names in the nation. But what about locally? This year, Geisinger Health System (GHS) tabulated the most popular names of the more than 4,000 babies delivered at its hospitals throughout 2015.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 1/6/16

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 1/6/15

Body Found Near Marlin Tuesday Morning

The body of a man was found near Marlin Tuesday morning.

DEP Urges Residents to Test Homes for Radon

HARRISBURG -- The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today urged all Pennsylvanians to test their homes for radon, a deadly radioactive gas that’s the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers in the United States. DEP also urged residents to take action to reduce radon levels in their homes if they are high.

Fire Crews at the Scene of a Working Structure Fire in Minersville

Around 9:15am, Tuesday morning, fire crews were called to 52 Westwood Street for a working house fire.

Tamaqua Residents Warned About Putting Personal Information in Trash

Tamaqua residents were warned Monday about a white pickup stealing trash from the borough.

Vehicle Rollover Near Ringtown

Around 11:45pm, Monday, emergency personnel were dispatched to 270 Brandonville Road, near Ringtown for a motor vehicle accident.

Crews at the Scene of a Structure Fire in Schuylkill Haven

Around 9:00pm, Monday, fire crews were called to 306 Caldwell Street, Schuylkill Haven for a working structure fire.

One of Four Millionaire Raffle Winning Tickets Sold in Schuylkill County

One of the four winning tickets in the New Year's Millionaire Raffle from the PA Lottery was sold in Schuylkill County.

Man Facing Charges of Making False Reports

Frackville Borough Police have filed charges against Paul Compinski, Shenandoah, after 2 incidents on December 20th and 21st, 2015.

Schuylkill County Youth Little League and Softball Signups for 2016

Schuylkill County Youth Little League and Softball Signups for 2016

Fire and Ice Winter Fest Scheduled for Sweet Arrow Lake

Stop by the Sweet Arrow Lake County Park clubhouse on Sunday, January 24, 2016, 2:00-5:00 p.m. for some winter fun for everyone!

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 1/4/16

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 1/4/16

Police Investigating Theft

The Rush Township Police Department is investigating a theft of electronics from the Hometown Walmart on Saturday morning, 1/2/2016, around 12:30am. 

Anyone with information on the identity of the suspects in the photos, please call us at 570-668-4242. All tips remain confidential.