Schuylkill County Fair to Feature "Baking with Brew" Contest

“We have good things growing” and one of the many good things growing in here is Schuylkill County is Yuengling beer. G. D. Yuengling & Son and the Schuylkill County has partnered together to bring a new contest to the 2016 Schuylkill County Fair. 

Schuylkill County Fair to Feature Talent

This year on the Schaeffer Harley Indoor Stage, the Schuylkill County Fair is proud to feature some of the talent that lives with in the boundaries of the county. 

Road Closed Due to Crash Between Mahanoy City and Gilberton Tuesday Evening

A crash has closed a road between Mahanoy City and Gilberton Tuesday evening.

Man Involved in Monday Crash Passes Away

A man who caused a crash in Pottsville on Monday has passed away.

3rd Annual Boilo Contest Scheduled for the Schuylkill County Fair

The Schuylkill County Fair will hold its third annual Boilo Contest (Champaign of the Coal Crackers) on Wednesday, August 3 at 7:30PM in the PA Preferred Culinary Area of the fairgrounds. 

"Skook Tales" Coming to the Schuylkill County Fair

Schuylkill County Fair has been chosen from multiple communities in Schuylkill County to be featured in a documentary Series titled; “Skook Tales; Written by You.” 

LCCC To Hold Open Houses

Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) will hold open houses on Tuesday, July 19, from 4 to 7 p.m. at three convenient campus locations in Schnecksville, Allentown and Tamaqua (held off campus at the Tamaqua Community Arts Center at 125 Pine Street, Tamaqua, Pa.). 

Pennsylvania Residents to Receive Refunds from $400 Million Settlement Reached with Apple Over E-book Price-Fixing Lawsuit

HARRISBURG - Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane's office today announced eligible Pennsylvania consumers are expected to receive as much as $16.8 million under a $400 million settlement reached with Apple, Inc. The settlement was reached after the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, the U.S. Department of Justice and attorneys general for 32 other states successfully litigated a lawsuit against Apple in federal court.

Multi Vehicle Accident Monday Afternoon

( 06/20/16) One person was flown after a multi-vehicle crash in Pottsville on Monday.

Four Face Drug Charges After Drug Bust; Meth Seized

On Wednesday June 15th, 2016, multiple individuals were arrested and jailed on drug charges and other related offenses.

Manorcare Offering Class for those Interested in Becoming Nurses Aides

ManorCare Health Services - Pottsville is now seeking candidates for their Nurse Aide class which will begin in mid July

Weller Sails To URC Win On Schuylkill Mall Mall Night of Wings At Big Diamond Speedway

MINERSVILLE, PA. -- Josh Weller and Mark Smith put on a spirited battle for the lead in the United Racing Company 25-lap sprint car feature on the Schuylkill Mall Night of Wings at Big Diamond Speedway as Weller would go on to score his first URC win of the year in the lone stop for URC to coal country this year.

Police Investigating Retail Theft

The Rush Township Police Department is investigating a retail theft that occurred on 06/14/16 at approximately 7:03pm at the Hometown Wal-Mart.

Police Investigating Early Saturday Morning Stabbing

Mahanoy City Police are currently investigating a stabbing incident that happened around 1:00am Saturday morning at Club 54, located on Center Street in the Borough.

Two Cited for Disorderly Conduct and Harassment

Ashland Police cited Leroy Arthur, 51 and Kelly McAndrews, 44, both of 927 Walnut Street, Ashland each with one count of Disorderly conduct and Harassment after they were called to 927 Walnut Street at 2:14am for 2 separate disturbances that both created on June 4th, 2016.