Senate’s Failure to Vote on HB2375 Forces Labor and Industry Layoffs

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry today announced that it will lay off nearly 600 of its staff as a result of the Senate’s failure to vote on HB2375, which would have allowed for $57.5 million in funding to administer unemployment benefits to out-of-work Pennsylvanians. The bill, a bi-partisan piece of legislation, was passed by the House on October 19.

Bret Michaels Returning to Schuylkill County Thanksgiving Night

Bret Michaels is returning to Schuylkill County Thanksgiving night

Celebrate Schuylkill Presents 5th Annual Spirit of the Holidays Art Tour

Celebrate Schuylkill, a group of local art enthusiasts including The Arts Barn, The Walk In Art Center, The, Mud & Maker Pottery Studio, The Art and Craft Gallery of Hamburg, The Schuylkill Choral Society, Strawberry Playhouse and Gabriel Youth Orchestra recently announced the schedule for their fifth annual Arts Tour, Spirit of The Holidays. 

This year, the tour not only expands their calendar to offer more events than in past years, but also adds a new venue, The Art and Craft Gallery of Hamburg. 

Celebrate Schuylkill is sponsored in part by The Schuylkill County Visitor’s Bureau. The community is invited to attend open houses, art displays, holiday shopping, crafts, raffles, giveaways, concerts, presentations, caroling, kids activities, visits with Santa, Victorian teas, bake sales, theatre and more. 

Each location features something different during the month long tour with the common focus of celebrating and enjoying art in our community. 

According to Lisa Robinson, Executive Director of The Walk In Art Center, The Spirit of the Holidays is a wonderful way to celebrate art in our community. We encourage everyone to visit as many venues on the tour as you can and see how much the area has to offer.” 

Lisa explained that a detailed calendar of events is listed on the Celebrate Schuylkill’s and the individual venues’ websites and Facebook pages. 

For more information please visit www.celebrateschuylkill.com.

Harlem Globetrotters bring their 2017 World Tour to Wilkes-Barre

The world famous Harlem Globetrotters, featuring some of the most electrifying athletes on the planet, will bring their spectacular show to Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, March 12 at 3pm during their 2017 World Tour.

Argall named to Senate Leadership for 2017-18 session

Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) will continue to serve as Chairman of the Senate Majority Policy Committee for the 2017-18 legislative session. Senator Argall was re-appointed to the position by Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati as part of the Senate Republican Caucus’s reorganization that took place on Wednesday morning at the state Capitol.

Man Facing Federal Charges for Child Pornography

 

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced Wednesday that Brian Tate, age 34, of Gordon, Pennsylvania, was indicted on November 15, 2016, for attempting to entice a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity and transporting child pornography.

Police Attempting to Identify Individuals Involved in Retail Theft

On 10/09/16 at approximately 5:30pm, four individuals walked into Cabela’s Retail Store – Hamburg, Pa – Tilden Township, Berks County, and removed items from the store without paying. 

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for 11/18 & 11/19

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for 11/18 & 11/19

2016 Charity Wrestling Meet This Friday

Pottsville Area Crimson Tide Wrestling, one of the largest wrestling programs in our region, will host the Fourth Annual Crimson and White Charity Match on Friday, November 18th, 2016 at 7:30 PM. 

LCCC Tamaqua Open Additional Hours for Spring Registration

Lehigh Carbon Community College’s (LCCC) Tamaqua campus will offer additional hours for applicants for the spring 2017 semester to complete the registration process. The Morgan Center will be open on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and is located at 234 High Street, Tamaqua, Pa.

Vandals Damage Basketball Court

 

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating an incident where a basketball court was damaged in New Ringgold.

Schuylkill County Police Log for 11/16/16

Schuylkill County Police Log for 11/16/16

Rangers Hose Company, Girardville Blood Drive

The Rangers Hose Company, Girardville will be having a Blood Drive on Wednesday, December 28th, 2016 at their fire company from 1:00pm to 7:00pm.

Interstate 81 Southbound Closed

(11/16/16)Southbound Interstate 81 has been closed in southern Schuylkill County.

Police Investigating Mini Mart Robbery

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a robbery that occurred Tuesday evening.