RECALL: Mars and Snickers Chocolate Bars Being Recalled

Mars Candy has issued a recall of Mars and Snickers chocolate bars.

Schuylkill County Early Dismissals - 02/23/16

Schuylkill County Early Dismissals - 02/23/16

Knoebels Schedules Job Fair for Their 90th Season

Elysburg, PA – It all started with the Crystal Pool, a steam-powered carousel, and a few food stands. Now, after nearly 90 years, Knoebels Amusement Resort has grown to include 63 rides, 35 unique food stands, and a plethora of gift shops, games and attractions. This means that Knoebels needs more team members than ever. With this being the case, Knoebels hopes to find a large portion of its roughly 800 new seasonal team members at its March 5 job fair. Team members 16 years of age and older can expect a starting hourly rate that is above minimum wage.

Monday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 2/22/16

Monday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 2/22/16

Schuylkill County Included in Request for Federal Assistance from January Snowstorm

Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf has requested President Barack Obama to declare a major disaster in Pennsylvania, in order to provide financial reimbursement to municipalities in 31 counties for costs associated with the historic snowstorm that impacted the state January 22-23.

Updated 2016 District XI High School Basketball Playoff Schedule

Updated 2016 District XI High School Basketball Playoff Schedule

Sunday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 2/21/16

Sunday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 2/21/16

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for This Week

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for This Week

Friday's District XI High School Basketball Playoff Scores - 02/19/16

Friday's District XI High School Basketball Playoff Scores - 02/19/16

Police Investigating Reported Abduction

The Ashland Police Department is investigating an incident that was reported an Abduction with a ransom request on Thursday evening.

Driver in Custody After DUI Crash in Mahanoy Township

A road in was closed in Mahanoy Township  Friday evening due to a crash.

According to Mahanoy Township Police Chief Brandon Alexander, the crash occurred on Delano Road, near Mahanoy City.

The driver, Michael Bowen, of Shenandoah, was reported to be uninjured but was taken into custody for driving under the influence.

Friday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 02/19/16

Friday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 2/19/16

Six Face Drug Charges After Investigations in Minersville

Six individuals now face drug charges after two narcotic investigations lead to drugs being found.

LCCC Foundation Holds Bingo/Vendor Shopping for Scholarships

Schnecksville, Pa., Feb. 19, 2016 – The Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) Foundation will host bingo and vendor shopping on Saturday, April 2, in the Lisa Scheller and Wayne Woodman Community Services Center on LCCC’s main campus in Schnecksville, Pa. This event, entitled “Raising the Paw,” is just one of many events that support the Jennifer L. Snyder Memorial Veterinary Technician Scholarship Fund at the LCCC Foundation. All proceeds will benefit this Foundation scholarship.

Doors open at 10 a.m. for vendor shopping. Vendors will include It Works, Magnificent Magnets, My Favorite Inspirations, Origami Owl, Jewelry in Candles by Sara, Tastefully Simple and Thirty-One gifts. Vendor openings are still available. Food and beverages will be sold by CulinArt Dining Services; outside food and beverages are not permitted.

Doors will open at noon, with bingo games starting at 1 p.m. Bingo prizes include purses from designers such as Vera Bradley, Coach, Michael Kors and other popular brands. There will be door prizes and raffle drawings at an additional cost. Dabbers will be on sale for $1 each.

Advance tickets at $20 can be purchased online at www.lccc.edu/foundation. Cost is $25 at the door. Price includes 20 games of bingo and special games. Only 200 tickets will be sold. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

For event tickets, sponsorship donations and more information, please contact Jane Wilchak at jwilchak@lccc.edu or 610-799-1929.

Maple Syrup Pancake Breakfast

Enjoy a maple syrup pancake breakfast on Saturday, March 12, 2016, 7:00-11:00 a.m. at the Sweet Arrow Lake County Park clubhouse. Snow date is March 19, 2016.

For tickets contact Earl Matz at 570-345-4098 or the Schuylkill Conservation District at 570-622-3742, ex. 5. Tickets are $7.00 for ages 13 and older; $3.00 for ages 6-12; and ages 5 and under are free. Tickets will be sold at the door while supplies last.