Crews at the Scene of an Early Morning Fire in Pottsville

Around 4:00am Wednesday morning, fire crews were called to 319 North 9th Street in Pottsville for a working structure fire.

Pennsylvania Senate Passes Medical Marijuana Bill

On Tuesday Afternoon, the Pennsylvania State Senate passed Senate Bill 3 taking a big step to legalize the use of Medical Marijuana in Pennsylvania.

The Bill would allow state residents to buy, possess and use medical marijuana for the treatment of a qualifying condition.

The Bill will now be moved to the House for it's concurrence on the Senate's Amendments.

Governor Wolf has already said that he supports the bill.

Argall: Governor’s New Formula Cut $2.7 Million From Local Schools

A new education funding formula developed by Governor Wolf will cut a cumulative total of $2,758,013 from local schools in Berks and Schuylkill Counties, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks).

Schuylkill County Native Promoted to President of Global Freight Forwarding at UPS

Photo Submitted from UPS

UPS  announced last week that Cindy Miller has been promoted to president of global freight forwarding at UPS. Miller began her UPS career as a driver in Allentown, PA, in 1988.  Miller is also a native and graduate of Tamaqua Area.

Shenandoah Bridge Closed Until Inspectors Evaluate

On Monday, Construction workers in Schuylkill County closed the PA 924 bridge over Kehly Run in Shenandoah Borough to repair a hole on the bridge deck.

PennDOT Reminds Drivers to Focus Full Attention on the Road

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation joins the National Highway Traffic Safety  administration in recognizing April as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and reminds all motorists that driving is a skill that requires their undivided attention.

REV Group Acquires KME

(April 11, 2016) - REV Group, Inc. (“REV Group”), a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles for commercial, fire & emergency and recreation markets, announced today the acquisition of Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (“KME” or the “Company”).

Route 924 Bridge Closed near Shenandoah

According to the Republican Herald, the Route 924 Bridge that is currently under construction has been completely closed Monday morning.

SUV Strikes Pole in Crash; No Injuries Reported

Around 3:30pm, Saturday, emergency personnel were called to Hillside Drive in Ryan Township for a motor vehicle accident.

Shenandoah Receives Grant for New Vehicles

Shenandoah, Pa. - The Borough of Shenandoah will soon be able to purchase two new municipal vehicles thanks to a USDA Rural Development loan and grant combination.

Schuylkill County Youth Summit Wins Governor’s Award

Each year, one week in April is designated by the PA Legislature as “Local Government Week” honoring the dedication of Pennsylvania’s local officials and encouraging citizens to learn how local government functions and affects each resident and business in the community. During this week, the Governor’s Center for Local Government Services has made a tradition of hosting a Local Government Day celebration, featuring the presentation of the Governor's Awards for Local Government Excellence to recognize local officials for their successes in undertaking innovative initiatives to improve the quality of life in their communities.

Ford is Making It Harder to Spot Police Vehicles

Lawbreakers will now have a more difficult time recognizing the profile of the best-selling police vehicle in their rearview mirrors.

PennDOT to ReSurface Route 443 in Schuylkill County

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 5 announced today PA 443 will be resurfaced in West Penn Township, Schuylkill County beginning Thursday, April 14.

State Police Seized Over $19 Million in Prohibited Drugs in the First Quarter of 2016

Pennsylvania State Police announced on Friday that troopers seized over $19 million in heroin, marijuana and other prohibited drugs in the first quarter of 2016.

Our Haven Foundation Planning Craft Brew Festival

The "Our Haven Foundation", a non-profit group dedicated to revitalizing Schuylkill Haven is planning a Craft Brew Festival for next weekend.