Another Shenandoah Man Pleads Guilty To Participating In Heroin Trafficking Conspiracy

SCRANTON—On Tuesday, The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that a 27-year-old Shenandoah resident connected to a large-scale heroin trafficking ring that operated in Schuylkill County during 2012 through September 2015, pleaded guilty yesterday before Senior U.S. District Court Judge James M. Munley in Scranton.

Lehigh County Man Caught Smuggling Drugs into Schuylkill County Federal Prison

A Lehigh County man is facing charges after he allegedly attempted to smuggle drugs into a Schuylkill County Federal Prison.

Hersheypark Schedules Auditions for their 2016 Season

(Hershey, PA, February 2, 2016) – The temperatures outside may be cold but things are heating up in Hershey as Hersheypark prepares for the 2016 summer season which includes an array of shows, bands, and strolling entertainment. Interested performers and technicians are encouraged to audition for the upcoming season on Saturday, February 13 at Hershey Theatre.

Pennsylvania American Water Seeking Entries For Annual "Protect Our Watersheds" Art Contest

HERSHEY, Pa. (February 2, 2016) – Pennsylvania American Water announced Tuesday that entries are now being accepted for its 14th Annual “Protect Our Watersheds” Art Contest. All fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-grade students in schools served by Pennsylvania American Water are eligible, as well as individual students who live in the company’s service area. The contest encourages students to tap into their artistic talents to express the importance of protecting Pennsylvania’s water resources.

Tuesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 02/02/16

Tuesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 02/02/16

Schuylkill Choral Society Presents "Rome to Normandy"

"Rome to Normandy"
Music from their upcoming 2016 European tour, featuring Schubert's Mass in G and other classical pieces.

WHEN:
Sunday, March 13- 3:00 PM 

WHERE:

St. Patrick's Church, 4th and Mahantongo St., Pottsville 

COST:
Adults $15.00 - Senior/Student $10.00

For tickets contact any Choral Society Member, call 570-628-3388 or purchase at the door.

Follow this event on Facebook at

https://www.facebook.com/events/470565686463529/

Schuylkill County Firedogs Semi Pro Men's Basketball Team Home Game This Saturday

The Schuylkill Firedogs Semi Pro Men's Basketball home game is scheduled for this Saturday, February 6th at 7:00 pm at Simon Kramer, 15 Alliance Street, New Philadelphia.

Police Investigating Prescription Forgeries

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating and searching for a man they say attempted to purchase prescription medicine with a fake prescription.

Bret Hart Reveals He Has Prostate Cancer

Through a Facebook post, WWE Hall of Famer, Bret "The Hitman" Hart revealed he is battling prostate cancer.

It is with great remorse that I feel compelled to speak truthfully to my friends, family and my millions of fans around...
Posted by Bret Hart on Monday, February 1, 2016

Schuylkill County Native Searching for Biological Father

Tommy Pearce, a Frackville native, never knew who is father was and through social media, is asking for our help.

Citizens Urged to Watch for Possible Flooding This Week from Snow Melt and Rain

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency on Monday reminded citizens to monitor local forecasts this week for possible flooding due to snow melt and rain. Right now, widespread river flooding is not forecast. However, several waterways will move into the action or minor flood stage with the chance for one or two to move into moderate flooding.

Reported Working Commercial Fire near Orwigsburg

Around 10:30am, Monday, fire crews were call to 529 Second Mountain Road, near Orwigsburg  for a reported structure fire.

PIAA District XI Team Championship Wrestling Schedule

2015-2016 PIAA District 11 Team Championship Wrestling Schedule

Register for the 2nd Annual Coach Rizzo's Anthracite Skills and Drills Clinic

Back by popular demand and brought to you by Phillips Brayford Ortho is the 2nd Annual Coach Rizzo's Anthracite Skills and Drills Clinic.

Parking Restrictions on Monday in Mahanoy City

Parking Restriction for Monday 2/1/16. There will be no parking on South Main St. from Mahanoy to Maple St between 7am & 3PM for Snow Removal.

The Borough also plans to continue to remove piles from Centre St, however no parking restrictions for that area are required at this time.

Keep alert for additional parking restrictions later in the week.
Please let your neighbors know.