Friday, February 3, 2017

One Person Flown After Crash on Route 61 Friday Morning

One person was flown after a crash Friday morning on Route 61.

Young Artists Urged to Enter Pennsylvania American Water's "Protect Our Watersheds" Art Contest

Pennsylvania American Water announced Friday that entries are now being accepted for its 15th Annual “Protect Our Watersheds” Art Contest.

Nickelback Coming to Hersheypark Stadium This Summer

Nickelback will be returning at Hersheypark Stadium on Saturday, August 5 at 6 pm.
Tickets prices are $35.10, $55.10, $65.10, $85.10 and $130.10 (processing fees apply). Tickets for this show are available at Giant Center Box Office. They can be charged by phone at 717-534-3911 or 800-745-3000, and online at www.HersheyEntertainment.com or www.TicketMaster.com.

Thursday, February 2, 2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/02/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/02/2017

Additional Details Released in Investigation into Burglary of Storage Unit

More details have been released in an investigation into a theft from a storage unit in Orwigsburg.

Tamaqua Diner Closing This Weekend

A well known diner will close it's doors this weekend.

IRS Warns of Tax Scams for the 2017 Filing Season

On Wednesday, The Internal Revenue Service warned taxpayers to watch out for fake emails or websites looking to steal personal information. These “phishing” schemes continue to be on the annual IRS list of “Dirty Dozen” tax scams for the 2017 filing season.

Spring to Come Early for Schuylkill County?

While Punxsutawney Phil was predicting Wednesday morning 6 more weeks of Winter, Grover in Schuylkill County was predicting the opposite.

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Fire Crews Called to Working Structure Fire in Hometown Wednesday Evening

Around 8:50pm, Wednesday evening, emergency personnel were called to a working structure fire at 174 Claremont Ave, in Hometown for a working house fire.

Hamburg Police Asking for Help Finding Suspect

The Hamburg Police Department is seeking the public's help in apprehending Mark Connor (AKA Philly).

Children Safe After Bus Accident Wednesday Morning in Pottsville


Photo Credit:  Zane Rist
Around 8:50am, Wednesday, emergency personnel were called to the intersection of West Market and 20th Street in Pottsville for a motor vehicle accident involving a vehicle and a Pottsville Area School Bus.

PennDOT Urges Drivers to Use Caution during Winter Weather

PennDOT Urges Drivers to Use Caution during Winter Weather.

School Bus Involved in Crash Wednesday Morning

A school bus and a car collided Wednesday morning in Pottsville.

Blue Mountain 4-H Club Reorganizes for the New Year

Blue Mt. 4-H Livestock Club reorganized for the 2017 calendar year. 

Lehigh Valley Schuylkill Building Awareness for Heart Disease Through Little Red Dress Event

Pottsville, Pa. (Jan. 30, 2017) – In recognition of National Heart Health Month and in an effort to make women more aware that heart disease is the number one killer of women, Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Schuylkill Auxiliary Schuylkill will hold a “Little Red Dress Event” on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017 (Snow Date – Sunday, Feb. 26) at the Ramada Inn, 101 South Progress Avenue, Pottsville.