Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Wild Edibles Program at Sweet Arrow Lake Park

Many people don’t realize that they are surrounded by hundreds of wild edible plants.

Schuylkill County Women's Outdoor Day

Schuylkill County Women’s Outdoor Day will be held at the Friedensburg Fish & Game Club grounds on Saturday, August 13, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

All the activities are designed to introduce women to various outdoor activities and most of the instructors will be women.

Participants must be at least 16 years of age.

This day is free with all activities and lunch included. Registration is required by contacting Christy Zulli at czulli@co.schuylkill.pa.us or 570-622-3742, ext. 114.

Indian Archeological Dig for Children

Bring your children to the Indian Archaeological Dig on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park.

Those attending will meet at the Waterfall parking lot to search for artifacts hidden in the earth of a portable dig. Children will use garden spades to find the buried items and Indian expert,

Dave McSurdy, will explain how the items were used. This program is free and suitable for children.

Vintage Cars, Street Stocks Part of Five-Division Show This Friday At Big Diamond Speedway

MINERSVILLE, PA. -- A five-division racing card is on top this Friday at Big Diamond Speedway as the Blast From The Past Vintage Stock Car Club and the No Sweat Service Group street stocks join the U.S.S. Achey sportsman, Savage 61 roadrunners and 600 modifieds.

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Monday, July 18, 2016

Power Outage Reported in Parts of Schuylkill County


(07/18/16) A power outage has been reported in parts of Schuylkill County Monday afternoon.

Luzerne County Man Dies in Weekend Crash

A Luzerne County Man died in a weekend crash in Schuylkill County.

Saturday, July 16, 2016

Child Drowns in Knoebels Pool Saturday Afternoon

A child drowned Saturday afternoon in Knoebels Pool.

Schuylkill County Police Log - 07/16/2016


Schuylkill County Police Log - 07/16/2016

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work


Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Frackville Cherry Street Commons Project Receives State Support

The Cherry Street Commons project slated for Frackville will receive support from the state, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks).

Thursday, July 14, 2016

Man Arrested on Drug and Assault Charges

A man is facing drug and assault charges after an incident in Mahanoy City Thursday evening.

Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Crazy 8s On Tap Friday For The Roadrunner Division At Big Diamond Speedway

If Andy Fayash III wants to join his father as a track champion at Big Diamond Speedway, he’ll need a clean night of racing on Friday as the Crazy 8s return for the Savage 61 roadrunner division.