Legislators, Commissioners Announce Funding for New Firefighting Training Facility

POTTSVILLE - The Schuylkill County Fireman's annual dinner concluded Wednesday evening with along-awaited announcement by Schuylkill County's four state lawmakers and three county commissioners: Initial funding has been successfully identified for a new burn building for training purposes.

Man Arrested for Threatening Woman with Rifle

On Wednesday(09/14/16),  just before 1:00am, Pottsville Police were dispatched to 802 W. Race Street for the report of an armed subject threatening to shoot another person.

Thursday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 09/15/16

Thursday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 09/15/16

CAPTURED: Man Wanted for Holding Woman and Child Captive Captured Wednesday

Photo of Christopher Benjamin

A man wanted for holding a woman and child captive has been captured.

Schuylkill County Announces New Emergency Alert and Community Notification System

The Schuylkill County Emergency Management Agency & Schuylkill County Local Emergency Planning Committee are pleased to announce a new County Public Emergency Alert and Community Notification System for County and Municipal usage.

Wind and Heavy Downpours Possible With Isolated Storm Late Wednesday

As the afternoon progresses Wednesday, isolated showers and storms with develop to the west and cross into eastern Pennsylvania.

Wednesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 09/14/16

Wednesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 09/14/16

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings as of Week 3

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings as of Week-3

PSECU Issues Warning about Possible Texting Scam

The Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union (PSECU) is alerting it's customers  about a text scam that is using the financial institutions name.

Monday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 09/12/16

Monday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 09/12/16

Sunday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 09/11/16

Sunday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 09/11/16

Saturday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 09/10/16

Saturday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 09/10/16

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #3

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #3

Road Reopens near Ashland

Late Thursday, PennDOT announced they would be closing Route 61 between Ashland and Centralia due to a hole opening in the road.

Crash Closes Southbound Lanes of Interstate 81

Before 4pm, Friday, emergency personnel were called to a motor vehicle accident in the Southbound lanes of Interstate 81.

The accident reportedly involves a tractor trailer that is blocking the southbound lanes within the construction.

Southbound Traffic is being routed off the Interstate at the Ravine Exit (104).   Northbound traffic is also moving slowly in the area.

UPDATE: (6:30PM) - The Interstate has reopened.