McAdoo Man Frozen for 12 Hours Survives Hypothermia

On February 21, 2015, the coroner declared Justin Smith, 25, of McAdoo, PA, dead.

Iranian Company Fined for Conspiracy with Schuylkill County Company

HARRISBURG - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania and the Office of Export Enforcement of the United States Department of Commerce announced that FIMCO, an Iranian corporation, was sentenced Wednesday to pay a $100,000 criminal fine by United States District Court Judge Yvette Kane in Harrisburg for conspiracy to evade export licensing requirements.

Megan's Law Fugitive Possibly in Schuylkill, Dauphin, Lebanon Counties

(01/07/16) The Pennsylvania State Police are looking for a wanted Megan's Law Fugitive who may be in Schuylkill County.

Jackpot Rising! No Powerball Winner Wednesday!!

After all the hype and ticket sales for Wednesday's Powerball drawing, not one person had the winning ticket.

Line Painting Scheduled for Interstate 81 on Thursday

Work crews will be working on line painting on the north and southbound lanes of Interstate 81 on Thursday.

Adult and Child Struck by Vehicle in Crosswalk Wednesday Morning

According to the Pennsylvania State Police, around 08:15am, Wednesday, they were dispatched to the area of Fourth St. and Market St., Port Carbon, for a report of two pedestrians, an adult and a child, being struck by a vehicle.

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.

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.