"ID Me" at the Schuylkill County Fair

Sheriff Groody and his staff will be at the Schuylkill County Fair on Tuesday, August 2 to assist with sign your child in the Child I.D. Me Program.

Coal Miner’s Heritage Festival This Weekend

The 9th Annual Coal Miner’s Heritage Festival is set for Sunday July 10, 2016 from 10 AM to 5 PM, on the grounds of the No. 9 Coal Mine and Museum in Lansford, Carbon County. This unique, fun and educational event celebrates northeastern Pennsylvania’s coal region history, culture, art, crafts, food, and music. The event is presented by the No. 9 Coal Mine and Museum in Lansford and draws throngs of people each year to the popular event. Admission to the festival grounds and parking are free.

Schuylkill County Man Reported Missing

(07/09/16) A Schuylkill County man is reported missing and State Police are searching to find him.

Schuylkill County Police Log - 07/05/16

Schuylkill County Police Log - 07/05/16

Tuesday Night's Little League All Star Scores - 07/05/16

Tuesday Night's Little League All Star Scores - 07/05/16

Ashland Little League to Receive Grant for Projects

Senator Dave Argall's Office has announced that the Ashland Little League will be receiving a grant through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) Greenways, Trail and Recreation Program.

Open Invitation To Folk And Traditional Artists to Attend An Informational Gathering at The Walk In Art Center

Schuylkill County, PA (June 30, 2016) The Walk In Art Center, 220 Parkway, Schuylkill Haven has applied to The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts to become a regional Folk and Traditional Arts Center for Berks, Carbon and Schuylkill Counties and is reaching out to all folk and traditional artists in the area to help create this center.

Indian Campfire and Stories Scheduled at Sweet Arrow Lake Park

A campfire is scheduled on Saturday July 23, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Waterfall parking lot of Sweet Arrow Lake County Park for a Native American Indian program.

Schuylkill County Police Log - 07/04/16

Schuylkill County Police Log - 07/04/16

Competitive State Grants, Loans to Assist Local Projects

HARRISBURG – The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) approved several competitive grants and loans for projects across Schuylkill County, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Representatives Neal Goodman (D-Schuylkill) and Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill/Dauphin).

Photos and Video from Pottsville's Fireworks Celebration at the Station

Photos and Video from Pottsville's Fireworks Celebration at the Station

(Fireworks by Bixler Pyrotechnics Ashland)

Woman Escapes Naked from Captor in Pottsville

A woman in Pottsville escaped her captor on Tuesday morning.

Argall Renews Fight for Demolition Funding

HARRISBURG – In the wake of last week's fire that destroyed over a dozen row homes, Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) is renewing his fight for proposals that would provide significant funding to demolish vacant and abandoned properties in Berks and Schuylkill Counties.

Schuylkill County Police Log - 07/01/16

Schuylkill County Police Log - 07/01/16

Candy Company Makes Bid to Buy Hershey

The Wall Street Journal has reported that the candy company, Mondelez International, has made a takerover bid to the Hershey Company.

Mondelez is the company that also owns Oreo and Cadbury.

When the announcement was made Thursday morning, Hershey's stock reportedly grew 20% with rumors of the "Blockbuster Deal".

The bid would have be approved by the Hershey Trust which owns 81 percent of the Hershey Company.

Hershey is reportedly worth $21 Billion with Mondelez being worth over $60 Billion.

UPDATE (2:30PM) - The Hershey Company has announced that the board has unanimously rejected a takeover offer and that it provided "no basis for further discussion."

Story from Pennlive.com
http://www.pennlive.com/news/2016/06/maker_of_oreos_cadbury_bidding.html#incart_big-photo