Fourth of July Concert Scheduled at Sweet Arrow Lake Park

On Monday, July 4, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. enjoy the patriotic sounds of the Pine Grove Community Band.

No Sweat Service Group Street Stocks Take Center Stage Friday At Big Diamond Speedway

MINERSVILLE, PA. – There will be plenty of side-by-side and three- and four-wide action on Friday night as the No Sweat Service Group Street Stocks are featured in the Street Stock Summer Shootout 30 on Jasen’s Automotive Night at Big Diamond Speedway.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Motorcycle Crash on Frackville Grade on Route 61

(06/22/16) Around 1:45pm, Wednesday, emergency personnel were called to Route 61 South, on the Frackville Grade, between Frackville and St. Clair for a motorcycle accident in the area of Dead Man's Curve.

Crews Called to 2 Alarm Working Structure Fire in Shenandoah

(06/22/16) Around 10:45am, Wednesday, fire crews were called to 400 East Center Street, Shenandoah for a working structure.

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