Tamaqua Winter Meet the Raiders Scheduled

The Tamaqua Area School District will hold its annual winter “Meet the Raiders Night” on Thursday, December 1, 2016 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Athletic Center. 

Tamaqua Chamber of Commerce Announces New Hometown Heroes Banner Project for 2017

Following the popularity of the 2013Hometown Heroes banner program, The Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce announced a new banner program for 2017.

District XI High School Football Championship Scores for Schuylkill County Teams - 11/11/2016

District XI High School Football Championship Scores for Schuylkill County Teams - 11/11/2016

Police Looking to Identify Men Involved in Attempted Stabbing

Minersville Police are seeking the identity of the two males in these surveillance videos. 

Founder of Mrs. T's Pierogies Remembered

Shenandoah, Pa., November 11, 2016 – Theodore F. “Ted” Twardzik, Sr., founder of Mrs. T’s® Pierogies, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016, with his loving family by his side. He was 89.

Schuylkill Officials Comment on Trump Election

This week's election of Donald Trump and the pros and cons of what followed truly made this week one of the most historic moments for our country.

Mrs. T's Pierogies Founder Passes Away

The founder of Mrs. T's Pieorogies, Ted Twardzik Sr. passed away on Wednesday.

Woman and Son Charged with Concealing Missing Juvenile

Three individuals were arrested early Thursday morning from an incident that occurred Wednesday night around 10:30pm in Mahanoy City.

Bill Engvall Announces 2 Shows in Reading

Reading, PA —Grammy nominated blue collar comedian, Bill Engvall, will perform 2 stand-up shows at the Santander PAC for Valentine’s Day on February 12, 2017 at 4PM & 7PM. 

North Schuylkill Students Receive Visit from Sheriff's Office

Pictured, Chief Deputy Sheriff, Brian Tobin (LEFT) and
Sheriff Joseph Groody finger printing Kindergarten students

As part of their “Community Helpers” week, North Schuylkill Kindergarten students are learning about various professions in our community that help to protect and keep them safe.

Black Friday Ads Released

With only two weeks until Thanksgiving, the Black Friday ads have begun to make their way onto the internet.

Man Charged with Alleged Child Pornography

 

A Schuylkill County man is facing charges of alleged Child Pornography.

Police Asking for Help Finding Missing Teen

Minersville Police are seeking the whereabouts of a teen from Minersville.

Missing 15 Year Old from Lancaster County

LANCASTER COUNTY - The Pennsylvania State Police of Lancaster is attempting to locate Casey Ceccarani, 15. 

Schuylkill County Police Log for 11/9/2016

Schuylkill County Police Log for 11/9/2016

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Deer Causes Crash in Mahanoy Township

MAHANOY TOWNSHIP - According to Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville,  Hector Gonzalez, 34, of Hazleton was traveling south on Interstate 81 around 3:50am on November 7th, 2016. 

Police say Gonzalez swerved to avoid a deer crossing the road way and lost control.

The vehicle exited the berm of the highway and struck an embankment.  Upon hitting the embankment, the vehicle rolled onto it's driver side.

No injuries were reported.

Ryan and Delano Fire Department's assisted at the scene.

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Vehicle Rolls on Side in Kline Township Crash

KLINE TOWNSHIP - According to Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville,  on November 4, 2016 around 5:50am, John Zaginaylo, 30, of Berwick was rounding a right curve on the Interstate 81 (Southbound) Off Ramp to Route 309 with his Ford F-150 when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree.  The impact caused the vehicle to roll onto it's side.

Zaginaylo was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.

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Man Facing Firearms Charges

ASHLAND —  According to Ashland Police, Timothy J. Stephens, of 1116 Brock St., was charged with one felony count of persons not to possess, transfer or use firearms and three misdemeanor counts of prohibited offensive weapons.

Police said on August 24, 2016 officers were called by Officer Robert Yotko of the Schuylkill County Adult Probation office asking for assistance for him and Officer Becky Bracey at Stephens' residence.

At the scene, police said the probation officers handed over a green and black case containing a .22LR RMJ revolver and said they were at the home to conduct a check on Stephens and saw .22 caliber ammunition in the living room.

The probation officers said when they asked Stephens if there were any weapons in the house, he told them that he had a handgun in a case behind a sofa in the living room. The case was pulled from behind the couch by the officers where they found the weapon inside.

Police said the weapon was assembled but had no ammunition in the cylinder, but there was a box of ammunition inside the case with the revolver.

During a search of the home, police said probation officers also found prohibited weapons in the form of a medieval-style mace weapon with a handle, chain and ball with protruding spikes as well as a PR-24 style police baton.

Stephens was read his rights and when questioned said he just had the mace and baton but another man had given him the revolver to hold for him.

The charges were filed October 27, 2016 with Magisterial District Judge Christina Hale.

Police said they learned that Stephens has a 2007 conviction for robbery that prohibits him from possessing a firearm.

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