Schuylkill County Police Log for 01/08/2017

Schuylkill County Police Log for 01/08/2017

Community Raising Money for Family of Boy Killed in Crash

The community is coming together for the family of Issac Krammes, a 4 year old that died from his injuries in a crash later Thursday.

Auction Date Announced for Schuylkill Mall

An auction date for the Schuylkill Mall has been scheduled for later in January.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/07/17

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/07/17

Schuylkill County Police Log for 01/07/2017

Schuylkill County Police Log for 01/07/2017

Knoebels Announces New Ride "Over the Top"

On Friday, we posted about Knoebels announcing their new ride for 2017 called "Over the Top". It didn't take long for them to announce what the new ride is all about.

Boy Dies from Injuries From Crash; Police Asking for Witnesses of Crash to Come Forward

A boy involved in a motor vehicle accident on Thursday has died from his injuries.

Fire Crews Called to Fully Involved House Fire Saturday Morning

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Fire crews were called to fire Saturday Morning in Foster Township.

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/06/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/06/2017

Schuylkill County Police Log for 01/06/16

Schuylkill County Police Log for 01/06/16

Schuylkill County Legislators Release Statements on Potential Prison Closures

Earlier Friday, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections announced a plan to close or reduce the population of at least 2 State Prisons from a list 5, one which is SCI Frackville in Schuylkill County.

Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Representatives Neal Goodman (D-Schuylkill), Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill) and Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill/Dauphin) released the following statement regarding the governor’s decision to close two state correctional institutions out of five under consideration, one including SCI Frackville:

Knoebels Gives Clue of New Ride for 2017

A new trend for Amusement Parks has been to give small clues before they officially announce a new ride and Knoebels gave a hint on Friday.

Two Face Attempted Homicide Charges After Shooting

Two men face attempted homicide charges after a shooting during an argument early Friday.

Department of Corrections Announces Plan to Close or Reduce State Prisons; One From Schuylkill County

On Friday, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections announced a plan to close or reduce the population of at least one State Prison on Schuylkill County.

Department of Corrections Secretary John Wetzel met with union officials and the agency’s leadership team to discuss the plan to close two prisons and reduce by half the community corrections population by June 30, 2017, as part of spending reductions in response to the state budget deficit.